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Django · 06-28-2010, 03:12 PM

Anyone have any pics of wheel covers on '35 wheels? I know Lyons made some, as did Stewart Warner. I have a set of SW covers that I bought several years ago at a swap meet. I had no idea SW made them! Apparently they also made them that looked like the '36 wheels too.

Kerk · 06-28-2010, 04:52 PM

I have had 2 setS of the LYONS COVERS ONE OF WHICH CAME WITH MY 35 CONVERTIBLE SEDAN. I sold the first set at Hershey last year and the other set is for sale BUT only to someone who physically looks at them and knows what they are so I am not mis-repesenting them. They will be at Hershey this year as I am planning on going again. 35ford

Flathead Fever · 06-28-2010, 09:55 PM

I took a photo of a '32 Roadster with '35 wheel covers on it at this year's Pasadena Reliability Run.

I've seem some with rubber gaskets and mounting tabs. when you twist the cover the tabs lock onto the spokes, I was told they were Lyons Covers. I just looked at some at the LA Roadster Show that did not have mouuting tabs or a spot for the rubber gasket, I'm not sure how they attached? There were definitely different manufacturers.

There were some being reproduced that I saw for sale at the LA Roadster Show a few years ago.

Does anybody have an original Lyons advertisement for the '35 Ford covers? I have been looking for one for years. I figured they would have been sold in a Pep Boys Catalog or something like it.

Jerry

NealinCA · 06-28-2010, 10:32 PM

Anyone else think the Lyon covers were styled after 36 LZ hubcaps? You know...make your 35 Ford look like a 36 Lincoln?

I have the same theory with 38 LZ caps and Hollywood Flippers...but that is a whole other topic.

Neal

Don Rogers · 06-29-2010, 06:43 AM

I have several pieces of Lyon literature that I can copy if you want. Lyon advertised in Ford Field, a magazine sent to Ford Dealers. The covers are held in place by flat metal fingers that grip the wheels outer rim.

SUHRsc · 06-29-2010, 06:57 AM

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Don, can you post the info on the board?
The Lyons caps that I have grip onto the wheel center, not the rim. A real bugger to get back off too!
Zach

SUHRsc · 06-29-2010, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NealinCA

Anyone else think the Lyon covers were styled after 36 LZ hubcaps? You know...make your 35 Ford look like a 36 Lincoln?

Neal

Neal,
What came first, the chicken or the egg

weemark · 06-29-2010, 07:53 AM

ive got a book called the ford dealerships by henry dominguez and there is quite a few pics of the inside of the dealer showrooms with lots of different types of wheel covers, never seen any of the ones displayed in the book, wonder where they all went?

i bought a set of the repro lyons caps from a guy on ebay, they were very well made, not sure how I am going to attach them though as there is no tabs to hold them onto the centre of the wheels, someone else mentioned they will/can be held on by the outside wheel trims. here is a link to the guys old auction, not sure he has any for sale just now though.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=230444159771

Dave D · 07-01-2010, 02:52 AM

These are the ones that came on my Cabriolet. They are listed on the dealers invoice as "Set of Chrome Disc." @ $14.50.

SUHRsc · 07-01-2010, 05:07 AM

Dave D,
I'll double that if they're for sale!

the ones that weemark posted are supposed to be copies of those chrome ones, but held on with trim rings instead of the inside clips.

I've never seen a chrome one up close though, and yours appear to still have a stainless band around the edge? Is this true?
In other words, they are the same as the painted ones, just chromed?

Zach

-Big Al- · 07-01-2010, 04:19 PM

heres a copy of a brochure.
Al.

Dave D · 07-01-2010, 06:46 PM

Quote:

I've never seen a chrome one up close though, and yours appear to still have a stainless band around the edge? Is this true?
In other words, they are the same as the painted ones, just chromed?

Zach

Zach,

To tell you the truth..I don't know! I pulled them off the car when I bought it because I like the look of the wire wheels better. I have them packed in a box in case I ever change my mind. If I get the chance I'll pull them out and take some better photos and let you know the answer.

SUHRsc · 07-02-2010, 05:18 AM

Thanks for the photo Al!

Dave,
No big deal, just wondering.... wana sell them?

Zach

Django · 07-06-2010, 11:04 AM

Finally took some pics of my set of Stewart Warner covers...

Django · 07-08-2010, 07:15 AM

So are these Stewart Warners really rare? It's the only set I have ever seen.

Flathead Fever · 07-08-2010, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave D

These are the ones that came on my Cabriolet. They are listed on the dealers invoice as "Set of Chrome Disc." @ $14.50.

Those chromed covers are pretty spiffy! Thanks for posting the pictures. Never ever sell them if you have proof they orignally came with the car.

