valk Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Much to my dismay, I lost a hubcap somehow. Never heard it fall off despite having wheel shrouds. Maybe it was swiped but in any event, I need a replacement. Must be perfect to match my others. I know Bob’s and others sell them but thought I’d start here first. I believe ‘41 through ‘50 are the same but not sure. Also, while the Roadmaster has unique size wheels, I believe hubcaps from a special or Century will work (but not Limiteds). thanks, peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den41Buick Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 All of the hubcaps should fit. It is just a different wheel size on the Century, Roadmaster and Limited. The only issue I have found is the plating on the ones I bought from Bob’s. They are nice but sort of have a bronze tint to the plating. Older ones on my other car appear more correct. You may have to replace four. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valk Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 “...you may have to replace four”. Eesh, I sure hope not. Thanks for the heads up re Bob’s. Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintage1 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Check Don’s Auto Parts he has a lot of NOS hubcaps, may have what you need. www.donsautoparts.com 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 I have several. None are perfect. I think there is one or two that would polish out to a ten footer at least. Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valk Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 Thanks Ben, any chance I could get a pic? also, Bobs says the originals were stainless steel, but mine are chrome. Is he correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valk Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 Bob’s has new stainless steel ones for 150 each, and Cars, Inc has them for $71(they didn’t know if they were chrome or SS). So I’m trying to determine why the wide disparity. Any ideas?? Don’s only has old crummy ones right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 7 hours ago, valk said: Thanks Ben, any chance I could get a pic? also, Bobs says the originals were stainless steel, but mine are chrome. Is he correct? He is correct. Original, as far as I am aware, were all stainless clad.The stainless "overlay " can be seen on mine. I have NEVER seen chrome. I have some pictures somewhere. I will look. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN CLEANED AND POLISHED. I expect both Bob and CARS obtain theirs from the same place. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valk Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 Thanks Ben. The one I get will go on a rear wheel under a shroud so it will be mostly hidden. I’m very interested in one of yours if it isn’t too badly worn. thanks again Ben Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 10 hours ago, valk said: Thanks Ben. The one I get will go on a rear wheel under a shroud so it will be mostly hidden. I’m very interested in one of yours if it isn’t too badly worn. thanks again Ben Peter Peter, I will pick out the best I have. I will try for a pic of same. Sometime today. Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valk Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 Thanks so much Ben. And no hurry, at your convenience please. peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 (edited) Peter, I have inspected the caps I have and this is the best. It is better thn the picture, still not great. I am not a photographer. It is yours for postage if you can use. It will polish up a lot better than what you see, mostly paint overspray and water/calcium residue. Ben Edited June 4, 2020 by Ben Bruce aka First Born (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valk Posted June 5, 2020 Author Share Posted June 5, 2020 Hi Ben thanks so much. I’m going to PM you to follow through. peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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