Is it possible to remove the bulb socket assembly from the housing? I'm assuming I could use a flaring tool to reinstall but can I get it out without boogering it up?
Thanks.
Doug M.
Yes it is. I carefully lifted the rolled edge made of brass up and pulled the socket and wirinf out. Once the housing was plated I scuffed the inside surface and painted white. Then I put the socket back in and tamped it down with a socket...3/4" as I remember.
Thanks Gary. Did you fashion yourself a pry tool or were you able to use an existing tool?
Doug M.
Just a medium screw driver. The brass is pretty soft.
I have restored a few sets of these. You need to be VERY careful prying the copper-brass socket body lip flange open at the crimp where it mates with the stamped steel housing. I can be done and you need to work slow and firm. I used side cutting pliers and bent needle nose pliers. The results are stunning.
I need to resize a photo and post it.
Jim
Slow and careful, but they do turn out nice.
Finished Pic
Yellow-Zinc is: ASTM-B633 Type II (yellow)
Jim
They look beautiful. I had to shelve mine for some house projects but I'm ready to get back to them. Thanks for the posts. :)
Doug M.