Hi all. I'm a new member, name's Howie. I have a 1937 Ford Slantback. I ordered Vintique, Inc. headlight buckets, rims and lens. Want to replace a body color headlight assembly with the original style lights.

Here's the problem. While mocking up the new headlight assemblies I found nothing I purchased fit. Parts miss stamped. Top headlight retainer will not match lens, and one retainer has a striped screw.

Rims don't fit - fits tight on one side but large gap on otherside of the same bucket. This is true for both buckets.

Has anyone else had this problem? If so, how did you get the assemblies to fit AND look good.

I can't return the buckets due to some modifications I had to do to the back (under fender) of the buckets. So I think returning all the stuff is out of the question. My problem - I assumed all would fit.

I'm wondering if Bob Drake buckets are made any better.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.