74 c10 replacing front headlights - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

slam59 · 03-23-2013, 11:38 AM

I need to replace them cause one went out last night. I really dont have much experience working on vehicles, trying to learn and was wondering how do you remove them to replace them. I used the serach button on this forum and maybe I am not wording it correctly, but, nothing came up on how to remove/replace the headlights. Any help is is appreciated, thanks.

Restrorob · 03-23-2013, 11:44 AM

Remove the screws holding the bezel in place then there's three screws holding the trim ring and light in.....

slam59 · 03-23-2013, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Restrorob

Remove the screws holding the bezel in place then there's three screws holding the trim ring and light in.....

The three screws are the ones you get to from the backside or are those the ones that adjust the angle of the light?

Restrorob · 03-23-2013, 11:50 AM

Once you get the bezel off you will see a chrome/silver trim ring holding the headlight in, There's three small screws holding this trim ring in place. Don't fool with the two adjuster screws.....

slam59 · 03-23-2013, 11:54 AM

Thank so much Rob. To me it seems like one needs adjustng. I heard you park in a garage and turn your lights onto the wall and measure and adjust to get the correct angle, that true?

Restrorob · 03-23-2013, 12:00 PM

You said you have a blown bulb, Not a adjustment issue...... If you also have a adjustment issue then adjust like you mentioned in front of a wall. But adjustment isn't necessary when just changing a blown bulb.....

slam59 · 03-23-2013, 12:10 PM

Yes I have a blown bulb, but the one on the passenger side seems too far to the right towards side of road. Will have to adjust. Thanks again for your help Rob.

Restrorob · 03-23-2013, 01:19 PM

Your welcome.....

03-23-2013, 11:38 AM	#1
slam59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: So. Calif Posts: 305	74 c10 replacing front headlights I need to replace them cause one went out last night. I really dont have much experience working on vehicles, trying to learn and was wondering how do you remove them to replace them. I used the serach button on this forum and maybe I am not wording it correctly, but, nothing came up on how to remove/replace the headlights. Any help is is appreciated, thanks. __________________ 1974 C10 swb 350 1977 3/4 ton Silverado 454 1999 2 door 2wd Tahoe

03-23-2013, 11:44 AM	#2
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: 74 c10 replacing front headlights Remove the screws holding the bezel in place then there's three screws holding the trim ring and light in..... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

03-23-2013, 11:50 AM	#4
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: 74 c10 replacing front headlights Once you get the bezel off you will see a chrome/silver trim ring holding the headlight in, There's three small screws holding this trim ring in place. Don't fool with the two adjuster screws..... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

03-23-2013, 11:54 AM	#5
slam59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: So. Calif Posts: 305	Re: 74 c10 replacing front headlights Thank so much Rob. To me it seems like one needs adjustng. I heard you park in a garage and turn your lights onto the wall and measure and adjust to get the correct angle, that true? __________________ 1974 C10 swb 350 1977 3/4 ton Silverado 454 1999 2 door 2wd Tahoe

03-23-2013, 12:00 PM	#6
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: 74 c10 replacing front headlights You said you have a blown bulb, Not a adjustment issue...... If you also have a adjustment issue then adjust like you mentioned in front of a wall. But adjustment isn't necessary when just changing a blown bulb..... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

03-23-2013, 12:10 PM	#7
slam59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: So. Calif Posts: 305	Re: 74 c10 replacing front headlights Yes I have a blown bulb, but the one on the passenger side seems too far to the right towards side of road. Will have to adjust. Thanks again for your help Rob. __________________ 1974 C10 swb 350 1977 3/4 ton Silverado 454 1999 2 door 2wd Tahoe

03-23-2013, 01:19 PM	#8
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: 74 c10 replacing front headlights Your welcome..... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*



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