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Old May 12, 2021 | 07:18 AM
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'79 Headlight Switch (Rectangular to Round)

I've done a lot of reading on this forum, regarding this topic, as I noticed there's been quite a lot of talk about it. I believe I know what I need (and already have most of it), however I'm missing 2 pieces I cannot seem to find, and hoping for some help from someone on here, in obtaining them.

I already have the 13118 & 13119 RH & LH buckets, 13015 trim rings, 7" round headlights, and the 13064 RH & LH headlight doors. Only thing I seem to be missing is the 13008 brackets. I can't seem to find them. I originally thought from what I read that the round buckets would fit into the original brackets that the rectangular buckets mounted to, but I see now the brackets are specific to each headlight shape. My mistake for not catching that earlier.

Can anyone help me find a pair of these brackets that hold the round buckets, to complete my conversion?

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Old May 13, 2021 | 12:18 AM
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I might be able to put you in touch with someone who has what you need, though he may not want to sell those specific pieces alone. Check your email.
 
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Old May 13, 2021 | 06:30 AM
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Thank you, I greatly appreciate the help! The forum isn't allowing me to use the private messaging feature yet, but I got the email version. I sent you an email with my contact info.
 
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Old May 13, 2021 | 07:02 AM
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Bronco graveyard carries the complete assemblies but are out of stock atm. If you can't find just the brackets I guess that could be a last resort. https://shop.broncograveyard.com/197...uctinfo/24827/
 
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Old May 13, 2021 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by mudbogger2
Bronco graveyard carries the complete assemblies but are out of stock atm. If you can't find just the brackets I guess that could be a last resort. https://shop.broncograveyard.com/197...uctinfo/24827/
Those are the Rectangle versions. I'm looking for the Round versions.
 
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Old May 13, 2021 | 07:16 AM
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Ah. I missed that part. Never knew anyone wanting to switch to round. I threw away round ones in the past to upgrade to rectangle.
 
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Old May 13, 2021 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by mudbogger2
Ah. I missed that part. Never knew anyone wanting to switch to round. I threw away round ones in the past to upgrade to rectangle.
No worries, haha. Yeah I guess it's all a matter of personal preference. I am partial to the round headlights on these trucks, so I'm converting (if I can find these last pieces I need).
 
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Originally Posted by 77&79F250
PM sent...
Thank you for the pm, I can read it but the forum won't let me respond (guess I'm too new of a user? idk). I would greatly appreciate the help whenever you're able to, no rush.

maddogjohnson sent me a pm as well, with a potential connection for some. I'll keep this thread updated, so I don't keep anyone on the hook for some if I end up obtaining a set.
 
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Old May 13, 2021 | 09:43 AM
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No worries, before I get them and send them we will have a 100 % understanding of the deal made. If you make a deal else where, no harm no foul on my part, its all good. I believe 10 posts and your PM should be working?
 
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Old May 13, 2021 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 77&79F250
No worries, before I get them and send them we will have a 100 % understanding of the deal made. If you make a deal else where, no harm no foul on my part, its all good. I believe 10 posts and your PM should be working?
Absolutely, agreed! If I have not obtained some by the time you return, we will work something out. Thanks a bunch!
 
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Old May 13, 2021 | 10:59 AM
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Hey, for what it's worth, I like the round headlights as well! It's the only thing that's kept me from doing a grille swap on my 78 to a 73-77 style grille.
 
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Old May 13, 2021 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Doosenberry
Hey, for what it's worth, I like the round headlights as well! It's the only thing that's kept me from doing a grille swap on my 78 to a 73-77 style grille.
Yeah, just something about the look of the round ones that appeals to me. Love the 73-77 front ends as well. I couldn't pick a favorite between that and the 78-79 front end with round lights.
 
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I passed along your contact info, to the gentleman I know. Hopefully, he reaches out to ya!
 
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I passed along your contact info, to the gentleman I know. Hopefully, he reaches out to ya!
Thank you, greatly appreciated!
 
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