PO1 Wheel Covers
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They were used in some passenger applications ( Monte Carlo ? ), however the Corvette cover is unique to Corvette. The difference is in the spokes and the center details, but I can't remember the exact detail differences. I made some notes when i had a Corvette set a few years ago. Let me dig around !Tom Hendricks
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The covers with the link above are PO 1, for 68' corvette, providing they are 15", the PO 1 centers are shallow compared to PO 2's. The problem purchasing used hubcaps is curb rash and dents that are not clearly revealed to bidders if you are looking to purchase a nice set. Steve- Top
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C3 PO1 (fake)
C3 PO2 (real)Last edited by Michael B.; July 29, 2009, 03:58 PM.- Top
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I have both P01's and 2's. The difference I see is that the P01 fins come to a point at the center cap where the P02's are squared off. I believe the depth or indentation is the same for the emblems on both.Jack Corso
1972 Elkhart Green LT-1 Coupe 43,200 miles
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Could you possibly post a couple of pics showing the detail difference?
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Here is the P01 P02's, not the best pix but you can see the pointed vs. the squared vane.Jack Corso
1972 Elkhart Green LT-1 Coupe 43,200 miles
Top Flight 1994, 2018 & 2021- Top
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The center caps are also different when viewed from side or in profile. Does anyone know when the physical change of the P01 cover took place? IE. (date or VIN #) in the 68 model year for the P01 change (the old style to new style) while still retaining the option code P01.
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Dale, precisely my question. I have an original sn# under 10,000 car and I have P02's. If I were a betting person, the P02's had to be available for the 68 model run. There is no reason to believe any previous owner of my car would have replaced the P01 type cap on all four wheels (tank sticker say's P01) with P02's.Last edited by Jack C.; July 30, 2009, 10:02 AM.Jack Corso
1972 Elkhart Green LT-1 Coupe 43,200 miles
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I just can't see the difference between the two, the pic. is too distorted so I compared my po1's and po2's and still can't seem to tell the difference, pointed vs. sq. vane, perhaps a better pic. would resolve this. Steve- Top
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Jack
This physical change in the delux wheel cover did in fact happen duringthe 68 model year while retaining the P01 disignation. As you can even see in the 68 sale brochure, they are both shown during the 68 year. See the front cover it advertises the old style while page 3 shows the follow-on which became the designated P02 in 69.
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Thanks Dale, my 68 Brochure is date 1967 and it does show the squared-off fin in one picture. I overheard someone say at Bloomington this year that I had P02's (which they are) sort on implying they were from a 69.Jack Corso
1972 Elkhart Green LT-1 Coupe 43,200 miles
Top Flight 1994, 2018 & 2021- Top
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