1968 Chevelle Wheel Covers?

[Plashdaddy]

Hi Everyone, I’ve had a search myself so I’m turning to the Chevelle experts among you. Is there a kit / resin option around for these factory GM wheel covers? Any help is very much appreciated.

While I’m here, I think I’ve pinned the colour down to ‘Grotto Blue / White’ but would love to hear an expert opinion.

Looking to replicate this car from the family, SS396 Australian Delivered.

Thank You.

Peter

 

[TransAmMike]

Kinda hard Peter to make out in the pic exactly what the wheels look like.  Better pic would be helpfull. I'm wondering too if an Australian car would have the same wheel covers as an American delivered one.

[Plashdaddy]

Thanks Mike, sorry about the pic. I did find them once on a Chevelle site, I’ll try and find them again for a clearer image. This is the only other pic I have on my phone, but it’s not much better. In fact it makes it look like a darker blue too.

 

[NOBLNG]

Are these the ones? I have idea if they were ever offered in a kit.

[ChrisBcritter]

Closest you'll probably find are either the wire wheel covers from the AMT '66 Olds 442 convertible, or the ones from the Polar Lights '64 GTO.

[Plashdaddy]

That certainly looks pretty close, thank you.

[Plashdaddy]

1 minute ago, ChrisBcritter said:

Closest you'll probably find are either the wire wheel covers from the AMT '66 Olds 442 convertible, or the ones from the Polar Lights '64 GTO.

Thank you Chris I’ll look into those, appreciate the help.

[deuces wild]

I had a black '72 Caprice Classic that had the GM factory spoke hub caps... Those were beautiful.....?

[Oldcarfan27]

I think they maybe look like this, but without the spinners

Chris may be correct, the Polar Lights GTO probably has the closest look to these.

 

Edited November 3, 2021 by Oldcarfan27

[NOBLNG]

These are the ones in the Polar Lights GTO.

[tbill]

These are in the AMT 70 impala kit, kinda close I think….

 

[TransAmMike]

Those Impala wheels are soooo close.  Didn't realiz

On 11/1/2021 at 8:31 PM, Plashdaddy said:

Thanks Mike, sorry about the pic. I did find them once on a Chevelle site, I’ll try and find them again for a clearer image. This is the only other pic I have on my phone, but it’s not much better. In fact it makes it look like a darker blue too.

 

No problem Peter.  I didn't realze they are faux wire wheels.  Those Impala wheels that "tbil" showed are soooo close. Problem now tho is where can you get some. Good luck Buddy!!

[Plashdaddy]

6 hours ago, tbill said:

These are in the AMT 70 impala kit, kinda close I think….

 

Thanks tbill, they’re real close, I think they’ll do the trick for me, and it looks like there’s a set of them in the recent fire chief release too.

[Plashdaddy]

5 hours ago, TransAmMike said:

Those Impala wheels are soooo close.  Didn't realiz

No problem Peter.  I didn't realze they are faux wire wheels.  Those Impala wheels that "tbil" showed are soooo close. Problem now tho is where can you get some. Good luck Buddy!!

Thanks Mike, should be able to track a set down!
Really appreciate everyone’s suggestions and advice thank you.

Peter

[Plashdaddy]

Thanks again everyone! I had a dig through my parts bucket and found this left over set from the AMT ‘Gear Hustler’ el Camino, think they’re pretty close! And the price is right to ?

[tbill]

On 11/9/2021 at 5:23 AM, Plashdaddy said:

Thanks again everyone! I had a dig through my parts bucket and found this left over set from the AMT ‘Gear Hustler’ el Camino, think they’re pretty close! And the price is right to ?

Haha! I love it when a plan comes together ?