Headlight spacers

boz · Post by **boz** » Sat Apr 07, 2012 8:52 pm

Hi.I am rebuilding a56 g80s and i understand that there are two spacers between the headlight shell and the two brackets which hold it on.Could someone tell me please the size and thickness of them so i could make them or where i can get them.Thanks for your replys.

dave16mct · Post by **dave16mct** » Sat Apr 07, 2012 9:02 pm

I don't think there are any spacers on the road model. The comp models have 6" headlights, so a spacer is needed on those. The road models have sidelights which hold the headlight on, and have rubber grommets to neaten the join.

TommoT · Post by **TommoT** » Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:24 am

Yes, spacers are definitely needed! On my 1956 G80S the headlamp will rub on the brackets if fitted without spacers. My G80S was originally a basket case, and of course these spacers were missing. I made a pair of spacers just wide enough keep the lamp from touching the bracket. If the original side lamps are fitted, you can't make the too wide, or there will not be enough thread left to fit a nut inside the lamp.