Re: What's the trick?

CHUCK NICODEMUS (SEALMSTR(at)ICCOM.COM)
Mon, 27 Jul 1998 11:03:18 -0700


>

Gary wrote:

> What's the trick to removing an original steering wheel center cap
> without destroying it?
>
> After years of parting out cars, this is the first one I've come
> across that is worth saving. I'd hate to have to take Mr. Sledge
> Hammer to it in order to get the steering wheel off.
>
> I've tried grabbing the aluminum piece underneath it with needle
> nose pliers and vice grips, but I just can get a good enough grip on
> it spin the center cap off.
>
> Any suggestions appreciated.
>

What will work is drill some 1/8" holes behind it, insert about 1 oz FFF black powder and fuse it. move over to the oppisite side of the car and light er off.

Works for removing rusted rockers from the rail.

Chuck