Before gluing the tube onto the base, use a file to cut a couple windows into the tube about 1/4" from each end (file about half way into the tube). You can then insert your wheels and axles from each end and secure them with a drop of CA glue into each of the windows.
That Celica is a great little casting. Too bad theyre tricky to find now.. I quite like those monoblock wheels, I might have to look into them. Currently I use Greenlight wheels.
I like this method because it allows the wheel to spin on the axle. Some methods glue one wheel to the axle, then the axle rotates, and that seems unreliable. Still, I haven't done a wheel swap yet. I just stripped the paint from two bodies, then I'll repaint and do wheels and tires. :)
Great tutorial. For sure this is the most time consuming one yet most likely the best. Looks like Mattel tries to make it difficult for people to modify their Hot Wheels/Matchbox cars on purpose.
Personally, I don't really like the idea of heating the casting to remove a plastic base. I'm pretty sure it damage them. Tho, may I ask you why was there such a gap in between the base and the body in the finished product? Was it because the wheels were too big?
I have had the hardest of times locating the brass tube. Maybe I'm a dummy, but could you possibly point me in the right direction? I'd hate to purchase the wrong item.
How does one cleanly take wheels from a premium hotwheel with a metal base? Sometimes the prongs on the axles are to close for a screwdriver to pry apart
Hahahahahahaha holy hayseed that’s the cutest little tube cutter ever! Agreed on the method/result... it looks great and is solid. 👍 Thanks for the vid as always! Happy day!
Would it be ok to message you personally for some help or advise? Im currently working on a custom car/trailer combo, and could use your criticism.. Theres a custom competition coming up and october and this is like my first major custom just by watching yours and other tutorials alone. And this is perfect I was going to wheel swap aftermarket wheels on my trailer.
Awesome! Thanks! Tried my first wheel swap today using M2 wheels. Nightmare! The wheels are now fixed in place. Hahaha. Maybe I'll have better luck with the monoblock wheels I ordered.
@@WheelsNThangs I've never tried to use a toothpick, always put the super glue on the end of the axle. Will use the toothpick method next time. Thanks!
Jose Osornio poke a square of paper through the axle and up to the tire. Super glue it and then pull the paper off when it drys. If there was to much glue it will stick to the paper and you can work that of with your finger. Your wheel will be free.🤷🏽♂️
I use a soldering gun with soldering wire and I put on the end of the axle soldering wire and make a small point and I ahve somthing like a ribbit and I use the whole axle don't need to cut in half
I wish Mattel would just come up with a way to separate the base from the shell with just a flat head screw driver. I'm sure there's a market for customizers who do wheel swaps. That soldering iron method is a great idea by the way.
Update to my comment from a year ago: I now drill out the rivets for disassembly, then use strong glue for reassemly. Much less burning /melted plastic and my fingers and the car don't get hot.
Before gluing the tube onto the base, use a file to cut a couple windows into the tube about 1/4" from each end (file about half way into the tube). You can then insert your wheels and axles from each end and secure them with a drop of CA glue into each of the windows.
Great tip!
Sound like a great idea but it will make it hard to wheel swap it again in my opinion
@@joshuehernandez9514 Maybe hot melt glue. It yields to isopropyl alcohol very easily.
@@MarkWarbington A little heat will do the job
The end result is worth the additional time and work.
totally
That Celica is a great little casting. Too bad theyre tricky to find now..
I quite like those monoblock wheels, I might have to look into them. Currently I use Greenlight wheels.
Hmm.. Didn't know the casting was hard to get. Now I'll have to find some more.
HW doest make Toyotas anymore, but there's a lot of Toyota fans, so prices for the ever shrinking group of Celicas are on the rise.
@@boerharms2209 Wow, I never knew!
They swapped in wheels look fantastic mate
Thank you!
I use the same method. Sometimes I'll crimp the tube instead of super glue. But mainly glue.
Great tutorial. I'll,have to experiment with this when I get started. thanks 👍
Thank you!
Great tutorial. Perfect for the beginner or seasoned pro wheel swapper.
Thank you!
content like this is the reason i subscribed while back, this video was awesome.
Thank you Gabriel!
I like this method because it allows the wheel to spin on the axle.
Some methods glue one wheel to the axle, then the axle rotates, and that seems unreliable.
