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« on: August 31, 2018, 01:56:49 PM »
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This one is a bit of an odd question.

When dress rings are fitted, most hubcap tools tend to "bottom out" on the dress rim before they get enough leverage to pop the hubcap. This means the dress ring has to come off first, then the hubcap (in order to prevent denting the dress ring). According to the old boy, there was a "bent" hubcap remover available (maybe NASCO, probably aftermarket) that would allow the hubcap to be levered off without removing the dress ring. It wa available around the EH era.

Does this ring bells with anyone? I've tried googling, but cannot find anything. Would love to buy or make one, as the old  boy's EH Prem project is now underway.

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« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2018, 05:09:54 PM »
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Hi Harv,

I have a cap remover as you described which was made by a member of the FE FC Club NSW but unfortunately
he is unable to make any more.
Your'e welcome to check it out, you've been to my house previously.
Send me a pm if interested.

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« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2018, 05:51:38 PM »
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There was a wheel brace ages ago that had a bent hook on one arm to remove the hubcap, a rubber buffer on another and the socket on the third while the opposite end was plain so you could spin the brace.
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« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2018, 05:57:47 PM »
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NASCO option part no 7406866
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« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2018, 06:22:54 AM »
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Thanks gents - appreciated.

The 4-leg "rubber bumper on one end" wheel brace is what I grew up with. Have tried it on Grace's ute, but can't get the correct angle to avoid the dress ring.

Looks like 7406866 is what I am after. I'll send Mal a PM, and cruise over to take some measurements. I reckon I can bend up some round bar to suit.

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« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2018, 01:59:17 PM »
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Harv - I use this. It operates like a slide hammer and there is no need to remove the dress rim. It would be fairly easy to make one up.
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« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2018, 02:17:49 PM »
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Thanks Ken. Theres a similar one on eBay:

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VINTAGE-SEAL-REMOVER-HUBCAP-DRESS-RING-PULLER-UNIVERSAL-SLIDE-HAMMER-OLD-TOOL/192636035896?hash=item2cda00a338:g:7TQAAOSwT01bMFfd

I might try and make one up like the NASCO one, using Mal's as a guide. Dad has been talking about it for years, and it will tickle him pink for a Christmas gift.

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« Reply #7 on: September 03, 2018, 09:38:26 AM »
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I made a slide hammer one similar to the one described.  Works a treat.  Just need wheel trims now

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« Reply #8 on: December 10, 2018, 12:26:46 PM »
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Bit late to reply but...  I have found these (or something similar) in VC and VE Valiants at wreckers.  Just keep your eyes open.
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« Reply #9 on: December 10, 2018, 03:30:40 PM »
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Keith ,trim rings that fit our wheels well ,F##d cortina 1600e.or escort mk 2 ,and no they do not have that name on them ,have a set on my car and in 10 years nobody has queried their origin . Wink cheers Steve .
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« Reply #10 on: December 13, 2018, 06:30:25 PM »
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I have those dress rings on mine too Keith. Believe they were off a 78 TD Cortina.
They look correct.
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« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2018, 09:43:10 AM »
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Thanks Steve and Ken
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« Reply #12 on: December 14, 2018, 12:19:44 PM »
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I have been really, really slack - apologies for not posting this earlier. I went out to Mal's place, and took some photos of his (rather cool) hubcap remover. Photos attached below.








(... and yes, that is an EH hubcap. Mal's EH is a beautiful survivor).

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« Reply #13 on: December 14, 2018, 04:35:58 PM »
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Thanks Harv. Looks like a good little project to knock up in the shed 😀
So does the lower flat plate rest against the tyre, rather than the rim, when you’re hooking the hubcap off?

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« Reply #14 on: December 14, 2018, 08:48:15 PM »
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Hi Harv, is it possible to add some dimensions to the photo?
Thanks in advance.
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« Reply #15 on: December 15, 2018, 07:21:34 AM »
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Yes, the little hook goes under the hubcap, and the flat plate rests against the tyre. Unfortunately I didn't get any dimensions when I visited Mal.

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