C1 Spinners - GM Restoration Parts

[Mark P.]

I just got a set of spinners that were advertised as follows:

"This is a complete set of four new reproduction 1956-1962 Corvette hubcap spinners. Included in the set are screws and retainer rings, which are also "just like the original" These are exact reproduction parts and they also carry the "GM Restoration Parts" logo. There are currently several different reproductions of these spinners. This part has the raised edge along the flipper part of the spinner. This feature is one of the points that are scrutinized during judging per NCRS judging standards."

I am surprised they are made in Taiwan and have the GM Restoration Parts logo on the packaging. Is that very common to have parts with that logo made outside the U.S. ?

Has anyone had any experiences getting these type of spinners judged ? If I rough up the back with sandpaper do you think I would have any deductions because of them ?

They compare quite close to my original spinners which unfortunately are pitted and a chrome shop quoted $200 each to replate.

The originals are smoother on the edge of the flipper part since the raised edge is not very prominent.

[John H.]

Re: C1 Spinners - GM Restoration Parts

I am surprised they are made in Taiwan and have the GM Restoration Parts logo on the packaging. Is that very common to have parts with that logo made outside the U.S. ?

Not unusual - all the GM Restoration Parts logo means is that the supplier has paid EMI to license the part and use the logo; GM isn't involved with the part's production process or qualifying the part to the print.

[Mark P.]

Re: C1 Spinners - GM Restoration Parts

Thanks John - I measured every thing I could and compared it to the originals and everything is within .020" , most within .010".

The poles of the flags are a bit thin as are the "Corvette" letters. They also seem a bit too shiny.

I found a reasonable chrome shop ($50 per spinner) and will have them chrome my originals and I'll use whatever comes out better.

[Mark P.]

Re: C1 Spinners - GM Restoration Parts

The spinners are from Corvette Specialies of Maryland and they only sell a Taiwan spinner. Has anyone had them judged ? I know that others have had their grills successfully judged and they have a good reputation.