Nick_S Posted December 19, 2004 Share Posted December 19, 2004 Somebody told me these were off a 1960 Buick, but I havent seen any wheels newer than 53 that would accept this style cap - it's of 1941 buick construction, but I am at a loss as to what year and model it is actually for. Any "late-model" guru's out there know this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted December 19, 2004 Share Posted December 19, 2004 without looking yet they have to be 1960 or up as they use the Tri-shield - they are not mid-60's such as 67 - I am guessing around 1963. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted December 19, 2004 Share Posted December 19, 2004 the "dog dish"/"poverty caps" were available for YEARS on Buicks at least well ionto the 70's and maybe longer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicks Rule Posted December 19, 2004 Share Posted December 19, 2004 Could be 65 LeSabre standard hubcap. My 65 documentation shows something very similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest COMPACTBC Posted December 19, 2004 Share Posted December 19, 2004 According to my hub cap identification book, they are for a 1960 Buick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted December 19, 2004 Share Posted December 19, 2004 since Bruces source shows 60 as the first year we need to find out what year was the last application for it - it is pictured on a 63 LeSabre in "The Buick - A Complete History" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted December 19, 2004 Share Posted December 19, 2004 70Electra has previously pointed out the standard hubcap for the 1960 LeSabre did not use the tri-shield design, but retained the earlier style with BUICK in block lettering across the face.The hubcap in the photo is for 1961 at the earliest, but I have seen similar hubcaps used on LeSabre cars for many years thereafter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_S Posted December 20, 2004 Author Share Posted December 20, 2004 Brian, I'm guessing this IS a 1960 but to better describe, it is not a full faced hubcap. it measures about 10" in diameter and as stated, is designed like a 41 Buick cap. I think it's strange, but I havent seen these on any cars that I remember. Did they have a sort of extended trim ring in addition to them, or just a standard lip ring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 these were bare bones no frills caps - no trim rings, you got these base if no optional wheel cover was ordered. As a general rule (note I said as a general rule) these caps were found on the bottom of the line, base, el cheapo's, stripped cars. In my edition of "THE BUICK A Complete History"(3rd edition) on page 279 it pictures a 63 LeSabre running in the Mobile ecomnomy run with these caps on. You will also note the body colored wheels which you normally saw with these caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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