48buickkid 16 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 These are 17inch with a 7 inch opening. Ive heard they could be lions or spats but no positive id. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites
rocketraider 677 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I've mostly seen those on late 40s-early 50s Chrysler products, though the 17" diameter is throwing me and I believe those were plastic. Did those years Mopars use 15" or 16" wheels?Possibly aftermarket too for late 30s Fords. Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 5,855 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 1946 Chrysler = 16" wheels. 1947 and newer = 15" wheels. Link to post Share on other sites
bkazmer 12 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I've seen Chevy and Packard metal ones, 16" Link to post Share on other sites
Foggy norm 10 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Look like cadillac sombrero hubcaps, without the center. Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Mellor NJ 347 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I have a few aluminum ones. I was told they were called spats like the 50s "Saddle Shoes". Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Call 24 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I remember see these on 30's cars (17 inch wheels) in the late 40's and early 50's. There were aftermarket items. Link to post Share on other sites
DavidAU 64 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Could they be covers for side mount or rear mount spare wheels where the cover goes partly up on to the tire and then joins with the outer ring? Link to post Share on other sites
48buickkid 16 Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 These may have even been chrome at some point too cause there are some spots where you can see copper and it has tarnished. Thanks for the info guys anyone want them or know what they're worth? I don't have anything they fit. Link to post Share on other sites
Restorer32 2,109 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 By the design I think they would have to be for wire wheels. The hubcap held them in place. I have a similar 17" set for a '32 Packard but the Packard ones I've seen had a narrow chrome ring around the circumference. Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Mellor NJ 347 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 This was just posted on The Old Motor | Old car photos today. The Town and Country seema to be wearing a set of the spats.Stan Baumgartner a former Major League pitcher for the Philadelphia Philles and Athletics is seen here later in a second career, filming while working for News Reel Laboratory. The firm which is still in business as a news distributor was owned by Louis Kellman and later became Louis Kellam Productions and filmed starring Jane Mansfield and Dan Duryea in 1955.We hope that you readers will tell us all about the rare Town and Country carrying a 1947 license plate. The Old Motor photo. Link to post Share on other sites
48buickkid 16 Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 Hmm they do look right and there used to be a Chrysler products dealaership here in Pandora,Ohio Only reason I know is cause i occasionally work the guy that owns it now tearing apart little mgbs and triumphs. Guy that used to live at my house drove nothing but Dodges so maybe that is what these are from. Also found out that Buick had 17inch wheels at some point. Link to post Share on other sites
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