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Nov 10, 2015 | 03:30 PM

rangepony69

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Dumb headlight question

I prepping my 69 for paint, I lifted the headlight to "open" position so I could get to all the behind the grill stuff easier. So, now they seem to be in a locked state as they won't go down....any tricks of the trade you guys want to share?

Engine out of car so no vac but I do have a pump if that will help?

Nov 10, 2015 | 03:34 PM

tracdogg2

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The doors work with "knee action" linkage. Yes, they are locked in position right now. Reach up thru the valance and find the rod that all 4 springs attach to. Pull that down and the doors will close.
Mike

Nov 10, 2015 | 04:44 PM

rangepony69

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You da man! I knew it had to be something like that..it was too hard to have anything to do with vacuum....thanks for your help.

Nov 10, 2015 | 04:50 PM

tracdogg2

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My pleasure

Nov 10, 2015 | 05:58 PM

oldgto

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Originally Posted by tracdogg2

Reach up thru the valance and find the rod that all 4 springs attach to. Pull that down and the doors will close.
Mike

If you learn quick like I do, you`ll only pinch the hell out of your fingers once.

Nov 10, 2015 | 06:38 PM

7t9l82

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Take the bezels around the lights off so you can paint them too.

Nov 10, 2015 | 09:06 PM

rangepony69

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10-4, 7tp182, that's why I had them open too wide....did find that is was tough to get them off with the washer nozzels on....had to take them off to get the bezels off.

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