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roadster601@aol.com
06-06-2021, 08:22 AM
hello all I need some help, so I can install my wire wheel caps for my 55 belair convertible, are there any photos on the install of the caps or any thing that would help me thanks guys ...

BamaNomad
06-06-2021, 09:04 AM
You were considering use of '56 wire wheel covers on your '55 weren't you? If that was the direction you went, you apparently need some special clips to install the wheel covers..
https://www.danchuk.com/ItemForm.aspx?Item=15686

I've never had or even examined in detail the '55 wire wheel covers to know if you might need special clips for them *(or not?)...??

roadster601@aol.com
06-06-2021, 04:49 PM
hey Gary yes I do and yes they are 56 I have them thanks for responding, I cant seem to find installing info/pictures do you.

BamaNomad
06-06-2021, 08:17 PM
Roadster: To mount the '56 wire covers, I believe you need the special clips (4-clips per wheel). They hook to the edge of the wheel, and also to the lip of the cover and their 'spring action' keeps the wheel cover up to the wheel. Of course the 'center' of the '56 wire wheel cover is simply the std '56 small hubcap.

PS. I had a tip that these clips for Oldsmobiles are superior to the ones provided by Chevrolet (or the repro houses). Here is a source for them...

https://www.fusickautomotiveproducts.com/prodinfo.asp?number=578143

roadster601@aol.com
06-10-2021, 11:35 AM
hello Gary these clips don't fit the wire cap, the guy at the web site said they don't fit, now I have to return them..

BamaNomad
06-10-2021, 08:35 PM
Have you tried them??

roadster601@aol.com
06-11-2021, 11:32 AM
I canceled the order, from past experience have you tried these...

BamaNomad
06-11-2021, 02:00 PM
I bought a set for the '56 accessory truck trim rings I have (on recommendation from a knowledgable person that they are better than the ones provided by Chevrolet). I believed that the '56 accessory wire trims were mounted the same (but I've never owned any of those). Can you provide a photo of the backside of the outer lip of your '56 wires??

roadster601@aol.com
06-16-2021, 06:21 PM
hello Gary looking at car pictures for the wire wheels don't the wheels have to be painted body color including the continental wheel...

BamaNomad
06-16-2021, 07:51 PM
Yes, in 1955 and 1956 (and most of '57) the wheels for trifive Chevys were painted the lower body color.

roadster601@aol.com
06-17-2021, 01:54 PM
Gary hello all tires are on car have the wire caps look great, now what do I do with the tire for the continental kit, the inside of the rim faces out not to the trunk help...
where can I find pictures .... ty

roadster601@aol.com
06-17-2021, 02:12 PM
hello Gary, tires mounted look great my question how can I make the wire caps fit the continental rear tire ???

BamaNomad
06-17-2021, 08:23 PM
Roadster: Can you show us some photos of what you have now?

roadster601@aol.com
06-22-2021, 01:49 PM
sure

roadster601@aol.com
06-26-2021, 03:38 PM
hello again I like to mount a wire wheel on the continental kit set up, to mount tire there it has to be mounted backwards or the tire will hit trunk. I know our cars were not installed with a wire wheel on the back trunk wheel, has anyone attempted to do this maybe a few pictures thanks guys

BamaNomad
06-26-2021, 08:05 PM
Lou, you may be talking to a bunch of guys who have never had a continental kit (I Know I haven't).. :)