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I am looking for baby moon or other suitable hub caps for my Model A with 16″ artillery wheels. The wheels have 6 clips that hold the hub cap on. I believe it takes a “dog dish” style cap with an inner flange. Because the clips are not straight, I am not sure how to measure for the right size cap. Any guidance on measuring would be greatly appreciated.
Travelodges used Chev truck/GMC wheels. You can get correct replacement clips from Chevs of the Forties,
Travelodge hubcaps were ca. 1936 Chev/GMC without the stamped logos in the center, but with the same three ribs on the outer circumference. About 1o years ago I spoke with Jim Carter of Jim Carter (Chev) Truck Parts in Missouri, who has reproductions of the Chev & GMC caps made in the Far East. I asked if he’s be willing to do a special run for us without the GMC or Chev logo embossed in the center of the cap, and at that time he said it might well be possible. Then life got in my way…
You might want to check with him.
Such caps may be available from hot-rod parts suppliers; I have seen them offered without the stamped logos for Ford wheels of that era.
Worth checking.
Try 1936 Plymouth hubcaps, you can remove the ship logo quite easy. That’s what I did on mine.
Thanks to all of you for your helpful suggestions. Now I’m on a search for the right tires for my A. It seems that the tires that fit the 6.50 x 16″ rim have a load rating of around 1600 lbs. For towing safety I would like a load range of 3000 lbs or higher but to get that I have to go to a 7.50 x 16 and I am not sure my rim would accommodate this larger tire. Your input would be appreciated.”
John. you’re right about load rating. Our A’s are about 3500 lbs before you put stuff in them. To me, the issue is clearance to the body. Suggest you compare diameter and width of 7.50 x 16 vs. 6.50 x 16 as published by Coker, Universal, etc. against available space.
Assuming that you’re going to do some serious traveling, you might want to check LT (light truck) radial tires for dimensions and load rating. Even if you go with repro bias ply tires, I recommend you use 16″ LT radial tubes from your local tire store, as the repro passenger car tubes have failed me many times, and I now run LT 16″ radial tubes in my 17″ Pierce passenger car wheels.