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My '51 has a right side visor, not installed after new headliner was added.
I have attempted to install the "rod" which is part of the visor, into the visor mounting bracket, which is fastened to the roof / headliner area.
The rod does not want to "connect", or interlock with the bracket.
My fear is if I push too hard, the mounting bracket will break.
Any suggestions welcome, I can take pics, if you believe pics would help.
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Any assistance will be appreciated. 
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I believe it will be necessary to loosen the tension screw on the braket/support and spread the opening which is split.
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I believe it will be necessary to loosen the tension screw on the braket/support and spread the opening which is split. Yes, that's correct Gene. I should have stated I loosened the tension screw, even tried to spread the bracket, where it is split, but still didn't work.
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Apparently the rod has too large a diameter. Light sanding of the rod may remove just enough material for it to fit into the bracket.
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Can you remove the mounting bracket and with the rod clamped in a vise tap the bracket onto the rod with a soft mallet. Putting the rod in the freezer overnight might also help to shrink the rod a little.
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Apparently the rod has too large a diameter. Light sanding of the rod may remove just enough material for it to fit into the bracket. Thanks Chipper.
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Can you remove the mounting bracket and with the rod clamped in a vise tap the bracket onto the rod with a soft mallet. Putting the rod in the freezer overnight might also help to shrink the rod a little. I like the freezer idea for the rod. Thanks.
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Can you remove the mounting bracket and with the rod clamped in a vise tap the bracket onto the rod with a soft mallet. Putting the rod in the freezer overnight might also help to shrink the rod a little. As a follow up Steve, I put the visor in the freezer overnight, early this A.M. I took it out, installed it perfectly, with no hiccups. Thanks Steve.
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Glad to hear that it worked for you.
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