Elusive P01 Wheel covers

[Wes S.]

Is this a picture of the elusive P01 wheel cover?

[Jimmy G.]

Re: Elusive P01 Wheel covers

Yes it is Not a pass. car

[Ron G.]

[Ronald L.]

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What is the difference in P01 to P02?

[Wes S.]

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Ronald:
I think this represents a P02. But I am not an expert, just trying to learn more every day.

[Bob W.]

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Wes, At the base of the center cap if the fins are pointed its a po1 if they are square then its a po2.

[Ron G.]

[Joe L.]

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Ron------


Well, there was never a change in part number which was GM #3923630 right from the beginning in 1968 through the end in 1974 (the PRODUCTION-only set of 4 was known as GM #3923629). The center ornament which was available separately was also the same part number of GM #3923631 throughout the period.

[Ron G.]

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Joe,

I was not referring to the part number. Just the differences in configuration.

[Terry M.]

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There also is a difference in the configuration of the opening for the valve stem. I am not going to waste words on this difference. There are photographs in the 1968-69 and 1970-72 TIM&JGs for those who have a reason to want to know the differences.

[Wes S.]

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Terry:
I was trying to decide weather to purchase them of not. Without having to buy the judging manual. Don't need them, but thought I might be able trade for a nice set of P02 for my 73.

[Joe L.]

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Joe,

I was not referring to the part number. Just the differences in configuration.

Ron------


Yes, I realize that. I was just pointing to the fact that there never was a difference in GM part number between what are referred to as P01 and P02 wheel covers. So, if one were purchasing an NOS wheel cover one could only discern whether it was P01 or P02 by inspecting what was in the box. I would think that GM would have used different part numbers for the wheel covers if they really intended there to be a difference between P01 and P02.

Back when the covers were available in SERVICE if one went to a GM dealer and specified, for example, a P01 wheel cover, the dealer would have no way of ordering that any differently than if someone specified a P02 cover.

[Ron G.]

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Yes Joe I agree because many years ago in the early 80s I went to order a PO2 over the counter at a dealer and I remember he used the original part number, but when it arrived it was slightly a little different. Thanks.

[Joe L.]

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All-----


Will someone with a "P01" wheel cover and someone with a "P02" wheel cover please post what the part number is embossed on the rear of the center emblem? Thanks.

[Bob W.]

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Joe, PO2 the number is 1377173 off of a Dec. of 1969 car that my dad bought new.