Headlight surround

[Toby Tram]

Is there supposed to be a surround to the headlight which covers all the adjusting screw etc? Couldn't tell from the diagrams I have.

Adi

[Toby Tram]

mrzigazaga said:

Hi Mate...Yes there is...I think they were from classic porsche's...Ziga

Ah! So widely available then!! When you say classic Porsche's, do you mean the likes of the 911 with pop-up headlamps a la late 70's early 80's?

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[Toby Tram]

Mr Tank said:

Hi Adi

TVR's answer to this is a black plastic ring.
You can get a chrome one to fit if you haven't got any or as some people have done don't bother. As when you are driving the driver can't see them there, and unless your pods are raised you can't see them when you are parked up.

Thanks Andy

I'm more aware of it at the moment because I have got both pods permanently up. One motor has failed, I think, and I have MOT re-test pending so I didn't want it to look too odd!!

Generally, of course, they are up at night so also less visible.

If people generally don't bother then I will move it down the list!!

Cheers

Adi

[Toby Tram]

ElvisWedgely said:

If it's the round headlights, I'm pretty sure the chrome mini or mgb ones will fit and they are cheap and easy to find.

The chrome bits are part of the adjusters though, aren't they? But the screws still show to the outside of that.

I'll have a think on that one.

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[Toby Tram]

ElvisWedgely said:

There are two chrome rings. The inner one holds the headlight pod in position and has recess for screws and adjusters. The outer one is a chrome rim just for show and is the same as the early minis and mgb's. Some people don't bother fitting the outer one, though I think it makes it look neater. The outer ring normally has only one hole to fit a screw to retain the outer ring.

Thanks Tony. That all makes complete sense. I'll have a look for some. I'm guessing they should be easy to find at one of teh standard parts places.

Adi

[Toby Tram]

GV said:

I would like to get a pair. One of my plastic ones broke so I have a spare if anyone needs.
But would like to get a new pair chrome or black it doesn't matter which...

I've just found chrome ones from Vehicle Wiring Products. 2 choices of rim profile.

Adi

[Toby Tram]

Also Rimmer Bros

[Toby Tram]

I measured the recess this morning and it looks like the 8" version offered by VWP would be the correct size.

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