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I have half a dozen rims and only about 3 intact clips - does anyone know a source of replacement clips or alternative methods of attaching the 1925 rim to the head light drum.
Ken
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Does your rim come off by pushing and twisting to the left, or does it have a clamp with a screw?  
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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It is the early 1925 type nickel plated brass rim that you push and turn. It has four spring clips riveted to the inside of the rim. These typically brake from old age or if the rim is removed incorrectly. I could drill the rivets out and replace them with screws of some sort but thought someone may have found a better option.
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Obviously someone has been modifying your headlights. Originally there were 4 special flat springs that was snapped into the bucket. There were 4 of them that matched the 4 studs on the removable ring. If you drill the 4 studs out you would have no place on the bucket to place a screw.
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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MY description obviously got lost in translation. My rims are unmodified . I will try and post a picture to clarify what I am talking about.
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OK, you are talking about the clips that hold the glass in the rim. That is a tough one. I had a fellow remove all 4 studs and replace the clips and reinstall. You should be able to do the same.
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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Hi Bopnz Is it this type of clips you need? It can easily be made of 0,6 mm spring steel ![[Linked Image from imagizer.imageshack.us]](http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/89/gcdw.jpg)
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That is what we are talking about. You sure did a nice job of making them. I thank there is a market for that item.
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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Thanks Bluezone - very nice looking repro clips - As always you have been there done that. I have sent you a PM.
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I believe those are the clips that hold the glass in, not the retainer clips. I have a 23 and all of the hardware was intact except for one clip. I fabricated one from a piece of spring steel taken from pallet banding. Works perfect.
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OK, you are talking about the clips that hold the glass in the rim. I think that is what we had decided.
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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I believe those are the clips that hold the glass in, not the retainer clips. I have a 23 and all of the hardware was intact except for one clip. I fabricated one from a piece of spring steel taken from pallet banding. Works perfect. Thats a great tip. I didn't think of using pallet banding
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