Thread: Project $ 3 K Is Underway

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Another issue I needed to finalize on the front end is where and how my headlights are going to mount. I have already pretty much decided to use the large '27? Chevrolet headlights mounted to a '32 Ford headlight bar. I like to use a Model A or '32 bar because it looks old timey, and is way more solid than the aluminum hot rod type mounts you get at speed shops. I have always used these mounts, and have never had a problem with headlight shake or anything.

The '32 bar was too wide to fit this car, so I took 5 inches out of the middle and inserted a piece of round stock into the bar to temporarily hold the two halves together until I am sure this is the right dimension. It seems to be ok, and next I will fab up some mounts to tie the frame to the bar. For this I will use the ends of the bar that I cut off, just turned around in a different direction.

Here are some shots of where I decided to mount the lights. I wanted them low, and this seems to be the best compromise while still giving clearance for steering and shocks.

Thanks for looking.

Don