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Technical Cadillac 1957 reproduction hub caps?

Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by K-A, Apr 29, 2015.

  1. K-A
    Joined: Oct 8, 2012
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    from sweden

    I have a set of four caddy 57 hub caps, but two of them have different clip design and will not work on my merc. 52 wheels.
    Anyone know if it was different designs in 1957, or if two of mine are re-pops? Anyone bought from hubcap mike that can check design on them?

    Unfortunately my ride is not low enough for the fender skirt to cover the rear wheel so I need four caps, but maybe it is a sign from above to lower it a bit more:)
    57 clips.jpg
    The one on left have an edge that interfere with my wheel.
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    The design on outside are the same on all four.
     
  2. fms427
    Joined: Nov 17, 2006
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    I have some original 57's on my 47 Ford- GM wheels. They look like the cap on the right , and cover the whole wheel. Hard to get on and off, but otherwise fit great. Cap on the left looks like a repro to me, but I don't really know. Lower the car some more...
     
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  3. Model T1
    Joined: May 11, 2012
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    I had four new ones since 57. Accidentally left two on a trailer.:oops:
    The one on the right is right.:D The one on the left should be left in the trash!;)
     
  4. I thought it was "left is right and right is wrong". Oh wait, that's earrings. Disregard.
     
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  5. Model T1
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    Or Chrysler lug nuts!
    Plus I've always thought guys wearing two earrings is wrong and wondered if they have nuts!
     
  6. K-A
    Joined: Oct 8, 2012
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    Anyone with repro caps that can confirm?

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  7. 40fordtudor
    Joined: Jan 3, 2010
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    The '57 Cad caps gotta be the best of all time (with the bullet center).
     
  8. 20150501_142838.jpg 20150501_143127.jpg
    Here's the repops I received... guessing this is the profile you're looking for?
     
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  9. K-A
    Joined: Oct 8, 2012
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    Thanks Captain!
    Yes it looks actually that the repops would work for me. What was the supplier for your?

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  10. Thanks Captain!
    Yes it looks actually that the repops would work for me. What was the supplier for your?

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    Yeah...HubCap Mike...
     
  11. Got my flipper caps that are on my car in the avatar from Hub Cap Mike. Here is a link to their page:
    http://hubcapmike.com/
     

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