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01-11-2014, 04:35 PM | #1 |
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'32-'35 hubcaps
Is there a way to tell the difference between originals and repops? I heard the repops have a blue tint to them? Is there anything else to look for?
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01-11-2014, 05:21 PM | #2 |
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'32-'35 hubcaps
Just for the reference, this is the complete set of 32-35 Ford Hubcaps. The top row is 32 V8 on left, 32/33 Four cylinder in centre & 33 V8 on right. On the bottom row we have the 34 Four on left, 34 V8 in centre & 35 on right.
From what I have seen, the stampings on the Reproduction Hubcaps are not as definite as the originals. |
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01-11-2014, 05:43 PM | #3 |
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Re: '32-'35 hubcaps
I can tell you one thing, the inner part is not coated with anything and will rust away. I had a 35 repop on a wheel outside my shop. I checked it not too long ago, removed a bird nest then the hubcap. All of the innards were nothing but "crumbs"
of rust. I would advise painting the inside with some good rust inhibitor.
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01-12-2014, 10:55 AM | #4 |
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Re: '32-'35 hubcaps
Thanks for the info.
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01-12-2014, 11:00 AM | #5 |
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Re: '32-'35 hubcaps
I have noticed that the rivet which holds the spring clip is installed from the outside on the originals.The repops from the inside.
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01-14-2014, 01:18 PM | #6 |
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01-14-2014, 01:28 PM | #7 |
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Re: '32-'35 hubcaps
Did you find that nice set of wheels you have been looking for?
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01-16-2014, 07:35 AM | #8 |
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