Question on 1966 Vette Headlamp Bezel Screws

[Larry E.]

Just want to double check on the screws that attach the bezels to the buckets. 66 TMIJM is kinda confusing
with the wording. Tell me if I am correct> Headlamp buckets in the OPEN POSITION.

The longer grey machine screws go in the sides of the bezel and the smaller self taping screws go in the
bottom. Correct?? Thanks in Advance>Larry

[Chester K.]

Re: Question on 1966 Vette Headlamp Bezel Screws

Per your description,....You got the sizing correct Larry,....check out Long Island Corvette, their part #04-17E for additional info.

[Leif A.]

Re: Question on 1966 Vette Headlamp Bezel Screws

Larry,
Just the opposite. The self taping screws go in the sides of the bezel and the machine screws go in the bottom. Be sure you have the correct screws, as screws of the improper length can stick out just far enough to catch the body surround when opening and closing the buckets. Correct screws pictured below.

[Larry E.]

Re: Question on 1966 Vette Headlamp Bezel Screws

Thanks for the responses. I was afraid of this; different answers for same question. My order from Paragon(#6693K) due tomorrow.
If you look at the 66 AIM it looks like the bigger machine screws go into the sides.(Like the 1st answer)but who knows for sure.
Will wait for more answers. Thanks again>Larry P.S. I believe the 63 C2 had a different setup.

[Leif A.]

Re: Question on 1966 Vette Headlamp Bezel Screws

Larry,
What you will find, if you attempt to put the incorrect screw in the incorrect location, the screw will not want to go in without forcing it. The machine screw will not want to go where there was previously a self taping screw and vice versa. When you get your screws from Paragon, attempt to do it the way you described first (without forcing them), then attempt the way I described. I went out to my '67 and removed a side screw and a bottom screw just to be sure before I responded. I remember when I reinstalled the buckets years ago and attempted to put the wrong screw in the wrong hole and how it felt.

[Alan D.]

Re: Question on 1966 Vette Headlamp Bezel Screws

63 is different (of course), for 64 -67 (ref 1972 Parts Cat diagram page 2-15P)
the side screw is #8 X 1/2 type BA
housing screw is #32 X 1/2 type C

[Larry E.]

Re: Question on 1966 Vette Headlamp Bezel Screws

63 is different (of course), for 64 -67 (ref 1972 Parts Cat diagram page 2-15P)
the side screw is #8 X 1/2 type BA
housing screw is #32 X 1/2 type C

Thanks for the response. I do not have that Parts Cat. to look at. I presume Type BA is self-taping and Type C is machined.
Correct? Larry

[Alan D.]

Re: Question on 1966 Vette Headlamp Bezel Screws

Type C is machined, YES
Type BA - have not found a ref yet, sorry

[Edward D.]

Re: Question on 1966 Vette Headlamp Bezel Screws

Leif is correct. The uppers on the side use the coarse thread sheet metal type screws into u-clips. The lowers use the machine screw into tapped holes in the housing tabs. If you force a coarse thread sheet metal screw into one of these you will ruin the threads if that has not happened already. Its easy to drill, tap, and install an insert if necessary. I have done many.

[Chester K.]

Re: Question on 1966 Vette Headlamp Bezel Screws

Larry, for a 66 with the headlight buckets open, if you ordered Paragon #6693K screws with #4770K-8 u-nuts, you have the correct parts. The black phosphate screws go up into the bottom of the bezel and the zinc flat head phillips machine screws go into the sides of the bezel.

[Larry E.]

Re: Question on 1966 Vette Headlamp Bezel Screws

Conclusion: Installed screws as information given and everything went well; looks greats. BTW>I ran a thread last April>

C2 Headlamp Bucket Question

On my 66 Vette I noticed that the Headlamp Buckets work but a bit slow. I assume they have
never been out of the car. Question: Can one spray a lubricant like "Prelube 6" or WD 40 for that
matter around all the pivot points? Would this even help? Or is this a No No?? Thanks in Advance-Larry

I lubricated the pivots with "Prelube 6" and now the buckets open and close 50% better!! FYI

Thanks To All>Larry

[Leif A.]

Re: Question on 1966 Vette Headlamp Bezel Screws

Conclusion: Installed screws as information given and everything went well; looks greats. BTW>I ran a thread last April>

C2 Headlamp Bucket Question

On my 66 Vette I noticed that the Headlamp Buckets work but a bit slow. I assume they have
never been out of the car. Question: Can one spray a lubricant like "Prelube 6" or WD 40 for that
matter around all the pivot points? Would this even help? Or is this a No No?? Thanks in Advance-Larry

I lubricated the pivots with "Prelube 6" and now the buckets open and close 50% better!! FYI

Thanks To All>Larry

Larry,

Thanks for the follow-up but you didn't say whose information was correct. Just want to have clarification in this post so when another member comes along they will have the accurate information. No ego involved.

[Larry E.]

Re: Question on 1966 Vette Headlamp Bezel Screws

Larry,

Thanks for the follow-up but you didn't say whose information was correct. Just want to have clarification in this post so when another member comes along they will have the accurate information. No ego involved.

Leif>My Bad; Your correct on me not telling and you where correct on the info on where to place the screws. Self-Taping on the sides
and machine type from the bottom. There was a difference though. Paragon claims the Self-Taping where Zinc plate and the color
was "Black" and the machine screws where "silver" in color. See below.

[Leif A.]

Re: Question on 1966 Vette Headlamp Bezel Screws

Larry,
Not worth the crazy shipping charges but LIC has the correct screws...$3.50 And, thank you for the additional follow-up.

[Page C.]

Re: Question on 1966 Vette Headlamp Bezel Screws

The lower #8x32x1/2 long self tapping machine screws and have a flat head cross are GM#9420683 in the 1965 AMI. These same screws also secure the 2 headlight pivots to the housing. There are a total of 16 used in those locations. They were cadmium plated according to the GM Engineering Standards.