Jerry

bonesy · 07-09-2010, 09:45 PM

I just purchased a set of covers that look like '36 wheels. After they are cleaned up and on the car I'll post some pictures.

weemark · 07-10-2010, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Django

Finally took some pics of my set of Stewart Warner covers...

chad they look like the covers from the pics in the book, in the pics they are stacked up high in the parts store. never seen them before though.

bonesy · 07-10-2010, 09:29 AM

This is the set I just picked up:

Don Rogers · 07-10-2010, 10:30 AM

Here's an add for your motor wheel covers

Andy · 07-10-2010, 10:42 AM

There is a widely circulate video of a Ford dealer promo about the new 32 Fords. Towards the end is a tour of the shop area. There is a "customer" 32 3W with full covers on it. How rare would 18" covers be?

Django · 07-10-2010, 01:45 PM

Bonesy, saw those on ebay. They're pretty cool! That's the only set like that I've ever seen.

bonesy · 07-10-2010, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Django

Bonesy, saw those on ebay. They're pretty cool! That's the only set like that I've ever seen.

I'd never seen a set like it before either. They look cool - but I can't believe how heavy they are.

danliveshere · 07-11-2010, 05:18 AM

I have 1 that from memory is different to the above pictures and is intended for use on the spare wheel with the locking hub cap. I've got it ready to straighten a couple dings and then polish. Will post a picture when I get home in a couple weeks.

JeffreyJames · 12-15-2012, 02:02 PM

I've seen ads for these and they say they're for 33-34 wheels as well. Are they the same ones as the '35 wires or separate caps? I would really like to find a set for my '33 wheels.

2935ford · 12-15-2012, 02:57 PM

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An interesting option for the day. Put basically a hubcap over wire wheels!

JeffreyJames · 12-26-2012, 11:01 AM

Anybody have a line on info about 17" Lyon Caps or perhaps if the 16" units fit all 3 years?

JeffreyJames · 12-28-2012, 07:40 PM

Bttt.

1937pickup · 12-28-2012, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUHRsc

Neal,
What came first, the chicken or the egg

That's easy-it depends on if you are a creationist or an evolutionist. If you are a creationist the chicken if you are an evolutionist the egg

.

Brendan · 09-23-2018, 06:39 PM

i saw some of them on a car yesterday, the guy said that a guy from Hop Up magazine makes them

Detonator · 09-24-2018, 06:57 PM

Justin Baas from Hop Up makes Lyons and Brewster-style wheel covers for 16, 17 and 18 inch wheels. I picked up some last year, they're nicely-made parts.

DNLs1930 · 06-28-2019, 10:00 PM

Hi all hope I'm not flooding the page with this subject but was directed to this thread in hopes of finding info on the wheels in the pics.

The car has been in the family for over 70 years and still going strong!
Thanks in advance for any insight you may have.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=264915

06-28-2010, 03:12 PM	#1
Django Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Forest Park, IL Posts: 590	'35 wheel covers Anyone have any pics of wheel covers on '35 wheels? I know Lyons made some, as did Stewart Warner. I have a set of SW covers that I bought several years ago at a swap meet. I had no idea SW made them! Apparently they also made them that looked like the '36 wheels too. __________________ Obsessed with all things 1936 Ford since birth... thanks Dad.

06-28-2010, 04:52 PM	#2
Kerk Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 642	Re: '35 wheel covers I have had 2 setS of the LYONS COVERS ONE OF WHICH CAME WITH MY 35 CONVERTIBLE SEDAN. I sold the first set at Hershey last year and the other set is for sale BUT only to someone who physically looks at them and knows what they are so I am not mis-repesenting them. They will be at Hershey this year as I am planning on going again. 35ford

06-29-2010, 06:43 AM	#5
Don Rogers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wildwood, MO. (near St. Louis) Posts: 1,792	Re: '35 wheel covers I have several pieces of Lyon literature that I can copy if you want. Lyon advertised in Ford Field, a magazine sent to Ford Dealers. The covers are held in place by flat metal fingers that grip the wheels outer rim.

06-29-2010, 06:57 AM	#6
SUHRsc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Hershey, PA Posts: 875	Re: '35 wheel covers Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Don, can you post the info on the board? The Lyons caps that I have grip onto the wheel center, not the rim. A real bugger to get back off too! Zach __________________ -WANTED- Pre-War Speed Equipment Davies or Morrison Intake Manifold 77-6050B, 81AS - 81SB - 99AS - 99SB 19AS cylinder heads

06-29-2010, 07:53 AM	#8
weemark Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: uk Posts: 367	Re: '35 wheel covers ive got a book called the ford dealerships by henry dominguez and there is quite a few pics of the inside of the dealer showrooms with lots of different types of wheel covers, never seen any of the ones displayed in the book, wonder where they all went? i bought a set of the repro lyons caps from a guy on ebay, they were very well made, not sure how I am going to attach them though as there is no tabs to hold them onto the centre of the wheels, someone else mentioned they will/can be held on by the outside wheel trims. here is a link to the guys old auction, not sure he has any for sale just now though. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=230444159771

07-01-2010, 02:52 AM	#9
Dave D Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 290	Re: '35 wheel covers These are the ones that came on my Cabriolet. They are listed on the dealers invoice as "Set of Chrome Disc." @ $14.50.

