1963 Corvette Hubcap

[Craig S.]

Does anyone know the VIN when the hubcaps had the centers frosted and when they were polished?

[Tom H.]

Re: 1963 Corvette Hubcap

Judging guide states cars to VIN 2500 had frosted centers.

[Craig S.]

Re: 1963 Corvette Hubcap

Thanks Tom.
I am completing a frame off restoration of a Black Split with Red interior. I am getting to the final stages and want to be sure of the details. I really appreciate your help.
Craig

[Tom H.]

Re: 1963 Corvette Hubcap

Always glad to lend a hand to a fellow 63 owner !! Keep us posted on the progress. Is your car inside the first 2500 ??

[Edward J.]

Re: 1963 Corvette Hubcap

Craig, If buy chance your looking for frosted 63 hub cap send me a PM.

[Tracy C.]

Re: 1963 Corvette Hubcap

Another feature of original frosted hubcaps is the thicker perimeter rim. This is also noted in the JG. I think the over the counter replacement frosted hubcaps were the same as the polished ones only they were painted.

Original fosted cap on the left, polished cap on the right.

tc

[Timothy B.]

Re: 1963 Corvette Hubcap

Tracy,

I had no idea you could buy over the counter 63 caps. Did the production polished caps have a thick rim?

[Tracy C.]

Re: 1963 Corvette Hubcap

Tracy,

I had no idea you could buy over the counter 63 caps. Did the production polished caps have a thick rim?

Not positive, but I can't imagine GM continuing production of the thick rim caps once the production change arrived on the scene. I'd say any thick rimmed cap that is fully polished now once was a frosted hubcap.

Joe Lucia has posted the part number changes on these caps before, check the archives for additional info.

tc

[Craig S.]

Re: 1963 Corvette Hubcap

Always glad to lend a hand to a fellow 63 owner !! Keep us posted on the progress. Is your car inside the first 2500 ??

Sorry for the delay, I was out of touch from my computer on a trip. It is number 4747.

[Stuart F.]

Re: 1963 Corvette Hubcap

Do you suppose the early "thick" rim hubcaps were less prone to rubber hammer dents?

Stu Fox

[Tracy C.]

Re: 1963 Corvette Hubcap

Do you suppose the early "thick" rim hubcaps were less prone to rubber hammer dents?

Stu Fox

Stu,

I've seen the typical hammer dings in both styles, so I'd say there is no advantage with either.

tc

[Troy P.]

Re: 1963 Corvette Hubcap

I have read that but wonder since my VIN 1948 has no evidence of the frosted area. You would think it would possibly still be frosted under the spokes to some extent.

[Frank D.]

Re: 1963 Corvette Hubcap

Stu,

I've seen the typical hammer dings in both styles, so I'd say there is no advantage with either.

tc

As have I. A rubber mallet carefully used should not ding but I avoid them completely anyway:
A closed fist in a padded "workout" glove will pound the caps on without damage and I've done it for years.

[Harry S.]

Re: 1963 Corvette Hubcap

Folks, this is an 11 year old thread.

[Robert L.]

Re: 1963 Corvette Hubcap

I still found it interesting. Too much time on my hands.

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