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67 CHARGER HEADLAMP MOTOR CONVERSION QUESTION.

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IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE ONE MOTOR TO ROTATE THE HEADLAMP DOORS TOGETHER (LIKE THE 1970 CHARGER) INSTEAD OF 2 INDIVIDUAL MOTORS? SEEN SOME CONVERSIONS ON YOU TUBE BUT THE DON'T GO INTO DETAIL.

ANYONE ACTUALLY DONE THIS? KNOW HOW TO DO THIS?
 
Been a while but I have seen where some folks have done this. Think it was on Youtube as you say. Are your motors not working ?
 
The motor on a 70 goes 90° and a 67 is 180°. Would that be a problem, I don't know.
 
Check with Topher McGuiness the wiper motor man that also does headlamp motors.
 
yes. it is possible. it requires a few things, such as fabricating a motor mount to handle the housing torque, a geared down motor (I saw one guy use a deer feeder motor with a gear), and you'll need to make some form of joint (rag joint) as not to tear up the lamp. It's not simple, but can be done.
 
Topher McGuiness Is the man. He rebuilt mine for a nominal fee and has all of the other electrical components to make your lights work perfectly. Here's his site Home
 
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I've seen it done by others, swapping out the old for newer more efficient single and dual motor setups.
One of the fellas over on the 1st Gen forum replaced his original motors with newer, efficient motors.
 
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67 Mopar said:
I've seen it done by others, swapping out the old for newer more efficient single and dual motor setups.
One of the fellas over on the 1st Gen forum replaced his original motors with newer, efficient motors.
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I'd be interested information on what motors he used and if there was much fab involved. I have one motor that may be toast.
 
Thanks, but I believe that's the one for the single motor shaft conversion. I was wondering about modern dual motor replacements.
 
qkcuda said:
I'd be interested information on what motors he used and if there was much fab involved. I have one motor that may be toast.
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I sent him a PM... I'll let you know if he responds.
If memory serves however, I believe he used a 12V deer feeder motor mounted directly to the existing gear reduction setup.
 
67 Mopar said:
I've seen it done by others, swapping out the old for newer more efficient single and dual motor setups.
One of the fellas over on the 1st Gen forum replaced his original motors with newer, efficient motors.
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When you say efficient, does that mean the motors are less expensive?
 
chrger1967 said:
When you say efficient, does that mean the motors are less expensive?
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The original motors are like rube Goldberg machines. Newer motors are newer, less complicated, more reliable. Probably less expensive than rebuilding originals. BUT, now you have a somewhat clowny home made conversion. It sounds good on paper, but I'd rather have the original system working properly. These cars won't see winters anymore or daily use of the headlights. Should last the rest our days if rebuilt
 
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