Spider wheel cover removal

[Pcb50]

Hi everyone. Long time lurker but first question. My new to me '39 conv sedan has full wheel covers that I'm having trouble removing. Can't see a way off without damage. I'm replacing tires with DBs so the question. Thank you. Paul.

 

[38 coupe]

There is a raised lip at the point where the standard hubcaps stop. You put the hubcap removal tool under that lip. Do NOT pry on the "spokes" outside that lip.

 

[Kube]

I use a wooden dowel from the inside. Catch the lip and tap. Have a friend there to catch the cap.

 

[KiWinUS]

Kube nailed it.

 

[Pcb50]

I use a wooden dowel from the inside. Catch the lip and tap. Have a friend there to catch the cap.

The tire tool worked perfectly! Thank you both for replying. Later I will compose a proper introduction for myself and the car as I would like to see if it's a "known" car. Thanks again.

 

[ford38v8]

Here's the tool I made. A simple slide hammer pulls the hub cap from the front rather than pushing from behind. No helper needed. Hook it, tap-tap and done.

 

[swoopNZ]

Strange that Ford carried over the 38 deluxe design for 1939 for the spider accessory hubcaps instead of using the new 39 deluxe pattern.

 

[ford38v8]

Strange that Ford carried over the 38 deluxe design for 1939 for the spider accessory hubcaps instead of using the new 39 deluxe pattern.

I would take a wild guess that as the economy was lagging, an overstock of ‘38 accessory spiders factored into that decision.

 

[glennpm]

Nice job making the tool Alan!

Here's the tool I made. A simple slide hammer pulls the hub cap from the front rather than pushing from behind. No helper needed. Hook it, tap-tap and done.

 

[BrianCT]

When I had my 36 I found that a paint cad lid remover worked and was kept in the glove box.