Headlights Done

Well my modification to accept the modern headlight adjusters was off a bit, so had to rework that. Good thing I can weld. But the headlights are in and semi adjusted... I made a paper template to tack to the wall of the shed/carport and followed some directions I go online for adjusting E-code headlights. Seems OK. I haven't test driven the car to see if the adjustment is OK yet. Another time.

I've got the new Hellas in, but there was a problem with the headlamp assembly on the driver's side. The two clips that hold the bottom of the chrome bezel were gone. Snapped off, apparently. I got a new assembly from AZ Vintage, but that had the headlight adjusters snapped off. And they are an odd, unusual kind. I had to modify the buckets to accept standard Dorman/GM 42119 adjusters. Assuming the length is OK, I'm set to put the replacement bucket in tomorrow.

Have mostly completed the wiring upgrade for the headlights. The relays are in place and the wires are run to the radiator support. 10g from the alternator BATT terminal, through a 30 amp breaker, then 12g to the bulbs. The factory has spade connectors in rubber sockets going through the radiator support sheet metal. I think these are going to prove to be unreliable, so may replace them with weatherpack or bullet connectors and a grommet. The portion of the wiring from the radiator support to the headlamps is still original so I will want to change that section out when I replace the current T3 bulbs with the new Hellas that are coming.