Capri - Headlight Replacement

Those that follow this blog might remember my attempt to replace the front headlights with a pair I bought online & subsequently did not fit. (Refer to my bog on 15 Jan 2014). Over the past months I have collected several replacements from club members so it was time to try again.

As you can see in the picture, the original LHS light is very corroded with all the silver backing coming away. It is the non-sealed Lucas type with the parking light located under the main globe, as indicated in the picture.



I first tried another Lucas sealed beam but it was stuffed so of not much help.
I had another strange brand sealed beam which did work but only had the small clear hole under the main connections for the parking light.
The only alternative, until I can get a better replacement is to attach the parking light just over the clear hole so that it will shine through. I used Selleys Knead It to do this. It is a very handy epoxy putty which is capable of holding the globe unit in place while it sets. I have attempted to show this in the pictures. This seems to be the only solution until I can find a light surround that is the same as my original.