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Old August 31st, 2012, 07:24 AM
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What are these and where can I get 4?



A friend and I are looking for these. Hard to find since we don't know what they are. 51 starfire???
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Old August 31st, 2012, 07:29 AM
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Looks like '56 hubcaps.
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Old August 31st, 2012, 07:40 AM
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Ugh. Driving me crazy. Isn't there a hubcap bible or something? I have spent all morning on this.
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Old August 31st, 2012, 07:46 AM
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Not the only one wondering: http://forums.aaca.org/f169/fiesta-s...ap-303932.html
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Old August 31st, 2012, 07:51 AM
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Go to hubcaps.com

GAOldsman reply is correct.

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Old August 31st, 2012, 08:08 AM
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Those are knockoff 56 Olds Starfire wheelcovers. You can find them sometimes on ebay and I think Fusick makes a repro. Expect to pay close to $100 each for nice ones. I haven't looked at Fusick prices. There was no such thing as a 51 Starfire. The first Starfire was in 54. Another one you might consider is the 53 Fiesta wheelcover which was used in 54 and 55. I have included a picture although it is not a close up. I think Fusick has these too at about the same price.

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Old August 31st, 2012, 08:59 AM
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Those are not gennie 56 spinner caps. The real deal has Oldsworlds instead of those four-point stars. See the RH pic Debbelle posted over on AACA.
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Okay rocketraider, I amended my post.
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Old August 31st, 2012, 10:33 AM
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Can't say for sure about 1956, but late 60s early 70s Olds, Pontiac Buick Parts Illustration Manual has pictures of all the standard and available wheel covers and optional wheels.
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Old August 31st, 2012, 01:18 PM
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Jen,
The forum link you posted shows two versions, one with 'stars' like you have and one with a planet with rings. Fusick has the version with the planets as a 56 deluxe spinner cover. And they are extremely proud of them. $595 for a set of 4 or $175 each.


https://fusick.com/catfile/Catalog%20550_Layout%201.pdf
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Hollander Interchange also has a book with caps and wheels covering different eras...
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http://www.hubcaps.org/olds1.html
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Old September 20th, 2012, 12:14 PM
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Thanks everyone! I am actually searching for these with the stars for a friend that has a 55 Pontiac. My ride has some nice Olds covers, but I would love to have some fiestas...can't afford them right now though.
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Ya know... I MAY just have something like this in my stash. The pic just sparked a memory of the "off the wall" box that I have.

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Old September 20th, 2012, 12:28 PM
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Let me know if you do and if you'd like to be rid of them.
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Originally Posted by Jen
Let me know if you do and if you'd like to be rid of them.
Nope, not even close.. sorry....

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This place has a couple that are close for a decent price. i bought some bullets for my olds caps from him.
http://hubcapmike.com/vintage_hubcaps.html
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Thanks! I have yet to find them..
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Originally Posted by Eightupman
Nope, not even close.. sorry....
The hubcap you have pictured is for a 1962 Olds-dogdish/poverty.
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