Removing poverty caps
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12/20/20 11:10 AM
12/20/20 11:10 AM
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I'm having trouble getting a dog dish hub cap off of an 8" wide wheel without scratching the wheel. I've thought about bending an angle into a flat screw driver and see how that goes. The wheel/tire combination makes it really hard to approach the hub cap from the side even with the longest screw driver.
Any suggestion?
Thanks
1972 Cuda 340 4 speed, 2001 Ram CTD 4x4 6 speed, 1970 Duster 408 4 speed, 1996 Ram 5.9 2x4 auto, 1965 Coronet 500
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Re: Removing poverty caps
[Re: Mastershake340]
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12/20/20 05:57 PM
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The subject has come up a few times before and there were several methods used by different members. I use a paint can lid removal tool with a little tape wrapped around the tab to remove my caps which works fine. They cost less than $2. Yeah, I’m sure that it has. I have several of those in my toolbox and never gave them a thought. Thanks
1972 Cuda 340 4 speed, 2001 Ram CTD 4x4 6 speed, 1970 Duster 408 4 speed, 1996 Ram 5.9 2x4 auto, 1965 Coronet 500
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Re: Removing poverty caps
[Re: TJP]
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12/20/20 11:03 PM
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If you use a ball peen hammer directly in the center they generally pop right off... LOL
The funny thing about science is that if you change one miniscule parameter you change the entire outcome to the way you want it.
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Re: Removing poverty caps
[Re: Rhinodart]
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12/21/20 08:50 AM
12/21/20 08:50 AM
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round end of a 12" prybar, shop rag between bar and rim.
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Re: Removing poverty caps
[Re: Rhinodart]
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12/21/20 10:45 AM
12/21/20 10:45 AM
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If you use a ball peen hammer directly in the center they generally pop right off... LOL 10 pound sledge works for me
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Re: Removing poverty caps
[Re: moparx]
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12/22/20 06:25 PM
12/22/20 06:25 PM
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340SIX
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I like the larger one posted with rubber and partner shown above. Restoring Stainless caps over the years has,shown a single hole drilled in them. Not sure what year's did it but gave seen it on some and not other's. I just know some have the hole and was,factory. Here's a tool for single hole VW did the same but 2 hole as well as other brands who did the same. Just an example or two so you understand how easy it also works. Have seen these for buck something the VW has 2 holes Video of wire tool being used on a,VW https://youtu.be/3OMqso7bOM8Wire Tool https://www.ebay.com/itm/263561492882And a,Video we had a tool at the body shop we made like this too. https://youtu.be/7PcmiL7AnMM
Last edited by 340SIX; 12/22/20 06:39 PM.
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Re: Removing poverty caps
[Re: Neil]
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12/23/20 10:49 AM
12/23/20 10:49 AM
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340SIX
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Years ago member 340SIX(?) posted a picture of a small hole drilled on the back side of the hubcap that was out of view when installed. You were supposed to stick a small hook tool into the hole and use it to tug the hubcap off. I think it would work fine on a stainless cap, but not sure how an aluminum cap would hold up depending on how much force was required to pull it loose. Not sure if it was my pic or not I take too many pics,or so i am told. I personally think the ones produced for Ma Mopar had a hole for drainage. It did work well with the wire tool. But would only do so with Stainless Steel Caps. The tried and true tool with black rubber and bent spade is the go to with a,towel or tape.
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