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Well here it is Feb 2023 and still no contact from Dave. He has my four 35 Chrysler hub caps and has made no attempt to even contact me. I can only assume the worst and move on or hop on a flight to New Zealand and let him know in person how I feel.

Thanks so much Kevin for your time chasing this down. I’m very glad that Dave is still kicking but a little unsure as for whether he will complete the job Cheers Mark

Hi Ian I know your post is old but I too sent my hubcaps to him back in the Spring. I got an email when he got them with a promise he would start the restoration the next week. Three months later no reply to my emails and the web site has been shut down. Did you finally get your hubcaps ? Cheers Mark

Thanks for the info 39 Buick. I guess I may have to kiss my hubcaps goodbye. Mark

I am concerned about Dave after last hearing from him on June 21st. I sent Dave four 35 Chrysler hubcaps for restoration back in March of this year. After not hearing from him on the progress of the job I emailed ,then left a message on his voice mail but no response. The Replica Manufacturing website has been taken down so I’m thinking something is up. If anyone in New Zealand has any info on Dave I would much appreciate it. Cheers Mark ( in western Canada )

Thank you all for your detective work. I appreciate your time and knowledge. Cheers Mark

Please help identify the make and year of this vehicle which is an extra challenge on this low resolution photo. Thanks Mark

The Airstream for 35 & 36 has the little tail at the rear. I believe the 35 has a single horizontal chrome trim at the bottom while the 36 has two extra horizontal chrome strips and a painted bottom strip

They look like accessory back up lights to me. Cheers Mark

I have one of these hubcaps too with the same spring clips. My understanding is that the non-spring clip was used on the U.S. "Arttillary " wheels and the spring style were use on wheels in Canada that used the standard rim. Cheers Mark

Thanks very much dave H & leyther . With your help we nailed it. Now the search for parts. Cheers Mark

Thanks Dave for taking the time to ID the pedal car. Is there any reference material you can suggest that would help illustrate the missing parts ? Thanks again Mark

If anybody recognizes what's left of this old pedal car ? Cheers Mark

Two 49 Cadillacs for sale in Victoria BC http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/1949-Cadillac-Coupe-de-Villes_19656306 Cheers Mark

Nice car Thomas It appears the rear tire cover is original so my question to the forum would be : Did cars equipped with sidemounts also have a rear spare tire ? Cheers Mark

Wow I had no idea these things were so common. I was overjoyed when I found a set on ebay a couple of years ago for $500. They were for a 35 Airflow as well but I wanted them for my 35 Airstream. They are the same except for that extra chrome stip on either side of the locking bolt and wing. I had to remove that trim braze the holes , remove the bottom (painted) trim and have it chromed. After a little bodywork and new paint and shipping i was into them for close to $700. My advise to anyone who needs a set is to grab these and, if a better set comes along in the future, trade up and sell the old ones. But what do I know ? Mark

Sorry wrong email should be mark.aitken@telus.net Mark

That's great Bob I would be very interested to see what info there is on the 35 C6 features. Scanning 24 pages sounds like a lot of work but the pages pertaining to the C6 would be much appreciated. Cheers Mark email m.aitken@telus.net

An interesting C6 rumble seat coupe ( not mine ) is on Ebay. I have corresponded with a lot of C6 owners in the Chrysler club to research what is right and what's wrong on my car and found no other Canadian ( Windsor , Ont. ) coupes. So it is amazing to find another one in B.C. listed for sale on Ebay Chrysler : Other in Chrysler | eBay Motors. If anyone purchases this car I have accumulated a fair amount of information on them and would love to compare features. Cheers Mark

You nailed it. 35 Airstream Cheers Mark

Here is a little more detail Mark

A photo of my 35 C6 grill may help ( same as CZ8 and perhaps 35 Airflow ) . Cheers Mark

Hi Bob Welcome to the lonely world of the 35 Airstream owner. I believe we have one of the best looking mid 30's cars out there but parts are hard to come by. If you can't find one on Ebay ( there is a whole car on there right now ) you may want to join the WPC club Join or Renew Membership . You can search the roster for 35 Airstream owners and Email or snailmail them for help locating your missing trim. I believe the 35 Airstream had the same grill so that may increase your chances. Good Luck Mark

Here are some photos of the hubcap Cheers Mark

I have what i believe to be a 1935 Chrysler Airstreram CZ ( 8cyl ) hubcap. It's outside diameter is eight and one half inches with an insde diameter of seven and three eighths. The height is two and three quarters inches. The stainless over steel hubcap is in good used condition with minor dings and scratches but nothing major that would require more than a good polish. I have a 35 C6 so would rather see the hubcap rolling down the road than hanging on my shop wall. As with all Airstream parts they are hard to find and sometimes expensive so I would prefer a trade rather than $. What do you have Contact me for pictures Cheers Mark