427 Headlight Trim Rings

[1985 CCX]

Nick

Pictures..........................

[Obsessive]

Anyone have pictures of the set screw hole at the bottom of their original headlight buckets? I looked closely at mine (to see if I could get Acton's trim rings to work with my CSX4000 headlight buckets) and it looks like I have no tab that will accept a set screw. If I can see a picture maybe I can modify the ones I have. I was thinking that I could either weld a tab on or possibly use an epoxy (like Liquid Weld) to secure a tab.

If this is not possible, the next option is to replace the headlight buckets altogether. Anyone know where I can get them?

[rsk289]

The tab comes as a separate clip that slots into the metal bucket. There are two types: one with a spring clip, for the no-screw rim variety, and one with a hole, for the screw. I would guess Nick has them, or these guys have:
7 in Headlamp Rim Catch Screw Type - Lighting from Holden Vintage & Classic

[Obsessive]

Originally Posted by rsk289

The tab comes as a separate clip that slots into the metal bucket. There are two types: one with a spring clip, for the no-screw rim variety, and one with a hole, for the screw. I would guess Nick has them, or these guys have:
7 in Headlamp Rim Catch Screw Type - Lighting from Holden Vintage & Classic

Perfect! That's exactly the kind of news I was hoping for.

Nick: Do you have these or chould I source them elsewhere? I'll call you next week to order your trim rings with the correct rivets.

[ALF]

Did the 289 cars have the same headlight trim rings with the brass rivet?

I assume yes, as they can be found Austin Healey and Mini from the 60’s as well.
http:Mini-HEADLIGHT-TRIMS-BRASS-RIVET-