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10-30-2021, 05:55 PM | #1 |
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ANY 39 Mercury hubcap guru's or Ford guru's
SO, not that I am that old but ALL my life I have been along side my Dad through purchases of V8 Ford's, Mercury's and a Lincoln. We have been to many many car shows and associated car flea markets. In all my years, when it came to Mercury's, the Ford/Mercury hub cap has been the "Holy Grail" in the Mercury realm. I've seen two different types of the Ford/Mercury cap, I have two set of one version, I have a set of the Mercury "8" cap most known. BUT in all my years I have NEVER seen or heard of a "PLAIN" UN stamped 39 Mercury hub cap!! Any pontificators know?? Care to chime in???
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10-30-2021, 10:03 PM | #2 |
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A great collection of 1939 Mercury Hubcaps - Early & Late Standard Hubcaps plus Early & Late Accessory Full Stainless Steel Hubcaps Last edited by mercman from oz; 10-30-2021 at 11:21 PM. Reason: Description change |
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10-30-2021, 10:13 PM | #3 |
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Have you ever run across a "Plain" Cap?? |
10-30-2021, 10:15 PM | #4 |
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Bobby's Collection - Three different 1939 Mercury Hubcaps - early Ford Mercury, regular Mercury 8 and "mystery" Plain Hubcap? |
10-31-2021, 05:50 PM | #5 |
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1939 Mercury Hubcap Skins - all three are different. The centre "plain" one is unusual? |
11-02-2021, 07:54 AM | #6 |
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11-02-2021, 08:41 AM | #7 |
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Here you go
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11-02-2021, 09:52 PM | #8 |
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1940 Mercury Hubcap - rockfla |
11-03-2021, 02:13 AM | #10 |
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There are 8 listings on EBAY now from new to beat up ones.
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11-05-2021, 12:44 PM | #11 |
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I suspect the plain cap is an aftermarket replacement cap that omitted the trademark to avoid licensing fees.
Does it have any manufacturer markings on the surfaces that would not be visible when installed on a wheel?
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11-05-2021, 03:20 PM | #12 |
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That is certainly a possibility......I tend to think NOT as they are "Identical" to the Ford/Mercury & Mercury 8 caps in EVERY respect. One would think that the original's would be superior in construction, weight, thickness of the bucket, it is NOT the case!!!! My theory is they were made between the 3 week run of the "Ford/Mercury" cap and the "Re-Name" if you will to the "Mercury 8" cap!!! Who knows???
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Would Ford be likely to authorize the expense of tooling that was only used during a three-week production period? Maybe the smooth design was a Ford-authorized service part intended for use as a replacement for both caps?
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Two 1939 Mercury Hubcaps showing different pressings underneath? One has a rectangular raised portion in the centre and the other is smooth, NO stamped feature?? Photo supplied by Bobby. |
11-20-2021, 11:58 AM | #15 |
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Another shot top side of the different stamping bye the top
One with the rectangle stamp and the lower with the white different stamping! |
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Two 1939 Mercury Hubcaps showing the different stampings on the top side. |
11-30-2021, 05:01 PM | #17 |
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1939 Ford Accessories showing the early Accessory Ford Mercury Hubcap. |
12-08-2021, 01:28 AM | #18 |
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1939 Mercury Town Sedan - Ford Australia Sales Brochure. Note Plain Hubcap with no Logo? Very unusual? |
12-08-2021, 08:20 AM | #19 |
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Good "stuff" Trevor.....it appears you and I am the only ones who are intrigued by it all?? SO......One wonder's IF the "Plain" cap was prior to even the "Ford Mercury"......which to me doesn't add up.....IF you look at what factory pictures exist of what are "known proto-types" the plain cap appears no where??? Your ad is the first I've seen of any existence of a plain cap!!!
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12-08-2021, 11:53 AM | #20 |
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For example this shot, early early. The caps appear way closer to the "Full Stainless" type caps and when enlarged are actually Lincoln caps. NOTE the bar spacing on the grill too!!! The second shot when blown up clear shows Ford/Mercury caps on the Town Sedan!!! |
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