Baby moons that will fit......

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  1. Jim W

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    I bought a set of baby moons for my customers 1972 maverick and they are just a hair too small to pop on. 14" steel wheels, originals. Can anyone tell me who makes a set that will fit?????

    Thanks, Jim
     
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    Anyone have baby moons on a 14" rim?

    Jim
     
    Jim W, Aug 14, 2009
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    1973Maverick357 Cooler then a Camaro

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    Baby rooms have their own rims? Thats what makes them baby moons i have a set. There are baby moon rims that are 10 lug that are chrome all around and then you pop on the middle chrome peice.
     
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    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    I'd give Coker Tire a call.
     
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    Moons are supposed to fit tight over the nubs on the rims.The trick is to put the moons over the topmost two nubs(spin the wheels a bit if you have too)to get two of em at 11 and 1 o'clock, then give the bottom of the cap a downward whack and it should pop on.They are a snug fit when brand new.Thats why hot rodders liked em back in the day...They didnt pop off when the weels started spinin and hoppin.Good luck!!
     
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    These are so tight going on they distort the outside edge. There's no way they are going on with out getting dented and I was very close to that. Stopped trying to put them on and went to return them and the speed shop was seized for taxes!!!!!

    I will call Coker and ask them.

    Thanks, Jim
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Thats too bad Jim...Hope you find some good ones.
     
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    so you have to find a new speed shop now also? sorry to hear that!
     
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