series 1.5 bonnet headlight conversion

[HEALEYJAG]

I am considering changing the open headlights to covered. I have heard various opinions on the ease and/or dificulties.
Is there a website/article out there where I can do a little more research and cost analysis?

If there is someone on the forum who has done this I would love to hear from you.

Thank you for your interest.

Pete

 

[jessebogan]

There are some variations in series 1.5 cars. Some have open lamps in the original (low) position. Some have the raised lamps like series 2 The series 2 and later cars have the chrome "crows foot " part that disguises the fact that the lights were raised. For the life of me I cannot remember how it was done with the low lights. Anyway, you will have to replace the "sugar scoops" that the light mounts into. Since there was a LOT of hand fitting when the cars were built, you can just bet that it will not quite bolt right in. I am not saying don't do it, just that (Like most things on E types) it is likely to be more of a project than it looks like, no matter what the makers say.

 

[DrEntropy]

you can just bet that it will not quite bolt right in.

HooBoi is THAT an understatement. Take th' time to research th' EARLY cars.

 

[HEALEYJAG]

Thanks:


Yep I'll make sure I have plenty of beer available if and when I tackle this job!

Pete