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MiraclePieCo · 09-26-2021, 05:15 PM

These are frenched sealed beam headlights with no front access to the mounting ring. I assume the back can't be accessed because of the headlight bucket required for a sealed beam bulb. How would one change headlights?

nvrdone · 09-27-2021, 09:30 AM

ive seen these installed with the mounting screws in the rear. requires removing the wheel for access but how often do we change headlights? Also have seen the buckets modifed with the adjustment screws in the rear.

**mr48chev** · 09-27-2021, 01:54 PM

Just as Nvrdone said, Jack truck up and block it up, remove front wheel and get in under the fender and remove the bucket from the inside. I reversed the clips for the bucket screws on mine but would weld 1/4 inch bolts in if I did it again.

You have to put set things up right and adjust (aim) the headlights before you weld on the rings as you can't aim them later without a lot of hassle.

MARTINSR · 09-27-2021, 02:21 PM

I'm thinking, you remove the fenders and put stock ones on. That's how you "change the headlights" LOL

Brian

nvrdone · 09-28-2021, 09:11 AM

martin - any one told you that you are a smart *** I love it !!!

MARTINSR · 09-28-2021, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by nvrdone

martin - any one told you that you are a smart *** I love it !!!

I have heard that a time or two.

Brian

nvrdone · 09-29-2021, 10:00 PM

ive got a print out i found on the internet that shows how to change the adjustment screws so they access from the back. I know its here but where to find it ....

**mr48chev** · 09-30-2021, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by nvrdone

ive got a print out i found on the internet that shows how to change the adjustment screws so they access from the back. I know its here but where to find it ....

I could use that., I'm not sure how you would make adjustments except by guess and by golly though. It's an effort to get up under the fender on mine with the tire off, no getting under the truck when it is sitting on the shop floor.

nvrdone · 09-30-2021, 06:27 AM

i will see if I can find that print out & get you a copy.

09-26-2021, 05:15 PM	#1
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	How do you change headlights in this truck? These are frenched sealed beam headlights with no front access to the mounting ring. I assume the back can't be accessed because of the headlight bucket required for a sealed beam bulb. How would one change headlights? Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

09-27-2021, 09:30 AM	#2
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,482	Re: How do you change headlights in this truck? ive seen these installed with the mounting screws in the rear. requires removing the wheel for access but how often do we change headlights? Also have seen the buckets modifed with the adjustment screws in the rear. __________________ 49 chevy 3100 3 window. 327 / m21 4 spd, 12 bolt w/ 3:55's Bought in 1973 for $235.00. Had it longer than my wife & Kids!!

09-27-2021, 01:54 PM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: How do you change headlights in this truck? Just as Nvrdone said, Jack truck up and block it up, remove front wheel and get in under the fender and remove the bucket from the inside. I reversed the clips for the bucket screws on mine but would weld 1/4 inch bolts in if I did it again. You have to put set things up right and adjust (aim) the headlights before you weld on the rings as you can't aim them later without a lot of hassle. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

09-27-2021, 02:21 PM	#4
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: How do you change headlights in this truck? I'm thinking, you remove the fenders and put stock ones on. That's how you "change the headlights" LOL Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

09-28-2021, 09:11 AM	#5
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,482	Re: How do you change headlights in this truck? martin - any one told you that you are a smart *** I love it !!! __________________ 49 chevy 3100 3 window. 327 / m21 4 spd, 12 bolt w/ 3:55's Bought in 1973 for $235.00. Had it longer than my wife & Kids!!

09-29-2021, 10:00 PM	#7
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,482	Re: How do you change headlights in this truck? ive got a print out i found on the internet that shows how to change the adjustment screws so they access from the back. I know its here but where to find it .... __________________ 49 chevy 3100 3 window. 327 / m21 4 spd, 12 bolt w/ 3:55's Bought in 1973 for $235.00. Had it longer than my wife & Kids!!

09-30-2021, 06:27 AM	#9
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,482	Re: How do you change headlights in this truck? i will see if I can find that print out & get you a copy. __________________ 49 chevy 3100 3 window. 327 / m21 4 spd, 12 bolt w/ 3:55's Bought in 1973 for $235.00. Had it longer than my wife & Kids!!



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