Re: [T3] Hubcap Removal

[John Jaranson <jaransonT3@comcast.net>]

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On Jul 2, 2005, at 1:20 PM, Ben Mungkornpanich wrote:

> Ok, Stupid question time.  I'm trying to do my brakes but I don't know 
> how to remove the hubcaps.  I cant find that little U shapped piece of 
> metal that old manual shows.  Is there a way to do it without that 
> peice?

You can make a simple wire loop puller....just get a heavy coat hanger 
and bend one up.

You can also just pry them off with a large flat screw driver, but this 
tends to mar the wheel a bit.

Later,
John Jaranson
'66 Square (Sophy)
'70 Fasty (Jane 2 - Type 3 Lead Sled wannabe)
'71 Fasty (Jane -parts car due to rust)
various parts.....don't we all.
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