The Ford Barn

FRANK PKNY · 12-07-2010, 01:49 PM

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

Jack Innes · 12-07-2010, 03:58 PM

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.

FRANK PKNY · 12-07-2010, 04:09 PM

Thanks Jack that's what I have been trying to do. Will try a little more pressure. Have to call a friend! LOL

Jack Innes · 12-07-2010, 04:31 PM

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.

FRANK PKNY · 12-07-2010, 04:41 PM

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

CharlieB · 12-07-2010, 04:59 PM

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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.

FRANK PKNY · 12-08-2010, 01:51 PM

Update got them off last night. Really hard to pushin and twist for these old hands. Thanks for all the input help!! Frank pkny

12-07-2010, 01:49 PM	#1
FRANK PKNY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601 Posts: 1,016	Headlight rim problem 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 __________________ [email protected]

12-07-2010, 03:58 PM	#2
Jack Innes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brooklin, Ontario Posts: 704	Re: Headlight rim problem 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.

12-07-2010, 04:09 PM	#3
FRANK PKNY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601 Posts: 1,016	Re: Headlight rim problem Thanks Jack that's what I have been trying to do. Will try a little more pressure. Have to call a friend! LOL __________________ [email protected]

12-07-2010, 04:31 PM	#4
Jack Innes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brooklin, Ontario Posts: 704	Re: Headlight rim problem 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.

12-07-2010, 04:41 PM	#5
FRANK PKNY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601 Posts: 1,016	Re: Headlight rim problem 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 __________________ [email protected]

12-07-2010, 04:59 PM	#6
CharlieB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Toms River N.J. Posts: 515	Re: Headlight rim problem Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 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.

12-08-2010, 01:51 PM	#7
FRANK PKNY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601 Posts: 1,016	Re: Headlight rim problem Update got them off last night. Really hard to pushin and twist for these old hands. Thanks for all the input help!! Frank pkny __________________ [email protected]