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Hubcap Retaining Clip
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trjford8 |
05-21-2021 @ 7:13 AM
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Just think your discovery of the spare wheel with all good clips and posting here will remind many to check the spare first!
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Dream38v8 |
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05-21-2021 @ 7:05 AM
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I was able to drill out the old rivet. Next the broken retaining clip was replaced with the new one from Third gen Auto. I was able to set the rivet with the assistance of another "old" car guy. I replaced the hubcap and went for a test drive. The hubcap stayed on. A side note. Yesterday when rearranging and cleaning the trunk I removed the spare to check air pressure. The spare wheel is perfect with all five retaining clips. I could have swapped wheels and saved myself all the drama. Alls well the ends well.
Ray
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TomO |
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05-15-2021 @ 8:24 AM
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You can buy hand tools to set the rivet.
https://www.hansonrivet.com/tools-machines/solid-rivet-tools-machines/hand-rivet-clinchers/
https://www.tannerbolt.com/products/FASTENERS/RIVETS-RIVET-NUTS-AND-RIVET-TOOLS/RIVET-TOOLS/MANUAL-RIVET-TOOLS.aspx
Buy steel tubular rivets and the tool to set them.
Tom
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Dream38v8 |
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05-15-2021 @ 3:11 AM
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I checked out fake rivets and all I could locate were made of plastic. The backside is the issue as the wheel fits flush against the brake drum. Thanks for the idea.
Ray
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05-14-2021 @ 5:54 PM
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There is fake rivets out there --- and maybe those will work.
The rivet head and a bolt or screw from the back side.
So, you wont need a welder........
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Dream38v8 |
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05-14-2021 @ 1:27 PM
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I received my new clips and rivets from Third Gen Auto. I have the wheel off. During my examination of the old rivet I noticed it is ground even with the wheel. I can drill and or punch the old rivet out. My initial thought was to replace the rivet with a #8 screw and nut. The inside end of the rivet is flush with the wheel so a screw and nut will not work. Additionally I do not have access to a welder.
Any ideas? Would the remaining 4 clips secure the hub cap? In my inspection, of the broken clip, I noticed the broken end was painted over (no bare metal). Hence was the hub cap retained by 4 clips for the 5 years I have owned my '38?
Thanks in advance for you assistance.
Ray
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G Tosel |
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05-11-2021 @ 3:27 PM
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I removed the old clip from the back side by grinding the rivet flush with the wheel and then used a punch to remove the rivet. Then I used the old rivet by pounding it into the wheel with a new clip and then used my wire feed welder to secure the old rivet.
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nelsb01 |
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05-10-2021 @ 11:50 AM
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Third Gen Automotive (Michael Driskell) does have them--- saw them when I was there 2 weeks ago.
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trjford8 |
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05-10-2021 @ 7:42 AM
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For the clip check with Michael Driskell at "Ford Bolts" and "Little Dearborn Parts". both are listed in the Vendors section on this site. Also check with parts dealers who have early Volkswagen parts. Buy more that one just in case another may break. You can get rivets to put it back on at your local Ace Hardware. A small screw with a nut will also hold it on if you do not want to use a rivet.
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05-10-2021 @ 7:41 AM
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Drake lists them and per the web site they are in stock.
https://bobdrake.com/collections/hub-cap/products/1936-39-car-pu-1939-47-com-wheel-spider-clips
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