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Brakin80

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Looking to replace the headlamp rims on our 1960 BN7. The old chrome is tired and they might need too much work. Who makes the best repro's with correct shape/profile, and little rivet on top?

Also, when removing the rims, how easy/difficult should it be to remove them from the buckets. We found the rims to be solidly friction fit over the buckets. We had to loosen the buckets from the back to pry the rims off. I wouldn't think that this should be the case? Also, what purpose does the rivets inner tab serve? Thnks
 
HI BRAKIN80, I do not advocate replacing trim pieces with aftermarket parts.Replating of original pieces assures a proper part as well as a good fit.With regard to the inner tab it is what kept that trim ring secure,its like a tensioning device. To remove a rim place the heel of your hand over the rivet and press down.Now pull the bottom of the rim out and release the hand pressure and it should pop off. OH! installation as the factory manual says is the reverse of removal---Fwiw---Keoke- /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
I guess I did it the hard way. At the time, the only rims I could find were from Moss. Not "quite" correct. I drilled out the pip on top of the rim & set a small chrome plated oval head rivet in the hole. The Moss rims had a very high quality plating & the rims appear to be original from the outside. See attached pic.

The only purpose for the inside tab at the top appears to be to keep the rim properly aligned. It didn't apply tension to anything on my old rims. The bottom attaching screw seems to do the same thing.

I ground out a bit of the inside flange with a sanding drum in a Dremel tool to make the rims easier on & off.

Hope you can find a good source without all this bother.
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I bought a couple of rims from Moss and neither fit. I don't mean they didn't fit well. I mean they didn't fit at all. Could not get them over the inner rim. I ended up getting some originals off ebay instead, which fit perfectly. Anybody want a pair of moss rims cheap? It's amazing how so much of their stuff just doesn't fit or work.
 
For you Anthony, I've got a special set. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif I'm off to UK today to collect parts for your car. Don't get too excited, however, as I only plan to shop at pet stores. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/lol.gif
 
shg,ya thats the set i was talkin bout.so-so sally! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif, dont worry hes still sitting on collecting the big bucks for rebuilding 4 original never tampered with shocks,lets see took em 8 months to do em,1 year per month penalty = ?heck get his money in 8 years,we got em! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/lol.gif
 
Thanks to everyone for replying. Our Moss guy here in Toronto had a set, so I picked them up. They look pretty true to the originals, though I didn't have an original with me to compare. Dave, thanks for the fitting tips. I'll let you know how it goes.
 
I've seen some NOS one's on ebay, they were being sold from SC parts group in UK. Shipping can be expensive to US, parts are perfect in every way.
 
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