Hi John,
One solution is to file off part of each mushroom stud that anchor the hub
caps. John Griffith did that awhile back and told me he's pleased with the
results... easy on and off. But, if you file too much, you could be looking
in the weeds for missing hub caps.
Another approach, not really a solution, is to carry a hammer and drive a small
chisel or screwdriver behind the hub cap. There may be a small scar caused by
the chisel but at least you'll be able to get the hub cap off in an emergency.
John Bigler
jpavone@vanstar.com wrote:
> Having problems with the chrome hub caps on my 59 4/4. They are a real bear
> to remove as it is nearly impossible to get a screwdriver between the hub
> cap and the wheel. Doing so nearly always results in scratching the paint
> off the wheel or the chrome off the hub cap. Any suggestions, other than
> switching to wire wheels, would be appreciated.
>
> Regards,
> John
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