We have run wire wheels on our Lincoln for nearly 20 years. We just had a wheel go bad and the new one is backordered for 4-6 months. with the help of Mark Moriarity who located a NOS set of steel wheels for us we got them mounted today. we had two sets of Lincoln hubcaps the first set is pretty plain but has NO dents, we would probably need to add a bullet and some spinners. The 2nd set has a colored center but is actually more red than it looks in the photo, but they also have several dents that Rob will need to try to get out. So Mark, we finally have caps on her LOL which do you guys think we should run? Thanks!!!
I agree needs that for sure, maybe we can find some at Dean tomorrow Sent from my SM-G935V using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I like either set better than the wires, so that's already a plus. I like the red centered ones and I think they'd lose something with a bullet, but I like the star centers in those caps even more than the shield. The first caps are kinda plain for a custom. They would be improved greatly with the bullet. I know it's not listed as an option but I bet Fiesta or Lancer caps would also look nice.
The top set isn't stars, I think the stars on on 56-57 caps, they are actually a shield also, but smaller and just a tiny bit of color.
Say Lincoln Lady, if either set of the caps you have won’t work I have a set of ‘49 caps if you want them. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
They’re smooth with a copper colored Lincoln logo in the center Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I think I'd paint the edge of the wheel red, the part that's now black. And I like the caps with the red centers.
I think this is what @chryslerfan55 was referring too. I had a set, but thought they looked good on a 47 I did for a guy. He wanted flippers.
The top photo. They pop more. The one with the red center is kind of plain jane. Looks like a plate with a apple in the cemter. Sent from my SM-J700T1 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Yep, that’s them alright. Right now mine are just collecting dust. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
The 1st set is beautiful, very elegant. Fits the car perfectly. The 2nd set lacks elegance. IMHO wire wheels do not look good on postwar cars, with very few exceptions. That said, cancel the order for the wires and buy the 1st set from Moriarity. Sent from my ALE-L21 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
We had all the caps, lol. Moriarty located the steel wheels for is Sent from my SM-G935V using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I like the first set without the centers. More refined and doesn't detract the eye from the overall beauty of the car. Very nice automobile!
Ok, the 49's I saw a pic of were the ones I thought according to the photo that got added. Thanks, but neither of us were a fan of those. Sent from my SM-G935V using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Oh and I meant flippers not spinners ! Well either way we are on the way to James Dean!! We're gonna make it after all. Thanks Mark, good to be back on the road. #oldcarproblems lol Sent from my SM-G935V using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
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