Hubcap removal on '40 pickup - question

[RPM]

The hupcap is what holds the inner beauty ring on. I use an old brake adjuster tool and beginning at 12 o'clock, I insert (or wedge it) straight down between the cap and ring. Then I gently pull the tool outwards while holding cap with my other hand. The cap will POP right off. There will be very negligible damage to the inboard flange of the inner beauty ring, but it will be covered by the cap when everything is reinstalled. PS__the inner ring has some razor sharp edges that can cut pretty deep if not careful. Ask me how I know. RPM

[4dFord/SC]

Originally Posted by RPM

PS__the inner ring has some razor sharp edges that can cut pretty deep if not careful. Ask me how I know. RPM

I'll second ttthat-sttill having troble using fingers after installinnng mine

[Chris Marshall]

As a followup - I pulled one of the hubcaps and inner trim rings off yesterday evening. Getting the hubcap off without denting/scarring the inner trim ring is a delicate operation to say the least. I used a wide blade screwdriver with a leather work glove as a cushion on the inner trim ring to pop the hubcap. As an education to those that haven't seen or installed these inner rings (including myself) the inner goes on the wheel first and is held in place by clips on its outside diameter. The hubcap goes on the wheel last and overlaps the inside diameter of the inner trim ring by roughly 1/8". FWIW these are late 70's/early 80's Argentina reproduction parts. Originals may fit differently? A couple pictures: