Courtesy lights on 1964 T Bird hardtop

[64ZCODE]

Hi all. My '64 T Bird hardtop has courtesy lights in the quarter panels above the back seat. I need to replace bulbs and lenses. It looks like perhaps the bezels can be removed by twisting them out, however no go so far and I don't want to damage them in the process. Any ideas?

 

[Dj-Dan]

Extremely brittle. My son poked his finger right through the lens while taking it for a ride one night. I went through Pat Wilson Thunderbird when he was at Spring Carlisle PA. And picked up two of those lands. I think it just pops off. I'll have to check when I mess with Misty (64 t-bird) again in the garage.

 

[64ZCODE]

Thanks Dan, any further input will be much appreciated. By the way, the courtesy light and map light lenses are available through the Bird Nest site.

 

[Wide glider]

Use a thin screw driver carefully

 

[64ZCODE]

Thanks Wide Glider, right you are. The bezels easily pried out with a little help from a thin screwdriver. Old yellow lenses have been replaced with nice new white ones. I already replaced the map light lenses last week. Can hardly wait until it's dark outside and I can open the door to the 'bird and bask in the ambience...I guess it really is the little things in life, right?