Ken Carr Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I have a nice tail light lens to replace the one on the right side of my 1941 Buick. I removed the tail light easily enough but the lens did not come out with it.It appears that it is held in by a fragile frame of some sort.What is the accepted procedure to get at the lens without breaking stuff? All the original 73-year old materials are still in place. I have attached some photos. Any help appreciated.Thanks!Photos: Tail Light, outside ; Tail Light inside, light body removed ; Replacement lens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Perhaps it is the rubber seal that has hardened around the lens...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Carr Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 Perhaps it is the rubber seal that has hardened around the lens...?Mark,There appears to be an inner metal frame and a seal as you said that is outermost. I pried on the seal just a bit and managed to break off a small piece. That's where I stopped. I'm thinking I may have to sacrifice the seal and install a new one in order to get at the lens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Ken, Yes, I believe you can get replacement seals from Bob's Automobilia.<i class="icon-left-circle"><i class="icon-right-circle"> <!--breadcrumbs_9--> <!--product_images_4776_update--><form name="product_form_4776" class="cm-disable-empty-files cm-ajax cm-ajax-full-render cm-ajax-status-middle cm-processed-form" action="http://bobsautomobilia.com/shop/" encType="multipart/form-data" method="post"><input name="result_ids" type="hidden" value="cart_status*,wish_list*,checkout*,account_info*"> <input name="redirect_url" type="hidden" value="index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=4776"> <input name="product_data[4776][product_id]" type="hidden" value="4776"> [h=1]Tailight To Fender Pads 1941 S.40-60 Coupes . TL-41-173[/h]<!--old_price_update_4776--> <input name="appearance[show_price_values]" type="hidden" value="1"> <input name="appearance[show_price]" type="hidden" value="1"> $72.50 <!--price_update_4776--> <input name="appearance[show_price_values]" type="hidden" value="1"> <input name="appearance[show_list_discount]" type="hidden" value="1"> <!--line_discount_update_4776--> <input name="appearance[show_product_options]" type="hidden" value="1"> <input name="appearance[details_page]" type="hidden" value="1"> <input name="additional_info[info_type]" type="hidden" value="D"> <input name="additional_info[get_icon]" type="hidden" value="1"> <input name="additional_info[get_detailed]" type="hidden" value="1"> <input name="additional_info[get_additional]" type="hidden" value=""> <input name="additional_info[get_options]" type="hidden" value="1"> <input name="additional_info[get_discounts]" type="hidden" value="1"> <input name="additional_info[get_features]" type="hidden" value=""> <input name="additional_info[get_extra]" type="hidden" value=""> <input name="additional_info[get_taxed_prices]" type="hidden" value="1"> <input name="additional_info[get_for_one_product]" type="hidden" value="1"> <input name="additional_info[detailed_params]" type="hidden" value="1"> <input name="additional_info[features_display_on]" type="hidden" value="C"> <!--product_options_update_4776--><!--advanced_options_update_4776--><input name="appearance[show_sku]" type="hidden" value="1"> <label id="sku_4776">CODE:</label>TL-41-173 </form></i></i> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Soak in hot water, see if you can soften the seal. I did this on mine.Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Carr Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 Dale .. Thanks for the hint. I will give it a try. I hate to be stumped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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