Square Hole Hub Caps

[rogerotto66s]

1966 Austin Cooper S
LHD, Wet, Personal Export

I seldom see these hub caps which I believe are original to my “S”.
I can not find any info.
Can anyone provide Info?

FF56300C-F853-4FB6-AC75-471307B43814.jpeg

Also they are very hard to put on without damaging the paint on the wheel.
Any thoughts?

I did see the suggestion re: removal - Weave a rag or rope through some openings and pull.

[cmiller]

Don't believe these were ever used on a 'S' of any vintage. I believe all 'S' used the Baby Moon style hubcaps.

Chris Miller

[nickacb]

As far as I know those hubcaps are only for early minis 1959 to later 1960. I can confirm they will damage the paint of the wheels if taken out with a screw driver. The safest way is to use a piece of cloth

[rogerotto66s]

How to easily get them on?
I used rubber mallet. Really chews up the paint. Must be an easier way?

['S'-type]

As above, they were only used on the 1959 deluxe models.
They are not right for an S. Unless you're not aiming for originality and just like them I would sell them as they should make good money.

[mab01uk]

1959 style hub cap (scroll down):-
https://1959miniregister.com/variations ... r-general/

[rogerotto66s]

Thanks to all.
Now I need to swap/sell my square hole trim for baby moon trim.

[iain1967s]

A Mk1 S would have LP882 / 21A1282 cream coloured 3.5”x10” wheels as factory standard, or LP883 / 21A1286 cream coloured 4.5”x10” as option. Both wheels use a 88G337 “baby moon” chrome hubcap.

The current repro hubcaps available from MiniSport and minispares are a good match to the originals. I have them on my ‘67 S.

[rogerotto66s]

Thanks

Now I have to set a price for the square hole hub caps. Mine are chrome (magnet sticks). I have a few people interested.

Also have a lead on original baby moon hub caps. Anyway to tell original from reproductions?

[Costafortune]

Square hole hubcaps were Austins for a short while and half moons were Morris, standardised to half moons after a year or so and certainly by 1961.
Half moons clipped over the wheel hub and the square hole ones pressed into the wheel rim, scratching the paint and causing rust.

[1071 S]

Thanks

Now I have to set a price for the square hole hub caps. Mine are chrome (magnet sticks). I have a few people interested.

Also have a lead on original baby moon hub caps. Anyway to tell original from reproductions?

Originals will have dents in them

Dime a dozen Down Unda ... Every Oz Mini for at least 10+ years had them.... Would think it not much different wherever you are.

Cheers, Ian

[rogerotto66s]

Thanks all for comments.

Were originals chrome or stainless steel?
I have received feedback for both! Who is correct?