GreyQ

Hi all! I've started rewiring my green New Home and have run into a couple of issues. The light wire was crumbling so it had to be replaced but the socket is impossible. I have to find a replacement socket. I'm checking with Sew Classics but it doesn't look like they have anything but Singer replacements. I'd like to find an exact socket replacement so I can still use the green light shield. It slides on to the socket. It's also that push & turn light bulb type. So any other place you can recommend for replacements would be appreciated.
But I also need help with the foot pedal. It's set up as a knee pedal with a very short cord. I want to turn it into a foot pedal. I can't open the dang thing. Is there a trick to it? I like rewiring simply because I don't trust the old wiring, too. I'm starting to think it would be a whole lot easier & time saving to just order a new foot pedal and replace this one. Here are some pics of the pedal, top, bottom, side. I thought taking off the clips on the end would work but it won't budge. Any way to open it without taking off the presser lever? If you have a tip on this style of pedal, I'd love to hear it.