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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1971 - 1973 => Topic started by: nham3407 on July 05, 2011, 02:30:51 PM

Title: Shallow vs Deep Sport Wheel covers
Post by: nham3407 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?

Thank you

Title: Re: Shallow vs Deep Sport Wheel covers
Post by: c9zx 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

Title: Re: Shallow vs Deep Sport Wheel covers
Post by: nham3407 on July 06, 2011, 10:22:24 AM

Thank you Chuck.  I will give it a shot.

Title: Re: Shallow vs Deep Sport Wheel covers
Post by: 70cj428 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....

Title: Re: Shallow vs Deep Sport Wheel covers
Post by: nham3407 on July 07, 2011, 03:03:34 PM

Thank you for the response.  Any dimensions would be appreciated.