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Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by markus_chevy, Jun 7, 2014.

  1. markus_chevy
    Joined: Mar 11, 2013
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    Hi guys! I need some hubcaps for My -47!! The problem is that i have the original 16inch rims! My first idea is lyons but it seems very rare to find 16's! Do u guys have any idea to do? ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1402165171.921994.jpg


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  2. 49ratfink
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    how about original 47 48 deluxe hubcaps? hub-caps.jpg
     
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  3. scrap metal 48
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    My thoughts ^^^ exactly.. Cool coupe by the way...
     
  4. D.Conrad
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    Put a wanted ad on H.A.M.B. and Craig's list. That's how I found mine.
     

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  5. markus_chevy
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    Thanks for the replys guys! I'll keep looking around!


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  6. lothiandon1940
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    Those are some beautiful wheelcovers and they would look sweet on your Chebbie.
     
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  7. MannyK
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    These would look great. I think these are early 40s (42?)
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  8. Squablow
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    I've heard of people attaching 15" diameter hubcaps onto 16" trim rings as kind of an adapter of sorts. Just a thought.

    Lyons caps are very pretty but hard to come by in good shape, and that car looks too nice for a driver-quality set.
     
  9. bashcraft
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    I used a set of adapters so that I could run Lyons on my 48. I can post a close up pic when I get home if you want.
     

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  10. HOTRODPRIMER
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    Yes sir,,these would look great on your car. HRP

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  11. 50 customcoupe
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    How about 16" Moon Racing disc--- the screw-on type, from Speedway.
     
  12. Or......you should be able to find a set of the wide chrome trim rings that use the small
    hubcap that you have. Ebay is usually a good source for such items. However, I just
    checked the 'bay and not anything Chevy specific on just now (7-11-14). The wide rings
    look generally like these.
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  13. lothiandon1940
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    ..........Hey, to each his own but, I think these would be the worst choice for this car.
     
  14. RainierHooker
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    Lyons would be the natural choice. I just keep my eyes on the various cl***ifieds and auction sites and have pieced together a few sets over the last couple years, just buying ones and twos at a time...

    Another lower-cost, and easier to find, option would be 1941-49 Buick wheel covers, they were all 16"s until 1950.

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  15. steel rebel
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    Just some nice modern thin beauty rings would look kool.
     
  16. markus_chevy
    Joined: Mar 11, 2013
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    Hi guys! Thanks for all reply's!! I got me a set of trim rings this weekend! I thought i try out to put in a 15" ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1407103407.562810.jpg


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