[alfa] Spider headlamp covers

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Russ, thanks for the information. Must admit I haven't tried this before
but just stuck a complete headlight / bucket behind one of the '69
Spider's opening (so to speak) and am even more confused. There are
three tabs each with  a 5 mm bolt facing towards the rear. If after
cutting off the bottom tab which holds the (US ) headlight rim, the
bucket could be slipped on. However, there would be a huge gap all
around the edge with the headlight just barely coming up even to the
nacelle's headlamp mount. I got out the Euro and all else but U.S. parts
book and 'their' bucket is definitely different. Still I don't see how
the 'system' is supposed to work.

I thought about grinding off the outer flange on the bucket, then
mounting it from behind. Counting the rubber gasket, this would only
move the assembly back about .25" (7 mm). The adjustment / headlamp /
retainer would remain on the outside. What does one then use to cover
all the exposed 'hardware'? Also, adjustment would be limited and
perhaps some serious grinding might be necessary. Not knocking it, but
the IAP cover kit only includes what I would term stainless edging.

I wished I'd paid more attention to the Round-tails with the Carello
headlight covers at shows. Anyone have some good detail shots?

Biba
Irwindale, CA USA

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 I assume when one fits the unit Behind the headlight nacelle and
removes the round plate on the forward wheelwell panel, the rear of the
headlamp bucket sticks through the hole. If so, is there a gasket
available or does one use a U shaped rubber molding or...?
Biba
 Irwindale, CA USA

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>
>      The headlight bucket does not stick through the hole.  The hole
> is there to remove the rear of the bucket to replace the bulb.  I have
> a European head light bucket around here somewhere.  It has a clip so
> the rear is removable.  That was back in the days when the Europeans
> got replaceable bulbs using the same reflector.  Our wonderful gumment
> in its infinite wisdom proclaimed that all USA drivers must have
> sealed beam lights.    The bolts on the back of the fender disappeared
> some time in the late 1970's.  On my 82, I welded in some 5 mm bolts
> on tabs to hold the headlight bucket behind the fender.  That made
> changing bulbs a pain and adjusting the headlight aim difficult, but
> it looked better in my opinion.    The hole in the fender splash
> shield disappeared about the same time as the bolts on the inside of
> the fender.  I do not recall there ever being a rubber gasket in the
> early examples I have around here somewhere. Ciao,
> Russ Neely
> Oklahoma City
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