cowl light lens retainer clip help

[Al]

Hi:

Anyone have a pic of what the clips look like when holding the lens in place? I've not having much luck in getting these in to secure the glass. Or perhaps there is a trick you can share? Thought I'd ask before I break the clip or lens (or both).

Thanks
Al

 

[kevinmac/toledo]

Hi:

Anyone have a pic of what the clips look like when holding the lens in place? I've not having much luck in getting these in to secure the glass. Or perhaps there is a trick you can share? Thought I'd ask before I break the clip or lens (or both).

Thanks
Al

i dont have pic of clips ,but i will tell you i bought a set of original trim rings with the clips in them...noticed they were curved a little from inside to outside,maybe total curve of about 3/16 inch...they fit the trim ring real good...new clips are straight...dont figger how the straight ones would work now i discvered the curve...good luck ...hope this helps somebody.....kev

 

[kevinmac/toledo]

ps ...this is for the headlight rims...should be similar for cowl....kev

 

[C26Pinelake]

Obviously make sure the curvier faces out. good luck, Wayne

 

[Al]

Thanks, just having difficulty figuring out how these do the job (orientation of the clip) not sure what side of the clip faces the outer edge of the rim.

Al

 

[Ken Anderson]

This video is for a 34 Ford BUT the clips are the same. See if this helps.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9VR9U5JCHA

 

[Art Newland]

Hear is a pic of my headlight ring.