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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1964 1/2 - 1965 => Topic started by: MustangAndFairlane1867 on January 05, 2018, 10:44:36 PM

Title: Headlight buckets
Post by: MustangAndFairlane1867 on January 05, 2018, 10:44:36 PM
I'm reassembling a '65 Mustang (San Jose, 2.16.1965) that's been apart for many years. Unfortunately both headlight buckets are missing and before I start my search for a pair of them I'd like to learn whether the buckets are interchangeable left side to right side, and whether the originals have any stampings that include production dates or FoMoCo Id on them. I'm trying to keep the car original, but if the buckets don't carry any stampings, I'll just order a pair from NPD. Thanks, Ron
Title: Re: Headlight buckets
Post by: J_Speegle on January 05, 2018, 11:46:10 PM
No the sides are not interchangeable

Cant recall the back side details at the moment
Title: Re: Headlight buckets
Post by: jwc66k on January 06, 2018, 12:16:26 AM
- but if the buckets don't carry any stampings, I'll just order a pair from NPD.
There are a couple of part numbers on the backside of the "buckets", a FOMOCO logo and probably a casting date. Be advised that there are different part numbers for 64 and 65-66.
Jim
Title: Re: Headlight buckets
Post by: NEFaurora on January 13, 2018, 01:32:31 PM

Please post a pic of the part(s) in question.

Thank You.

Title: Re: Headlight buckets
Post by: MustangAndFairlane1867 on January 13, 2018, 03:15:04 PM
I apologize if I didn't correctly describe the part I need.  It's the steel Headlight Lamp Bucket, not the pot metal headlight extension assembly that holds the steel bucket.  Here's a couple pictures (I hope) of what I need with me pointing to the small, stamped FoMoCo oval:
Title: Re: Headlight buckets
Post by: sanluis09 on January 16, 2018, 07:37:03 PM
I'm looking for one of those too (the right side) with that FoMoCo logo.... just in case you find something....I'll let you know in my case also.

Regards
Luis