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Title: Wish to identify the year and model of these hubcaps
Post by: lobster on April 29, 2021, 06:51:06 PM
Hello all, I am trying to figure out what year and model Cadillac these hubcaps go to. I was wondering if anyone reading this could let me know? I am trying to help my grandmother remember which Cadillac that our grandfather owned and was part of that car. Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: Wish to identify the year and model of these hubcaps
Post by: MaR on April 29, 2021, 07:28:54 PM
The one on the far left looks like a '67
Title: Re: Wish to identify the year and model of these hubcaps
Post by: TC on April 29, 2021, 07:33:28 PM
The second and 4th are 1970 caps. The 1st and 3rd look like 1966 or 67 caps. Fairly certain 66 cause I think the 67 caps were a similar to 66 but has small slits or vents. Others here may clarify.

Title: Re: Wish to identify the year and model of these hubcaps
Post by: cadillacmike68 on April 30, 2021, 01:37:05 AM
Quote from: TC on April 29, 2021, 07:33:28 PM
The second and 4th are 1970 caps. The 1st and 3rd look like 1966 or 67 caps. Fairly certain 66 cause I think the 67 caps were a similar to 66 but has small slits or vents. Others here may clarify.

This is also my understanding. 66 and 67 were the same style but one had the slits in the deepest part of the dished section.
Title: Re: Wish to identify the year and model of these hubcaps
Post by: Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621 on April 30, 2021, 09:04:26 AM
#1 & #3 is 66/67.   I recently learned that the slotted version was a replacement to cure a harmonic vibration (whine) that occurred with the unslotted type, most pronounced on sedans acc to factory printed materials.  Why sedans I have no idea.

#2 & #4 1970.

Image courtesy of David Smith.
Title: Re: Wish to identify the year and model of these hubcaps
Post by: cadillacmike68 on April 30, 2021, 09:27:31 AM
Quote from: Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621 on April 30, 2021, 09:04:26 AM
#1 & #3 is 66/67.   I recently learned that the slotted version was a replacement to cure a harmonic vibration (whine) that occurred with the unslotted type, most pronounced on sedans acc to factory printed materials.  Why sedans I have no idea.

#2 & #4 are 69/70.

Image courtesy of David Smith.

1969 used the same wheel covers as 1968. That 1970 is a one year only cover.
Title: Re: Wish to identify the year and model of these hubcaps
Post by: Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621 on April 30, 2021, 09:38:11 AM
I stand corrected. Earlier post edited.
Title: Re: Wish to identify the year and model of these hubcaps
Post by: cadillacmike68 on May 01, 2021, 11:28:34 PM
I always liked the 1966-67 wheel covers but I don't know if they will fit over a 1968 or later with disc brakes. That's a pretty deep dish there.