Me!
I have wanted a set of correct mag hubcaps for my 66 for a long time.
Never have I found a set in person that have ever been nice enough to consider putting on any of my 66s. The two nicest caps I acquired over many years were still only driver condition. I am thinking about laying down the cash and purchasing a nice set. I have 5 really nice sets of the 67 and later mag caps, but not correct for my 66, so I have not put them on my car. I just wanted to see if anybody else really likes the caps as much as I do.


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Put me in the Thumbs Up column.

I think it's time to sell a set or two of your later covers to finance a set for your '66! :yes:

I love em !!

Yes, expensive to get the Show Quality ones, but worth it.

I think it's time to sell a set or two of your later covers to finance a set for your '66! :yes:

Yes that will probably become a reality. I am obsessive compulsive over the the factory mag caps. I keep buying the nice ones that I find even though they are the not the ones I need.
Hence the 5 sets. I would like to get the Mag Caps, a Gardiner exhaust system, and my Speakers restored for my AM/FM multiplex set-up. Oh and a nice set of correct black 66 deluxe seat belts. That would really fine tune the appearance of my car. I knew Mike would be on the list for liking the Mag Caps! That Danube Blue SS looks mighty fine with those caps on it!



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Me!
I have wanted a set of correct mag hubcaps for my 66 for a long time.
Never have I found a set in person that have ever been nice enough to consider putting on any of my 66s. The two nicest caps I acquired over many years were still only driver condition. I am thinking about laying down the cash and purchasing a nice set. I have 5 really nice sets of the 67 and later mag caps, but not correct for my 66, so I have not put them on my car. I just wanted to see if anybody else really likes the caps as much as I do.


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I think it's the only way to go if you have a 66 SS. I have a set on my 66 but they are only driver quality. I'm always on the lookout for even one that would improve the leat of the five I have. I don't think I'll ever have a perfect set. The show quality are just too $$.

I'm surprised they are not being reproduced. They are reproducing 65 caps for my 65 vette and I would think there are more 65-66 chevelles than 65 vettes out there today.

How do you ID '66 mag wheel caps.

This almost reads as an want ad. But with the benefit of the doubt. As a 66 owner myself. I have to say I think they look good on the stock restored cars.

How do you ID '66 mag wheel caps.

Part numbers: 551851 = 1965, 1966 _______ 552205 = 1967 and later

Appearance: The center cap on the 65, 66 is raised above the spokes / straight spokes. The spokes have a curve on the 67 and later, the 67 and later have larger cooling slots.
First pic is 65-66, Second pic is 67 and later


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This almost reads as an want ad. But with the benefit of the doubt. As a 66 owner myself. I have to say I think they look good on the stock restored cars.

I already have a set of caps lined up for purchase. Don't worry there Chris, it isn't a wanted ad. I don't need to be policed by you I know the rules. If it were a wanted ad I know where to post it.

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Todd, so you're the guy that has all the 67 and up Mag caps huh? I think what you need to do is make some room for the 65-66 caps you want by selling me a set of 67 caps:D. For me, the mag caps are THE best looking choice.

Todd, so you're the guy that has all the 67 and up Mag caps huh? I think what you need to do is make some room for the 65-66 caps you want by selling me a set of 67 caps:D. For me, the mag caps are THE best looking choice.

I will let you guys know when I get over my sickness :)
Hard for me to part with any of my 66-67 Chevelle parts.
Might see me on that hoarder show someday, you'll see me divorced and nothing but tiny paths to barely move around my house because it will be filled with Chevelle parts. ;)
Well hopefully not, but it does feel like I keep too many parts sometimes.


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Part numbers: 551851 = 1965, 1966 _______ 552205 = 1967 and later

Appearance: The center cap on the 65, 66 is raised above the spokes / straight spokes. The spokes have a curve on the 67 and later, the 67 and later have larger cooling slots.
First pic is 65-66, Second pic is 67 and later


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Thanks for the info droptop.

I always did like them,my dad had a set on his 67 Caprice.:thumbsup:

I'm surprised they are not being reproduced.


