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cptcrusty1 Samba Member
Joined: November 27, 2020 Posts: 211 Location: Texas
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Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 6:01 pm Post subject: Mounting headlights to Fiberglass Fenders |
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Hi;
I was going to reuse my original headlight gear from my '74 standard, but it's so corroded I just can't. I bought a couple of the Empi 7" headlight buckets of Amazon of all places. They are definitely NOT a direct fit. I'm using aftermarket 7" headlights; however, I thought there was a standard for the tabs.
These new buckets just don't see like they will work without doing some cutting. Has anyone else used them? Or is there a better source?
https://smile.amazon.com/EMPI-98-1064-B-HEADLIGHT-...op?ie=UTF8
Also, I don't think I'll be able to put the VW Eye brow thingy on it. I was going to mount the headlight assembly from the back and put the chrome ring through the hole. Any better ideas out there for mounting headlights to the fenders? |
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Dale M. Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2006 Posts: 20365 Location: Just a tiny bit west of Yosemite Valley
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Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 6:10 pm Post subject: Re: Mounting headlights to Fiberglass Fenders |
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Exactly what FIBERGLASS are you trying to mount the buckets to.... Is it BAJA kit fenders...
But like anything aftermarket when mounting something in "KIT" fiberglass fenders you usually have to cut/file/grind/sand/drill/bolt to make it work... There is not anything that is exact fit without any mods... _________________ “Fear The Government That Wants To Take Your Guns" - Thomas Jefferson.
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cptcrusty1 Samba Member
Joined: November 27, 2020 Posts: 211 Location: Texas
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Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 7:06 pm Post subject: Re: Mounting headlights to Fiberglass Fenders |
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I should have mentioned the kit.
It's the "Deluxe" kit from Glass Action fiberglass. I really do not want to try and weld a bracket onto the suspension and put a freestanding bucket through a hole. That version just doesn't sound appealing to me. |
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aquavette Samba Member
Joined: May 30, 2007 Posts: 175 Location: Argyle, TX.
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Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 7:13 am Post subject: Re: Mounting headlights to Fiberglass Fenders |
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My cheap solution for now. 5-3/4" motorcycle headlight buckets, clip mounted from back side of fender...
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cptcrusty1 Samba Member
Joined: November 27, 2020 Posts: 211 Location: Texas
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Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 7:56 am Post subject: Re: Mounting headlights to Fiberglass Fenders |
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Now THERE is an idea... The screws could be color matched, etc.... |
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joemama Samba Member
Joined: February 09, 2006 Posts: 1635 Location: La Crescenta, California
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Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 9:31 am Post subject: Re: Mounting headlights to Fiberglass Fenders |
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Pacific Customs,Moore Parts Source, both in California, and others, sell this baja bug headlight bucket. Its 7".
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aquavette Samba Member
Joined: May 30, 2007 Posts: 175 Location: Argyle, TX.
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Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 7:19 pm Post subject: Re: Mounting headlights to Fiberglass Fenders |
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cptcrusty1 wrote: |
Now THERE is an idea... The screws could be color matched, etc.... |
Cheap also!
Buckets came from Amazon, and are also available in black.
All for less money than the garbage Empi buckets.
And, the Empi buckets did not have enough adjustment range for the fenders in my Mark IV kit. (At least not without significant modification.) |
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weasel_ugs Samba Member
Joined: March 16, 2012 Posts: 721 Location: Prescott Valley,Az.
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Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 7:36 pm Post subject: Re: Mounting headlights to Fiberglass Fenders |
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I liked how mine turned out but I had no other choice with a 1 piece front end. Brackets welded to front bumper and headlamps like whats used on the fiberglass buggies bolted to that.
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cptcrusty1 Samba Member
Joined: November 27, 2020 Posts: 211 Location: Texas
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2022 10:34 am Post subject: Re: Mounting headlights to Fiberglass Fenders |
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joemama wrote: |
Pacific Customs,Moore Parts Source, both in California, and others, sell this baja bug headlight bucket. Its 7".
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I bought one of these for grins. The headlight spot is slightly recessed from the fender. I guess I was expecting it to fit perfectly in there. Maybe I'm expecting too much.
I had an idea though. The back of the bucket isn't "round" but I was thinking I could map out all the ridges and create a template on my 3d printer. Use that as a cut out. |
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cptcrusty1 Samba Member
Joined: November 27, 2020 Posts: 211 Location: Texas
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2022 10:35 am Post subject: Re: Mounting headlights to Fiberglass Fenders |
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I love the special.... color.... you've added to your baja!! |
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weasel_ugs Samba Member
Joined: March 16, 2012 Posts: 721 Location: Prescott Valley,Az.
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2022 6:14 pm Post subject: Re: Mounting headlights to Fiberglass Fenders |
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cptcrusty1 wrote: |
I love the special.... color.... you've added to your baja!! |
That was after a summer monsoon in Phoenix back in the 90's when we actually got rain!
Didnt get pics but you should have seen the other baja that was with me. |
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cptcrusty1 Samba Member
Joined: November 27, 2020 Posts: 211 Location: Texas
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2022 1:06 pm Post subject: Re: Mounting headlights to Fiberglass Fenders |
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In this picture, I noticed the nose looks like it has some cuts. Is that to make it easier to fit so it's not as stressed?
Can I send you a PM? I have gazillions of questions... |
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