Spare wheel covers 1936 LaSalle

[Frank Swanson]

Just purchased this little beauty a few weeks ago. It's a 1936 LaSalle series 36-5019. One of my concerns amongst many is the spare wheel covers. I have talked to a metal spinner friend and he says no problem as far as making them up as long as I can get some critical info, such as a profile template,cardboard would do, of both the surround and face plate, the diameter, width and maybe some close up pictures of the fit within the fender. I would also need to see how the whole finished piece goes together. Is there anybody out there with a 36 willing to help.

Frank Swanson
Littleton Colorado

[Steve Passmore]

I have a pair of 37 Cadillac covers which would not be authentically correct as the 36 was an open cover showing the hubcap whereas 37 was a closed cover.    Would save a lot of trouble but depends how right you want it to be.

[Frank Swanson]

Hi Steve,
Thanks for the reply, I'm trying to keep this as original as possible and pretty set on the look of the 36 wheel covers. One way or another I will come up with a solution.
Frank
Member# 29030

[Skimbord27]

I have a  1936 cover available, I don't know much about it but I would sell out of my collection for the right price. It is restorable and all tabs are in good shape.

[Steve Passmore]

You're on the wrong track there Skimbord27.  Frank was looking for sidemount covers. What you have is a Hubcap.  Besides, this thread is from 3 years ago and I guess Frank would have solved his problem by now.

[Frank Swanson]

Well I guess I should check in more often. Yes Steve you are right, I did solve that problem. I got my metal spinning friend to make up a set. I got measurements off a 36 Cadillac That was being restored at Restore cars in Castle Rock Colorado. It cost me a $1,000 and 0ne week later a set came up on ebay for $1,200. I am moving ahead on the car but at a very slow pace. I still work and just make time when I can. The frame and suspension are all done and the engine and tranny are ready to drop in.

[Frank Swanson]

engine and tranny ready to go