With the kind of luck I have. They will be announcing that they are being reproduced a couple of days after I make an expensive purchase on a set. I agree with you on this one.
Surprised, but maybe too expensive to re-tool this one?? I guess on another note, I don't think they should. My car has a really nice simulated wood steering wheel. It was a rather rare piece, but now it's the norm because every tom, dick, and harry has one in their car due to the cheesy re-pop of that part (the reproductions are horrible). I kind of like it when rare things stay rare. If people really want one they should do it the old school way and hunt one down, and even pay the price if is a rare part. That's my thought anyway.



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I always did like them,my dad had a set on his 67 Caprice.:thumbsup:

Gary, that brings up good memories for me. My dad also had a 67 Caprice when I was growing up. Big block car with ALL the options. Loved that car. His did not have the accessory mag wheel covers though. That would have made that car even better.
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My plan is to have a set of 14" redline tires/wheels with the mag covers for my car. As well as a set of 15" RWL tires with '67 trim rings.

The original mag style wheel covers were the only items that traveled from owner to owner with my car. 1 has a little curb rash the others are nice.

Would love to see photos of Chevelles with the simulated mag wheel covers.
If any body has photos post them-up. We can turn this into the official mag wheel hubcap information and photo thread.




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Gary, that brings up good memories for me. My dad also had a 67 Caprice when I was growing up. Big block car with ALL the options. Loved that car. His did not have the accessory mag wheel covers though. That would have made that car even better.
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I remember his like it was yesterday. White, black top and black vinyl buckets and console. 396 with a turbo automatic.:yes:

I remember his like it was yesterday. White, black top and black vinyl buckets and console. 396 with a turbo automatic.:yes:

My Dad's was Originally Black with Black Vinyl top w/ light blue bucket seat interior.
He had it painted a nice blue metallic. 396, TH400, buckets, console, PW, PB, Power driver seat, Tilt, Wood Wheel, A/C, AM/FM-8 track.

There was a restored low mileage Black on Black 67 Caprice Loaded w/options in Hemmings a few years back. Missed it by a week. Buyer was having it shipped to Norway. It was a good price too.


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I like them now. When I was a kid, I did not. You either had "real mag wheels" or you had those funny looking hubcaps. But now, they look cool. I would put them back on and, if my budget allowed, have a second set of wheels and tires for the day 2 look.

I remember his like it was yesterday. White, black top and black vinyl buckets and console. 396 with a turbo automatic.:yes:

my dad had one just like that :D

my dad had one just like that :D

Isn't that something,and you and me had matching blue and white Blazers.:yes:

If you have to have hubcaps, they are the best looking of the bunch. But I still prefer road wheels (69-70 SS wheels and 71-72 SS wheels in particular) or certain aftermarket vintage mag wheels. Not much looks better than a vintage set of Torq Thrusts.

Back in the 70's when I was a mechanic; we HATED those wheel covers......way too heavy....scratched the hell outta the wheels....and they were just FAKE mag covers. We called them "falseys".

Now; I think they are way cool as they represent that particular era of the Chevelle. I too wish I could afford a set to accompany their own set of steel wheels and tires (they still do dig into the wheels). :D

I also like them.I have a set of 67 up in my shop,the 205s.What i am lookin for are the 15 in.ones to put over my ralleys for a different look once in a while. I was thinkin about painting my 14 in.ralleys black and using these 205s .

With the kind of luck I have. They will be announcing that they are being reproduced a couple of days after I make an expensive purchase on a set. I agree with you on this one.
Surprised, but maybe too expensive to re-tool this one?? I guess on another note, I don't think they should. My car has a really nice simulated wood steering wheel. It was a rather rare piece, but now it's the norm because every tom, dick, and harry has one in their car due to the cheesy re-pop of that part (the reproductions are horrible). I kind of like it when rare things stay rare. If people really want one they should do it the old school way and hunt one down, and even pay the price if is a rare part. That's my thought anyway.



