Head light buckets FC

[sexyfc]

Hi, i am looking for a headlight bucket for the FC. Also wondering if anybody knows if you can still buy them new?
Cheers john

[smithy]

hi john, i have one if your interested.

drop me a pm.

dean

[greyone]

is it bosch or lucas
regards mal

[sexyfc]

Its a lucas

[smithy]

what is the difference between the two buckets?
i know there are slight differences with the headlight rims but was unaware of buckets.
i'll check in the morning when the temperature gets above zero ;)

[mcl1959]

Everything is different, the hole where the wires go through, the screws where the headlight bolts on, the shape is different and the rubber seal on the back is different. You can't buy them new, but NOS ones do turn up - especially Lucas ones as they were common to other cars of the era.

Ken

[smithy]

hi john, ive had another look at the bucket and i cant see any markings which would indicate what type it is.
is there anything special i should be looking for?
cheers
dean

[mcl1959]

The hole in the back for the wires is roughly 1 inch for Lucas and 1/2 inch for Bosch


Ken

[smithy]

hi john, looks like its definately a bosch unit.
thanks ken for the clarification..


dean

[mcl1959]

I have some Lucas headlight buckets if you need them. I went and had a look at them today - the Lucas buckets have "LUCAS" stamped on them, but Bosch have no markings.

Ken

[sexyfc]

Thanks guys, i'll send you a pm ken. I still need that boot latch of you to..
john