Mesh Headlight Stone Guard Installation

[Gunner]

AFAIK, the clips are supposed to remain somewhat loose and can be slid around between the retaining ring and beauty ring. I guess you could drill and rivet them to the retaining ring.

They're a nice look on some cars, odd-looking on others. To me, they look best on Cobras with racing trim (meatballs, stripes, decals, etc.)

I'm going to replace my sealed beam headlights with H4 units after all the inspections (last major one is tomorrow). I might go with the tripode repops - they look good on any era car, IMHO.

[767Jockey]

Check with Jeff Gagnon ("1985 CCX" here on Club Cobra). He installed these on his Contemporary and did a really nice job. He can fill you in on the proper way to do it.

[bmwdb10]

Agree with Doug... Jeff did a real nice job on his using the correct style "Frankenstein" screws. I have them on mine but used only Safety wire screwed under the HL retaining ring mounts. Then just put them in place and twisted the wire around the three spots. Clipped them short and bent the end under the mesh. I like this look because the are tight against the bulb and dont stick way out like the store bought brkts do. Also aren't going to pop off and looks a little racy.

[Gunner]

Originally Posted by bmwdb10

I have them on mine but used only Safety wire screwed under the HL retaining ring mounts. Then just put them in place and twisted the wire around the three spots.

Nice solution.

What's a Frankenstein screw? Do I want to know? Does it mean she has white stripes in her hair?

[maxum_101]

this is one way....

[1985 CCX]

Here is the way that depicts 60's way. hardware can be made easy enough. These are actual 60's screens......
CCX3682

CSX3018


Dave, post a picture of yours.......