Bhigdog Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 What's the story on Fiesta (spinner) hub caps for a 55 S-88. Were they "stock" on any model or were they an option on some or all models. I put regular full disc caps on my recent restoration of a S-88 2 door HT. Are they "correct". I have 3 Fiestas in nice condition and am thinking of buying another but I want to be sure they would be correct. But to tell the truth I think I like the plain full discs better, kind of understated class.......Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJW Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 The fiesta hub caps were opt for 88 & S88. WJW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 Thanks. Were the Fiestas Standard On anything? Also were wire wheels (ala Buick) an option? Thanks in advance.......Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJW Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Fiesta caps standard 98& starfires. Wire wheels & caps were opt. for all. WJW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldsfan Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 My '55 Dealer Data Book (dated 1-14-55) has this to say about wheel trim:Option code X Stainless Steel Wheel Trim Rings - all 88 and Super 88 models suggested retail $11.60. Available on Series 98, if desired, no chargeOption code X1 Chrome Flashed Stainless Steel Wheel Discs - all 88 and Super 88 models (standard equipment on all Series 98 models) suggested retail $13.75.Option code X2 Deluxe Stainless Steel Wheel Discs - all 88 and Super 88 models suggested retail $50.00Option code X2 Deluxe Stainless Steel Wheel Discs - all Series 98 models suggested retail $36.25X2s are Fiesta spinners.The Mimetic Wire Wheel Discs available in '53 and '54 (option X3) are not shown as available in any of my '55 literature. My '63 parts book makes no mention of Mimetic discs or retainers at all, so they must have been long discontinued. I have seen '55s with Mimetic discs, but I have also seen '50 thru '52s with them and they didn't come out until '53. Mimetics will actually fit on any '41 thru '56 15 inch rim.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted November 2, 2006 Author Share Posted November 2, 2006 Thanks guys. It looks like my full disc caps are optional and correct. Same for Fiestas. When I asked about wires I meant "real" wires such as Kelsey Hayes. It looks like the wires would not be correct. The more I look at the Fiestas vs full disc I think I'll just keep the full discs. Thanks again for the info...Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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