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10-17-2014, 09:45 AM
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Attaching hubcap clips
I have bruised fingers. There must be a better way!
What is the secret to attaching the metal clips to the hubcaps shown below (as stolen from the WWW) on a 240D? I am going to try a clamp and a block of wood to protect the finish at lunch, but I'm a skeptic.  Also, while attempting to replace the retaining clips, I noticed that when the clip was busted the edge of the hubcap was also dented pretty good. If anyone has a used cap (any colour - mine are all candidates for a repaint) I may be in the market for one.
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1981 240 D in the Toronto Area Ivory with one black fender 
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#2
10-17-2014, 11:07 AM
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I used a pair of channel locks to compress them and slide them on
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#3
10-17-2014, 01:43 PM
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I used needle nose pliers to compress the clip enough to slip in the channels on the back of the hubcap.
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#4
10-17-2014, 02:30 PM
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Hmm... all the clips I installed and removed I did by hand... they just twist in...
I'll get a set down off the shelf this weekend, and see what I see...
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 560SL convertible 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!  1987 300TD 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!
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#5
10-17-2014, 04:59 PM
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What I did...
Put the clip in position under the edge bead. Wrap a piece of cloth around th ebottom of the cloth and the bead, then hold it all together with a vice-grip. Using needle-nose pliers compress the clip to go under the flaps on the cutouts. Took about 15 minutes. I think my problem may have been because the cover dented right where the clip needed to be, deforming the metal behind it - but I got it to go, so all is well. As I pointed out to the wife, if it doesn't hold, I can get an undented hubcap anyhow, so its a win-win.
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1981 240 D in the Toronto Area Ivory with one black fender
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