panelbeater1234 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Would some one be able to help me on assemblying headlights for my dodge D5 sedan .One prob what holds the glass in the opening .....john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42319DB34 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 (edited) Source vendor for parts and info : Don Axelrod Headlight Headquarters 35 Timson Street Lynn, Ma. 01902 1-781-335-8860 1-781-598-0523 Email : HDLTHQTRS@aol.com Edited April 16, 2018 by 42319DB34 Add email address (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Here is a cross section of a 1936 lamp.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 (edited) I believe that there is a thin stainless trim ring that goes on the outer edge of the bucket that you are missing that helps retain the lense. I believe that the reflector clips into that square receiver ( just below the bolt on the photo of the right lamp) and there may be 2 or 3 with a special clip. The lense is press in from the bottom and then slightly slid upward and those spring help hold it in place. I agree, Call Mr. Axlerod and he should have all the parts. The trim rings, in good condition, might prove a little elusive. Edited April 16, 2018 by jpage (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panelbeater1234 Posted April 17, 2018 Author Share Posted April 17, 2018 1 hour ago, jpage said: I believe that there is a thin stainless trim ring that goes on the outer edge of the bucket that you are missing that helps retain the lense. I believe that the reflector clips into that square receiver ( just below the bolt on the photo of the right lamp) and there may be 2 or 3 with a special clip. The lense is press in from the bottom and then slightly slid upward and those spring help hold it in place. I agree, Call Mr. Axlerod and he should have all the parts. The trim rings, in good condition, might prove a little elusive. Thanks for the info and have been in touch with Mr Axlerod and very helpfull and many thanks for explaining things for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one-shot Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 The trim rings that I sent the fellow with the studebaker did not work, he returned them. (Needed longer ones). I have a set off a 37 Plymouth (Rusted out shells). Have not removed all the bucket metal yet. Do you need a pic? Harold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panelbeater1234 Posted April 26, 2018 Author Share Posted April 26, 2018 1 hour ago, one-shot said: The trim rings that I sent the fellow with the studebaker did not work, he returned them. (Needed longer ones). I have a set off a 37 Plymouth (Rusted out shells). Have not removed all the bucket metal yet. Do you need a pic? Harold Yes Harold having prob with the L shape metal that fits ove the screw at the bottom and what stops it coming out of the slot under the bucket would like to have a photo .kind regards John schicker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one-shot Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 I have some new buckets, I will take pictures of tomorrow for you. Harold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one-shot Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 (edited) The trim chrome is necessary to keep the lenses in ,as is the "L" shaped bracket. When screw is all the way out the lens will tilt in at bottom (with a little force against the springs)and fall out before your ready. The bottom bucket (37 Plymouth) has not been taken apart by me. The OEM buckets are 36 I think. I looked in my master book for all Mopar 37 and there are some differences between models. I'll scan for you tomorrow. Harold Edited April 28, 2018 by one-shot (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panelbeater1234 Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 39 minutes ago, one-shot said: The trim chrome is necessary to keep the lenses in ,as is the "L" shaped bracket. When screw is all the way out the lens will tilt in at bottom (with a little force against the springs)and fall out before your ready. The bottom bucket (37 Plymouth) has not been taken apart by me. The OEM buckets are 36 I think. I looked in my master book for all Mopar 37 and there are some differences between models. I'll scan for you tomorrow. Harold Many thanks Harold you are a ledgend .Now im away and can make up clips to hold the glass in great photos .Kind regards John Schicker from new zealand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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