Headlight rim problem

FRANK PKNY

FRANK PKNY

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I can't get the rims off my 1915 headlights . I have pushed them in and twisted to the left direction while facing the light. Am I missing something? Frank pkny
 
Frank, Your rims should turn about 1" to the left, facing the front of the car. At that point the rims with the glass attached should pull forward off the light. The rivett looking things on the rim have pins on the inside that engage the body sort of like an automotive bulb is held in place.
 
Thanks Jack that's what I have been trying to do. Will try a little more pressure. Have to call a friend! LOL
 
Frank,
I should have mentioned to push in on the rim as you turn it - again like a light bulb.
If it is a tough case, put your leather belt around the rim like a strap wrench, put a piece of plywood over the rim, push back on the wood with your hip & pull up on the belt.
 
Ah!! Very good idea!! The lights were apart not long ago! The previous owner changed the bulbs. I just can't seem to get them pushed in and turned at the same time. Thanks Frank pkny
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Get some kind of anti seeze spray in there before you do any damage. Spray into the rim from the back and let it sit for a while.
 
Update got them off last night. Really hard to pushin and twist for these old hands. Thanks for all the input help!! Frank pkny
 
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