55 vs 56 Simulated Wire Wheel Hubcaps
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55 vs 56 Simulated Wire Wheel Hubcaps
Do the 55 two piece simulated wire wheel hubcaps have a rounded cross section shape vs the 56 similar hubcaps?
Re: 55 vs 56 Simulated Wire Wheel Hubcaps
Didn't notice I hadn't posted a picture. Note the rounded shape and too large of an offset from the dog dish on the one that is on the car. Have since learned that the rounded (on car) one is incorrect. Does anybody know what the rounded ones may be off of?
Re: 55 vs 56 Simulated Wire Wheel Hubcaps
Many years ago I saw a set of wire hubcaps that were for a '57 that were fabricated from a set of Corvair wire hubcaps. There was supposedly only a few original oem wire hubcaps made for '57's. I can't remember for sure but I think they used the Corvair "baskets" and another set from something else for the outer rims.
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Thanks for the reply Voltron! That is interesting.
Also, you see my PM concerning those beautiful floor pans you showed on a previous post?
Regards;
Hazard
Also, you see my PM concerning those beautiful floor pans you showed on a previous post?
Regards;
Hazard
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Re: 55 vs 56 Simulated Wire Wheel Hubcaps
1955/1956 wire wheel covers have a groove in the edge of the outer ring. Some early cars may have a smooth edge, which is a carry over from the 1954 passenger cars. The number of early 1955 models equipped with the smooth is very limited.
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HI David:
Would the oversize offset from the dog dish inner (maybe 3/4" - 1" from being flush w/ dog dish) point towards these being off a 54 car?
Regards;
Hank
Would the oversize offset from the dog dish inner (maybe 3/4" - 1" from being flush w/ dog dish) point towards these being off a 54 car?
Regards;
Hank
Re: 55 vs 56 Simulated Wire Wheel Hubcaps
Did Ford use a few parts from previous models for the 55-57 T Bird. ? I thought they did to save on their inventory parts.
1956 Thunderbird Sage Green
1953 Ford Custom Liner Hot Rod With Flat 8 Motor with Henderson three 2 barrel Carbs
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1953 Ford Custom Liner Hot Rod With Flat 8 Motor with Henderson three 2 barrel Carbs
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Re: 55 vs 56 Simulated Wire Wheel Hubcaps
I can not answer this question. The information in my last post describing the different wire wheel hubcaps came from the CTCI Judges training manual.