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Detonator · 10-27-2014, 07:19 PM

I've had this set of Mercury truck hubcaps for awhile but was never sure what year they are. Are they '52? Can anyone ID them for me? Thanks.

Ethan52 · 10-27-2014, 07:26 PM

They look late 40s to me but im not certain, they are beautiful non the less!

RalphG · 10-27-2014, 07:29 PM

I'll have to check the old 49 Merc truck to see if it has any caps left on it. Might be a match.

flatjack9 · 10-27-2014, 07:39 PM

What size are the wheels?

mercman from oz · 10-27-2014, 08:45 PM

The Profile of this Mercury Hubcap is exactly the same as the regular 1941 Ford Hubcap, however, I doubt that Ford of Canada branded any of their trucks Mercury before the War. It is also different to the standard 41 Mercury Hubcap. There is a lot of mixing & matching of Ford & Mercury Hubcaps through the years. Take the 1963/1964 Ford HiPo Galaxies with the 15" wheels for example. The standard Fords of 1963/1964 came with 14" wheels, but when a 15" wheel was required, Ford looked into their Spare Parts Bin & located some 1956 Mercury 15" Full Wheel Covers that they added a Spinner to, & that is what they used. Chances this Hubcap could have been standard on the late 40's early 50's Mercury Pickup.
Compare the Mercury Hubcap with the photo of a standard 1941 Ford Hubcap, & you will see that the Profile is similar.

Ross F-1 · 10-27-2014, 09:01 PM

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Looks like a 48-52 to me. But I haven't seen many.

tiquer · 10-27-2014, 10:04 PM

Nice wish my 53 M-100 had them with it when I bought it. I am still looking for the radio speaker box that mounts above thr windsheild between the sun visors same as ford

Detonator · 10-28-2014, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by flatjack9

What size are the wheels?

I've got them mounted on '40 Ford 16" wheels. A friend of mine thought the caps may be as late as 1952..?

MuskegonFlatheadFan · 10-28-2014, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Ross F-1

Looks like a 48-52 to me. But I haven't seen many.

I would agree. Lots of examples here:

https://www.flickr.com/groups/980587...9988/lightbox/

Barlea · 10-28-2014, 02:43 PM

These caps are shown in the '46 Ford Canada chassis catalog on the '46 Merc 1/2 ton, a similar cap, but much larger, was on the 1 Ton. ..B.

Seth Swoboda · 10-28-2014, 10:30 PM

They are not 46-48 USA built Mercury hubcaps. There is a set of those for sale on the swap page and I have a friend with a 48 Mercury sedan.

Detonator · 10-29-2014, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MuskegonFlatheadFan

I would agree. Lots of examples here:

https://www.flickr.com/groups/980587...9988/lightbox/

Lot of good truck photos here, thanks.

G32 · 10-29-2014, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RalphG

I'll have to check the old 49 Merc truck to see if it has any caps left on it. Might be a match.

RalphG:c
Be interesting to see how 49 Merc Serial # fits in that
Canadian SN listing.
Is this a 1/2 T pickup? Started in 1946 ? Were there Mercury
large trucks or only Ford?
Gene Tulsa

Bruce Compton, Canada · 10-29-2014, 02:17 PM

The cap in question is the regular Mercury stainless cap used on all 1946-1956 Mercury 1/2 ton trucks (made in Canada only).The Mercury trucks 3/4 ton and up used a stainless cap that was much larger but with the same logo. After '56 a similar cap was used on the 1/2 tons, , but was chrome plated steel, not stainless. They do have the same profile as the '41 car caps, but due to the small market, will never be reproduced. I've restored several sets of these, and am always looking to buy singles or sets to restore. Bruce

Bruce Compton, Canada · 10-29-2014, 02:24 PM

Here is an example of a restored '46-'56 Mercury stainless truck cap. I use a vinyl transfer for the script. Bruce

Ken Crans · 10-29-2014, 04:37 PM

I just love those Merc pickups!

cannuk · 10-30-2014, 07:00 PM

Seen two sets at the ancestor swap meet in Ontario One set was 500 bucks the other was 800 undinged and polished so hang on to them

Detonator · 11-01-2014, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruce Compton, Canada

Here is an example of a restored '46-'56 Mercury stainless truck cap. I use a vinyl transfer for the script. Bruce

Absolutely beautiful! We're they pretty rough when you started?

Bruce Compton, Canada · 11-01-2014, 03:34 PM

Thanks Detonator , yes, they are usually tough as they all came off trucks that were willingly abused especially in their later years. As long as there are no holes in them and if the script area is not too bad I can usually save them. On average, I'd probably spend 8 hours on one cap. Cheers : Bruce

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flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,527	Re: ID these Merc Truck hubcaps? What size are the wheels?

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Ross F-1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NM Posts: 2,438	Re: ID these Merc Truck hubcaps? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Looks like a 48-52 to me. But I haven't seen many. __________________ '52 F-1, EAB flathead

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tiquer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kamloops B.C. Posts: 392	Re: ID these Merc Truck hubcaps? Nice wish my 53 M-100 had them with it when I bought it. I am still looking for the radio speaker box that mounts above thr windsheild between the sun visors same as ford

10-28-2014, 02:43 PM	#10
Barlea Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Central Alberta Posts: 441	Re: ID these Merc Truck hubcaps? These caps are shown in the '46 Ford Canada chassis catalog on the '46 Merc 1/2 ton, a similar cap, but much larger, was on the 1 Ton. ..B.

10-28-2014, 10:30 PM	#11
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,795	Re: ID these Merc Truck hubcaps? They are not 46-48 USA built Mercury hubcaps. There is a set of those for sale on the swap page and I have a friend with a 48 Mercury sedan.

10-29-2014, 02:17 PM	#14
Bruce Compton, Canada Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 416	Re: ID these Merc Truck hubcaps? The cap in question is the regular Mercury stainless cap used on all 1946-1956 Mercury 1/2 ton trucks (made in Canada only).The Mercury trucks 3/4 ton and up used a stainless cap that was much larger but with the same logo. After '56 a similar cap was used on the 1/2 tons, , but was chrome plated steel, not stainless. They do have the same profile as the '41 car caps, but due to the small market, will never be reproduced. I've restored several sets of these, and am always looking to buy singles or sets to restore. Bruce

10-29-2014, 04:37 PM	#16
Ken Crans Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Highland,MI Posts: 1,196	Re: ID these Merc Truck hubcaps? I just love those Merc pickups!

10-30-2014, 07:00 PM	#17
cannuk Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 2	Re: ID these Merc Truck hubcaps? Seen two sets at the ancestor swap meet in Ontario One set was 500 bucks the other was 800 undinged and polished so hang on to them

11-01-2014, 03:34 PM	#19
Bruce Compton, Canada Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 416	Re: ID these Merc Truck hubcaps? Thanks Detonator , yes, they are usually tough as they all came off trucks that were willingly abused especially in their later years. As long as there are no holes in them and if the script area is not too bad I can usually save them. On average, I'd probably spend 8 hours on one cap. Cheers : Bruce