Still, I haven't done a wheel swap yet. I just stripped the paint from two bodies, then I'll repaint and do wheels and tires. :)
Awesome wheel swap method a lot better then just the crimped axle method thanks for sharing 😁👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you!
Great tutorial. For sure this is the most time consuming one yet most likely the best.
Looks like Mattel tries to make it difficult for people to modify their Hot Wheels/Matchbox cars on purpose.
Glad youve gone back to "Wheels n Thangs", makes it easier to identify you in my bigass sub feed, lol
:)
Well worth the invested time looks fantastic
Awesone DIY video. Very helpful.
Another great and informative video, keep them coming!!!
Thank you!
You did good WNT, those wheels look great, take care as always from South Africa
Thank you Val!
I want to try doing this but does anyone know of good wheel companys?
Which wire cutters do you use to cut the wires on the wheels that are very hard? I have tried different ones but they get damaged after the first use.
This is really a great looking result.
Where can I find a good assortment of tires (preferably rubber) to buy for my swaps? I can't find a great place online so far. Thanks!
Year later, every find anything?
Where can i get these wheels?
Absolute Awesomeness!! Love this tutorial man!! #hotwheelsgarage784 approved!!
Thank you!
Personally, I don't really like the idea of heating the casting to remove a plastic base. I'm pretty sure it damage them. Tho, may I ask you why was there such a gap in between the base and the body in the finished product? Was it because the wheels were too big?
No, the wheels were fine and smaller than the original. I did not glue the base as mentioned in the video..
These videos are so claiming, love this guu
great channel name! ;) I haven't really looked as yet, but is there a wheel set made for rolling speed? Nice plastic chassis removal!
Thanks! Not that I know of.
I'll rather spend the time (keeps me busy) to have the best result, I'll be using this method.
Cool! I just picked up some of them nail looking nails lol and I know they will work 💯
Nice tutorial, the wheels look great!
Thank you!
I have had the hardest of times locating the brass tube. Maybe I'm a dummy, but could you possibly point me in the right direction? I'd hate to purchase the wrong item.
Here ya go amzn.to/2BRXZ2I
Can you give me the info or link to buy this small tubing cutter ! I ordered 3 of them so far and all of them are to big lol.
I’m something... not sure what. Nice job. Car looks great.
If you had to drill out the base, what size drill bit do you need?
That is a awesome wheels swap! Cool cars and tires! Love the video like always!
Thank you!
Looks awesome, thanks for the new method!!
Thanks for watching!
Can you tell me where you purchased the turning stand?
How does one cleanly take wheels from a premium hotwheel with a metal base? Sometimes the prongs on the axles are to close for a screwdriver to pry apart
Great video Thanks
I like this method, it keeps me busy and the results are better.
Thank you!
@@WheelsNThangs you welcome sir.
Can I ask a question?
So can we screw out the base with a screw driver
Hahahahahahaha holy hayseed that’s the cutest little tube cutter ever! Agreed on the method/result... it looks great and is solid. 👍 Thanks for the vid as always! Happy day!
Thank you Anne!
I know its late because its 2022, but where do you get a random assortment of wheels?
Thank you, that was excellent.
Thank you!
I wheel swap premiums so o still have rod, I thinks this is way easier, but the wheels you have are better than. Premiums
Hi,
What size diameter are the headpins? Do you use 0.8mm (1/32)?
I see 25mm in the video but I’m certain that’s the length.
also wondering this.
What tube cutter are you using
Cant the wheels just be easily pulled out? Do you put glue in the little hole of the axel?
Where can I get those wheels I have looked on Amazon I didn't find them there all I found was greenlight wheels.
Great video, what wheels are they?
My wheel kits come with a full length axle like those 1/32 scale toy car how do i install them
Hi Lille the video. I will like to know what kind of glue you use?
Cool swap and great job! I want to do a wheel swap on a '69 Dodge Charger 500"...
Should I but the hot wheel axles or the head pins ??
Much preferred method. Keep the assembly original without screws.👍
Why?
If you don't have the tubing, you can use cotton bud sticks and cut the plastic tube stick to fit.
Great tip!
REZA ISMAIL I think most of cotton bud not fit much and a bit loose.. i did buy the brass tube and it way too big.. need this 1/16 brass tube asap😢
Would it be ok to message you personally for some help or advise? Im currently working on a custom car/trailer combo, and could use your criticism.. Theres a custom competition coming up and october and this is like my first major custom just by watching yours and other tutorials alone. And this is perfect I was going to wheel swap aftermarket wheels on my trailer.
