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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