modelle wrote:
>>The most specialized flubber part on a 74 GTV is the two-piece
grommet that insulates the sealed-beam
>>wires through the headlight bucket....Has anyone ever replaced this part?
I did this a few years ago, I think as a result of one of my wires shorting out
or something. I believe that I replaced the grommet with a somewhat common
sealed electrical box connector from McMaster-Carr:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#cord-grips/=67a93o (go to this page, then click on "cord grips", and
then on "multicord"). There are a couple of varieties: ones with a rubber insert having
multiple holes through which you pass the various wires and the nut compresses the insert to seal around
the wires, and then a similar sort with heat shrink extensions that might be even better. I think I used
the former type, but I don't drive my GTV in foul weather so sealing isn't critical. Neither looks
particularly original, but they do the job. I think I used ones to fit standard 1/2" electrical
conduit knockouts, but it has been a while so you ought to measure the holes to check before buying. I
may have gotten a small rubber washer to put around the connection to the bucket to help seal that
interface, too.
Jeff Matson
Wichita KS
'74 GTV 2000
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