June 30th 1953
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Notice the wheel covers (ACTUALLY plain caps and trim rings) in the original 53 photos. Those are what are (were) correct for the first 20-30 cars. At the very beginning of 53 production, the full wheel covers (which were typical for 53-55 cars) were not ready.
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I ALWAYS thought they were a two-piece cover. And you're right, they were from the 53 Bel Air cars.
Of course, I'm the first to admit, I've never pulled the wheel covers off of one of the first few 53 cars. I've seen 003 many times, but never asked if I could remove its wheel covers.
Tom Parsons
Of course, I'm the first to admit, I've never pulled the wheel covers off of one of the first few 53 cars. I've seen 003 many times, but never asked if I could remove its wheel covers.
Tom Parsons
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Yeah, they're kind of funky looking and I know what you mean about the rim rings. I remember some other GM products having that small trim ring. Pontiacs and Oldsmoblies come to mind. Wasn't trying to be a know it all or anything.
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