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I am trying to remove a 1940 headlight trim strip. This is the one which goes on the top of the Headlight (from the front of the headlight to the back of the headlight). There are no fasteners inside the headlight like earlier models. Does anyone know how to remove this trim strip? Thanks

It snaps on over a raised flange on top of the headlight bucket.
Pry carefully with a narrow putty knife to remove, starting from the rear. and working towards the front

As BDeB said, it pries off and much care must be taken to avoid damage to it or the headlight’s paint. I always thought it was an odd way to attach it but it was very secure the way it was done. They were obviously not thinking of it ever needing to be removed again!

That worked! Since my light had some rust in that area, glueing the stainless to the steel, I found penetrating oil helped loosen the stainless. Thanks again for your help.

Add to that, they probably didn't expect the possibility of anyone working on the car 3+ generations later.

Some of my old car repair books also have references to concepts the average kid today (and I'll confess myself included) wouldn't understand including one where it references music scales and notes, not bothering to add context or footnotes because everyone knew those concepts

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Would be curious to "hear" what this says. Can you post a photo?