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terryb270 · 06-21-2021, 01:49 PM

Just got a 36 Humpback, and really not sure how to remove the clamshell covering the spare tire on the back of my Humpback. What is the trick so that I don't screw up a $300.00 part? Thanks for any help, I'm a lost ball in high weeds with this thing.

Will D · 06-22-2021, 12:01 AM

Welcome aboard terryb270. Congrats, nice '36 humpback. Not sure how to get your spare tire out but someone will chime in with the know how.

TJ · 06-22-2021, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by terryb270

Just got a 36 Humpback, and really not sure how to remove the spare time mounted on the back of my Humpback. What is the trick so that I don't screw up a $300.00 part? Thanks for any help, I'm a lost ball in high weeds with this thing.

Did you lift the hub cap on the spare to see if there is a lock mechanism in the center? the outer ring holds the center plate in place. The outer ring that covers the tread needs to come off first. if the center plate has a lock you may need a key to remove it. If no key or lock it may come off. If locked and the key is missing that becomes a problem.

Lawson Cox · 06-22-2021, 11:15 AM

To remove the outer ring you simply grab ahold of the loop at the bottom of the outer ring and pull it down and out towards you. The rubber ring around the faceplate, in theory, protects the faceplate when you pull the outer ring off as described. Good luck.

VeryTangled · 06-22-2021, 01:35 PM

Welcome to the Forums terryb270!

One technique is to not fuss with the trim ring and center dish while it's on the car.

Get the lug nuts off and the whole assembly in a more manageable place.

Deflating the tire might help.

Lawson Cox · 06-22-2021, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by VeryTangled

Welcome to the Forums terryb270!

One technique is to not fuss with the trim ring and center dish while it's on the car.

Get the lug nuts off and the whole assembly in a more manageable place.

Deflating the tire might help.

Hey Very Tangled. You have to get the spare tire cover off of the spare to get to the lug nuts. Duuuhh.

mercman from oz · 06-22-2021, 05:00 PM

Remove the outer rim first, then pull down the hinged hubcap to reveal the lock. Use key and this cover will come off leaving the spare wheel held onto the mount with three lugs. Hope that this helps.

mercman from oz · 06-22-2021, 05:04 PM

1936 Ford Spare Wheel Cover with the hinged Hubcap lowered to reveal the Lock.

DavidG · 06-22-2021, 05:17 PM

Tom,

On a '36 the center section is held in place by the lock, not by the outer ring, unlike the previous model years' versions.

terryb270 · 06-23-2021, 09:06 AM

Thanks, everyone, I didn't want to damage the clamshell, by just yanking it off, but apparently, that's what you do.

Voycey · 06-23-2021, 09:32 PM

Hi A shot from the back showing the lugs , dont force the key , maybe spray crc down the lock , once you have the outer surround off , carefully pry the front enough to get some spray down on the lugs as they do get seized up at times. Good luck

06-22-2021, 12:01 AM	#2
Will D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: BC Canada Posts: 573	Re: Clam shell cover over spare tire. Welcome aboard terryb270. Congrats, nice '36 humpback. Not sure how to get your spare tire out but someone will chime in with the know how. __________________ Sometimes, ingenuity gets in the way of sense and sanity.

06-22-2021, 11:15 AM	#4
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Clam shell cover over spare tire. To remove the outer ring you simply grab ahold of the loop at the bottom of the outer ring and pull it down and out towards you. The rubber ring around the faceplate, in theory, protects the faceplate when you pull the outer ring off as described. Good luck. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

06-22-2021, 01:35 PM	#5
VeryTangled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: (Not far enough...) Outside of DC Posts: 3,387	Re: Clam shell cover over spare tire. Welcome to the Forums terryb270! One technique is to not fuss with the trim ring and center dish while it's on the car. Get the lug nuts off and the whole assembly in a more manageable place. Deflating the tire might help. __________________ -Jeff H Have you thought about supporting the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum? Last edited by VeryTangled; 06-22-2021 at 01:41 PM. Reason: formatting

06-22-2021, 05:00 PM	#7
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,361	Re: Clam shell cover over spare tire. Remove the outer rim first, then pull down the hinged hubcap to reveal the lock. Use key and this cover will come off leaving the spare wheel held onto the mount with three lugs. Hope that this helps.

06-22-2021, 05:04 PM	#8
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,361	Re: Clam shell cover over spare tire. 1936 Ford Spare Wheel Cover with the hinged Hubcap lowered to reveal the Lock.

06-22-2021, 05:17 PM	#9
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: Clam shell cover over spare tire. Tom, On a '36 the center section is held in place by the lock, not by the outer ring, unlike the previous model years' versions.

06-23-2021, 09:06 AM	#10
terryb270 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5	Re: Clam shell cover over spare tire. Thanks, everyone, I didn't want to damage the clamshell, by just yanking it off, but apparently, that's what you do.