hedotwo Posted January 3, 2024 Posted January 3, 2024 Did the '58 amt annuals come with two different choices for wheel covers? I have both pontiac annuals, impala hardtop, edsel convertible, and both buicks. All of these had the common tri-bar covers when I picked them up. I have both fairlanes and an impala convertible that do not have the tri-bars but have what seem to be the stock covers. So, I'm confused. I'm usually a stickler for correct, stock wheel covers and I just keep an eye out for covers I need. It looks like some promos from '58 didn't use the tri-bar but rather the stock covers. Or is it that kids building these (I'm only 71 so I wouldn't know ?) only built the kit using the tri-bars instead of the stock and then tossed the stocks? The '58 buicks for example, and maybe the impalas. Can someone help me understand ? I'll attach a pic of the tri-bar, impala stock cover, and the buick stock cover. As usual thanks a bunch!
Mark Posted January 3, 2024 Posted January 3, 2024 There were eleven '58 annual kits; some had the stock covers, others the generic tri-bars. I'm pretty sure the Edsels, Pontiacs, Buicks, and Imperial convertible (no hardtop kit that year) had the tri-bars. That leaves the Chevys and Fords, which I believe came with stock wheel covers. I do have an unbuilt Buick convertible, will check it later and report back. 2
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 3, 2024 Posted January 3, 2024 I'm not certain about all of them, but I do know that some of the AMT '58s did not come with stock wheel covers. Case in point, the '58 Bonneville kit did not include stock covers. Why, I don't know, but the '58 Bonneville promo did. I was lucky enough to get a set of stock wheel covers for my '58 Bonneville from Modelhaus before they closed their doors. I really miss those guys! Steve 2
hedotwo Posted January 3, 2024 Author Posted January 3, 2024 Is this the correct stock cover for both '58 Fairlanes? Both of mine have them.
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 3, 2024 Posted January 3, 2024 2 hours ago, hedotwo said: Is this the correct stock cover for both '58 Fairlanes? Both of mine have them. Yes. Steve 1
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