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Mitchal · 04-23-2014, 08:58 PM

I have a 1930 model a
Hub caps are rusty

I see places that have aftermarket stainless steel new hub caps.

Should I go ahead and just get new hub caps

or is it strongly encouraged to try and re-chrome the old ones?

Best place to order new?

Charles Coe · 04-23-2014, 09:09 PM

The original 30-31 caps were stainless steel.

Mitchal · 04-23-2014, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charles Coe

The original 30-31 caps were stainless steel.

Thanks for the reply,

I guess the question is, should I do everything possible to keep the originals?
I know on some items the originals are much better quality or heavier duty.

Are their certain items like hub caps that buying new ones doesn't really matter or decrease the value of the vehicle?

machine girl · 04-23-2014, 09:28 PM

yes if you have rusted ones, not org buy the new ones, put a little rubber cement or silicone on the tabs before you bend them over ( wont rattle after) no need to bend all the tabs over.without that neat hubcap tool.

sidhartha · 04-23-2014, 09:40 PM

I try to use the original part whenever l can. Aftermarket caps will not affect the value in my opinion. 1930 hub caps were stainless steel and not chrome plated. Stainless doesn't rust. If they are rusty then they are aftermarket and not original. Most suppliers have new stainless replacements.

MBI Houston · 04-23-2014, 09:57 PM

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A and L have some really nice repo's that look almost original. Just put five of them on my 31 slant.

ronn · 04-24-2014, 05:15 AM

Stainless doesn't rust.

actually Sid, stainless does rust and eventually corrodes-a common misconception....
does stainless hold up better then chrome-yes!

George Miller · 04-24-2014, 07:17 AM

Stainless there are different grades of stainless, the 300 series is non magnetic and will not rust. If it is a magnetic grade it may rust some.

nhusa · 04-24-2014, 11:46 AM

IMHO - It all depends upon your car.

If I put new hubcaps on my 31 town sedan it would look horrible because everything else is original and dingy
It would be like having a green car and painting one door red.

When I get to the wheels, all I plan on doing to the hubcaps is to clean the dust off them

springerpete · 04-24-2014, 12:17 PM

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04-23-2014, 08:58 PM	#1
Mitchal Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 7	Replacement Hubcaps I have a 1930 model a Hub caps are rusty I see places that have aftermarket stainless steel new hub caps. Should I go ahead and just get new hub caps or is it strongly encouraged to try and re-chrome the old ones? Best place to order new? Last edited by Mitchal; 04-23-2014 at 09:08 PM.

04-23-2014, 09:09 PM	#2
Charles Coe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pace, FL near Pensacola Posts: 374	Re: Replacement Hubcaps The original 30-31 caps were stainless steel.

04-23-2014, 09:28 PM	#4
machine girl Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 422	Re: Replacement Hubcaps yes if you have rusted ones, not org buy the new ones, put a little rubber cement or silicone on the tabs before you bend them over ( wont rattle after) no need to bend all the tabs over.without that neat hubcap tool.

04-23-2014, 09:40 PM	#5
sidhartha Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 157	Re: Replacement Hubcaps I try to use the original part whenever l can. Aftermarket caps will not affect the value in my opinion. 1930 hub caps were stainless steel and not chrome plated. Stainless doesn't rust. If they are rusty then they are aftermarket and not original. Most suppliers have new stainless replacements.

04-23-2014, 09:57 PM	#6
MBI Houston Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 173	Re: Replacement Hubcaps Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) A and L have some really nice repo's that look almost original. Just put five of them on my 31 slant.

04-24-2014, 05:15 AM	#7
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,784	Re: Replacement Hubcaps Stainless doesn't rust. actually Sid, stainless does rust and eventually corrodes-a common misconception.... does stainless hold up better then chrome-yes!

04-24-2014, 07:17 AM	#8
George Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 2,975	Re: Replacement Hubcaps Stainless there are different grades of stainless, the 300 series is non magnetic and will not rust. If it is a magnetic grade it may rust some.

04-24-2014, 11:46 AM	#9
nhusa Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 549	Re: Replacement Hubcaps IMHO - It all depends upon your car. If I put new hubcaps on my 31 town sedan it would look horrible because everything else is original and dingy It would be like having a green car and painting one door red. When I get to the wheels, all I plan on doing to the hubcaps is to clean the dust off them

04-24-2014, 12:17 PM	#10
springerpete Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central Maine Posts: 644	Re: Replacement Hubcaps Best I've ever seen are from A & L Parts 860-693-2620