ssdave Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 My search skills must be lacking because I'm sure this has been discussed. Need to reskin hubcaps on a 47 Chrysler New Yorker and am looking for tips or even a company that does this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knuckleharley Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 I'm guessing this would be a thing best left to people who specialize in doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Did you just get new skins? Where if so? Maybe Dennis Bickford in New Mexico does this job. He is a Chrysler T&C parts and restoration guy and deals in parts for the 1946-48 Chryslers... mainly T&C but might be able to help you out. His Ph #575-443-1160 Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside Pete Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 8 hours ago, Dodgeb4ya said: Did you just get new skins? Where if so? Rob Rob I know Andy B does repro hubcaps for plymouth. I don't know what you want them for but maybe they have them. They also go under the name of mopar-direct on ebay. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssdave Posted October 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Roberts has the skins, seen them on ebay as well. Looks to be a tricky process to get them conformed with no damage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 I'm looking for the chrysler skins... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssdave Posted October 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Roberts Motor Parts part # P167 $65.00 each 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonaldSmith Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 (edited) What's a hubcap skin? Is that like a leppo? What's beneath the hubcap skin? The PO of my DeSoto suburban mentioned something about the hubcaps for long wheelbase cars being heavier, and something about replacing skins. But I inquired no further. Now, inquiring minds need to know. Photos would be good. Anyone, anyone? Edited October 18, 2016 by DonaldSmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssdave Posted October 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 There is a steel hubcap as the base. The decorative skin is applied over the steel one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Caps are two pieces 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonaldSmith Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Thanks, ssdave and Young Ed. I'm guessing that the skins were sold separately, to refurbish the whole unit? Let it rust inside, or prime it, and snap on a new skin. (I've heard somewhere that it takes a bit of skill to do.) I've led a sheltered life. Never re-skinned a hubcap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb1949 Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Is this the size you need? Ready to test your skills? http://www.ebay.com/itm/1946-1948-Chrysler-Hubcap-Skins-11-/181719385413 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssdave Posted October 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Yes, those are the ones. Looking for insight from someone who has done this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 3 hours ago, ssdave said: Yes, those are the ones. Looking for insight from someone who has done this. I took a few of the Plymouth ones apart. The tricky part I ran into was getting the skin to stay centered while I tried to crimp it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 2 hours ago, Young Ed said: I took a few of the Plymouth ones apart. The tricky part I ran into was getting the skin to stay centered while I tried to crimp it. Maybe a few drops of super glue and a 24hr wait would help with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBNeal Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Or maybe a glob of silicon adhesive or liquid nails...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssdave Posted October 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 (edited) Sounds like a plan, I can always use panel bond and let it dry. Pitty the guy who tries to take them apart someday Edited October 19, 2016 by ssdave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suntennis Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 There is a place hubcaps.org that sells and restores hubcaps that should be able to help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 2 hours ago, ssdave said: Sounds like a plan, I can always use panel bond and let it dry. Pitty the guy who tries to take them apart someday Just make sure whatever you use is thin otherwise you won't have enough material left to crimp down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssdave Posted October 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 On another note. Anyone know where to buy the wide trim rings that cover the entire wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blucarsdn Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 I have redone two sets of '39 Plym hubcaps. Getting the cap 'skins' off of the base cap is a very tedious process, the cap skin is brass with a chrome plating. I very carefully went around the crimped edge with a screw-driver, carefully lifting the edge. After the cap was off I cleaned the cap base and repainted it with silver paint. Re-installing the cap skin is a slow tedious process, I used a medium size plastic mallet. Holding the cap/skin in my lap, centering same, I carefully bent the skin over the base cap in several places around the edge, making sure the skin was centered on the cap. Once I was sure the cap skin had stayed centered and tight to the base, I then went around the edge at alternating points with the plastic mallet. The fit of the skin to the cap is very tight, therefore I would not recommend the use of any glue, etc. One of the set of caps I rebuilt I had purchased on eBay, they were new skins that someone had attempted to install over old base caps with silicon glue. I worried the skins off of the base caps and reinstalled them over DCPD cap bases. A word of caution, the crimped edge of the skin is very thin and narrow, about 1/8" wide. Lifting the crimp does not take much effort,mostly patience, I used a soft rocking motion.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 4 hours ago, blucarsdn said: I have redone two sets of '39 Plym hubcaps. Getting the cap 'skins' off of the base cap is a very tedious process, the cap skin is brass with a chrome plating. I very carefully went around the crimped edge with a screw-driver, carefully lifting the edge. After the cap was off I cleaned the cap base and repainted it with silver paint. Re-installing the cap skin is a slow tedious process, I used a medium size plastic mallet. Holding the cap/skin in my lap, centering same, I carefully bent the skin over the base cap in several places around the edge, making sure the skin was centered on the cap. Once I was sure the cap skin had stayed centered and tight to the base, I then went around the edge at alternating points with the plastic mallet. The fit of the skin to the cap is very tight, therefore I would not recommend the use of any glue, etc. One of the set of caps I rebuilt I had purchased on eBay, they were new skins that someone had attempted to install over old base caps with silicon glue. I worried the skins off of the base caps and reinstalled them over DCPD cap bases. A word of caution, the crimped edge of the skin is very thin and narrow, about 1/8" wide. Lifting the crimp does not take much effort,mostly patience, I used a soft rocking motion.. What did you do to restore the skin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssdave Posted October 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Thanks for the tips. Skins are already off the caps. New skins are available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssdave Posted October 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Anyone know where to get wider beauty rings that only allow about 1/4" to show between hub cap and beauty ring? All I see are the narrow ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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