1972 headlamp assembly removal

[Larry M.]

On a 1972, if the front bumper and grilles are removed, can the complete headlamp assemblies be removed through that front opening?

[Edward J.]

[Larry M.]

Re: 1972 headlamp assembly removal

Ed,
Thank you. Another option would be to remove the hood and extract the assemblies from the rear; but I don't like R&R'ing the hood because I've had a couple of very frustrating experiences getting the latches to work properly afterward.
Larry

[James G.]

Re: 1972 headlamp assembly removal

On a 1972, if the front bumper and grilles are removed, can the complete headlamp assemblies be removed through that front opening?

I don't think the entire assembly will come out through the grilles... I know the doors will come out, I recently removed a pair for painting on a 69, I think I tried to pull the whole assembly, all I remember is quickly getting an allen wrench .

[Larry M.]

Re: 1972 headlamp assembly removal

James,

Thank you. I've been looking at the area down there, and it looks like it would be a tight fit to remove the assembly that way.

Larry

[John S.]

[Larry M.]

Re: 1972 headlamp assembly removal

John,

Thanks for your info; good thought on the cardboard. No AC on ours, so I'll have a little bit more maneuvering room. I won't know how it'll work until I try.

Larry