Reproduction Parts for 1916-1964 Chevrolet Passenger Cars & 1918-1987 Chevrolet & GMC Trucks



Visit the new site at vcca.org

Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Rate Thread
#230842 01/14/12 11:15 AM
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 38
Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Offline
Shade Tree Mechanic
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 38
Hi
I am replacing the wiring to my 1931 pickup headlamps. I have removed the rim and lense on the headlight and the cork gasket but am having trouble removing the reflector. Is there anything else holding the reflector in the headlamp body. Thank you in advance for any replies.
Lee Shappy


Someone's opinion of you does not have to become your reality.
Filling Station - Chevrolet & GMC Reproduction Parts


Filling Station


Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 29,863
Tech Advisor
ChatMaster - 25,000
Offline
Tech Advisor
ChatMaster - 25,000
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 29,863
There is a wiring pigtail between the reflector and headlight body.

laugh wink beer2


The Mangy Old Mutt

"If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 38
Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Offline
Shade Tree Mechanic
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 38
JYD,
Does the pigtail hold the reflector in place. I can't get the reflector to move away from the headlight enclosure. Maybe rust is holding it in place.
Regards,
Lee Shappy


Someone's opinion of you does not have to become your reality.
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 29,863
Tech Advisor
ChatMaster - 25,000
Offline
Tech Advisor
ChatMaster - 25,000
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 29,863
No. The reflector should pop right out so that the pigtail can be removed.

laugh wink beer2


The Mangy Old Mutt

"If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 38
Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Offline
Shade Tree Mechanic
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 38
JYD
I found the answer. It was just held in place by corrosion which had built up between the reflector and the housing. Thanks for the reply.
regards,
Lee Shappy


Someone's opinion of you does not have to become your reality.
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 29,863
Tech Advisor
ChatMaster - 25,000
Offline
Tech Advisor
ChatMaster - 25,000
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 29,863
You bet and have fun with your project!

laugh wink beer2


The Mangy Old Mutt

"If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"

Link Copied to Clipboard
 

Notice: Any comments posted herein do not necessarily reflect the official position of the VCCA.

Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5