Hello;
I have been looking through all of the parts catalogs i have and have been unable to locate replacement center caps for the 14" wire wheels on my 57. They were on the car when i bought it, and i do not know how old the wheels are or the manufacturer. Anyone know where i might be able to find some?
Looking for Replacement Center Caps for 14" Wire Wheels on 57
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Re: Looking for Replacement Center Caps for 14" Wire Wheels on 57
Check with Coker Tire.
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Re: Looking for Replacement Center Caps for 14" Wire Wheels on 57
In case you weren't aware of this, the wire wheels were not factory for 55-57: they were an option for '62-'64 Tbirds (STD for Sports Roadsters) and are a popular (though not authentic) retro addition to 55-57s. A solid spinner center was used for 62, the style pictured is 63-64 and originally only had a black background. In the '90s repops started coming out with other background colors. The classic and vintage T-bird vendors carry them in their catalogs.
Alan H. Tast, AIA
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Vintage Thunderbird Club Int'l.
Author, "Thunderbird 1955-1966" & "Thunderbird 50 Years"
1963 Hardtop & 1963 Sports Roadster
Technical Director/Past President,
Vintage Thunderbird Club Int'l.
Author, "Thunderbird 1955-1966" & "Thunderbird 50 Years"
1963 Hardtop & 1963 Sports Roadster
Re: Looking for Replacement Center Caps for 14" Wire Wheels on 57
Thanks. Perfect suggestion. Contacted Coker. They had exactly what I was looking for. Didn't know they sold wheels too. Thanks for the insight on the wire wheels. Thought the 57 T Bird may may have had an option for wire wheels, then was told they were only wire wheel looking hub caps, I'd rather have the real wheels, although not looking forward to cleaning them. Thanks again.
Re: Looking for Replacement Center Caps for 14" Wire Wheels on 57
Wire wheel looking hubcaps were only available in 55 and 56
TJSHEA wrote: ↑Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:52 pm Thanks. Perfect suggestion. Contacted Coker. They had exactly what I was looking for. Didn't know they sold wheels too. Thanks for the insight on the wire wheels. Thought the 57 T Bird may may have had an option for wire wheels, then was told they were only wire wheel looking hub caps, I'd rather have the real wheels, although not looking forward to cleaning them. Thanks again.
1956 Fiesta Red 312
1954 Ford Victoria 312
1948 Ford Convertible Street Rod 302
1954 Ford Victoria 312
1948 Ford Convertible Street Rod 302
Re: Looking for Replacement Center Caps for 14" Wire Wheels on 57
It's your car, You make it to your liking.If your into a concours car then those are not. btw I do like the wire wheels on the baby bird.
1956 Thunderbird Sage Green
1953 Ford Custom Liner Hot Rod With Flat 8 Motor with Henderson three 2 barrel Carbs
VTCI Member # 12309
1953 Ford Custom Liner Hot Rod With Flat 8 Motor with Henderson three 2 barrel Carbs
VTCI Member # 12309