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Mikey1968
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First Post: Hello and Ideas to Repair Headlight Rim Pins on a 1926

Post by Mikey1968 » Mon Apr 15, 2019 11:49 am

Hello all,
I bought a 1926 Touring last fall and have been working on it ever since. I've been working on Fords for nearly 40 years and own 9 cars and a 1952 Farmall H so am constantly working on something in the garage. For now at least, the T is staying somewhat in it's "patina-ed" look as I fix mechanicals.

Anyway, On one of my headlight rims on the 1926, the pins are nearly worn through. Any ideas for an easy fix? My thoughts ranged from super gluing in small brass rod to smashing and gluing tin foil into the slot or squeezing some lead into the slots. I just need something simple and workable for now. Don't want brand new rims on a patina-ed car.

I have the exact same problem as found here but in this thread, no fixes of the pins were done. http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/59 ... 1466177257

By the way, had a heck of a time removing the rims. Once I did, I discovered the original corroded reflector jammed all the way back into the bucket, followed by an old white aluminized plastic reflector with a cork gasket over the OEM one with the spring on top of all that so that the spring was in direct contact with the rose/purpled glass! Used Simichrome to pull out a bit of a shine better than the old plastic reflector but fitting of a patina-ed car! :D

Thanks and glad to meet you all.
Mike

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Barth_Tool_Co
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Re: First Post: Hello and Ideas to Repair Headlight Rim Pins on a 1926

Post by Barth_Tool_Co » Mon Apr 15, 2019 11:53 am

Hello!

Welcome, I picked up a '26 touring about the same time you did and have been working on it also...

I can't help with your issue but wanted to say "welcome"! There are lots of knowledgeable folks here and I'm sure you'll get an answer directly.
... and my number is Beechwood 4-5789
1926 Touring - "Corrina"


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Re: First Post: Hello and Ideas to Repair Headlight Rim Pins on a 1926

Post by Scott_Conger » Mon Apr 15, 2019 11:54 am

Michael

welcome to the affliction!

my suggestion is to place an ad "WTB good, patinated 1926 headlight rims".
state that you are a new owner and you will get lots of offers for very reasonable $$$ and save yourself a bunch of work.
Scott Conger

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Topic author
Mikey1968
Posts: 229
Joined: Fri Mar 01, 2019 9:08 am
First Name: Michael
Last Name: Jewell
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1926 Touring
Location: Northern Virginia

Re: First Post: Hello and Ideas to Repair Headlight Rim Pins on a 1926

Post by Mikey1968 » Mon Apr 15, 2019 11:58 am

Will do, Scott.

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