How to Reassemble Headlight Trim on Classic, Classic Omega and Classic III?

[kirbyclassiciii]

How does one apply the new headlight trim on models Classic 1CR, Classic Omega 1CB and Classic III 2CB?

I want to be able to do this without breaking the mounts (projections).

Thank you in advance!

~Ben

 

[texaskirbyguy]

Get the trim part very warm in hot water. Quickly wipe of excess water. Smear a bit of dish detergent on the projections, then push from above and pull projections GENTLY with some pliers.
I have not broke a tab yet... )

 

[texaskirbyguy]

Oh, and start at the front, making sure the metal is in the trim's groove.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

texaskirbyguy

Rob,

Thank you! Other people also suggested the hot water method. But Dad was able to get it on himself.

~Ben

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

My 1972 Classic - 100 Percent Done!

Here is my machine again, this time with both the cord and new headlight bumper in place!

~Ben

 

[lesinutah]

Nice

Nice job Ben.
There would be no way in heck is disassemble the nozzle to get trim on.
If I haven't said it before I have big hand with a vice grip clamp.
I'd put my nub by the hole and push keep pressure until it went in.
If hole goes through whole headlight hood I'd use tweezer type tools pus through the hole and another tool on the other side pulling it through.
Les