Author Topic: Shallow vs Deep Sport Wheel covers  (Read 1995 times)

Offline nham3407

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Shallow vs Deep Sport Wheel covers
« on: July 05, 2011, 02:30:51 PM »
It is my understanding that there were different configurations of the Sport Wheel cover for 70 vs 71 - 73.  the 71-73 is described as the shallow wheel cover and the 1970 is descibed as deep.  Is that just the depth of the trim ring?  By the way, I am just focusing on the 14" wheel covers.  How can I verify I have the shallow or the deep?  If someone knowingly has the shallow do you have the dimensions I could use to verify against for the depth?

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67 GT S-Code, San Jose, 06/67
72 Mach 1, Dearborn, 01/72
68 Merc. Cyclone, Lorain, 12/67 (Red)
68 Merc. Cyclone, Lorain, 6/68 (White)

Offline c9zx

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Re: Shallow vs Deep Sport Wheel covers
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2011, 11:25:07 PM »
Brian, Try posting the question here http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/234286. You may get a response. Wish I could help more.  Chuck
Thanks, Chuck

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Offline nham3407

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Re: Shallow vs Deep Sport Wheel covers
« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2011, 10:22:24 AM »
Thank you Chuck.  I will give it a shot.
67 GT S-Code, San Jose, 06/67
72 Mach 1, Dearborn, 01/72
68 Merc. Cyclone, Lorain, 12/67 (Red)
68 Merc. Cyclone, Lorain, 6/68 (White)

Offline 70cj428

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Re: Shallow vs Deep Sport Wheel covers
« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2011, 03:31:40 PM »
The "shallow" covers  fit the 14x6 rims, the "deep" covers fit the 14x7 rims and won't fit the the shallower rims at all. Additionally, the 71-up covers centers  are painted silver vs dark argent for a 70. The hole for the valve stem changes shape in 71 to more rounded ends on the slot but some people feel that this was a late 70 running  change. If I can find some shallow ones n my stuff, I'll post some dimentions for you....

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Re: Shallow vs Deep Sport Wheel covers
« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2011, 03:03:34 PM »
Thank you for the response.  Any dimensions would be appreciated.
67 GT S-Code, San Jose, 06/67
72 Mach 1, Dearborn, 01/72
68 Merc. Cyclone, Lorain, 12/67 (Red)
68 Merc. Cyclone, Lorain, 6/68 (White)