[TR] headlamp removal

[spamiam at comcast.net]

Randall,

Thanks.  I fashioned a tool out of some steel I had lying around.  I bent it 
about 3/16" from the end at a right angle, then heat treated it with a MAPP 
torch, quenched it for "hardening" and then tried it.  I got the trim ring 
off reasonably easily with the tool.  The best place to pull appears to be 
right where this a little rivet on the ring.  That is where there is a 
locking tab.

I got the lamp replaced.

Interesting observations to follow in another post.

-Tony

-----Original Message----- 
>From: Randall
>Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 7:26 PM
>To: spamiam at comcast.net ; triumphs at autox.team.net
>Subject: RE: [TR] headlamp removal
>
>> So, what is the best way to get this darned chrome trim ring off
>> without damaging anything?  Should I fabricate a special tool to do the
>> job?  If so, what are its dimensions?
>
>IMO, just do the tool.
>
>Got an old PC lying around?  I hear that I/O slot covers make a usable 
>tool.
>
>Mine is made from an old hacksaw blade (so perhaps 1/2" wide).  I heated it 
>with a propane torch to bend a right angle, then cut the end off about 1/4" 
>away from the bend.  Ground the >eeth off and wrapped some plastic 
>(electrical) tape around it to protect the cars finish.
>
>- Randall



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