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1923 superior roadster headlight #480852 04/20/23 12:37 PM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 75 Fremont, WI Smokeman OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Smokeman Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 75 Fremont, WI	how do I remove the headlight bezel to change the bulb, there no screws holding it on , I was able to turn it counter clockwise about a quarter inch and I can not get it to come off do I keep trying maybe stuck on the paint.....

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Re: 1923 superior roadster headlight Smokeman #480894 04/21/23 07:33 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 305 Toledo, Ohio cufrcp Backyard Mechanic
cufrcp Backyard Mechanic Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 305 Toledo, Ohio	You are correct that you need to rotate the nickel plated ring. There are small spring steel clips in the steel bucket that help the ring not to rotate. I can take a picture of a spare bucket if needed. Chris

Re: 1923 superior roadster headlight cufrcp #480901 04/21/23 09:16 PM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 75 Fremont, WI Smokeman OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Smokeman Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 75 Fremont, WI	A picture would be great, I am helping out my cousin with this project, he is getting it it ready for the Midlle West Meet in Greenbay on June 12, 2023 We aren’t very informed on 23 chevs he does have a 25 but somethings are different even though they are similar in many ways. Appreciate you sharing. Thanks

Re: 1923 superior roadster headlight Smokeman #480944 04/23/23 03:32 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 814 Likes: 1 Waterbury ,Ct. SSG26K ChatMaster - 750
SSG26K ChatMaster - 750 Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 814 Likes: 1 Waterbury ,Ct.	Smokeman if your lights have an outer ring like this just turn the ring about an inch counter clockwise and pull forward. The clips in the outer ring lock in behind the 4 spring clips. Hope this helps. Attached Images Steve '25 Superior "K", '79 Corvette , '72 Corvette LT-1 & 1965 Corvette Coupe

Re: 1923 superior roadster headlight SSG26K #480973 04/24/23 12:42 PM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 75 Fremont, WI Smokeman OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Smokeman Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 75 Fremont, WI	SSG26K those pictures explain everything. I can see that I did not turn the outer ring far enough clockwise. thanks much

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