71 B headlamp adjuster?

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1971RR340
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71 B headlamp adjuster?

Post by 1971RR340 » Fri Oct 09, 2009 8:23 pm

Got multiple headlamp assemblies, most believed to be from a few 71 RR and maybe a 72 Sat. 2 diff headlamp adjuster styles, both have the same screw, 1 has a plastic insert that snaps into the headlamp mount panel and the other has a smaller plastic insert, which snaps into a metal "cage" which goes into the mount panlel.
Any input?
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I'm not doing a concourse resto, but am trying to make sure it's 71 stuff when I'm done...
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Re: 71 B headlamp adjuster?

Post by EaglesCall » Sun Oct 11, 2009 8:26 pm

Not sure if this helps or not. This assembly came off of a '72. I blasted & painted it. Ordered all new hardware for a '72 and the adjuster screws didn't work. The "shoulder" (not the head) on the '72 adjuster screws was just a bit too thick. They were replaced with what I was told was correct for a '71 and they fit great. The plastic inserts on this set snap directly into the panel.
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Re: 71 B headlamp adjuster?

Post by EaglesCall » Sun Oct 11, 2009 8:33 pm

Picture must have been too large - here is the photo intended to be in the last post.
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'72 Satellite Sebring Plus
'99 Dodge Dakota SLT 4X4
'57 Nash Metropolitan (Hey - it's an adopted orphan!)

1971RR340
Satellite Coupe (RL)
Posts: 20
Joined: Thu Mar 12, 2009 7:40 pm
My Cars: 1971 Road Runner is the last of my street toys still in posession.
Location: Delaware

Re: 71 B headlamp adjuster?

Post by 1971RR340 » Tue Oct 13, 2009 8:37 am

Perfect! Definitely helps, thanks.
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