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1924 - 1928 Hubcaps #380058 12/08/16 05:19 PM
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 42 irritating in Canada Irritating_One OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Irritating_One Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 42 irritating in Canada	I Have 2 sets of 2 3/8" hubcaps, one is aluminum, the other is brass/nickel plated. The only part number i could find is 335450. Are the Brass caps early? Aluminum caps for '27-'28? Any ideas?

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Re: 1924 - 1928 Hubcaps Irritating_One #380083 12/08/16 11:02 PM
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blue38 ChatMaster - 750 Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 799 phoenix......az	Caps on my 28 are aluminum Old cars have always owned me.

Re: 1924 - 1928 Hubcaps blue38 #380093 12/09/16 02:10 AM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 408 sydney nsw terry hicks Backyard Mechanic
terry hicks Backyard Mechanic Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 408 sydney nsw	All the 28's I know of have nickel plated brass. They do tend to split. I always thought that the aluminium were aftermarket.

Re: 1924 - 1928 Hubcaps Irritating_One #380097 12/09/16 07:35 AM
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SSG26K ChatMaster - 750 Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 814 Likes: 1 Waterbury ,Ct.	The '28 cap had the winged wheel emblem and the earlier caps had the bow tie emblem on them. I believe they were brass from the factory. Steve '25 Superior "K", '79 Corvette , '72 Corvette LT-1 & 1965 Corvette Coupe

Re: 1924 - 1928 Hubcaps Irritating_One #380098 12/09/16 07:55 AM
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Goldenwarrior Backyard Mechanic Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 324 South Mills NC	While I am no expert on Hubcaps it is my understanding the original hubcaps were nickel plated brass. The aluminum caps are reproductions made at a later date.

Re: 1924 - 1928 Hubcaps Goldenwarrior #380104 12/09/16 10:44 AM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000
Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS	At least for some years Canadian cars had aluminum hub caps while the USA cars had plated brass. How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!

Re: 1924 - 1928 Hubcaps Chipper #380119 12/09/16 05:48 PM
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 42 irritating in Canada Irritating_One OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Irritating_One Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 42 irritating in Canada	I wondered if there was a difference between Canadian & US caps. It would be nice to see a parts book with a description beside the part number.

Re: 1924 - 1928 Hubcaps SSG26K #380120 12/09/16 05:53 PM
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 42 irritating in Canada Irritating_One OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Irritating_One Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 42 irritating in Canada	As far as i understand, the Winged Wheel hubcaps were an aftermarket cap for 1928. I have a set on my Cabriolet

Re: 1924 - 1928 Hubcaps Goldenwarrior #380121 12/09/16 06:13 PM
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 42 irritating in Canada Irritating_One OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Irritating_One Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 42 irritating in Canada	I just found another part number (362486) from a newer parts book effective March 1, 1939... Could this be for an Aluminum replacement?

Re: 1924 - 1928 Hubcaps Irritating_One #380123 12/09/16 06:51 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 10,379 Likes: 1 Vancouver, WA AntiqueMechanic Technical Advisor ChatMaster - 10,000
AntiqueMechanic Technical Advisor ChatMaster - 10,000 Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 10,379 Likes: 1 Vancouver, WA	Termite is correct. The winged cap is aftermarket. Serch for my article on hubcaps some years ago. RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/ 1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.

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