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(@truman)
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any one know how to pop the wheels off of an Autoworld 1/18 1966 chevelle ?

and replace it with the 1/18 Autoworld 5 spoke wheel ?

the wheels and the car pics are attached - thanks

 

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(@franklemire)
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Not completely familiar with that model but if it has turning front wheels then you are going to need to unscrew the body from the chassis to see how the front wheels are connected to the front suspension and steering. The rear wheels are generally a solid metal shaft that runs through the rear axles & rear end. They can be removed by simply holding one wheel firmly and then pulling the other one off while twisting it. It is also possible that the wheels are actually two pieces and the wheels are attached to the axels by screws that are hidden beneath the outer half of the wheel. If you remove a tire from the wheel you can see if the wheel is actually a two piece unit - typically the half you see is 'chrome' while the inner half is black.

I wish I had the car so I could tell you exactly as I've seen as many as a half dozen ways in which wheels are attached. You can figure it out if you are willing to take the car apart - at least partially. If you e-mail me at FIAcobra289@msn.com I can walk you through it.



   
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Marty Johnson
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I had one of these.  I used the Autoworld Chevelle to create my AWB, mid-engine, blown Chrysler Hemi powered, Maynard Rupp Chevoom funny car.  Thanks for giving me the excuse to show it off again!  LOL!  😍 

Frank Lemire is correct about the rear axle.  The rear wheels are press-fit on a solid axle.  You can twist those off.  

The front wheels are different but relatively easy.  You'll need to pry off the chrome "wheelcover." 

Do be careful with this part of the operation. First, remove the tire from the assembly.  You might want to saw or scrape a bit of glue off between the black and chrome pieces to get an opening for fit in a small screwdriver.  That will make it easier to pry off the chrome wheelcover.  Once you do, it will reveal a screw that secures the front wheel to the spindle.  Unscrew it and the wheel will come off easily.  Good luck! 

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(@truman)
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thank u so much for the tips and ofers to help - i will certainly take u guys up on it when i have time atter work thank u



   
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