69R-CODE 25 Report post Posted August 26, 2010 Both of my headlight buckets are missing the tabs that bolt to the front valence. Should i buy new ones or can i use the broken ones and the bumper will cover them up? Any info would be appreciated. I just hate to pay $250 per bucket new if i can use the old ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamahasrx700 14 Report post Posted August 26, 2010 I put both mine on without the tabs. So far no one can tell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unfrozen1969 11 Report post Posted August 27, 2010 From what I have seen they are notorius for breaking, and I believe that you can using them without anyone really knowing, I am not sure what adjustments have to be made in lieu of the connection not being made... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxum96 32 Report post Posted August 27, 2010 The tabs usually get broken from minor accidents when the front bumper was pushed back or the lower valance was struck. Without the tabs, the lower valance panel will flex more. You can fabricate a bracket and pop rivet it on to the headlight bucket. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
9RO1M 12 Report post Posted August 27, 2010 Do you still have the tabs.One of mine was broken and had it welded back on.Being Cast iron or pot iron it had to welded with the correct technique.Any good welding type workshop or engineering shop should be able to do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmlay 80 Report post Posted August 27, 2010 There is replacement TAB sold at several places, ebay is one source. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69R-CODE 25 Report post Posted August 27, 2010 Thanks to all. Love this site! It helps to have all this info. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CandyAppleRed 10 Report post Posted September 1, 2010 Here's a link to the repair kits: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/69-70-Mustang-Headlight-Bucket-Fender-Extension-Repair-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4aa412957dQQitemZ320580261245QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CandyAppleRed 10 Report post Posted September 1, 2010 Here's a link to the repair kits: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/69-70-Mustang-Headlight-Bucket-Fender-Extension-Repair-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4aa412957dQQitemZ320580261245QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
