HUBCAP # c15chev1970_8

Description

HUBCAP # c15chev1970_8          This photo shows a 1968/83 Chevy hubcap of 15 inch size.

This 15 inch Chevy hubcap is for Blazer/Jimmy, Chevrolet Van, Pickups, and many Suburban models from roughly 1968 to 1983.  This hubcap has a solid center with a Chevy bowtie symbol.  Hence, this is a 1968/83 Chevy hubcap and is our hubcap # c15chev1970_8.

The above gallery photos show the details of the all stainless steel design.  Design details includes 5 decorative lug nuts at the outer perimeter rim area.  The main hubcap is a smooth chrome dome area; and, in the center itself, there is a hub geometry with a gold Chevy bowtie symbol on a black back ground.

For this 1968/83 Chevy hubcap, the weight is 3.8 pounds each.  The wheel attachment is a nice integral stainless steel multi-clip system.

Our supply quantity, for this 15 inch Chevy hubcap for 1968/83 time frame, is very good.   And, the quality of this supply is the very best possible.  Nice design with a Chevy bowtie symbol in the solid center.

[ An alternate of this basic design is hubcap # c15chev1970_9 .  This alternate has “GMC” as an emblem at the hub top.  Inventory is also great.  See the comparison image for an illustration of differences.

Another similar hubcap, but with a center hub hole, is hubcap # c15chev1970_7.]

GENERAL DISCUSSION

If you find any of the above discussion a bit confusing, a great general article is under Hubcap Data.  And, more specific discussions, in this article, include the following topics.

1   History and definition article on the word “Hubcap” .  The article covers an interesting discussion of how hubcaps started out as an all metal construction.  [For instance, the above product (15 inch Chevy hubcap, and specifically 1968/83 Chevy hubcap) is an all metal design.]  Then, later, construction slowly transitioned to a partial metal and plastic designs.  And, then, with time an all plastic construction appeared.

2   Hubcap Identification Systems .  This article covers the classic Hollander Numbering system.  And the newer Hubcap Hilton Numbering system is also covered.  Hollander has many useful catalogs on cars  …  visit them at   https://hollanderinterchange.net/catalog/   .

3   Hubcap Features .  This article covers several full size hubcap designs and wire wheel designs.  Also covered are various detail attachment (hubcap to wheel) designs, trim rings, and locking hardware.