river rat

Thanks for everyone's help. I got a little more aggressive with the puller and found a bigger hammer. Instead of hitting the back of the wheel I hit the center screw of the puller. Then I could tighten it up another half turn and repeat the process. On the fourth hit the first wheel popped right off. The other one had been loosened by all the pounding and slid right off.

Unfortunately the vehicle is not drivable right now while I work on a few other items. Once I get things put back together I'll try your idea if I haven't found another solution. It sounds like a simple, effective plan. Thanks.

Hitting the end of the axle hard enough to move the entire body over sounds a little drastic. I would worry about causing internal damage in the rear end. I'll save the method for a last ditch effort. Thanks.

I am trying to do a complete brake job on a 1927 Dodge sedan. This means removing the rear wood spoke wheels. I took of the demountable rim, the small hub cap, cotter pin, castle nut, and washer. I also loosened the main brake lining material. I attached a large pulley puller but the wheel won't budge, even with help from a large hammer. I certainly don't want to damage the wheel be applying excessive force with the puller. Can anyone offer any suggestions? PS: This is a "one owner" car. My grandfather bought it new in 1927!