Randall is correct, the BAU1460 is the conversion set from the screw type
rim fitting to the snap on type. On some cars the screw is impossible to get
at which is why the snap on rim was used. In actual fact the screw on rim is
far more common, its normal use being on the Mini.
John Kipping
----- Original Message -----
From: "Randall Young" <Ryoung@navcomtech.com>
To: <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2003 6:06 PM
Subject: RE: Need headlight rims
> > Does anyone out there have a set of TR3 headlight rims...the clamp
on
> > type. The only available new are the snap on later style, and I
> > will need to
> > change the bucket assembly to use the later rims. Thanks - Ed
>
> I may well be mistaken, but I believe you can convert the bucket assy to
use
> the later 'snap-on' rims, by simply pop-riveting on the clip. Moss UK
lists
> the clips, P/N BAU1460 in their 2002 price list. You may have to modify
the
> rim just a bit, to clear the original lip on the bucket.
>
> Randall
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