Brian 93957 Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Hi does any one know the answer to these 2 questions?Is it possible to replace the front headlamp/nose panel without desturbing the front wings? as the former is rotten on my car but the wings and surrounding panels are fine.Also were the federal style cruise lights ever standard on uk cars as ive seen a few late dropheads like mine fitted with them but mine (x reg) isnt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Don't know on question 1 :(Don't think cruise lights were ever fitted as standard in the UK but they are quite cheap from S&S etc and are an easy fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 As far as I can remember you can do the front panel without damaging the wings. If my memory serves correctly, the joint between them is bolted rather than welded. You should be able to see if you look up at the joint from the underside.Cruise lights were not standard on any UK cars - a popular addition though... As Mr Raider said, quite an easy fit (although you may need to tap off the lighting circuit for power as I doubt the UK loom has the connectors). They do look good though... even more so if your steering wheel is on the wrong side, eh Mr Raider !!! ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Agree with TR7 Nutter. I've replaced mine with a glassfibre front panel. Look NO RUST! It does bolt on ;)Malcolm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 yeah they look good but I think a pair of Cibies on the front will look even better ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 One concern about those large Cibies you found on Sunday- will they sap much speed- still could help with the braking!Seriously your TR is gonna look fab. when done! Did your buy a white one because you intended to go for the early BL motorsport colour scheme? Post a pic. when lights and wheels are on, please do not wear the TP garb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Quote:Did you buy a white one because you intended to go for the early BL motorsport colour scheme?No Tim, I did the practical thing and bought one that wasn't rotten - they do rot you know! ::) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian 93957 Posted September 2, 2004 Author Share Posted September 2, 2004 Thanks for the replies everyone!Ive had a look and i can see the bolts holding the panel to the wings so should be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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