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I agree with you. I have original 65 spinner caps on my vette that are not perfect but they are still GM vs. the Chinese made (I believe) repros. I got a better price on my 65 vette caps when repros showed up. I think the re-tooling og the vette spinner caps has to be more expensive than the 65-66 mag caps. I would also say at least twice the market as well.

The one benefit of the repros are that they will somewhat bring down the price of used originals and make the originals a little more affordable for us.
NOS are in a league of their own.

What i am lookin for are the 15 in.ones to put over my ralleys for a different look once in a while.

Those pop up every now and then. kind of rare, but even the really nice ones are not terribly priced as the isn't as much demand for the 15" caps. I believe they were full size Chevrolet only and not sure for which model years. (Maybe 1969, 1970?? I don't know).



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Would love to see photos of Chevelles with the simulated mag wheel covers.
If any body has photos post them-up. We can turn this into the official mag wheel hubcap information and photo thread.




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I already have a set of caps lined up for purchase. Don't worry there Chris, it isn't a wanted ad. I don't need to be policed by you I know the rules. If it were a wanted ad I know where to post it.

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You dont need to get all defensive.

Since you "know the rules". Then you dont have to accuse me of trying to "police you".

:rolleyes: You dont need to get all defensive.

Since you "know the rules". Then you dont have to accuse me of trying to "police you".:sad:

I am not here to argue with you Chris, I really don't appreciate the insinuation that I am trying to beat the system but underhandedly sneaking in a "Wanted Ad" I don't need you to leave comments like giving me the "Benefit of the doubt". Your not a moderator and I clearly don't appreciate you passing judgment on my character.


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I am not here to argue with you Chris, I really don't appreciate the insinuation that I am trying to beat the system but underhandedly sneaking in a "Wanted Ad" I don't need you to leave comments like giving me the "Benefit of the doubt". Your not a moderator and I clearly don't appreciate you passing judgment on my character.


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:rolleyes: Relax Todd. I didnt accuse you of anything so stop acting defensive and making it sound like im trying to start s*&t with you. All I said was it almost read as an wanted ad. Since you know the rules, you have also been here long enough to see posts by others in the past that have attempted to disguise it as a want ad all the while claiming that its not. Save the accusations of me trying to "police you".

I dont care for you passing judgement on my character either. I dont see "moderator" by your name as well so chill out.:sad:

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Absolutely BEAUTIFUL, thank you Mike!
What a great way to start off the photos!
I hope there are more photos to come from other members.



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Chris just move on.

Let's just end this right here. I don't need this stinking up a good thread.
Lets just agree that you didn't care for my comments and I didn't care for yours.
Leave it that and let this thread be about mag hub caps as intended.


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Hi Todd,
Some additional photos of my 67 Malibu. I'll get better shots this spring.:)
Mike

Hi Todd,
Some additional photos of my 67 Malibu. I'll get better shots this spring.:)
Mike

Thanks Mike.
The more I see these caps on the Chevelles the more I like them.




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ttt.

Also my set of 65/66 mag caps arrived today.
Pretty nice. I will try and get pics of the caps on here soon.
I need to get my extra set of steel wheels painted black for the mag caps.
(and I also bought some more 67-72 mag caps). 6 sets now (67-72).



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Not only do they L@@k good on a car but in the trunk too !!!! Had way over a hundred last year still have 60-70 of them !!!

Jim

Not only do they L@@k good on a car but in the trunk too !!!! Had way over a hundred last year still have 60-70 of them !!!

Jim

Ah-ha, there is somebody else besides me who has the sickness ;)




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No wonder the rest of us can't find any...you guys are hoarding them all!!

No wonder the rest of us can't find any...you guys are hoarding them all!!

It does feel that way sometimes. I am glad he has more than I do, or maybe... I wish I had as many as he does, I don't know.

Here is the set I just got for my convertible. very nice used caps.




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Question?????

I have had many mag hubcap sets over the years, and really only had one car that I drove with the mag hubcaps on it (65 Chevelle convertible) You might recognize the car Dan has it now in Iowa.

1. How well do these stay on?
2. What is the best method for installing and removing the simulated mag wheel covers without damaging them?



