As we dig older locations the automotive finds from our past pop up .... and usually the first center cap found is the old Ford Model T. Check several of those off the list, and a very early DB marked Dodge Brothers. This time I dug a complete and nearly intact cover ... but cannot determine the maker ... any help here guys??
Mystery Center Cap
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It is a Ford.
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Found On Road Dead
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Buy a Ford you have the best, drive a mile walk the rest
A piece of tin a piece of board, put em together you have a Ford
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Flip Over Read Directions
Found On Road Dead
Fix On Road Daily
Buy a Ford you have the best, drive a mile walk the rest
A piece of tin a piece of board, put em together you have a Ford
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/411944/426774.html?1393635652
Jamflicker
Elite Member
Cool cap. I was going to guess Ford but I'm no expert.
Yes I did ........ and it is not a Ford. My father is a retired Ford guy with 36 years with them and his history manuals never show a red Ford or this type of F. Even the folks in ACCA (Antique Car Club of America) can't find a match so far.
I will tell you what I can do. I live near Detroit. I will take a picture to the Henry Ford museum and ask them. If they agree it is a Ford, even an aftermarket one then it is settled. If anybody should know it would be them.
I am NOT saying your father is wrong. However, these were way before his time.
Maybe you can send them a picture and ask them also?
I am NOT saying your father is wrong. However, these were way before his time.
Maybe you can send them a picture and ask them also?
Great idea .... and of course if they have info then I will be happy to have it.
My dad isn't just a old car hobby guy, he is a professional appraiser for some of the biggest specialty insurers out there. He has files and records that most of us wouldn't .... but no saying that he couldn't have missed one.
My dad isn't just a old car hobby guy, he is a professional appraiser for some of the biggest specialty insurers out there. He has files and records that most of us wouldn't .... but no saying that he couldn't have missed one.
Turns out to be an aftermarket aluminum Model N, K or T cap. Pattern was only used from about 1906 to 1910. It is a version designed to be just enough different from the original that there would not be patent and trademark questions raised .... it didn't work. Not shown in Ford history (officially produced) because it was not authorized.
Thank you for the update. That is why the different F. Did you see the Fool or Bool hubcaps? Made for the same reason. So Ford wouldn't sue them.
jack&jill
Elite Member
A very unique hub. I've dug a few old Ford's but not any like yours. Congrats JB. Jack
TP63
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Very nice find ... a lot of great info here.
