Covered Headlamp Conversion Flanges - Series 2 & 3

These are the flanges from our popular conversion kit that allows you to convert your Series 2 or 3 open-headlamp E-Type bonnet to FACTORY SERIES 1 SPECS - which will then accept all stock factory Series 1 covered headlamp components.

These are the 4 conversion flanges ONLY! - Our complete kit comes with a pair of standard Series 1 headlamp diaphragm panels, standard Series 1 headlamp scoops (with a stronger rear edge/lip), and 4 of our conversion flanges.

The conversion flanges are pieces that are identical to the lip that holds the headlamp glass on a Series 1 car - they are basically the same piece you would get if you cut the stepped flange that holds the headlamp glass out of an original Series 1 bonnet. Here, we cut back the Series 1 bonnet about 1/4'", trim down our flanges a bit, and butt-weld them in with a TIG welder and then planish and grind the weld. However, the flanges are delivered with a 3/4" lip on the outer edge, over 90% of my customers who purchase these simply overlap the flanges with the existing skin of their bonnet - on the underside - and tack them around the edges. This works very well and requires very little filler and finishing if done properly.

Series 2 - on Series 2 cars - you MUST repaint the bonnet - there is NO WAY around it! The Series 2 headlamp hole in the center section portion is MUCH bigger than the Series 1 and 1.5 hole, and that is why the Series 2 center section flanges that we provide are "fat" down in the lower corner. When you complete the conversion, there will be a portion of the conversion flanges that is well outside of the chrome Series 1 headlamp glass finisher. This section will need a little filler after welding in the flanges, smoothing, and paint.

Series 3 - on Series 3 cars - you MUST repaint the bonnet - there is NO WAY around it! The Series 3 headlamp hole in the center section portion is MUCH bigger than the Series 1 and 1.5 hole, it is actually identical to the Series 2 hole. That is why the Series 2 & 3 center section flanges that we provide are "fat" down in the lower corner. When you complete the conversion, there will be a portion of the conversion flanges that is well outside of the chrome Series 1 headlamp glass finisher. This section will need a little filler after welding in the flanges, smoothing, and paint.

Another point on the Series 3 conversion kits is that the headlamp diaphragm panel is a special "hybrid" panel that is only available from Monocoque Metalworks. Unlike the Series 2 kits, where we provide you with a stock Series 1 headlamp diaphragm panel, on Series 3 kits, we give you a special diaphragm, that has the outer size and shape of a Series 3 diaphragm, but with all of the headlamp bucket mounting provisions of a Series 1 diaphragm. Have no fear - we have sold several of the Series 3 kits that have been successfully installed, and the design is correct and works well!

After the flanges are in place, the diaphragms and scoops are simple bolt-in items just like a stock Series 1. If you purchase the kit, I can send more detailed "instructions" - really, it's just a collection of my responses to customers who wrote in with questions in the past, though again, 90% of them just do the work - it's pretty obvious what needs to be done. My notes also include part numbers for the headlamp glass, chrome, rubber, and Series 1 flat-back headlamp buckets. All of these parts can be purchased from the usual suppliers, and costs about $1,000 USD for everything, including shipping.

These flanges are delivered in fresh, bare steel coated in a light oil for rust-prevention, simply wipe down with solvent before priming.

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NOTE:  Ask us about our unbreakable PETG (similar to, but better than Lexan...) covered headlamp lenses.  They are a great addition to this kit - they will allow you to attach the Series 1 chrome surrounds more uniformly, and they cost MUCH less than the reproduction glass lenses.

In addition, the original factory glass lenses have a very small "TripleX" logo on them that is barely noticeable - and not at all from just a few feet away, whereas the reproductions have a different, and HIUGE logo that is very distracting...  Our PETG lenses have NO logo - making them look much more correct overall...