How to assemble 35 headlight

[Robert1936]

Thanks Ted, You're my hero. That picture solved my problem. The clips look very different from my 36 ones tho.
Maybe I have the wrong ones as I cant keep the reflector in place in the bucket as I try to fit the lens and its stainless ring which has clips in it.

 

[nickthebandit]

Has anyone while assembling the headlights ever had to replace the inner ring that is spot welded to headlight bucket? If so are these inner rings reproduced and where can they be purchased?

The inner ring is not available as a reproduction item. I have removed inner rings from junk headlight buckets, and welded them into good buckets.

 

[TerryOH]

This is a very old post. I believe the metal rings are available for the 33-34 headlights but do not know if they will fit 35-36???
Teds photo is very good showing the hardware but when you remove the headlight ring only the ring, glass lens & the clips are removed. The reflector and it's clips, wiring, bulbs, and the lens gasket stay in the headlight bucket. The clips for the reflector do extend the reflector this allows the lens to the reflector gasket to seal. Removing the ring allows direct access to the headlight bulb. On the rear of the glass lens are three flat spots for the lens retaining clips.

 

[FlatheadTed]

The cork goes in the slot on the reflecter like On your third picture ,Ted