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I was wondering if there was an easy way to install the glass lens into the aluminum rim without damaging it.
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It is necessary to bend the tabs up slightly to allow the lens to be slipped into place. The ease of the operation depends on the rim. Is it original or a repo?  
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It's an original. I broke one tab on one of the rims by bending it trying to install the glass. On this one, I managed to install the lens. The other rim is in better shape and the tabs are a little stiffer and harder to bend.
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I feel your pain. Over the last few years I have managed to have two rims come off my 25 Roadster headlights while in a tour. One flew over the fender and landed on the running board. The other rim came off and was run over by me. As I looked in the mirror I saw the car behind me run over the light rim also. My rims are now secured on the bottom by a small metal screw. Yea, had to drill through the rim and light. Haven't lost another since.
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 had the same difficulty, just took some patience and careful prying on the tab. Interesting that your trim ring is aluminum. Mine (1924) are original but are nickel plated steel. I also have a set of re-pops which are aluminum but I don't care for them as they lack the shine of the Nickel.
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Thanks GW. I'll keep working at it. I found the aluminum rings shine up nicely using a buffer wheel.
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You could try annealing the aluminum tab. Heat just the tab with a pencil torch or large soldering iron. It's the same precess as making copper or brass soft to work with.
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I finally got all the lens in. The broken tab is a little rusty so I just cleaned it up and used JB Weld to hold it together. I don't think it will pose a problem until such time as I need to replace the lens.
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