Those replacement headlights really look in excellent condition Todd. I was rooting for you when you 1st tested the working operation of the lights. It's probably another easy fix as the lights came up 3/4 of the way, I bet it's the motor alignment on the shaft, trial and error as they say. I've been with you on this build since the get go and I have thoroughly enjoyed the journey so far. Much respect with you for keeping at it, that's dedication in a nutshell. Stay safe Todd. Terry.
Thanks Terry :) you are definitely one of my oldest viewers, and I really appreciate that. The lights go fully up now, but not down. I suspect it’s inside the motor/gearbox where there is a disc that controls direction. I will take a look tomorrow. Thanks, as ever :)
@@MrToddgibbs You're welcome. I'm watching with real interest as I almost purchased an S4 several years ago but backed out at the last minute due potential bork factors. Regret that decision to this day. Watching you're vids now makes me slightly envious but in good way.
Hi John, we all live with car regret. There are many that I shouldnt have sold, and one that I should have bought. Is it too late to grab something to tinker with?
Todd, Great progress, I would go for getting it on the road and drive some local trips, then you can plan each project with minimal down time. Also on my 928 and 924 I try to get an eBay part that I can rebuild ahead of time and just swap it out with the old part, then your current on rebuilding that part to save or put it on eBay as a rehabbed part! Dan
Hi Dan, totally agree - thats where Im heading. Although cars in UK don't need a road worthiness test after 40years old there are a few basic requirements (lights, speedo, etc). Speedo will be out for a while as I am trying to locate dial faces. Once they are done I think I am just lacking brake lights (oh, and working headlights). Great idea with the parts swap - my problem is that I dont have the capacity to think very far ahead (work, kids etc keep me busy). But its a great plan - if possible I will try :) Thanks for watching and commenting!
Hi Todd. Be super careful of that top circlip holding the arm to the bar. They are known to come off, and it will send the arm straight through your radiator….not good!
Hi Todd. I had more or les the same problem with my head lights, and it was related to bad contact in the gear motor contact points. I had to clean the contact points and also clean the printed circuit boad contact lines. Thank you for your videoes. Re. Arne
@@MrToddgibbs Hi Todd. Yes it can be rather difficult to locate where the problem is. Looking at the diagram there are 5 different relays and 3 switches in the head light system. First I would suggest to check the brown/pink wire going to the motor. As far as I can see this wire should supply + to the motor when you switch off the head light. Kind regards Arne.
Hi! great video, thanks. I'm in need of a right side headlight as the lens cracked. Would you have a lead for a source where I can purchase one? Thanks again
Was that car originally brown?.... noticed the header panel, where the hood latches to is brown..... what color are you having it painted? One last thing, if you haven't done it already, make sure you clean all grounds and all contacts in the wiring (connectors, fuse panel, all new fuses, and also clean relay plugs). This can and usually solves a lot of electrical problems. She's coming along great.... keep it up!!!
Hi Shannon. Yes car was mocha black. I resprayed the engine bay the correct colour while the engine was out since I’m not ready to do the full respray. It will go away at some point to be full sprayed. Ground contacts are all good - thanks for watching !
Oh nice! what colour is the interior? that is what I am trying to decide now. I keep finding signs that the interior was re-painted black, but it seems too much work for someone to have done... so Im confused what the original colour was. For example, if I look under the dash (or move the little clip that protects the leather from the seatbelt (on the B-pillar) I can see a light tan colour. The door inserts, when removed, are dark brown on the back. But everything visible is black...
Does alot for the look. More of a ”car” now. Is it then end game or the journey you like the most? In other words, will you sell it when you’re done and get a new project. 😅
Another great video Todd. Welsey Kagan did a video on designing an updated adjustment mechanism for the headlights, which may be of interest th-cam.com/video/mh89edgxrvA/w-d-xo.html
the headlights comming out is my fav moment of the series until now, that makes this car special :)
It’s magical isn’t it
Those replacement headlights really look in excellent condition Todd.
I was rooting for you when you 1st tested the working operation of the lights.
It's probably another easy fix as the lights came up 3/4 of the way, I bet it's the motor alignment on the shaft, trial and error as they say.
I've been with you on this build since the get go and I have thoroughly enjoyed the journey so far.
Much respect with you for keeping at it, that's dedication in a nutshell.
Stay safe Todd.
Terry.
Thanks Terry :) you are definitely one of my oldest viewers, and I really appreciate that. The lights go fully up now, but not down. I suspect it’s inside the motor/gearbox where there is a disc that controls direction. I will take a look tomorrow.
Thanks, as ever :)
Hi Todd,
Great progress. Loving the original colour that you can see on the cross member just behind the bumper.
It’s a beautiful retro colour isn’t it. Looking forward to seeing the entire car that colour
I take my hat off to you Todd. What a project you've taken on and what progress you've made. Well done. Looking forward to even more progress.
