jukejunkie1015 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Before I purchased my 1931 Chrysler CD-8 De Luxe, I noticed the hubcaps on the dual side mounts where not correct. They fit the rims perfectly and after a few days of Google photo searches I decided on Chrysler 6 caps. My problem is that "Chrysler Six" is not embossed on the banners but actually just a blank recess. Aftermarket replacements or am I going down the totally wrong road? Kurt Morrison In wash you hands and don't touch your face Washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsmoke Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 The 1931 Chrysler 6 cyl hubcaps will not fit a CD8 wheel. If I recall, hole in wheel for CD8 caps is about 6.5" but for 6cyl cars it is 5.5". for 1931, both 6 cyl and 8 cyl hubcaps had a stylized C in the center. For 1932, the 8 cyl cars had Chrysler Eight in script, and the 6's had Chrysler Six in script. Here are 2 different caps for 8 cyl cars, the script one being 1932 (shown on a 1930 Marmon wheel), and the "C" one being an aftermarket 1931 CD8 cap. '31 and '32 8 cyl caps in good condition are hard to find. I have 2 or 3 rough ones of both types as spares if you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Items in question are definitely aftermarket caps made to look similar to the originals. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9 Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Any idea what this fits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcdfan Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Steve9 said: Any idea what this fits? 1933 Chrysler, I think 32 caps just say Chrysler Eight and the Royal was added in 33.. Edited March 8, 2020 by dpcdfan (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsmoke Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 But it will fit any Chrysler 8cyl (except Imperials) 1931-1933 wheels. Chrysler used the "Royal" term in 1931, so appropriate to use it in '31 on closed cars, or even open cars if you wish. I show illustrations from the 1931 Sales Brochure showing the options for wood spoked or wire wheels, but only the closed cars used the Royal we!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jukejunkie1015 Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 (edited) The "Royal" name in 1931 seemed to be used only on the Series 1 and Series 2 engines. When the De Luxe Series 3 came out the name was dropped. My 1931 De Luxe sales flyer only used that name and showed only the Gothic Chrysler "C" on the hubcaps of all models. Kurt Edited March 9, 2020 by jukejunkie1015 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jukejunkie1015 Posted March 11, 2020 Author Share Posted March 11, 2020 Thanks for everyone's input. You all have been a great help! Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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