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Here are two hub caps that Fred has discovered while going through our 3rd floor Packard inventory. The first a packard eight of which we have never seen another of with the same ribbing pattern and second is a painted cap. It looks as though to be factory. It it a dark blue with ivory center. Has anyone seen similar ?

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The painted appears to be the same stamping as the 1946-1950 Cap. Maybe an owner or dealer painted it.

The other one looks similar to the 41-42 180 Cap with the ribbing, but obviously isn't.

I'm sure there could have been proto-type and showcar ones that never made it to production.

Here is what I have for reference. It's a continuous work in progress as we "discover" things.

packardinfo.com/xoops/html/downloads/PackardHubCap_WheelCoverIdentification.pdf

could the painted cap be for a ambulance or taxi cab.....?

Big Kev; You are missing the 42 cap pictured in your cap collection.

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Can you get me a picture with no reflection? (Like the other pics)

Thanks!

Also please add the early 1940 Packard Script hubcap.

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Joe,

'40 hubcaps like those you pictured were on my '41 Coupe when I bought it. Not "correct" but they looked real good, even though somewhat roughed up. Thinking I would get replacements, ordered a set for the '41 from Bill Hirsch, and what do you know? I was sent the "correct" hubcaps for a '41 120! That was in my earlier naive Packard days. Still naive but also learning.

Will see what I can do!

I found it very difficult to get a picture without a reflection. If one of these is not good enough I will find a professional.

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Using Dell's photos, here's a version that might pass muster. In the trade, it's technically called 'fake-aloo.'

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