Hub Cap article number ?

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Catweazle
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Hub Cap article number ?

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Hello,

is the article no. for the real 1959 square hole hub cap 21A 462 ?
Thank you for help. :)

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Catweazle
olddad
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Re: Hub Cap article number ?

Post by olddad »

The early article is 21A156.

Changed to 21A462 at about chassis 61500.
Catweazle
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Re: Hub Cap article number ?

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Hello and thank you.

Do you know if there are differences between cap A156 and A462 ?

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Catweazle :)
olddad
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Re: Hub Cap article number ?

Post by olddad »

I can't find any difference, but I also can't find the number anywhere on the covers. I'd say they are identical but maybe some absolute '59 wheel cover expert could tell.

They are both smaller than the later covers with the rounded holes and are hard to pry off the wheels without damaging the outer edge of the cover.
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Mike
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Re: Hub Cap article number ?

Post by Mike »

Easy way to remove the square hole or even oval holed hub caps without damage.

Carry a short length of 1/2" diameter rope or even a length of rag. Thread through two holes and pull hard!! No problem.
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