C-Body Wheel Cover?

[amazinblue82]

Can anyone identify this 15 inch wheel cover? I was told it was for a "77 or '78 C-body but I have found no evidence of that. I looked at the B-body and R-Body models but didnt see it either. Its depth looks like it needs a 15x7 wheel. Thoughts?

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[patrick66]

I'm thinking 1980 Magnum/Mirada, but I don't have access to a dealer brochure to check.

 

[amazinblue82]

I'm thinking 1980 Magnum/Mirada, but I don't have access to a dealer brochure to check.

Thanks..I know the J-bodies pretty well and never seen it there but could be? Never checked out the M's either. You seem sure its not a C-body cover though. Appreciate your time.

 

[Polara_500]

I saw one of those on ebay a couple days ago, don't remember what it was listed for though.
Mike

 

[amazinblue82]

I saw one of those on ebay a couple days ago, don't remember what it was listed for though.
Mike

thanks..i will see if i can find it. appreciate your time.

 

[1978 NYB]

Definitely not a 77 or 78 C-Body wheel cover.

Picture of the W-13 Premium wheel covers that were on my 1978 NYB. It's a 6 sided hex on the faux center cap and has the NY'er Brougham symbol in the center.

 

[Polara_500]

Found it - listed under trucks. http://www.ebay.com/itm/80-81-82-83...prg=20131017132637&rk=2&rkt=4&sd=301216006461

 

[amazinblue82]

Found it - listed under trucks. http://www.ebay.com/itm/80-81-82-83...prg=20131017132637&rk=2&rkt=4&sd=301216006461

Mike, you're a scholar and a gentleman. Thank you. I never, ever looked at trucks! I have two sets of these things, thinking they were something else..ebay here they come. Ray

 

[detmatt]

Should have known by the faux 8 lugs.

 

[amazinblue82]

Should have known by the faux 8 lugs.

Yup, another obvious clue, in retrospect. I was locked in mentally it was a "car" wheel cover cuz of the "bling" factor..never having "collected" trucks I just ain't up on 'em from the era where wheel covers were often used. Thx man.

 

[1978 NYB]

Yup, another obvious clue, in retrospect. I was locked in mentally it was a "car" wheel cover cuz of the "bling" factor..never having "collected" trucks I just ain't up on 'em from the era where wheel covers were often used. Thx man.

They would still look good on your Formal....no one even notice except us. LOL!

 

[amazinblue82]

They would still look good on your Formal....no one even notice except us. LOL!

:icon_winkle: If I did that, and then tried to sell it, I might get kicked outta here :icon_winkle:. But this is why I joined. People here know stuff.

So to quote an unnamed movie character: "When I need to find something out, I just go out and find somebody that knows more than me, and I go ask them."

 

[amazinblue82]

Well lookie here. Seems like the C-Body Premium wheel cover for 1978 (hex-center) wound up on a truck in 1979. This finned wheel cover design, in various incarnations, made the "rounds" so to speak on various '78-'84 cars and trucks.

 

[1978 NYB]

The center on my 78 NYB wheel cover had the Brougham symbol with the 2 lions on it.

 

[amazinblue82]

yep, that makes three applique flavors I have seen on these premium finned, hex center covers..the '78 Brougham "lions", the '79 "Cordoba" style, and the plain "Chrysler Corporation" versions (year unknown).

 

[Mr C]

Don't forget the LeBaron version with the eagle on it...I couldn't kind any pics good enough. There's a 74 Imperial with a set of them on it...poor resolution of the eagle centre though.

 

[1978 NYB]

Don't forget the LeBaron version with the eagle on it...I couldn't kind any pics good enough. There's a 74 Imperial with a set of them on it...poor resolution of the eagle centre though.

Is that one of yours too?

 

[Mr C]

Nope, just one I saw online.

 

[amazinblue82]

Don't forget the LeBaron version with the eagle on it...I couldn't kind any pics good enough. There's a 74 Imperial with a set of them on it...poor resolution of the eagle centre though.

Didnt know it existed...guess thats four flavors of this wheel cover. thanks!

 

[Polara_500]

you're a scholar and a gentleman.

Ray - you just dated us both!!! You 'cause you used that phrase, and me 'cause I recognized it. Only happy to help where I can.
Mike