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Dec211975 · 03-30-2013, 05:18 PM

Is there a trick for installing headlight rims on these buckets? I have got a set of Drake rims (On backorder for 1.5 years) they look to be correct but they hang up on a couple of nubs around the perimeter of the bucket (Very Tight). I can barely get the rims on. I don't see any way possible to install the reflectors, clips and lenses and then try to get the Rims on.

Regards,

Brian

hotcoupe · 03-30-2013, 05:35 PM

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i don`t know about the re-pos, but the original headlight doors are very tight. i usually use the heel of my hand [to spread the load] and hit the rim sharply adjacent to the nub. getting them off is a chore, usually gritting my teeth and hoping i don`t break anything.
tom

03-30-2013, 05:18 PM	#1
Dec211975 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Monroe, Wi Posts: 247	1935-1939 pickup headlight rims Is there a trick for installing headlight rims on these buckets? I have got a set of Drake rims (On backorder for 1.5 years) they look to be correct but they hang up on a couple of nubs around the perimeter of the bucket (Very Tight). I can barely get the rims on. I don't see any way possible to install the reflectors, clips and lenses and then try to get the Rims on. Regards, Brian

03-30-2013, 05:35 PM	#2
hotcoupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: imperial,mo Posts: 694	Re: 1935-1939 pickup headlight rims Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) i don`t know about the re-pos, but the original headlight doors are very tight. i usually use the heel of my hand [to spread the load] and hit the rim sharply adjacent to the nub. getting them off is a chore, usually gritting my teeth and hoping i don`t break anything. tom