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Pat Pending Restoration Question

Started by Uncle John, July 02, 2019, 06:31:16 AM

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Uncle John

So I want to start cleaning up my new grill. The restoration guide says that I should just use a flat head screwdriver to pop the retaining nut off the wheel, but it's different style wheels in the guide than I have on my grill. Is it the same process for the wheels on a 69-70 grill? Also, any other pointers anyone could give me would be greatly appreciated.
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JEBIV

yours may be the steel retaining nut, same procedure, they just look different and are actually easier to get off most of the time
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brewtownbeatdown

I prefer to use an automotive panel tool/prybar since it gives you better leverage and two contact points.  I also put a piece of cardboard/cloth under the tool to prevent damage to plastic wheels, or paint on steel wheels. 


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I use two pry bars. One I lay across the wheel to protect the wheel and to provide a surface to use for leverage. The other is used to pry off the axle nut.  I just keep alternating from side to side, prying upwards. ''

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Uncle John

Thanks for the responses. I ended up using a screwdriver. Tom some elbow grease, but I got it.
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LiquidOcelot

Honestly i put one wheel in the grass, step on it with both feet and then pull up on the other wheel. Works probably 70% of the time like butter

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ReanimatedRobot

I have seen people use paint can openers with a stick under it to protect the wheel. Works even better if you have two.  It is even easier if you aren't trying to salvage the nut.  If that's the case I just pop off the plastic and use a rotary tool cut off wheel.

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