Technical Model A/'32 Headlight switch housing

Question; Is there any way to remove and replace "successfully" the contact plate/spring that is in the back part of the headlight switch housing, which is located on the bottom of the steering box? Has ANYone on here ever done it before?

I want chrome plate the 'bail' rod and both of the housing pieces. But that contact plate and spring is pressed in somehow, I do not see how to remove it, 'then get it back in to work properly'.
Here is a picture of what I am talking about. Thanks.

 

remove and replace the rivets after its chromed

 

Manyolcars hit it on the head we have done it a few times

 

Thanks. Can you guys explain in a little more detail please? I do not see how grinding the rivets and seperating the housing part that slides up into the steering box, from the housing part that holds the contact points will let the contact points 'fall out'? 'Looking' straight down into the housing, it 'looks' like there are 'finger's(?) bent around a 'flair'(?) that is holding the points in place. With a spring underneath the points to let them 'float' while being turned by the horn button thumb switch.
Not saying that I am crosseyed in one eye and can't piss out of the other, but I'm not 'seeing' what you are describing.
Thanks

 

Yes as you describe. Be gentle bending the tabs. Note the orientation of the contact plate before removing.
Don’t drill the rivets out.
Good original switches are hard to find. New ones don’t have tall enough brass buttons.