BILLY 63 swc

Just how much hammering and how hard a blow will aftermarket knock off wheels take. Dont want to get so aggressive I damage the spinner or other parts. Anyone have a way to remove a stubborn knock off wheel. Left side remove in CCW direction. These are not 67 wheels.Thanks

dplotkin

just make sure you are whacking it in the right direction with a lead hammer, preferably a so-called mother thumper, and not a dead blow. If you have a lead hammer and you keep **whacking in the right direction, it will come off and it will not damage a real chrome spinner.

** You cannot whack girly-man style. Put a fender protector above the wheel well if you are squeamish but you have to whack it and whack it good. It is not uncommon for the last guy to have been overcautious and over done it. That's likely your issue.

Dan

ah53

I find that jacking the car up slightly and taking some weight off the wheel helps

Joe

JohnZ

Do you have reproduction KO wheels with a "pin" through the spinner and wheel hub? Have you removed the little center emblem on the spinner to see if it has holes for a "pin" or not? If it has "pins", you'll NEVER get the spinner off unless you remove the pin first.

Aflyer

Check out what JohnZ says, and don't ask me how I know.
Flyer

BILLY 63 swc

John You nailed it. Removed the cap and Bingo there was a pin just as you stated. Thanks
What a great bunch of guys. saved me some repair work I am sure.

alblosser

If you need new pins, go to the hardware store and buy a 12 inch 3/16 aluminum rod for a $1.29 and you will get a dozen pins out of it. Or you can pay one of the supply houses 10 dollars for 4 or 5 pins.

65GGvert

You know that's odd, because I've been reading on the forum for years those pins don't do anything.

65GGvert

That was sarcasm, you don't need to educate me.

gilbybarr

Just had my drivers side front off to put in a new battery on our '65. God, I hate changing batteries....having to remove the wheel, then take out the access panel from the inner fender well, drag out the battery then reverse. The bolt on/pin system does work well though. Much safer than a regular and real knockoff.

dplotkin

I've been dreading that task on my 65, battery is from 2010. I've been keeping it topped off with the hope I can avoid it but i feel it coming....

Dan

Dad's '66 427

Dayum...... have been staring at this picture like it is a Kerrmudgeon avatar...... what an amazing 'garage'......

My only suggestion on the battery replacement is to get a big block. It is still a challenge, but you don't need to remove a wheel...... a helper is always nice though.....

427/42566 coup

Bmfh

Bowtyeguy

Wont get you no where except a dented spinner if you dont take the pin out.

Redbird

You can do it in 30 minutes. Not rocket science.

kingwoodvette

🤪. I suffered this bad way to learn about the little pins on my newly acquired Vette with bolt on knockoffs! I actually sheared several of the bolts that hold on the adapter. Those pins are tough.

65GGvert

Perhaps a glimpse at the instructions prior to swinging a hammer might be helpful?

65Bob-bo

Use anti-seize on the threads when you replace the spinner.

leif.anderson93

Now, THAT'S a proper man cave. Serious garage envy here

gilbybarr

Thanks to Leif and Dads 66 for your nice comments. Been dreaming (and saving) to build this garage for almost 20 years.