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Hubcap identification needed

Discussion in 'What's It Worth?' started by Kumquat, Oct 23, 2023.

  1. Kumquat
    Joined: Jan 13, 2022
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    Kumquat

    Hi
    Is this an aftermarket hubcap or from a specific make?

    thanks
     

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  2. Squablow
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    That's definitely a Studebaker logo, not sure what year though, maybe early 50's. What size rim does it fit?
     
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  3. Survey says - Aftermarket.

    Had it been original equipment from one of the big 3 back in the day the die work on the insignia would have been clearly embossed. HRP

    [​IMG]
     
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  4. Stogy
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    51 52 53 Studebaker Chrome Hubcap Hub Cap 15" Wheel Cover OEM

    https://www.ebay.ca/itm/374529995770
     
  5. Stogy
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    Screenshot_20231023-200448_Drive.jpg

    :rolleyes:...this aftermarket one is painted up...top left corner...

     

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  6. Kumquat
    Joined: Jan 13, 2022
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    Kumquat

    Hi, thanks for the replies.
    It fits the 15” steel rim.
    I have a set of 4 in decent shape.
    Are they worth anything?
    If not, I might just restore them and hang them in my garage.
     
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  7. Kumquat
    Joined: Jan 13, 2022
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    Kumquat

    Stogy, what catalog/website is that from?
     
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  8. Stogy
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    https://www.studebaker-intl.com/catalog.html

    :rolleyes:...Took a little snooping but here it is at the link above...;)

    :rolleyes:...I found that page stray on the net but I believe this is the source of that page at the link above...
     
  9. Everything is worth something to someone if you put it on that certain auction site eventually you will get a bite from somebody that collects oddball Studebaker stuff.
    That being said it appears to be a aftermarket 'baker clone cap so it More than likely has very little value, Even the more popular brands like Chevrolet or Ford the aftermarket caps have very little value because all the original ones were so well built being stainless steel they outlived the cars they were put on So there are more hubcaps than there are cars today at least that's the way I feel about it. I mean how many roadside garages have you seen a hubcap wall? Or swap meets have you went to where there are literally tote after tote full of stacked 1950s and 1960s hubcaps.
     
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  10. Kumquat
    Joined: Jan 13, 2022
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    Kumquat

    Thank you for the clarification…much appreciated
     
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  11. Kumquat
    Joined: Jan 13, 2022
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    Kumquat

    So true. Perhaps I’ll restore them and give an auction a whirl. If not, up on the wall they go!
     

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