[Tigers] Bezel fix

[Jerry Christopherson]

Seems as though my original post disappeared into lala land!  The post was
about what I did to cure the issue concerning the early headlight bezels
popping off at the most inappropriate time - like mine did some years ago!
Some time ago, there was a discussion  about drilling a hole in an original
Tiger part- a big No No in my opinion!  So here is what I did.  I took a
length of fishing line (very strong 65 lb. test) and fed it through the
small loop (roll) in the headlight bezel (the part that snaps onto the part
that is fastened to the fender).   I then tied a knot and left several
inches of line (6-8inches each side should be enough).  It wouldn't hurt to
put a drop of Super glue on the knot.  Now carefully, with the bezel in
place with a small gap at the bottom, tie the two ends around the piece that
is attached to the fender. It's tight - the more nimble your fingers are the
better.  The distance is about an inch or so - the closer the better.  Then
tie a good knot and then some Super Glue to keep the knot from unraveling
(actually I used Bondic). Now if the Bezel pops out it can't come all the
way off.   A word about the fishing line - it's actually braided and
extremely strong.   I bought it at Walmart some time ago.  I've found many
uses for it.  I'm enclosing a picture of the fish line package.  Also a
picture of the installed line.  It was very hard to get a close enough
picture - o it's kind  of upside down.

 

Jerry Christopherson

TAC Insp. #58

 

 

 

 

 

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