headlights hit parking light/turn signal

[aawch]

So, my 56 does not have the bullet fenders, and the turn signal/parking lights are inside the headlight bucket (for now). The car is lowered, and the front is about 2 inches lower than the rear. so, my headlights light up an area about 3 feet in front of the car. I tried to adjust the headlights, but they hit the parking/turn signal bulb when I adjust them vertically. Anyone have any suggestions on correcting this? I see a bunch of cars at shows with similar stance, and signals set up the same way. Could they all be having this same issue?

[mallred]

You need to use the earlier headlight assemblies wiith the 4 'o'clock/8 'o'clock adjusting screws.
The parking lights sit closer to the lens in those.
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[Blue Baron]

It's because the bulbs are too big. The headlight bucket was designed for the smaller bulbs. (I'm sure someone will chime in with the correct bulb size.)

[aawch]

Ok, I'll try the smaller bulbs first. Thanks for the feedback!!

[PASHN8]

Beautiful car! What colour is that?
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[aawch]

[aawch]

So, I tried the smaller bulbs. It's a little better, but still not even close. Looks like the other headlight buckets are the way to go.