07-01-2010, 05:07 AM	#10
SUHRsc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Hershey, PA Posts: 875	Re: '35 wheel covers Dave D, I'll double that if they're for sale! the ones that weemark posted are supposed to be copies of those chrome ones, but held on with trim rings instead of the inside clips. I've never seen a chrome one up close though, and yours appear to still have a stainless band around the edge? Is this true? In other words, they are the same as the painted ones, just chromed? Zach __________________ -WANTED- Pre-War Speed Equipment Davies or Morrison Intake Manifold 77-6050B, 81AS - 81SB - 99AS - 99SB 19AS cylinder heads

07-02-2010, 05:18 AM	#13
SUHRsc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Hershey, PA Posts: 875	Re: '35 wheel covers Thanks for the photo Al! Dave, No big deal, just wondering.... wana sell them? Zach __________________ -WANTED- Pre-War Speed Equipment Davies or Morrison Intake Manifold 77-6050B, 81AS - 81SB - 99AS - 99SB 19AS cylinder heads

07-06-2010, 11:04 AM	#14
Django Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Forest Park, IL Posts: 590	Re: '35 wheel covers Finally took some pics of my set of Stewart Warner covers... __________________ Obsessed with all things 1936 Ford since birth... thanks Dad.

07-08-2010, 07:15 AM	#15
Django Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Forest Park, IL Posts: 590	Re: '35 wheel covers So are these Stewart Warners really rare? It's the only set I have ever seen. __________________ Obsessed with all things 1936 Ford since birth... thanks Dad.

07-09-2010, 09:45 PM	#17
bonesy Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ Posts: 93	Re: '35 wheel covers I just purchased a set of covers that look like '36 wheels. After they are cleaned up and on the car I'll post some pictures.

07-10-2010, 10:42 AM	#21
Andy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kerrville, Tx Posts: 2,769	Re: '35 wheel covers There is a widely circulate video of a Ford dealer promo about the new 32 Fords. Towards the end is a tour of the shop area. There is a "customer" 32 3W with full covers on it. How rare would 18" covers be?

07-10-2010, 01:45 PM	#22
Django Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Forest Park, IL Posts: 590	Re: '35 wheel covers Bonesy, saw those on ebay. They're pretty cool! That's the only set like that I've ever seen. __________________ Obsessed with all things 1936 Ford since birth... thanks Dad.

07-11-2010, 05:18 AM	#24
danliveshere Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cairns , Australia Posts: 744	Re: '35 wheel covers I have 1 that from memory is different to the above pictures and is intended for use on the spare wheel with the locking hub cap. I've got it ready to straighten a couple dings and then polish. Will post a picture when I get home in a couple weeks.

12-15-2012, 02:02 PM	#25
JeffreyJames Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 51	Re: '35 wheel covers I've seen ads for these and they say they're for 33-34 wheels as well. Are they the same ones as the '35 wires or separate caps? I would really like to find a set for my '33 wheels. __________________ I PLAY WITH TIGERS. www.SUGARCITYSPEEDSHOP.com

12-15-2012, 02:57 PM	#26
2935ford Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 1,013	Re: '35 wheel covers Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) An interesting option for the day. Put basically a hubcap over wire wheels!

12-26-2012, 11:01 AM	#27
JeffreyJames Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 51	Re: '35 wheel covers Anybody have a line on info about 17" Lyon Caps or perhaps if the 16" units fit all 3 years? __________________ I PLAY WITH TIGERS. www.SUGARCITYSPEEDSHOP.com

12-28-2012, 07:40 PM	#28
JeffreyJames Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 51	Re: '35 wheel covers Bttt. __________________ I PLAY WITH TIGERS. www.SUGARCITYSPEEDSHOP.com

09-23-2018, 06:39 PM	#30
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,903	Re: '35 wheel covers i saw some of them on a car yesterday, the guy said that a guy from Hop Up magazine makes them __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!

09-24-2018, 06:57 PM	#31
Detonator Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santa Cruz Posts: 391	Re: '35 wheel covers Justin Baas from Hop Up makes Lyons and Brewster-style wheel covers for 16, 17 and 18 inch wheels. I picked up some last year, they're nicely-made parts. __________________ Seabright Hot Rods