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29delivery · 09-17-2019, 07:32 AM

Hi,is there a BEST way you have found to remove the stainless center off of a 1936 ford hub cap without destroying it for restoring the stainless cap.I have heard of a few but ways wondering what the experiences have been from the guys on the barn. Thanks ken

Mart · 09-17-2019, 07:51 AM

Never done it myself but a recent post described carefully drilling a hole through the steel hubcap, but not through the stainless. Then a blast of compressed air will blow the stainless part off.

No personal experience.

Mart.

DavidG · 09-17-2019, 08:31 AM

Search the forum as there was a long thread on this topic very recently.

hotcoupe · 09-17-2019, 12:19 PM

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I've taken dozens of them apart, i use a small drill bit (#50) and carefully drill thru the carbon steel. All you have to do is pierce the carbon steel with the tip of the drill bit, and then apply air pressure (110 lbs.). The stainless steel cap should pop right off.
Tom

09-17-2019, 07:32 AM	#1
29delivery Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: hellinois Posts: 151	1936 ford hub cap Hi,is there a BEST way you have found to remove the stainless center off of a 1936 ford hub cap without destroying it for restoring the stainless cap.I have heard of a few but ways wondering what the experiences have been from the guys on the barn. Thanks ken

09-17-2019, 07:51 AM	#2
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,744	Re: 1936 ford hub cap Never done it myself but a recent post described carefully drilling a hole through the steel hubcap, but not through the stainless. Then a blast of compressed air will blow the stainless part off. No personal experience. Mart.

09-17-2019, 08:31 AM	#3
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,094	Re: 1936 ford hub cap Search the forum as there was a long thread on this topic very recently.

09-17-2019, 12:19 PM	#4
hotcoupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: imperial,mo Posts: 694	Re: 1936 ford hub cap Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I've taken dozens of them apart, i use a small drill bit (#50) and carefully drill thru the carbon steel. All you have to do is pierce the carbon steel with the tip of the drill bit, and then apply air pressure (110 lbs.). The stainless steel cap should pop right off. Tom