Re: IML: Dome Light 58 Imperial

["Hugh, 58 Imperial" <imperial58@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

This is not difficult  . . . except the piece is extremely brittle by this 
time and will likely break, no matter what you do.  First of all, do you 
have the round or rectangular light.  It's a trim level thing.  On some 58's 
the exterior shallow vee on the hardtop roof  is reproduced.  These cars 
have a round light.  Either way, there are two very small tabs that hold the 
plastic in place in slots in the holder.  When first installed these had a 
certain amount of flexibility and resiliency but they were not designed for 
a fifty years of service.  I don't know where the tab is one on the round 
style but I'd guess from left to right.  That is where the tabs are on the 
rectangular cover.  As gently as you can, using a wide, thin, flat head 
screwdriver, try to move the cover back, allowing, hopefully, for a certain 
amount of remaining flexibility in the plastic, until the end of the small 
tab is exposed, allowing that end to pop out.  Good luck.

Hugh Hemphill
58 Imperial
San Antonio, Texas.


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Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 4:03 AM
Subject: IML: Dome Light 58 Imperial


> How do you remove the dome light on a 58 Imperial.   I do not want to 
> break it getting it off.
>
> Stupid question but any assistance will be appreciated.
>
> Regards
> Chris
> 1958 Imp Crown Coupe
>
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