'56-'57 wheel covers

[Michael P.]

Is there any way to determine a set of reproduction wheel covers from the original ones, other than the obvious dings from 50+ years of use?

[Joseph T.]

Re: '56-'57 wheel covers

Is there any way to determine a set of reproduction wheel covers from the original ones, other than the obvious dings from 50+ years of use?

I am not sure if the repos have the manufactuer stamp near the air valve hole on the reverse side.

Others will reply.

[Roy B.]

Re: '56-'57 wheel covers

Repro's dont have the factory markings you see here , this is how you know your looking at original's.

[Michael P.]

Re: '56-'57 wheel covers

That's easy enough! Thanks Roy.

[Dennis C.]

'56-'57 wheel covers

This is great info, however, it might be worth mentioning that if you are having your car judged, the judges will not be able to see this stamping.

[Steven B.]

Re: '56-'57 wheel covers

I was advised finish of the center of the spinner, with the wording and crossed flags, is different than the originals. Is this accurate?

Steve

[Ted S.]

Re: '56-'57 wheel covers

The originals have a ice blue tint verses repos are a little yellowish in the sunlight also.