Wheel question 54 vs 62 nubs

[Willard M.]

So my 62 wheels have 4 nubs on the inside edge of the wheels to hold the full hubcap or wheel cover. Should my 54 wheels have similar nubs or are they smooth?

[Mike E.]

Re: Wheel question 54 vs 62 nubs

Bill,
i see no one has jumped in here. My understanding is that the 54's should not have the nubs. Have you looked for dates on a wheel (tire dismounted)?
Regards,
Mike

[Willard M.]

Re: Wheel question 54 vs 62 nubs

Good to hear from you Mike, and thanks. I have a chapter meet this weekend and Dave Brigham should be there. He should be able to confirm this.

[Mike M.]

Re: Wheel question 54 vs 62 nubs

our 54, which we purchased in 1970, had two numbed wheels and three non-nubed wheels when we acquired it. i can state that without the nubs, full hubcaps have departed the rim on several occasions. i like nubs,whether they come on wheels or chests. mike

[David B.]

Re: Wheel question 54 vs 62 nubs

Bill, nubs first appeared late 54 and 55 model years. Not sure when they first appeared on chests...check with doc...a known expert. Sorry I won't be there this weekend. Dave

[Chris S.]

Re: Wheel question 54 vs 62 nubs

according to GM records and Nolans book - 54 cars did not have the nubs part number 3714202 -
55 cars did have the nubs and also had the wheel seals - the part number remained the same for 55
I look at the back of the wheel
The wheel should be riveted together
The rivets can be flat or round for 54

[Troy P.]

Re: Wheel question 54 vs 62 nubs

No nubs on unrestored 4273. Don't know about the rest of the series but not knowing personally I'd trust Dave.

[David B.]

Re: Wheel question 54 vs 62 nubs

Best info I have is that it was a running change and there is a period when both were used. Dave

[Troy P.]

Re: Wheel question 54 vs 62 nubs

Makes sense to me. Wouldn't be the first time there was a slight error in one of Noland's books. 55 second design washer jar bracket for example. We are all human.

[John S.]

Re: Wheel question 54 vs 62 nubs

Makes sense to me. Wouldn't be the first time there was a slight error in one of Noland's books. 55 second design washer jar bracket for example. We are all human.

i only see one washer jar bracket mentioned by Nolan for a 55 and that is 3113324. blue print for 3113324 appears correct, but the bracket used as a example is probably as close as nolan could get for a bracket out of a car.

[Troy P.]

Re: Wheel question 54 vs 62 nubs

The photo is not even close. The bracket is shown correctly in the drawing above the photo. It has the square shaped wide ribbed band just like the 54. But the back piece that attaches to the inner fender differs from the 54.

I've seen restorers go by the photo and use an incorrect round car bracket.