NYSW F45 Active Member Dec 20, 2007 #1 I just got my sd45 dummy trucks. I can't figure out how to remove the plastic sideframes from the wheels. I want to paint them silver and then eventually rust the wheels a lil bit.
I just got my sd45 dummy trucks. I can't figure out how to remove the plastic sideframes from the wheels. I want to paint them silver and then eventually rust the wheels a lil bit.
jbaakko Diesel Detail Freak Dec 21, 2007 #2 Pull them straight off. I myself like to pry them with a small flat head screw driver from behind.
OldGettysk Running the MC & Buffalo Dec 21, 2007 #3 Yes what Josh says is right pry them off but be carefull sometime you will break off the tabs !
NYSW F45 Active Member Dec 21, 2007 #4 thats it? didn't think it was that easy thought it involved a lil more. Is it like this for all side frames?
thats it? didn't think it was that easy thought it involved a lil more. Is it like this for all side frames?
jbaakko Diesel Detail Freak Dec 21, 2007 #5 Athearn side frames yes. Other companies, yes & no. Some do, some don't, use similar ideas.
