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  1. 04-24-2024, 07:26 AM #1
    Bill Elliott
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    headlight bucket install

    Are the kit provided screws for attaching the headlight bucket to the body sufficient? Or do people use nuts and bolts instead?
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  2. 04-24-2024, 07:48 AM #2
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    Screws are fine.

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  3. 04-24-2024, 07:49 AM #3
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    Screws are fine.

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  4. 04-24-2024, 07:56 AM #4
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    I used screws and nuts, maybe a little overkill but I feel better about it.
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    Some grade 8, 1/2" bolts for sure.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rich grsc View Post
    Some grade 8, 1/2" bolts for sure.
    Damn, I used 7/16" bolts. Now I have to go back and change them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rich grsc View Post
    Some grade 8, 1/2" bolts for sure.
    Sounds a little light, must be an aerospace application.
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  8. 04-24-2024, 01:49 PM #8
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    Silicone glue the bucket to the body, drill and attach with four (4) 3/16" rivets, then use the 4 kit-supplied screws to hold it. Belt and suspenders approach. Can't be too careful.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gbranham View Post
    Silicone glue the bucket to the body...
    Don't you dare!

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  11. 04-24-2024, 06:41 PM #10
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    Hah! I kid, I kid.
    Built an early MkIII years ago, sold years ago.
    Got Corvettes out of my system, and now back after 18 years to build a MkIV.
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