johnworden1 Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 (edited) See pics of headlights that came with the 37 to my shop. In my mind that doesn't mean they are correct for the truck. Notice the raised portion that is crudely attached and molded to the bucket with filler. That doesn't seem right at all. Is it supposed to be a separate piece that adopts the bucket to the cast bracket? Are car headlights same as truck? Thanks. John I also need a pair of the metal trim strips that extend from the cab floor upward following the edge of the door opening near the dash and then curving. They hide the edge of the interior panelboard. And exterior door handles as shown. And battery support brackets that attach to the frame under the cab floor. Edited December 4, 2021 by johnworden1 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cutler Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Not correct 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnworden1 Posted December 4, 2021 Author Share Posted December 4, 2021 Is any of it right? Thanks Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cutler Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Light bucket is not from a Truck. I believe that is a car bucket. You have the incorrect bucket. The correct bucket is exactly the inverse shape of the mounting base and absolutely smooth at the mounting location no raised area, just a large inverse shape of the mount. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnworden1 Posted December 5, 2021 Author Share Posted December 5, 2021 OK thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnworden1 Posted December 5, 2021 Author Share Posted December 5, 2021 Alan, Other than the mount area problem is the bucket the right size? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cutler Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnworden1 Posted December 12, 2021 Author Share Posted December 12, 2021 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnworden1 Posted December 22, 2021 Author Share Posted December 22, 2021 I now have a set that will work. Thanks. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgedude37 Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Agree with bucket info, good size, the added body filler is wrong. There is a part that goes there, it's offered at DCM , I made my own That is varnished black walnut, which a theme through the truck. The battery tray is incomplete there should be metal connecting the two pieces. The handle looks different than mine but I find that doesn't mean much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnworden1 Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 Thanks 'dude. I like your floor hinge idea. Now how is the headlight lens removed from the bucket? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 59 minutes ago, johnworden1 said: Thanks 'dude. I like your floor hinge idea. Now how is the headlight lens removed from the bucket? John Put a soft surface below it in case you drop it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnworden1 Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 I'll try it tomorrow. I have 5 lights in various states of disrepair and missing parts. Quite the puzzle! Those rims are EXTREMELY fragile and can be damaged easily. Thanks for the instruction page. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnworden1 Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 I need one female electrical socket that fits in the headlight bucket. The 3 springs under the contacts must be good. Thanks. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnworden1 Posted January 18, 2022 Author Share Posted January 18, 2022 I would buy a complete bucket if necessary or an otherwise useless bucket. Removing the socket is tricky because they are thin brass and distort easily. I soak them with penetrant and tap them gently to free them. Look carefully for the metal retaining tab that has to be bent away from the socket before removal. Don't pry against the socket. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnworden1 Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 Got this handled. Thanks. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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