The Ford Barn

Del in NE Ohio · 11-02-2021, 04:03 PM

So a local club member picks up a freebie 19” Model A wheel. Some rust, but otherwise decent shape. But the wheel had this hubcap attached. Obviously not Ford, but what….?

Ray in La Mesa · 11-02-2021, 04:39 PM

After market replacement from Pep Boys, Western Auto, J.C Whitney, etc.

Bob-A · 11-02-2021, 04:42 PM

Aftermarket cheap replacement cap. Probably from the later 30's, 40's, etc.

Bob-A

mercman from oz · 11-02-2021, 05:14 PM

After-market cheap replacement cap. To avoid paying Royalties, the Ford name was never used. Same with Replacement Chev Hubcaps, the Bow-Tie logo was never used.

ronn · 11-02-2021, 06:24 PM

I have a few that say "fool" instead of ford......... same idea.

mercman from oz · 11-02-2021, 06:45 PM

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Reproduction 1950 Chevrolet Hubcap. To avoid paying Licence Fees, note that the Bow-Tie Emblem has been altered accordingly.

Synchro909 · 11-02-2021, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronn

I have a few that say "fool" instead of ford......... same idea.

I have some that are probably the same but I thought they were "Bool".

Incognito-A · 11-02-2021, 07:36 PM

I believe there were also some with only the letter “B” or “F” in script.

Ayers1 · 11-02-2021, 07:38 PM

My dad used to have a couple of sets of the "fool" ones years ago. Never knew it was to avoid paying Ford royalties.

mercman from oz · 11-02-2021, 07:52 PM

Reproduction Model A BOOL Hubcap.

ronn · 11-03-2021, 07:54 AM

Merc- if that were a coin, it would be worth a swell amount of $...........

a double die or stamping.

Kurt in NJ · 11-03-2021, 08:16 AM

I have one that says "food". Figured it would be a good topper for a manifold cooker

11-02-2021, 04:39 PM	#2
Ray in La Mesa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Mesa Ca Posts: 1,166	Re: Hubcap mystery After market replacement from Pep Boys, Western Auto, J.C Whitney, etc.

11-02-2021, 04:42 PM	#3
Bob-A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central FL, USA Posts: 1,138	Re: Hubcap mystery Aftermarket cheap replacement cap. Probably from the later 30's, 40's, etc. Bob-A

11-02-2021, 05:14 PM	#4
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,372	Re: Hubcap mystery After-market cheap replacement cap. To avoid paying Royalties, the Ford name was never used. Same with Replacement Chev Hubcaps, the Bow-Tie logo was never used.

11-02-2021, 06:24 PM	#5
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,791	Re: Hubcap mystery I have a few that say "fool" instead of ford......... same idea.

11-02-2021, 06:45 PM	#6
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,372	Re: Hubcap mystery Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Reproduction 1950 Chevrolet Hubcap. To avoid paying Licence Fees, note that the Bow-Tie Emblem has been altered accordingly. Last edited by mercman from oz; 11-02-2021 at 08:46 PM. Reason: Spelling Mistake

11-02-2021, 07:38 PM	#9
Ayers1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Waynesboro Va. Posts: 215	Re: Hubcap mystery My dad used to have a couple of sets of the "fool" ones years ago. Never knew it was to avoid paying Ford royalties.

11-02-2021, 07:52 PM	#10
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,372	Re: Hubcap mystery Reproduction Model A BOOL Hubcap.

11-03-2021, 07:54 AM	#11
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,791	Re: Hubcap mystery Merc- if that were a coin, it would be worth a swell amount of $........... a double die or stamping.

11-03-2021, 08:16 AM	#12
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: Hubcap mystery I have one that says "food". Figured it would be a good topper for a manifold cooker