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HUBCAP # c15olds1972_2

This photo is a good profile view of the  15 inch Oldsmobile hubcap first made in about 1972.  The above additional photos in the gallery show more details of this nice stainless steel design.  Design details include a large recess with an attachment of many chrome ribs located around the very outer perimeter.  The rest of the hubcap is a large, raised, flat surface that is chrome.  In the center is an Oldsmobile rocket emblem.

For this early 1970’s Oldsmobile hubcap ,  the weight is about 6.8 pounds each, making hubcap # c15olds1972_2 pretty heavy.  The wheel attachment method is a carbon steel ring clip design.  Inventory is very limited, while the quality is very good.

An alternate 1972 Oldsmobile hubcap, still 15″ but lighter and better inventory, is hubcap #c15olds1972_1 .

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. That later transitioned to a partial metal and plastic designs.  And, then, 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.

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.