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Dream38v8 |
08-08-2017 @ 4:25 AM
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I need to align the headlights on my '38 DeLuxe Fordor. The procedure sounds easy after I get the headlight rim off. That is the problem. I removed the single screw at the bottom of the rim. It appears as if the former owner sealed the cork gasket to the rim and the car. I've tried to use fishing line and picture hanging wire to no avail. I can not break the seal. The rim will not budge. Any and all advice would be welcome.
Ray
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TomO |
08-08-2017 @ 6:29 AM
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If the gasket was glued on, 3M General Purpose Adhesive Remover will probably soften the glue and allow you to remove the rim. Squirt some around the rim and try to move the bottom of the rim side to side and away from the fender. Most auto supply stores carry the Adhesive Remover and it will not harm paint in good condition. If that does not work, you will have to use a nylon pry tool to loosen the bottom edge enough to allow you to pry the rest of the rim away from the fender so you can move the top of the rim up to release it from the tab on the bucket.
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Dream38v8 |
08-08-2017 @ 9:39 AM
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Thanks Tom. I am just heading out to the auto store for a filter. Thanks Again. I'll let you know how your suggestion works.
Ray
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woodiewagon46 |
08-08-2017 @ 1:10 PM
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I had the hardest time getting the headlight trim ring off the drivers side of my '46. I had to use plastic trim removal tools and feeler gauges to get it off. I used the feeler gauges as sort of a saw and worked it up and down between the ring and gasket. In my case I think the cork gasket was the culprit. It took a while because I didn't want to screw up the ring so take it easy. Let us know how you make out.
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Dream38v8 |
08-14-2017 @ 2:44 PM
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The feeler gauge works the best. When I remove it it is full of adhesive. I clean it off and try again. I am also using "goof off" adhesive remover. Still no movement on the ring. The headlight lens is free as I can move it around. Same subject different item. I wanted to clean the fog light lens. The ring was easy to remove, but the lens is glued tight. I'll work on that later. I am not sure what the previous owner was afraid would happen.
Ray
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TomO |
08-15-2017 @ 6:21 AM
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The 3M General Purpose Adhesive remover works much better than Goof Off and because it was made for body shop use, it will not harm the paint or leave a residue.
Tom
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Dream38v8 |
09-04-2017 @ 9:43 AM
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I've been using the 3M adhesive remover for the past 2 hours. I can run a .012 feeler gauge around the rim. It appears as if the rim has hidden fasteners. The rim will not budge. Also the headlight lens moves freely behind the headlight rim. From what I understand the rim has a single screw at the bottom which I removed and is hinged at the top. What am I missing?
Ray
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shogun1940 |
09-04-2017 @ 4:45 PM
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fordv8j |
09-04-2017 @ 5:43 PM
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it ha a place on each side of the bucket that the rim snaps over,its about half way up the rim, these comes off very hard sometimes
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fordv8j |
09-04-2017 @ 5:43 PM
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it ha a place on each side of the bucket that the rim snaps over,its about half way up the rim, these comes off very hard sometimes
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