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10-22-2014, 10:33 PM | #1 |
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Installing the Hub Caps on 1928 and 1929 Model A's
Is there any Simple Tricks to installing the Hub Caps???
I bought 5 of the Stainless Steel ones and would like to install them on tight. With the wheel removed I bent 6 of the Tabs using a screwdriver and rubber hammer. The cap won't fall off but it is still a little lose. |
10-23-2014, 12:33 AM | #2 |
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Re: Installing the Hub Caps on 1928 and 1929 Model A's
I add a bit of clear silicone calk, just 3-4 good dabs of it. I also like to index the Ford Script with the valve stem on top. Bob
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10-23-2014, 09:16 AM | #3 |
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Re: Installing the Hub Caps on 1928 and 1929 Model A's
I use the rubber o rings from mikes or snyders. I have no problems.
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10-23-2014, 09:18 AM | #4 |
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Re: Installing the Hub Caps on 1928 and 1929 Model A's
they need to be put on with wheels off . you can bend the tabs that way .
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10-23-2014, 10:49 AM | #6 |
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10-23-2014, 10:59 AM | #7 |
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Re: Installing the Hub Caps on 1928 and 1929 Model A's
"Someone" makes a press tool that forms the tabs into a different configuration, that allows the cap to "POP" on & off.
Bill W.
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10-23-2014, 02:51 PM | #8 |
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Re: Installing the Hub Caps on 1928 and 1929 Model A's
I bent over four tabs and used a little silicone. They are tight and have not fallen off or loosened up in forty years.
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10-23-2014, 03:13 PM | #9 |
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Re: Installing the Hub Caps on 1928 and 1929 Model A's
I haven't seen one of these for the 28-29 hubcaps, only the 30-31.
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Re: Installing the Hub Caps on 1928 and 1929 Model A's
I get 4 tabs as tight as I can and then wipe silicone "instant gasket" round the joint between cap and wheel. It's invisible and stays rattle-free indefinitely.
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Mike's A-Ford-Able has the one for 30-31. Expensive but works fantastic!! No silicone or rubber bands needed... |
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10-24-2014, 10:53 AM | #12 |
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Re: Installing the Hub Caps on 1928 and 1929 Model A's
They must have changed the 28-29 hubcaps since the last set that I bought. The 28-29 hubcaps used on 21 inch wheels snapped on tightly. I know that the repro 30-31 hubcaps used on 19 inch wheels haven't been snap on type at least since the 70s . There is an expensive tool for converting the 30-31 hubcaps for snap on use., I have no problem bending the tabs on the repro 30-31 hubcaps with pliers so that they will snap on and off. I'm yet to see a 28-29 hubcap that doesn't snap on. I haven't bought any new 21 inch style hubcaps in a while and still have a couple of sets on the shelf that snap on.
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10-24-2014, 11:13 AM | #13 |
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Re: Installing the Hub Caps on 1928 and 1929 Model A's
30-31 Hub Cap Tool ($58 @ Mikes)
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