Thanks John, Im slowly plugging away. The big breakthrough for me was getting the engine started... the rest will be easy :). Thanks for watching!
@@MrToddgibbs You're welcome. I'm watching with real interest as I almost purchased an S4 several years ago but backed out at the last minute due potential bork factors. Regret that decision to this day. Watching you're vids now makes me slightly envious but in good way.
Hi John, we all live with car regret. There are many that I shouldnt have sold, and one that I should have bought. Is it too late to grab something to tinker with?
@@MrToddgibbs Indeed. Happy to report I did fill the gap with other German machines so all was far from lost 🙂
Todd,
Great progress, I would go for getting it on the road and drive some local trips, then you can plan each project with minimal down time. Also on my 928 and 924 I try to get an eBay part that I can rebuild ahead of time and just swap it out with the old part, then your current on rebuilding that part to save or put it on eBay as a rehabbed part!
Dan
Hi Dan, totally agree - thats where Im heading. Although cars in UK don't need a road worthiness test after 40years old there are a few basic requirements (lights, speedo, etc). Speedo will be out for a while as I am trying to locate dial faces. Once they are done I think I am just lacking brake lights (oh, and working headlights).
Great idea with the parts swap - my problem is that I dont have the capacity to think very far ahead (work, kids etc keep me busy). But its a great plan - if possible I will try :)
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Hi Todd. Be super careful of that top circlip holding the arm to the bar. They are known to come off, and it will send the arm straight through your radiator….not good!
I hear you! Thanks for the heads up
Hi Todd. I had more or les the same problem with my head lights, and it was related to bad contact in the gear motor contact points. I had to clean the contact points and also clean the printed circuit boad contact lines.
Thank you for your videoes.
Re. Arne
Thanks Arne - I will remove the motor tomorrow and take a look at the contact points/contact disc.
Thanks for watching!
I’ve had a look inside and the contacts all look good. The entire motor looks like it’s been rebuilt recently.
@@MrToddgibbs
Hi Todd.
Yes it can be rather difficult to locate where the problem is. Looking at the diagram there are 5 different relays and 3 switches in the head light system. First I would suggest to check the brown/pink wire going to the motor. As far as I can see this wire should supply + to the motor when you switch off the head light.
Kind regards Arne.
I reckon it would be worthwhile using some silicone grease on those plastic bushings when reassembling the headlamps arms again.
Good idea John. I’ll put a dab on them tomorrow
Hi! great video, thanks. I'm in need of a right side headlight as the lens cracked. Would you have a lead for a source where I can purchase one? Thanks again
hey, thanks for the comment. Are you in UK?
@@MrToddgibbs No. US, Florida...
Ah shame. One of my lenses has a crack (I think) but the other is good. UK spec so they dont have the metal surround. But too far to ship anyway
I’ll buy the old H4’s from you! Need them for a few projects my euro 84 and euro 78
Hey Dizzy - are you in the UK? Message me on Instagram and we can work it out
@@MrToddgibbs over here in AZ USA 🌵 messaged you on Instagram 🤝
Was that car originally brown?.... noticed the header panel, where the hood latches to is brown..... what color are you having it painted? One last thing, if you haven't done it already, make sure you clean all grounds and all contacts in the wiring (connectors, fuse panel, all new fuses, and also clean relay plugs). This can and usually solves a lot of electrical problems. She's coming along great.... keep it up!!!
Hi Shannon. Yes car was mocha black. I resprayed the engine bay the correct colour while the engine was out since I’m not ready to do the full respray. It will go away at some point to be full sprayed. Ground contacts are all good - thanks for watching !
My 78, is also Mocha black.....looks black, in low light..... definitely has the 70's vibe!!🤟🤟
Oh nice! what colour is the interior? that is what I am trying to decide now. I keep finding signs that the interior was re-painted black, but it seems too much work for someone to have done... so Im confused what the original colour was. For example, if I look under the dash (or move the little clip that protects the leather from the seatbelt (on the B-pillar) I can see a light tan colour. The door inserts, when removed, are dark brown on the back. But everything visible is black...
Interior is dk/brown w/ black and dk/brown pascha!!
Does alot for the look. More of a ”car” now. Is it then end game or the journey you like the most? In other words, will you sell it when you’re done and get a new project. 😅
Great question Gudbrand. I suspect I will sell my 911 and keep this, but buy another project
@@MrToddgibbs I know it’s the obvious boring sequel but I’d love to see a 924 as the next thing.
You never know!
@@MrToddgibbs a 924 Safari/Dakar would be exciting!
i do fancy doing something non-standard, something with a bit of creativit in it
Another great video Todd. Welsey Kagan did a video on designing an updated adjustment mechanism for the headlights, which may be of interest th-cam.com/video/mh89edgxrvA/w-d-xo.html
Hi Eoin, oh I’ll check that out. Thanks!