pcolleary Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Hi Any thoughts are appreciated . It is about 9" in diameter Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 (edited) I have never seen one of those before. Edited March 27, 2021 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcolleary Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 I cant find anything close. Thanks for looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roysboystoys Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 That center piece looks added? Here is similar 2005 wire wheel cap 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsmoke Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 If OD is 9", it appears clips would fit a 7.5" hubcap hole, can you add clip diameter to your description, which might narrow the vintage. Likely for circa 1940's/50's. Looks like OEM stainless skin (or polished alum) on a pretty good backing. However could also be After Market on a universal backing. Neat item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 You might have a center cap for accessory wire wheel covers that were available for 1953-1954 (and possibly 1955?) Chrysler product cars. I have a set of these optional wire hubcaps for 1953-1955 Plymouths for comparison. They look similar to yours and mine are 9" in diameter as well. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 1954 Plymouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcolleary Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 Thank you very much. That makes a lot of sense Regards Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsmoke Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) BINGO, give that man (the55er) a prize. Personally, I have never heard of this bright idea, very efficient means of making nice wheel disks that can be badged for the whole lineup. And wheels could be removed without taking whole wheel disk off, and further, same spoked system could be used for years just change center disk. Surprised it didn't catch on. Edited March 30, 2021 by Gunsmoke (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KURTRUK Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 17 hours ago, Gunsmoke said: BINGO, give that man (the55er) a prize. Personally, I have never heard of this bright idea, very efficient means of making nice wheel disks that can be badged for the whole lineup. And wheels could be removed without taking whole wheel disk off, and further, same spoked system could be used for years just change center disk. Surprised it didn't catch on. Studebaker, as well as other independents also used them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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