Unknown Deluxe Wheelcovers
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From: Hofheim Germany
Unknown Deluxe Wheelcovers
Hi, this is Gerrit from Germany once more!
I've bought a set of Deluxe Wheelcovers for my '69 427/400.
I knew, that they weren't the original Vette-covers (RPO P02) because of their flattened center; - so I hat the opinion, that they were the Pontiac-style covers. Nevertheless they should fit a standard-Vette-wheel.
When I tried to fix them on my standard rallye-wheels (trimrings and centercaps removed) I found out, that they are approx. 2" less in diameter and won't fix on my wheels :(
Now I try to find out, to which car they could belong.
The guy whom I've bought the covers from, had the covers installed on his '70 Vette when he bought the car brand new 1970 in Germany as an import-car. He swears (and I believe him) that the covers had been on the 15" wheels that were installed on the Vette when he bought it.
Do you know about a different wheel-style with 15" diameter but smaller inner rim?
Hoping for help
yours from over the pond
Gerrit
I've bought a set of Deluxe Wheelcovers for my '69 427/400.
I knew, that they weren't the original Vette-covers (RPO P02) because of their flattened center; - so I hat the opinion, that they were the Pontiac-style covers. Nevertheless they should fit a standard-Vette-wheel.
When I tried to fix them on my standard rallye-wheels (trimrings and centercaps removed) I found out, that they are approx. 2" less in diameter and won't fix on my wheels :(
Now I try to find out, to which car they could belong.
The guy whom I've bought the covers from, had the covers installed on his '70 Vette when he bought the car brand new 1970 in Germany as an import-car. He swears (and I believe him) that the covers had been on the 15" wheels that were installed on the Vette when he bought it.
Do you know about a different wheel-style with 15" diameter but smaller inner rim?
Hoping for help
yours from over the pond
Gerrit
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Re: Unknown Deluxe Wheelcovers (Sir Tripower)
Those "turbine" covers could be found across the GM platforms with the only difference being the cover diameter and the center cap. They came in 14" and 15" rim diameters and would fit any matching 14" or 15" GM rim. There were no oddball rims so if the covers don't fit your 15" rims they are for 14" rims. My guess would be Camaro covers.
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Racer
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Re: Unknown Deluxe Wheelcovers (gerry72)
Would you think it be possible, that there were Camaro-Wheels installed on that Vette in '70? Do they fit on a Vette?
On the other side, the vendor is sure, that he had installed 15" tires on those rims back than.
Was there any additional equipment to fix the Deluxe Wheelcovers at the rims or did they simply "snap in"?
Questions over questions .....
Gerrit
On the other side, the vendor is sure, that he had installed 15" tires on those rims back than.
Was there any additional equipment to fix the Deluxe Wheelcovers at the rims or did they simply "snap in"?
Questions over questions .....
Gerrit
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Racer
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From: Hofheim Germany
Re: Unknown Deluxe Wheelcovers (Sir Tripower)
Now I've made a pic of the "unknown" Covers in relationship to a Cover that fits my 15" Rallye-wheels:
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As you can see, the right cover is somewhat smaller in diameter than the fitting left one. The design is slightly different.
Has anyone an idea, to which car the right cover could belong to?
Yours
Gerrit
.As you can see, the right cover is somewhat smaller in diameter than the fitting left one. The design is slightly different.
Has anyone an idea, to which car the right cover could belong to?
Yours
Gerrit
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Racer
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From: Hofheim Germany
Re: Unknown Deluxe Wheelcovers (Sir Tripower)
I just want to recall to mind!
Still trying to find out, to which car the smaller Deluxe Wheelcovers could belong.
Has no one an idea?
C'mon folks - if anyone can help me, than it's you US-guys! :hat
Yours from the land (almost) without speed-limit :D
Gerrit
Still trying to find out, to which car the smaller Deluxe Wheelcovers could belong.
Has no one an idea?
C'mon folks - if anyone can help me, than it's you US-guys! :hat
Yours from the land (almost) without speed-limit :D
Gerrit
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Re: Unknown Deluxe Wheelcovers (Love My 72 and 77)
GM car lines offered the Turbine wheelcover as a delux option. The only difference between covers is their size and the center cap (logos and either raised or flat). The center cap is easily changeable so as long as the cover diameter is appropriate for the rim size, all you have to do to convert Caprice covers to Corvette covers is change the center cap ($50.00 per cap). I've personally seen these covers on Camaros, Caprices, Monte Carlos, and even Buick Rivereras. I'm sure that just scratches the surface.
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Re: Unknown Deluxe Wheelcovers (Sir Tripower)
1970 Camaros had those as an option....
....and they definitely look like 14-inch to me ! :yesnod:
My set matches the one on the right (15") and they clip on pretty tight which is good since they weigh a few pounds each !!! :eek:
....and they definitely look like 14-inch to me ! :yesnod:
My set matches the one on the right (15") and they clip on pretty tight which is good since they weigh a few pounds each !!! :eek:
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Re: Unknown Deluxe Wheelcovers (1LE)
Could they have come off of a Chevy Nova?
looks like either a chevy 2 or nova...any chance they could be off a corvair???