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RE: Hub Caps

To: jbigler@sprintmail.com, jpavone@vanstar.com
Subject: RE: Hub Caps
From: Gerry Willburn <Gerry.Willburn@trw.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 10:09:19 -0700
There is a "flat" spot on the wheel where the tool is inserted.

Gerry

Happy with my hub caps.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Bigler [SMTP:jbigler@sprintmail.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:44 AM
> To:   jpavone@vanstar.com
> Cc:   Morgans@autox.team.net
> Subject:      Re: Hub Caps
> 
> 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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