The Ford Barn

Bick in New Zealand · 06-26-2010, 03:49 PM

I have seen both 30/31 and 28/29 versions of these over the years, and presume they were some enterprising entrepeneurs way of getting round the Ford copyright. Does anyone know the real history of these?

2manycars · 06-26-2010, 04:24 PM

I think you got it exactly. Stores like Western Auto, Sears, J.C, Whitney, etc sold them. I have a set brand new in the box. My father bought a set in the early 60's for his town sedan, when real Ford caps were not available, except to find NOS.

Keith True · 06-26-2010, 05:03 PM

Yep,You got it right.I have a box of 24 made by Kent for the 28-29.They are all still in paper wrappers in the box.The nickel is real poor quality,almost like they plated right over welding spatter.If you rub one on your arm you can lose some meat.They also will never take a shine.They have never been exposed to the weather and are not pitted,just poorly made.The box is marked 19 cents each.I don't know why I bought them,or why I keep them,I just like weird old junk.

Old182 · 06-26-2010, 06:42 PM

Here's my coupe (circa 1961) with a brandy-new set of Bools! They didn't last very long.

Benson · 06-26-2010, 07:35 PM

Neat "Moonie Eyes" on splash apron!!

Question: do Cessna 182's vapor lock??

Old182 · 06-27-2010, 08:49 PM

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Benson: Yeah, the red paint didn't impress the older folks in the club either. The 182A was a joy to fly, but alas, it had to go...bummer. No vapor lock problems with it at all, even with mogas. Just a sweet ride!

Steve Ciccalone · 06-27-2010, 08:54 PM

Hey Keith, must be a NH thing. Tom Fry had a set on that original 150-B woodie I have that originally came from Wolfboro.

06-26-2010, 03:49 PM	#1
Bick in New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier New Zealand Posts: 945	Bool Hubcaps I have seen both 30/31 and 28/29 versions of these over the years, and presume they were some enterprising entrepeneurs way of getting round the Ford copyright. Does anyone know the real history of these?

06-26-2010, 04:24 PM	#2
2manycars Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,732	Re: Bool Hubcaps I think you got it exactly. Stores like Western Auto, Sears, J.C, Whitney, etc sold them. I have a set brand new in the box. My father bought a set in the early 60's for his town sedan, when real Ford caps were not available, except to find NOS.

06-26-2010, 05:03 PM	#3
Keith True Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Epping N.H. Posts: 3,423	Re: Bool Hubcaps Yep,You got it right.I have a box of 24 made by Kent for the 28-29.They are all still in paper wrappers in the box.The nickel is real poor quality,almost like they plated right over welding spatter.If you rub one on your arm you can lose some meat.They also will never take a shine.They have never been exposed to the weather and are not pitted,just poorly made.The box is marked 19 cents each.I don't know why I bought them,or why I keep them,I just like weird old junk.

06-26-2010, 07:35 PM	#5
Benson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cen~Col - Central Highlands Posts: 2,757	Re: Bool Hubcaps Neat "Moonie Eyes" on splash apron!! Question: do Cessna 182's vapor lock??

06-27-2010, 08:49 PM	#6
Old182 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newburgh, NY Posts: 222	Re: Bool Hubcaps Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Benson: Yeah, the red paint didn't impress the older folks in the club either. The 182A was a joy to fly, but alas, it had to go...bummer. No vapor lock problems with it at all, even with mogas. Just a sweet ride!

06-27-2010, 08:54 PM	#7
Steve Ciccalone Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: "Live Free or Die!" Posts: 510	Re: Bool Hubcaps Hey Keith, must be a NH thing. Tom Fry had a set on that original 150-B woodie I have that originally came from Wolfboro. __________________ "A wet bird doesn't fly at night."