[munch]

These are the parts for the headlight buckets I cleaned up.  I cannot get them back together where they are tight, the trim ring stays loose.  I'm missing something, but I have flipped things every which away.

Can someone explain the order of reinstalling these parts.  They are for a 1930.

Thanks

[TFoch]

Munch,
Those are different from mine.  Not sure how they would go back together.
Tom

[munch]

Munch,
Those are different from mine.  Not sure how they would go back together.
Tom

Thanks Tom, I will stick with it.  It has to be something that I am doing wrong, but I sure am trying.

[62131]

I wonder if there was a cork gasket under the glass lens to keep it from rattling?

[ghost28]

I wonder if there was a cork gasket under the glass lens to keep it from rattling?

I am sure there was a gasket. My clamping bracket on the headlights I used on the buick looks the same as yours and I needed the gasket. On mine the lens went in the trim ring first and then the gasket and then the clamp down bracket then place the trim ring and tighten the screw to hold everything to the bucket. I hope this helps. The gasket was a paper piece about 1/8th inch thick. You could probably use a piece of the cardboard upholstery board that is used on most cars. I believe the gasket material hold the clamp portion out aways to better attach the trim ring.

[Chemong55]

I think mine are still unassembled but are in a storage shed,so will check them out tomorrow and let you know what I find.

[munch]

I wonder if there was a cork gasket under the glass lens to keep it from rattling?

I am sure there was a gasket. My clamping bracket on the headlights I used on the buick looks the same as yours and I needed the gasket. On mine the lens went in the trim ring first and then the gasket and then the clamp down bracket then place the trim ring and tighten the screw to hold everything to the bucket. I hope this helps. The gasket was a paper piece about 1/8th inch thick. You could probably use a piece of the cardboard upholstery board that is used on most cars. I believe the gasket material hold the clamp portion out aways to better attach the trim ring.

That is great info Ghost, I was not sure about the gasket. 

When mounted my trim ring doesn't mount flush over the bucket, but back leaving about 3/8s to a 1/4 seam.
Is that how yours does?  I will try to get a picture tonight.

[munch]

I think mine are still unassembled but are in a storage shed,so will check them out tomorrow and let you know what I find.

Thanks Chemong

[Chemong55]

Just had look at the headlights there is definitely a rubber seal between the lens and rim looks like about 1/8 inch, mines really rotten.I think you need rubber to make a good seal to keep moisture out,hope this helps you out

[themoose]

munch...The Filling Station has the gaskets for the 30 headlights. They look like cork. I took this image off of their site..


 

[Chemong55]

Moose that looks like them should solve his problem

[ghost28]

munch...The Filling Station has the gaskets for the 30 headlights. They look like cork. I took this image off of their site..

That looks real close to the gaskets I used. 

[62131]

That's what I used on my 38 before I changed it over to seal beams

[munch]

Just had look at the headlights there is definitely a rubber seal between the lens and rim looks like about 1/8 inch, mines really rotten.I think you need rubber to make a good seal to keep moisture out,hope this helps you out

Got it, thanks much...

[munch]

munch...The Filling Station has the gaskets for the 30 headlights. They look like cork. I took this image off of their site..

I didn't see these, do you recall the part #?