Author Topic: Headlamp Bowls  (Read 2667 times)

Ash

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Headlamp Bowls
« on: June 22, 2009, 15:09:39 »
I have rotten headlamp bowls in my 280SL wings so have decided to replace them. Has anyone else attempted this task that could give me any useful tips to ensure a perfect fit?

waqas

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Re: Headlamp Bowls
« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2009, 15:18:22 »
Before you remove the old 'bowls' (or as we call them, 'buckets'), take as many measurements from the mounting holes as possible.

This includes the distance between corresponding holes from left bucket to right bucket, as well as diagonally across from left bucket top to right bucket bottom (and vice-versa). You should also measure things from some fixed point on the front-end. This should allow you to align things perfectly.
Waqas (Wa-kaas) in Austin, Texas

Ash

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Re: Headlamp Bowls
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2009, 11:55:47 »
Thankyou for your advice kind Sir!