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  • Jimmy G.
    Very Frequent User
    • November 1, 1979
    • 976

    Reproduction Headlight Motors

    I have had the distinct privileged of inspecting some Far Eastern made C-2 headlight motors. I certainly hope that these do not represent the quality of the typical parts. One would not even turn with power applied. I managed to get it moving but have determined the bushings are installed incorrectly.

    On original motors the output gear that turns the headlight bucket shaft is aluminium and distorts or strips very easily. This set has plastic gears. I know plastic technology has come a long way but I doubt far enough for these to be reliable long term.

    Bottom line is that for a asking price of $349 each --- buy some originals and have them restored.

    Oddly enough in our 5 part judging process they only loose 40%
    Finish is correct
    Date - NO DATE --- -20%
    Installation is correct
    Configuration - So many errors I loose count -- -20%
    Complete - It is complete

    Operations --- crap shoot at best

    Just my 2 cents worth (and in my opinion they are so bad they should be a full deduct)
    Founder - Carolinas Chapter NCRS
  • Joe R.
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • July 31, 1976
    • 4550

    #2
    Re: Reproduction Headlight Motors

    Jimmy,

    I totally agree with you on the quality of the (Far Eastern) made HL motors!

    There are restorers here in the US that do an outstanding job such as Steve Hackel at 1 708 687-4183.

    And restoring your original HL motors keeps the original date stamping.

    JR

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