I like the look of a full wheel cover on the Shoebox Fords and after loosing an accessory trim ring that makes the factory cap look like a full one it’s time to go another route. Which cap would be your choice, I’m leaning towards the ‘54 Chevy like was on my favorite Valley Custom…..
The 54 Chevy ones look nice, there's a lot of good options though. I feel like 54 Ford caps are underrated, with the embossed center logo. 50-52 Olds as well. They're pricey and more commonly used, but 53 Cadillac caps are sure pretty, too. Lots of other options if you like flippers.
The clean look appeals to me more than flippers on a custom that has been cleaned of some of its factory frills.
I might end up getting the chrome wheels with spider caps eventually because I really like the look @Moriarity has on his hot rods. Plus I can leave a lot of the factory trim and all and still look custom
Color matched wheels with spiders and trim rings were pretty popular when I was growing up. Still kinda works.
I like the spider caps it gives it a hot rods feel to it. Moriarity suggested that I run these on my woodie and think they would look good on my sedan
Here are a couple more examples that I like. The first one was one Ron Dunns car when Valley Customs first built it and it was awarded the most beautiful custom of the year in 1953
That’s what I’m taking off but you do have to admit they are a good looking hubcap. Here’s what I had with the accessory trim rings
If I would have had a decent set of these, that’s what would be on mine. Do you already have these? Those 54 Chevy caps are cool too.
This was mine with a little different one. But, you probably already saw that. Problem is, I only have one good one. Actually, this one is aftermarket. But, I do have one good original.
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