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Beat68CST · 02-28-2011, 01:34 PM

I'm lookin and feelin like a retard tryin to get these off...

They're original, blue bowties, how do I get em off? They've been on for about 15 years with out comin off in that time.

ChevLoRay · 02-28-2011, 01:41 PM

If you mean the small hubcaps that fit onto the nubs...use your lug wrench and stick the flat end under the edge of the cap. Lay the other end onto the tire, and press to permit the cap to pop off. To reinstall, place the cap onto two of the nubs and smack it so it slips over the third one. (You know that someone would ask how, at some point).

Beat68CST · 02-28-2011, 01:42 PM

Let me go grab my lug wrench outta the dirt and try that right now!

Thank you sir!

Beat68CST · 02-28-2011, 01:46 PM

Worked out great!

Man, I love the sight of that floater rear-end end cap and them eight lugs.

Brought a big ol $#!t eattin grin to my face.

Sicklajoie · 02-28-2011, 06:47 PM

I'm having a tough time putting mine on! LOL

02-28-2011, 01:34 PM	#1
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Hubcap removal... I'm lookin and feelin like a retard tryin to get these off... They're original, blue bowties, how do I get em off? They've been on for about 15 years with out comin off in that time.

02-28-2011, 01:41 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Hubcap removal... If you mean the small hubcaps that fit onto the nubs...use your lug wrench and stick the flat end under the edge of the cap. Lay the other end onto the tire, and press to permit the cap to pop off. To reinstall, place the cap onto two of the nubs and smack it so it slips over the third one. (You know that someone would ask how, at some point). __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

02-28-2011, 01:42 PM	#3
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Re: Hubcap removal... Let me go grab my lug wrench outta the dirt and try that right now! Thank you sir!

02-28-2011, 01:46 PM	#4
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Re: Hubcap removal... Worked out great! Man, I love the sight of that floater rear-end end cap and them eight lugs. Brought a big ol $#!t eattin grin to my face.

02-28-2011, 06:47 PM	#5
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,499	Re: Hubcap removal... I'm having a tough time putting mine on! LOL __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

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