JSM Posted October 21, 2016 Share #1 Posted October 21, 2016 Must have good bolts. Let me know. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56387-drivers-side-fiberglass-headlight-bucket/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdenno Posted October 21, 2016 Share #2 Posted October 21, 2016 The mounting studs on the fiberglass headlight scoops are very easy to replace if missing. A machine screw with the proper metric thread is about 20 cents at your local Ace Hardware, Lowes, or Home Depot. File down two sides of the screw head to make a "T" so it doesn't spin in the hole and epoxy in place. A bucket without studs is usually easier to find and far less expensive than one with studs intact. I've fixed a few - quick and easy. Dennis Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56387-drivers-side-fiberglass-headlight-bucket/#findComment-505246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZX Posted October 21, 2016 Share #3 Posted October 21, 2016 Haven't posted in some time but saw this post about a drivers side fiberglass head light bucket and i'm curious. My 1970 has one while the passenger side is metal. Is this an original set-up or indicate past damage.........? What say you, you most educated z guys. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56387-drivers-side-fiberglass-headlight-bucket/#findComment-505247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbuczesk Posted October 21, 2016 Share #4 Posted October 21, 2016 1970 should have FRP buckets on both sides. Metal buckets I think came in late 1971. Sounds like you have some past damage. Fiberglass buckets are aftermarket. Chuck Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56387-drivers-side-fiberglass-headlight-bucket/#findComment-505261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixitman Posted October 21, 2016 Share #5 Posted October 21, 2016 I have a driver's side FRP bucket for sale on eBay. I could sell it to you direct. Regards Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56387-drivers-side-fiberglass-headlight-bucket/#findComment-505263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweatybetty Posted October 21, 2016 Share #6 Posted October 21, 2016 3 hours ago, cbuczesk said: 1970 should have FRP buckets on both sides. Metal buckets I think came in late 1971. Sounds like you have some past damage. Fiberglass buckets are aftermarket. Chuck my january 72 has the original fiberglass buckets Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56387-drivers-side-fiberglass-headlight-bucket/#findComment-505270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share #7 Posted October 21, 2016 Can you post a link or PM me the ebay link? There was one on ebay I saw that looked like it was missing a chunk out of the front. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56387-drivers-side-fiberglass-headlight-bucket/#findComment-505273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixitman Posted October 21, 2016 Share #8 Posted October 21, 2016 http://www.ebay.com/itm/322259760209?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56387-drivers-side-fiberglass-headlight-bucket/#findComment-505275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share #9 Posted October 21, 2016 Thank you. I was hoping for no additional body work (holes). Mine has a small chunk missing buy the headlight that I could fix, I was just hoping for bolt on and go. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56387-drivers-side-fiberglass-headlight-bucket/#findComment-505281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbuczesk Posted October 21, 2016 Share #10 Posted October 21, 2016 2 hours ago, sweatybetty said: my january 72 has the original fiberglass buckets Are they fiberglass or FRP? After doing some research it looks like they may have switched to metal during the 1972 model run. My 72 has metal buckets. My 72 race car has a left metal and had a right FRP bucket until a BMW hit it. The parts microfiche should show the date of the change. Anybody have the fiche handy? Chuck Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56387-drivers-side-fiberglass-headlight-bucket/#findComment-505282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
26th-Z Posted October 21, 2016 Share #11 Posted October 21, 2016 The FRP headlight case 63115 (and 63116) - E4100 was applied to models up to 6/72 and steel (63115 and 6) - N3000 thereafter. After all the reading I have done, I have concluded that "FRP" (which stands for fiberglass reinforced plastic) and "fiberglass" are one in the same term. I have seen aftermarket "fiberglass" reproductions and they are obviously fiberglass matt with exposed weave. Original cases were manufactured using the same process as molded stadium seats. FRP was chosen as the material for reason of weight and complexity in shaping the case in metal at that time. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56387-drivers-side-fiberglass-headlight-bucket/#findComment-505293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixitman Posted October 21, 2016 Share #12 Posted October 21, 2016 (edited) There are just (3) little holes ready for headlight covers. They could be easily filled it. Edited October 21, 2016 by fixitman Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56387-drivers-side-fiberglass-headlight-bucket/#findComment-505305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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