Sure, email wheelsnthangs@gmail.com
Anyone have a size or product number for the brass tubing? Watched a ton of these videos but no one gives an exact size.
I'm new to the hobby and your method works great! Thanks! What cutters do you use to cut the head pins and axels? Thanks for the help!
Just like these amzn.to/2Y0Tcbq
Awesome! Thanks!
Tried my first wheel swap today using M2 wheels. Nightmare! The wheels are now fixed in place. Hahaha. Maybe I'll have better luck with the monoblock wheels I ordered.
@@JohnnyBallGame100 y
What size pipe cutter was that?
Where is the best place to buy the rubber wheels?
Couldn't you just solder the axle onto the frame?
What a difference those wheels make to that casting, awesome👍
Thank you Gary!
I sent you that super cool wheel swapped superbird with the nascar wheels on Facebook a while ago
:)
Como se llama el tubo para los ejes??? Donde lo puedo conseguir???
what size wheels did you use?
Yay I don’t need a dremel to take it apart!
Great work!!
hello Nice work ! where can I find those whell ? if you can provide the info I will appreciate it thank you
The wheels? I think moonblockwheels.com
I think is Monoblock but I check it out. thank you. and really nice work at what you do with the cars keep it up !!
Do you have a link to the wheels? I have also found the tubing at stores like Ace hardware.
shopmonoblock.com/
Where can I get those wheel? The ones with the Falken tires?
shopmonoblock.com/
I really like the fit and finish off this method. Thanks for showing this way! Keep up the great work!
Thank you!
Awesome tips
Thank you!
Any tips on how to not get glue on the wheel? That happens to me often using this method and prevents the car from rolling well.
Other than be careful with a toothpick I don't have any other tips.
@@WheelsNThangs I've never tried to use a toothpick, always put the super glue on the end of the axle. Will use the toothpick method next time. Thanks!
Jose Osornio poke a square of paper through the axle and up to the tire. Super glue it and then pull the paper off when it drys. If there was to much glue it will stick to the paper and you can work that of with your finger. Your wheel will be free.🤷🏽♂️
What size side cuts?
how to take wheels out of cars that has a metal base???
Could you send me the links to the Pins and tubing.....its not in the comments above.....Thanks....
I was unable to find them on Amazon :(
@@WheelsNThangs Ok.......I'll have to venture out to Hobby Lobby, Michaels, or JoAnnS.....to find them....Thanks.
Total Awesomeness....
Thank you!
I use a soldering gun with soldering wire and I put on the end of the axle soldering wire and make a small point and I ahve somthing like a ribbit and I use the whole axle don't need to cut in half
Great tip!
i restore hot wheels i am looking for original wheels do you know where i can find some
amzn.to/3YLa16S
Very nice one less hustle on drilling.
Will the axles fit cheap knock off wheels
Yes, it fits any of them
Looks Great Nice tips.
Thank you!
Great idea with soldering iron mate
Thank you MB!
very nice method!
So how do replace Axl Rose?
Bring back Brian Johnson 😉
Pretty slick.
Thanks!
Can I order all tools in Croatia
Cool. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
The brass rod is ment to bend so you can add camber
I love those wheels
Thank you!
AWESOME!!! TY!👍👍👍✌
Awesome video bro.. :) :D
What about the 8crate and nomad
I wish Mattel would just come up with a way to separate the base from the shell with just a flat head screw driver. I'm sure there's a market for customizers who do wheel swaps. That soldering iron method is a great idea by the way.
Me too!
Update to my comment from a year ago:
I now drill out the rivets for disassembly, then use strong glue for reassemly. Much less burning /melted plastic and my fingers and the car don't get hot.
Do you drill out the rivets using manual screwdriver or rechargable drill?
@@ibrahimarslantas6701
I use an electric drill.
Please tell us what is that car...or did I miss it?
70 Celica
@@WheelsNThangs Sorry I now see you did say it early in the video...I just missed it.
Nice thank you
Beautiful
Thank you!
Nice look there! 👍🏻🍤
BUEN VIDEO !!! QUE BONITAS RUEDAS!!!! :) SALUDOS!!!
Thank you!
nice tips
Thank you!