headlight 90 degrees rotated?!?! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Davidf · 05-04-2015, 10:34 AM

So, I went to replace the headlight lamps on my (new to me) '71 and the left side lamp will only fit in the headlight bucket 90 degrees rotated from the correct position. The right side mounts correctly. What gives? If I leave it this way, the high beam is going to light up the sidewalk.

**leddzepp** · 05-04-2015, 10:36 AM

Headlight bucket is incorrect for the year or mounted wrong.

turp mcspray · 05-04-2015, 10:38 AM

I think they well only mount one way, so you probably have a right side bucket in there.

Davidf · 05-04-2015, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by turp mcspray

I think they well only mount one way, so you probably have a right side bucket in there.

This makes sense. I did not realize there was a right and left. I will order a left and see if the issue is resolved. Thanks.

05-04-2015, 10:34 AM	#1
Davidf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 749	headlight 90 degrees rotated?!?! So, I went to replace the headlight lamps on my (new to me) '71 and the left side lamp will only fit in the headlight bucket 90 degrees rotated from the correct position. The right side mounts correctly. What gives? If I leave it this way, the high beam is going to light up the sidewalk.

05-04-2015, 10:36 AM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,981	Re: headlight 90 degrees rotated?!?! Headlight bucket is incorrect for the year or mounted wrong. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

05-04-2015, 10:38 AM	#3
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: headlight 90 degrees rotated?!?! I think they well only mount one way, so you probably have a right side bucket in there. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299



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