Series 1 chrome headlamp surround fixing.

[greensimonc]

Hi, just checking something here. The headlamp surrounds on my car are fixed with self-tappers of dubious origin. I asked SNGB and they gave me a part number of BD26675/4, which are much better looking but still just screws.

Is there nothing like a speed fastener or spire clip that the screws would locate into or do they really just screw into holes in the bonnet itself?

Thanks, Simon.

[iRS]

Hi Simon
I'm not sure about those screws. They are posi drive, but the origanals are slotted.
Eitherway, they scew into captive nuts - small rectangular bits of metal with a hole drilled and tapped held in place by a small cage. You need to check these are still there.
Let us know how you get on.

[greensimonc]

Thanks Roger, will do.

S.

[iRS]

I need to retract my earlier comment. I've just found out the screws were changed to pozi-drive in April 1964. So correct for most cars.