I've found that you don't need to split the pegs holding the axle in but instead apply slight pressure from underneath on both sides it'll just pop out w/o damaging those holding pegs. I use a real thin precision type screwdriver since it doesn't take much to pop out.
Cool video. I usually use the small bit to start a pilot hole for tapping later. Then a 9/64 bit to pop the rivet. It’s slightly larger, but gives a clean pop on that rivet in most cases.
Did the exatc same swap a few months ago they fit like a glove on that car Just makes it perfect plus cant go wrong with 10spokes they look good on almost every casting
So happy to find someone share the same idea with me! I would like to ask if the same process appiles for die-cast chasis (so that we can have a premium level custom for this awsome model).
Yes I did experienced the drilling process especially because the base of Zonda is a bit...different. But I'm glad that I have perhaps the Ultimate Hot Wheels Zonda (well now the title goes to the NFT one I guess)@@DieCashCars
I feel like you should mention that you should practice on an unwanted casting first to get in some practice. Interesting. This casting was my favourite of 22 too. Didn’t know about the voting.
Very cool! I just got into wheel swapping about a month ago. I did great on a few without re-riveting, but have also messed up on a couple. A few questions and your tips would be greatly appreciated. Are those screws you used available at any hardware store? Do the axles from Mattel’s Real Riders fit the length for all HWs? I purchased a box of riders from elsewhere online and most of them don’t fit the length of the HWs. Keep up the great vids!
They might be available at a large hardware store, I got mine off Amazon. Like I showed in the video, you will have to check if the Hot Wheels axles will work on the cast you want to swap them onto…lengths aren’t all the same. Appreciate it 👍
