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07-10-2022, 05:29 PM | #1 |
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Spider wheel cover removal
Hi everyone. Long time lurker but first question. My new to me '39 conv sedan has full wheel covers that I'm having trouble removing. Can't see a way off without damage. I'm replacing tires with DBs so the question. Thank you. Paul.
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07-10-2022, 05:33 PM | #2 |
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Re: Spider wheel cover removal
There is a raised lip at the point where the standard hubcaps stop. You put the hubcap removal tool under that lip. Do NOT pry on the "spokes" outside that lip.
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07-10-2022, 05:40 PM | #3 |
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Re: Spider wheel cover removal
I use a wooden dowel from the inside. Catch the lip and tap. Have a friend there to catch the cap.
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07-10-2022, 05:44 PM | #4 |
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Re: Spider wheel cover removal
Kube nailed it.
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07-10-2022, 06:07 PM | #5 |
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Re: Spider wheel cover removal
The tire tool worked perfectly! Thank you both for replying. Later I will compose a proper introduction for myself and the car as I would like to see if it's a "known" car. Thanks again.
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07-10-2022, 07:59 PM | #6 |
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07-10-2022, 09:52 PM | #7 |
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Re: Spider wheel cover removal
Strange that Ford carried over the 38 deluxe design for 1939 for the spider accessory hubcaps instead of using the new 39 deluxe pattern.
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07-10-2022, 11:32 PM | #8 |
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Re: Spider wheel cover removal
I would take a wild guess that as the economy was lagging, an overstock of ‘38 accessory spiders factored into that decision.
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07-12-2022, 05:43 AM | #9 |
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07-12-2022, 09:29 PM | #10 |
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Re: Spider wheel cover removal
When I had my 36 I found that a paint cad lid remover worked and was kept in the glove box.
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