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Old 03-23-2016, 11:38 AM
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hello is there a way I can tell the difference of a original hubcap and a reproduction from a 1964 corvette,thanks guys
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I believe that only the '65 model year wheel covers are available in reproduction form. However, the spinners for the '63 through '66 as well as the die cast spacers for '66 only are being reproduced.
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Originally Posted by vark_wso
I believe that only the '65 model year wheel covers are available in reproduction form. However, the spinners for the '63 through '66 as well as the die cast spacers for '66 only are being reproduced.
64's have never been repro-ed. If you have a set of 64's, either frosted or polished, they're real GM parts.
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If you're buying for a 64 car and want them correct, the polished caps are for early production ( up to March, I think) and the frosted are after that. Dave
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Here are mine from my 64 with a build date of 8/63






I switched over to the rally's which I like much more.


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I have access to a set , and was wondering if they were reproductions out there
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Originally Posted by 90sundevil
Here are mine from my 64 with a build date of 8/63
My 64 convertible is number xxx68 made on the first day of production on Sept.3, 1963. What's your number? Dave

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Originally Posted by Bills69n84
I have access to a set , and was wondering if they were reproductions out there
Like gbvette62 has said... the wheel cover for '64 are not reproduction covers, they are real GM parts.

-Bruce

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Old 03-24-2016, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by StingU2
Like gbvette62 has said... the wheel cover for '64 are not reproduction covers, they are real GM parts.

-Bruce
There is a set of caps for a 64 near me (central Illinois) on craigslist for $400 if anyone is interested.
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Originally Posted by 90sundevil
Here are mine from my 64 with a build date of 8/63






I switched over to the rally's which I like much more.

My 64 has also the 67 style rally's on it and it does look nice. I think I'm good for the time being.

My neighbor had a set of early 64 hubcaps in his attic from a 63 he used to own. He thinks I should buy them for my 64 but my car is a later model which should have the frosted ones. Found a nice set locally but $400 is a bit too much for me. If anyone needs the polished version let me know and I can probably get the neighbor to sell his for $300.

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