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I cannot help but feel empathy for callia6 because this thread will live forever, and the majority of replies will not be friendly.
So… Let’s break down the message into understandable components.
Originally Posted by callia6
A tree knocked back my headlight into my car on the left side. Not really big damage other than the headlight, but the metal mounts that hold up the headlight is bent in with no chance of repair. What would be the name of the metal mounts that hold the headlight up so I can buy asap. Thank you!
2004 roadster, the headlight has nothing to hold it up because the mounts are damaged. I need the part name of the mounts so I can install a new headlight
___________________________________ callia6 Statement: “A tree knocked back my headlight into my car on the left side…”
Analysis: Trees do not actively damage cars. Cars do damage trees.
___________________________________ callia6 Statement:“ Not really big damage other than the headlight…”
Analysis: Are you kidding? Look at the picture you posted.
___________________________________ callia6 Statement: “ What would be the name of the metal mounts that hold the headlight up so I can buy asap.”
Analysis: As soon as possible you say. You might have chosen different words asking “Is it possible.” And, the list is very long. You will need dozens and dozens of parts to fix this damage. You can expect the cost to be thousand$.
Does that door look wrong to anyone else? I think its just open but why take a picture with the door like that? Also OP the internet is not the place ask about crash damage, we can't do much to help and will mostly just laugh at you but I hope you already learned that.
^^ I think the OP is having fun with this. The car obviously has many thousands of dollars in damage, and he asks about replacing a headlight assembly.
He is either one of the most stupid people ever, or he is a clever person laughing as we try analyzing his problem.
Glad we are behind some computers smh, let me go ahead and try to defend my self. I know there is more damage than the headlight, I know how to replace the bumber and hood so I didn't want to ask that. I only needed to know how what the part is for the headlight, it still drives but only during the day as its missing a headlight and that has to be the first fix. Also that was my first time using plastidip. The black came out good but the glossifier is what made the paint look horrible as I could not put it on evenly. But thank you guys for the help finding the part.
Seriously, buy the cheapest headlight you can, duct tape it in there and roll with it. Obviously you know the car isn't right, so if you are trying to get another headlight in there, just do this.
Seriously, buy the cheapest headlight you can, duct tape it in there and roll with it. Obviously you know the car isn't right, so if you are trying to get another headlight in there, just do this.
Listen I have money to pay for all this and have a second vehicle that I am driving. Over the course of the month I'm going to fix it. I just wanted to know the part name so I could get started, I wouldn't be on here if I was just going to duck tape it, I want it fixed. come on if I didn't have money or some kind of straight background would I be driving a Z? Anyone know what the part name would be? As well this damage isn't that bad to me, a new hood, front bumper and the headlight assembly. Once I figure out the headlight assembly, putting on the bumper and hood is cake
Your Z looks like it is a cracked windshield from being junk... I wouldn't buy your car for $1000... I am just saying, at this point, I would take anything you want off of it, sell it to someone or a junk yard and start over with a cleaner car. Any money you spend trying ot fix it is a waste
If the OP is truly driving that car, even in just daylight, then it has to be the worst looking 350 I have ever seen actually on the road. And worrying about the headlight? You have mile to go before you need to start sourcing that bracket. Should make for a fun summer!
Yall are something else. Obviously the bumper and hood damage happened at the same time as the headlights wtf. I zip tied it so I could drive it home from the accident and of course I have insurance, I'm keeping this as a salvaged vehicle and I'm trying to repair it.
Here's my car a week ago and my IG if u trying to follow me
Listen I have money to pay for all this and have a second vehicle that I am driving. Over the course of the month I'm going to fix it. I just wanted to know the part name so I could get started, I wouldn't be on here if I was just going to duck tape it, I want it fixed. come on if I didn't have money or some kind of straight background would I be driving a Z? Anyone know what the part name would be? As well this damage isn't that bad to me, a new hood, front bumper and the headlight assembly. Once I figure out the headlight assembly, putting on the bumper and hood is cake
Glad we are behind some computers smh, let me go ahead and try to defend my self. I know there is more damage than the headlight, I know how to replace the bumber and hood so I didn't want to ask that. I only needed to know how what the part is for the headlight, it still drives but only during the day as its missing a headlight and that has to be the first fix. Also that was my first time using plastidip. The black came out good but the glossifier is what made the paint look horrible as I could not put it on evenly. But thank you guys for the help finding the part.
*reminisces about 17y/o's w/ a Z thread*
