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04-03-2008, 11:29 AM
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1 Rivet Member 
1968 28' Ambassador
Dallington
, UK
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 15
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Are These Your Hub Caps?
Hi all
My '68 Ambassador has finally arrived in the UK and I've been giving the old girl a bit of a spruce up. I found a set of four hub caps in a cupboard, and after looking through the 1968 brochure I don't think these are right for this trailer. Any one know what they come off? I'm looking to replace them with the ones from Vintage Trailer supply which are presently out of stock Vintage Trailer Supply - Vintage travel trailer parts and supplies!
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04-03-2008, 12:00 PM
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3 Rivet Member  Commercial Member
1962 19' Globetrotter
1960 22' Safari
Stamford
, Rutland UK
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 248
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Hi Neil
Well done.. she looks lovely!
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04-03-2008, 12:05 PM
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1996 34' Classic
1996 34' Excella
Culpeper
, Virginia
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 392
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I don't have a clue as to they're being original but I think they look pretty good on the Starship UK.
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1996 34' Excella 1000 (Arvin3 as this is our 3rd AS)
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04-03-2008, 01:24 PM
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Gypsygirl1 and Hubby
1959 24' Tradewind
Windsor
, Ontario
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 177
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Nice Hubcaps
I think those hubcaps look GREAT on your Airstream..... I'd keep 'em....
Nice looking unit.....
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1959 A/S Tradewind Landyacht 24ft (the traveller)
1952 Royal Spartanette 35ft (summer home)
1954 Pacemaker 32 ft (summer guesthouse)
Tin Can Tourists Vintage Trailer Club
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04-03-2008, 02:43 PM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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I don't think that hubcap is OEM for your Airstream. In that year, most of them had baby moon caps. The full-size hubcaps were configured differently, having a "+" in the middle, a'la Lincoln of the mid 1960's.
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04-03-2008, 02:50 PM
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Rivet Master 
Vintage Kin Owner
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Greeeneville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,301
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Those hubcaps ARE an original version of Airstream. I think these were included on the International models. I have them on my 1968 Sovereign.
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04-03-2008, 03:19 PM
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Rivet Master 
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Join Date: Aug 2003
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Did you repaint them? Those look brand new! Very nice.
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04-03-2008, 05:00 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 23' International
Centennial
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2006
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How do they clip on the wheel? I may be interested in purchasing them if you change out to another kind.
Please let me know and thanks! 
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04-03-2008, 06:35 PM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
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yes those are hard to come by but are correct Airstream hubcaps.
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04-04-2008, 01:22 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1968 28' Ambassador
Dallington
, UK
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 15
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I'm surprised these are the right hub caps, but it makes sense they are. The PO kept them in a cupboard so they didn't go 'missing'.
Thanks for your comments, looks like I'm keeping them.
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04-04-2008, 06:52 AM
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Rivet Master
Vintage Kin Owner
Vintage Kin Owner
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Greeeneville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,301
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Full Size hubcaps
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Originally Posted by overlander63
The full-size hubcaps were configured differently, having a "+" in the middle, a'la Lincoln of the mid 1960's.
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When the 69 trailer was redesigned, a new hub cap was designed as well. This is the one you are speaking of overlander63.
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08-19-2008, 03:29 AM
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Rivet Master
1964 22' Safari
1968 26' Overlander
Beaver County
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 620
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These are not OEM hubcaps either, but they have nice lines. Got them from Vintage Trailer.
Roy 
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05-24-2011, 10:29 AM
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robert
1968 17' Caravel
Moores Hill
, Indiana
Join Date: Apr 2011
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They look great, I have a 68 caravel and need caps also, any ideas? bob
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05-24-2011, 12:19 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
1961 24' Tradewind
Strasburg
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 922
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I don't know about your '68- but Dad's '72 came with those hubcaps- only they were painted solid silver- no blue paint and no chrome.
I got the hubcaps for my Scotty at a hubcap junkyard nearby- I think they are Chrysler. I like partial cover caps, not full ones. Right now on my Bambi II I have two different Chevy caps...but will probably get another pair to match the Scotty. I like the looks of them.
Ben
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05-24-2011, 12:46 PM
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Addicted
1971 27' Overlander
Currently In: Skowhegan
, ME
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 703
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I have to agree with the above...my '71 has the exact same hubcaps as well, but mine have the blue on it just like those.
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05-25-2011, 06:47 AM
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robert
1968 17' Caravel
Moores Hill
, Indiana
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 11
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thanks for the tips, i'll try a junk yard near by. bob
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