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10-16-2020, 11:09 AM | #1 |
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35 Ford Hubcaps
I recently installed 35 Ford wheels on my 30 CCPU. I purchased new hubcaps from Snyder's that fit reallllllly well. The problem is these hubcaps are extremely hard to remove. Is there a special tool that Ford sold to remove these hubcaps without marring the paint/powder coat finish on the wheels?
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10-16-2020, 01:15 PM | #2 |
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Re: 35 Ford Hubcaps
Wood wedge or one of those plastic (really strong) ones that Stihl sells for driving in a tree. Just something to get it started to where you can grab it.
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10-17-2020, 08:09 AM | #3 |
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Re: 35 Ford Hubcaps
I use the yellow plastic bondo spreaders you pick up at swap meets etc. Place the thin edge between the hubcap and wheel then use a flat screwdriver to pry against the yellow spreader. Have done this for years with no paint chips etc.
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10-17-2020, 08:21 AM | #4 | |
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Re: 35 Ford Hubcaps
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Nice method Pat, kinda like using wide putty knives to protect drywall/trim when prying kick boards/mop boards/trim off drywall. Going to try this instead of my method above, next time. |
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10-17-2020, 01:58 PM | #5 |
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Re: 35 Ford Hubcaps
Harbor Freight has a set of plastic tools, so I'm told.
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10-17-2020, 02:50 PM | #6 |
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Works well-
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10-17-2020, 03:43 PM | #7 |
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Re: 35 Ford Hubcaps
A well tested procedure.
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10-17-2020, 05:58 PM | #8 |
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Re: 35 Ford Hubcaps
Looks like I'll take a ride the HF and pick up these plastic wedge tools.
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10-17-2020, 06:10 PM | #9 |
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10-17-2020, 11:06 PM | #10 |
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Re: 35 Ford Hubcaps
I use a 3 or 6 inch putty knife and a screw drive, putty knife in place between tire and rim, a little pull outward and if the cap doesn't move right away I then shove the screw driver between the cap and putty knife. Haven't hurt my powder coating in twenty years. Rubber hammer to refit.
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