48 -50 headlight bucket question

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Mar 30, 2011 | 03:13 PM

hellfirejim

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48 -50 headlight bucket question

Should the headlight bucket have 2 or 3 of the springs that hook at the back of the bucket?
I know it is a simple question but I don't know the answer.
jim

Mar 30, 2011 | 04:00 PM

segeorge982

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It should have 3 springs. I found out when I pulled the headlights off my truck last weekend.

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Mar 30, 2011 | 07:24 PM

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I wouldn't swear it should have 3, or if it actually needs 3. I've seen plenty of them with only 2, and they seemed to work ok. I would say if it works fine as is, don't sweat it.

Mar 31, 2011 | 06:32 AM

hellfirejim

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The reason I questioned it was my originals had three springs and the replacements I got had two. Not an issue to move over two springs to match stock. Just thought I should check to be sure.
thanks.
jim

Mar 31, 2011 | 01:00 PM

51PanelMan

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Should have three. Picture below is of a 48-50 grille that I have.

Mar 31, 2011 | 03:25 PM

Moe Craig

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 51PanelMan

Should have three. Picture below is of a 48-50 grille that I have.

I'm jealous... all your spares look good...

Mar 31, 2011 | 05:10 PM

51PanelMan

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Actually, the grilles are from trucks that I've parted out over the years. That picture is probably about three years old. Just sold the green grille today. Now I'm officially out of stock on 48-50 grilles.