RABBIT IN THE HEADLIGHTS

[sloopjohnrb]

My original post (given below) told of the probs I was having refitting my headlights.

However, I'm still unsure about the sequence with regard to the seal.

Does the order go:
Rubber seal to bodywork-then bucket-reflector-locking ring-cover plate-exterior bevel?

Sorry to be such a dimmo.
best wishes
WHICH WAY IS UP?

I have a March, 1962 4 door, with the old headlights, that is, non sealed beam but the type that have 3 adjusters.

At MOT some 6 months ago I got an advisory about the right hand headlight reflector not being 100 percent.
I stripped down the headlight and found a bit of a mess.
The headlight bucket was in poor condition, the reflector too and the wiring was brittle.

So, I got: new reflector, new bulb, new wiring, new rubber and new bucket.

Due to a lot of severe emergencies however, I wasn\\\'t able to do the job right away as planned. Gladys has ben off the road.

NOW, 6 months later, I\\\'ve come back to the much-delayed job-and can\\\'t for the life of me, remember in which order things go back.
I can\\\'t recall which are securing screws and which are fitting screws.

Had I planned to lay off the job I would have drawn diagrams but, fully expecting to be on it within hours, I trusted to memory.

do you know how the sequence goes, what comes first, then second etc.

I\\\'ve tried the jigsaw puzzle approach but nothing has come back to mind.

Please help sawdust for brain me
Best wishes

[PSL184]

Does the order go:
Rubber seal to bodywork-then bucket-reflector-locking ring-cover plate-exterior bevel?

Yes

[Mick_Anik]

Don't forget about the spring which holds the reflector-holder to the bucket. Long-nosed pliers are the best bet here, as there's not much room for access as the reflector and its holder move into position in the bucket.
It's quite a stiff spring, so be patient if you don't manage it at the first attempt.

[sloopjohnrb]

Many, many thanks indeed,for the help and advice.

Best wishes