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KeeKeeBoy46 · 01-31-2024, 11:45 PM

Regarding the two dome lamps installed in the B pillars of a 4 Door Sedan Deluxe, how do you remove the translucent plastic lens without damage in order to replace the bulb ? Thank you ! Kenny C.

38 coupe · 02-01-2024, 06:19 AM

Please let us know what year car you are working on.

Gene1949 · 02-01-2024, 10:42 AM

I think there is a small Phillips head in the chrome trim vertically from bottom.

Kube · 02-01-2024, 10:44 AM

If there is no screw in the bezel (need to know year of car) then simply pry the metal bezel off. The lens will stay with the bezel. Do not attempt to remove the lens by itself.

Gene1949 · 02-01-2024, 11:05 AM

Sorry, I didn't mention that.

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Originally Posted by Kube

If there is no screw in the bezel (need to know year of car) then simply pry the metal bezel off. The lens will stay with the bezel. Do not attempt to remove the lens by itself.

KeeKeeBoy46 · 02-01-2024, 01:22 PM

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Thank you ! Came off with a little gentle prying. Car, by the way, is a 1940 Ford. Bought the 40 Ford book the other day. Wow, what an awesome resource for a guy like me with his first 40 Ford. Looks like the # 63 3 contact bulb is the one for the pillar dome lights.

19Fordy · 02-01-2024, 01:54 PM

KeeKee: Check and see if you can find a 6V LED bulb that will fit your domelight.
Less heat generated.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=6v+led+bu...sl_y3u62mec5_p

KeeKeeBoy46 · 02-15-2024, 07:11 AM

Fordy, Thanks for the bulb info. Kenny

01-31-2024, 11:45 PM	#1
KeeKeeBoy46 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 23	Dome lamp and switch Regarding the two dome lamps installed in the B pillars of a 4 Door Sedan Deluxe, how do you remove the translucent plastic lens without damage in order to replace the bulb ? Thank you ! Kenny C.

02-01-2024, 06:19 AM	#2
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,670	Re: Dome lamp and switch Please let us know what year car you are working on.

02-01-2024, 10:42 AM	#3
Gene1949 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 381	Re: Dome lamp and switch I think there is a small Phillips head in the chrome trim vertically from bottom.

02-01-2024, 10:44 AM	#4
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 9,045	Re: Dome lamp and switch If there is no screw in the bezel (need to know year of car) then simply pry the metal bezel off. The lens will stay with the bezel. Do not attempt to remove the lens by itself. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

02-01-2024, 01:22 PM	#6
KeeKeeBoy46 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 23	Re: Dome lamp and switch Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thank you ! Came off with a little gentle prying. Car, by the way, is a 1940 Ford. Bought the 40 Ford book the other day. Wow, what an awesome resource for a guy like me with his first 40 Ford. Looks like the # 63 3 contact bulb is the one for the pillar dome lights.

02-01-2024, 01:54 PM	#7
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,985	Re: Dome lamp and switch KeeKee: Check and see if you can find a 6V LED bulb that will fit your domelight. Less heat generated. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=6v+led+bu...sl_y3u62mec5_p

02-15-2024, 07:11 AM	#8
KeeKeeBoy46 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 23	Re: Dome lamp and switch Fordy, Thanks for the bulb info. Kenny