Thriller Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Howdy all. I was needing to remove a hub cap from my '29 to check the size so that I could verify with a fellow who will make a wheel puller. I never thought of trying by hand, assuming that they were going to be a bit stuck on. I bought a pipe wrench, since mine is at the country place...too small. Went back to the store and looked around and wound up buying a set of Channellock oil filter / PVC pipe pliers. They have three sizes and I got the one in the middle - 212 - 12 inch Oil Filter Plier @ ChannellockI put it on and I had the hub cap off in moments. In case the threads dry out and you do need to use a tool, this is smaller and lighter to carry around than a pipe wrench. Just thought I'd pass it along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Good tip Derek. I use a strap wrench. It has a plastic handle and a rubber strap that is adjustable to any size. Also note that when you finally put the finished hub cap back on, use a couple dabs of RTV or silicone calk to keep them firmly attached. It will prevent "premature removal" by others and they won't come loose on rough roads.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest soldier Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 There is an originally supplied hub cap wrench that I was lucky enough to find under the seat of my 31 club coupe, It really works slick. I imange they are hard to find, but it might be worth a try. Soldier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 (edited) Thriller,Here is an assortment of hub cap wrenches that are the correct tool to take off and on the screw style hub caps. Maybe one of them will fit your car. :-)4 Antique Hub Cap Wrenches /R212 - eBay (item 290135751731 end time Feb-17-10 11:31:05 PST) Edited February 10, 2010 by Larry Schramm (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 To not harm the finish, weather Brass, Nickled, or Alumimum, I have used an oil filter Wrench with a piece of leather belt between that and the hub cap. Oil filter wrenches come in a variity of sizes, and many are adjustable. To borrow a Bon-Ami Slogan, "Hasn't scrached yet." Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly_John Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 To Thriller and others. I have a number of hubcap wrenches that I'm getting ready to seel. If anyone is interested in a particular one, just message me with your "across the flats" measurement. Then, I'll check what I have. John in Wisconsin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share Posted February 16, 2010 Thanks Larry, but the '29 no longer has the flat sides - it is completely round. I know '26 still has that style of cap, so it changed in '27-'29. I like the idea of the strap type oil filter wrenches - never thought of that. Of course, since these pliers are for oil filters as well, a strip of rubber or leather to protect them would give me some piece of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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