UBB.threads Forums General Interest Restoration, Conservation, and Maintenance Forum Dissembly of 1st Luft clip

Does anyone have the knowhow as to take one of these apart??Almost looks as if it assembles once and thats it, is there a trick to it?? Thnx in advance, Tiep

Hi Tiep,
The clip looks to have the pin pressed in and has a slight head at both ends. Your best answer might come from Tom Johnson or Tom Wittman, I know Johnson sells the spring for Clips so he might be able to give you some advice.
I would take a wild guess and say you might have to carefully file the sides of the head until the pin can be worked out. When your putting it back together you will have to peen the pin over to a head (carefully of course),Use some electrical tape on the clip to keep from scratching it. Just an idea, but please ask one of the Tom's first. If they don't have an answer they might be able to point you to someone who will or better yet someone who will do the work.

Good luck!
Eric