Bloodshot Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Hi everyone. I'm kinda new to the Riv scene after picking up a '66 last fall. I was wondering about wheel center caps. I saw an ad for a set and the guy says they're for a '72 but they look just like the ones that I've seen everywhere else for a '66. I've posted a photo. What do you think? Does the guy have the wrong year on them or did the '72 come with a similar cap in a different size? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Welcome to the forum. Those are 66-70 caps. They fit a wheel with a 2-1/8" diameter hole. 72 wheels had a 2" hole. Its possible seller got them off a 72 that had 66-70 wheels put on it in the past. Who knows. FYI they are reproduced as well which moderates the value of originals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodshot Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) Thanks for the info and the welcome. Much appreciated. Edited January 31, 2018 by Bloodshot (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Within the Riviera Owners Association's website, there's a chart that shows the dimensions (width, center hole diameter, back spacing, and production codes) for the different Buick Formula Five (rally) wheels that Buick made between 1964 and 1978. You an figure out which wheels would be correct for your car. Mitch Romanowski reproduces center caps. www.buickcenters.com Ed 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68RIVGS Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 (edited) Welcome to the ROA AACA website and your first post Bloodshot ! How about a name and a location - we are a very friendly group here. They are definitely '66 -'70 centre caps as Jason has stated. The seller has the wrong year stated, although the wheels may have been mounted on a '72 Riviera. They should fit your '66, assuming it has the optional chrome road wheels. Edited February 17, 2018 by 68RIVGS (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Bloodshot, those are some nice looking center caps! Welcome to the group! We look forward to seeing your car and reading about your ownership adventures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodshot Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 Thanks everyone for the welcome. I'm looking forward to making some new friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68RIVGS Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 (edited) You should check out the ROA website Steve when you get a chance - www.rivowners.org - and consider becoming a member, tell them #155 sent you ! LOL Plenty of Riviera owners there from all years and various international locations ! Where is Essex - near Toronto? Edited February 17, 2018 by 68RIVGS (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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