aviationphotog Posted December 23, 2013 Share #1 Posted December 23, 2013 Hey guys! Earlier this year I managed to pick up a pretty nice pair of AN-6530 goggles. I've been meaning to post about this on here, but I'm trying to figure out how to adjust the goggles to where they normally on in the first slot on the nose bridge. It's on the third slot right now, and I can't for the life of me figure out how to get the pin inside the third slot out so I can move it over to the first one. Also, I'm confused to the back pads of the goggles, as it seems if I move it to the first slot it'll really have this big fold in the nose area. Any ideas? Also, anyone have any good methods to clean up the rust spots?Photos: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviationphotog Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted December 23, 2013 Whoops, I posted the same image twice... here's the real third one: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_lits Posted December 24, 2013 Share #3 Posted December 24, 2013 My two cents... Leave them alone. I know it is not what you are wanting to hear but I believe that moving the bridge pin may (as you have noted) cause some forceful bends to the cushion that may result in a split if forced to hard. As for the rust I would leave alone as is as well. They are a plated metal, so if you do any sanding of surface prep you will go down to the original metal and will show the plating around it. That all said if you are determined to see if it works. Screw out the bridge screw pin (gently as it my have corroded into place over time), it may need a little help by pushing it up from the bottom. This should separate the two sides of the frame. You can then repeat the process in reverse to reassemble. Again watch the cushion as not to apply too much pressure as the old rubber can split easily if it has any dry rot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted December 24, 2013 Share #4 Posted December 24, 2013 Excellent pics! I got a similar pair off Rob / mr_lits last month. He knows what he's talking about...sound advice IMHO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviationphotog Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted December 25, 2013 Thanks for the replies, I'm debating as I would like to return it to the original slot... but I completely understand what you're saying. The issue is I can't get that pin out, so that alone might be the reason it'll never get changed. Is this an earlier model AN6530? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted December 25, 2013 Share #6 Posted December 25, 2013 Arnt these the later type? With the squarer type nose bridge casting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmar836 Posted January 20, 2014 Share #7 Posted January 20, 2014 I was under the impression that the brazed-on vents were earlier and the stamped vents were the later version. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted January 20, 2014 Share #8 Posted January 20, 2014 I was under the impression that the brazed-on vents were earlier and the stamped vents were the later version. Dave No Dave , the brazed vents type were produced by American Optical , and the elongated formed vents are Chas Fischer Corp LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmar836 Posted January 20, 2014 Share #9 Posted January 20, 2014 Gotcha. Cool. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted January 20, 2014 Share #10 Posted January 20, 2014 Gotcha. Cool. Dave No probs Dave !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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