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Title: Wheel trim/hub cap removal Post by: Rabbitoh on May 31, 2005, 05:46:52 AM What is the best way to remove hub caps from a special sedan (with dress rims fitted) without bending the trims to the ****house?
Thanks. ??? Title: Re: Wheel trim/hub cap removal Post by: 4hammers on May 31, 2005, 06:54:25 AM Hi Rabbitoh.
I use a "Slide-Hammer" like panel beters use. I got one from a local Chickenfeed store (Liquidator). Cost me $15 & works a treat. Rob J Title: Re: Wheel trim/hub cap removal Post by: Spinner on May 31, 2005, 11:25:37 AM Rabbitoh,
There is a proper hub cap removing tool for use with dress rims. People like Slim sell them (or at peast reproductions of same). I went to a large wrecking yard and whilst perambulating through the place (never know what you'll find :o) I found that AP6 & VC Valiants have a similar tool, much larger (heavier duty) than the GM-H part. What do they look like? Picture your standard hubcap lever with a second 90 degree crank in it. I'd reckon that someone else has a picture of one to fit. Cheers Brett PS: 4hammers' solution is good though. Rob, in keeping with your name, do you have one for each wheel? ;) Title: Re: Wheel trim/hub cap removal Post by: Martin on May 31, 2005, 11:48:28 AM Hey Rob,
At least you had more liuck than me. I got sick of getting blank stares when i asked tool shops and hardware stores for a slide hammer, or a pull hammer or any other description I could come up with. Rabbitoh, get onto Slim (look him up in the "members" scetion. The repro tool he has does the job well. Martin Title: Re: Wheel trim/hub cap removal Post by: normd on June 13, 2005, 12:21:12 PM Guys
There's a couple of "slide hammers" on the bay at the moment ... 6184966582 & 4556095758 Norm :) |