Turbinator Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Gents , I bought this wheel (4) cover figuring I'd have to do some clean up. Is this wheel cover for a 63 or 64? Doea anyone know if a silver trishield with black back ground is available for a center cap for this wheel cover? thank you RRB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Curran Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) Not 100% sure but I believe these are from a Skylark or Special, maybe 1964? If so, they are 14" and will not fit the Riviera which is 15". Edited August 18, 2017 by Pat Curran update information (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 9 minutes ago, Pat Curran said: Not 100% sure but I believe these are from a Skylark or Special, maybe 1964? If so, they are 14" and will not fit the Riviera which is 15". 9 minutes ago, Pat Curran said: Not 100% sure but I believe these are from a Skylark or Special, maybe 1964? If so, they are 14" and will not fit the Riviera which is 15". Pat, as soon I measured them at 13' in diameter I said to myself, I think I have the wrong size. thank you. i saw the aluminum die cast you talked about in ebay, but only 3 of the 4 center caps matched. The seller was too high for only 3 of the 4 center caps matching. thanks again RRB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Curran Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 It can be difficult to find a complete set in nice shape at a reasonable price. The emblems can be swapped out so don't be too concerned with that. If you find a set for a 64, the black finish between the turbine vanes can be removed very easily as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I contacted Mitch Romanowski about reproduction centers for the cast aluminum knock offs but he said for his suspect ted return, the production costs would be too high.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abandg Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 RRB, I have a set of 63 turbines with centers. 600 if you pick them up. Then you can look at them. I have many to choose from. I am outside of Philly. Gene at 610 -359-8901 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 RRB. Go by and look at Gene's. I have a couple of these that were damaged in shipping (not from Gene.) Sure, the insurance covers it, but you still don't have the wheel cover you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 3 hours ago, abandg said: RRB, I have a set of 63 turbines with centers. 600 if you pick them up. Then you can look at them. I have many to choose from. I am outside of Philly. Gene at 610 -359-8901 Gene, I'll telephone you Sat between 10-2 pm and see what we can arrange. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodneybeauchamp Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 RRB, Pats correct, they suit the 64 Special and Skylark with standard wheels. All you need now is the rest of the car to fit them. Had a 64 Skylarksports coupe for a quite a while and although it was a nice car, it was never a Riviera. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Prepare for sticker shock. A perfect set of "turbines" can cost almost as much of those of chrome rims. P02's would appear great on a '64 IMO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 On 8/18/2017 at 2:39 PM, RivNut said: I contacted Mitch Romanowski about reproduction centers for the cast aluminum knock offs but he said for his suspect ted return, the production costs would be too high.? Ed, thanks for the very meaningful contact info. Red Riviera Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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