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My Black 66 SS, from back in the day (1980 photo)

TRUST ME. They won't come off!! Quite the opposite. They will Bite into your steel wheels and actually ruin them for any future use without the caps on. Which gets to the next issue: getting them off is sometimes hard to do without denting or bending the edges. Careful and deliberate is the way to go. I use my my hands and work em and pull. :D

My Black 66 SS, from back in the day (1980 photo)

Nice car! Have any other pics?

Thanks, the black one is my "baby", I'm sure I can dig up more photos, need to go through some old photo albums at my dads and see what I can find.

TRUST ME. They won't come off!! Quite the opposite. They will Bite into your steel wheels and actually ruin them for any future use without the caps on. Which gets to the next issue: getting them off is sometimes hard to do without denting or bending the edges. Careful and deliberate is the way to go. I use my my hands and work em and pull. :D

Thanks Mike.
I was just worried because the caps are so heavy. I was comparing them in my mind to the 1964 Chevelle SS hubcaps which are also heavy and kind of notorious for coming off from what I have heard. I have an extra set of 5 steel wheels that will be dedicated to the mag caps (got to have a black rim for the spare as well). especially after putting together the really nice set of steel wheels that I had painted Blue for my dog dish caps. Thanks for the information. I will be excited to get the mag caps installed on my car.


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I have always thought they looked best on 66/67 Chevelles. Part of the reason I like them is that they were trendy in 1967. They even offered them on the newly reintroduced 1967 Jeepster. Another reason I like them is that you really don't see them that often. Years ago everyone was putting Rally Wheels on their Chevelles. When I got my Chevelle in 1985 I got busy searching for Mag Style Wheel Covers right away. I was tired of seeing all the "Third Hand Chevies" with all the incorrect parts on them and decided I wanted the stock look for mine (plus it is a family heirloom). Below is an old picture of my car taken by me in 1996. The car still looks just the same in 2010.

http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/data/500/medium/67malibusportcoupe.jpg

Below is an old picture of my car taken by me in 1996. The car still looks just the same in 2010.

http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/data/500/medium/67malibusportcoupe.jpg

That is a good looking Malibu, thanks for posting the photo.
Are those 6 cyl emblems on the front fender?



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I really like those caps, especially when the inside part where the lug nuts are is painted black. I really love my 64ss stock caps and they will always stay on my car but I would'nt mind grabbing a set of driver quality mag caps just to trow on for a weekend. They look great on the 65's so I just wanna see how they would look on a 64.

My first 66SS had dog dish hub caps, but these have grown on me -- I like 'um.

Greg

I like the way they look too!!!! BUT........Has anyone figured out a way to get a good balance with these caps? My car feels like Fred Flintstone going down the road.

RB6667

My first 66SS had dog dish hub caps, but these have grown on me -- I like 'um.

Greg

Greg
Thanks for posting those photos. I can't wait to get mine installed on my Convertible.
Very nice looking 66!



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Eric

Really not supposed to post wanted ads in forums ;) Try posting your ad in our Free Classifieds :thumbsup:

My mistake, I will delete it. My apologies to all

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh77/mrz16/VetteFest11-18-07016-1.jpg

I saw one of those caps on the American Pickers show last Monday night. They were going through a guys junk yard and were checking out a 68-69 Camaro SS hood with the ice cube tray louvers still on it. Funny thing is they walked right past one of those hubcaps lying on the ground and they never even looked back. I felt like calling them and telling them what they had missed. They ended up buying an old Plymouth for $5000 from another hoarder down the road. Turns out it was only worth around $3000.

Edit by Admin: Please place a wanted add here www.chevelles.com/classifieds they are free.....

Dan post an ad in the free classifieds here. please delete your response.
wanted ads are not allowed in this thread in Restoration Corner.

If you read this thread from beginning to end it is a sore subject (wanted ads).

Yes there is a 15 inch version, those were used on the full size Chevrolets 69-70.

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I like the mag hub caps.

Sorry about that.

Sorry about that.

Not a problem Dan. No worries.

Go with the dogs!!