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  • Body / Glass: Headlight bezel removal '60 Lark

    I found a headlight out on my '60 Lark. I must remove the bezel in order to get to the screws holding the headlight in place. I am able to pull it out a tiny bit (maybe 1/16 of an inch) with my nails and then I can put a plastic trim removal tool in there to use to pry it out but it does not seem to want to pop out. I don't want to pry too hard in case I break something. Is there a tip to getting the headlight bezel off, or do I just need to pry harder until it pops out? Many thanks in advance for any assistance!

  • #2
    Once you remove the screw at the top you have to pull it up from the top to release the clip at the bottom.
    Dan Peterson
    Montpelier, VT
    1960 Lark V-8 Convertible
    1960 Lark V-8 Convertible (parts car)

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    • #3
      Please DO NOT pry out on your Headlight Rim, you will bend or break the Clip at the bottom !
      StudeRich
      Second Generation Stude Driver,
      Proud '54 Starliner Owner
      SDC Member Since 1967

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      • #4
        Boy do I feel like a dummy! I didn't even see the screw there. With your help I found it and easily got the headlight out. Thanks for your help! Now I have to figure out where to find a headlight. I don't want to go LED so I will be looking for a sealed beam. I realized I had a grill with headlights in my spare parts collection and I removed a headlight, plugged it in and it worked. Only then did I realize that it was too small. It was a quad light setup from a Lincoln and I see these headlights are a little smaller than the dual headlight setup on my '60 Lark. Now to search for a replacement headlight.
        Last edited by Lark289; 09-10-2024, 08:40 AM.

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        • #5
          A Standard GE, Sylvania, Wagner or other 12 Volt, 7 Inch Sealed Beam, the original number was 6012 replaced by 6014 Halogen.
          At any Auto Parts Store.
          StudeRich
          Second Generation Stude Driver,
          Proud '54 Starliner Owner
          SDC Member Since 1967

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          • #6
            I checked with NAPA and the headlight they have now is listed as an H6024 or H6024B (B for Best?) priced at $13.99 and $21.99 respectively. As soon as I get a chance I will go pick one up. I will probably go for the better one.

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