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Powerflite
Posted 2015-11-11 12:18 AM (#494871)
Subject: Disc Brake 15" Hub Cap



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Location: So. Cal		Does anyone know what this hub cap came off of? It looks a lot like a '59 Imperial cap, but I didn't think they came out with disc brakes until like 1966 or so.

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KcImperial
Posted 2015-11-11 1:44 AM (#494872 - in reply to #494871)
Subject: Re: Disc Brake 15" Hub Cap



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Location: Kansas City, KS		I agree the base of it definitely looks like a 1959 Imperial wheel cover but if it is, then it has been modified.
It's missing the turbine inner ring.
The center cap/hub looks somewhat similar to the 57-58 Imperial but it's not.
The stamped "Disc Brake" ring looks like it had been glued on.
I would say this is someone's creation.

Crown Imperials had Lambert disc brakes from 1949-1954. Disc brakes were not available again until the introduction of the Budd brakes starting in 1967.
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60 dart
Posted 2015-11-11 4:01 AM (#494878 - in reply to #494871)
Subject: Re: Disc Brake 15" Hub Cap



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Location: WHEELING,WV.>>>HOME OF WWVA		64 or so chrysler hub cap ............ trackin the year down looks like it's a 66 ---------------------------------------later

Edited by 60 dart 2015-11-11 4:12 AM
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antonellomopar
Posted 2015-11-11 11:13 AM (#494903 - in reply to #494871)
Subject: Re: Disc Brake 15" Hub Cap


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Location: milano, italy		66 Chrysler...first year for disc brakes option.
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Powerflite
Posted 2015-11-11 11:48 AM (#494904 - in reply to #494903)
Subject: Re: Disc Brake 15" Hub Cap



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Location: So. Cal		I thought '66-'67 was the first year too until I read this:

http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=42571

Now I'm not so sure. This cap doesn't seem to match any '64-'67 Chrysler or Imperial that I can find. Does anyone have a picture of one that at least sort-of matches?
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StillOutThere
Posted 2015-11-11 11:53 AM (#494905 - in reply to #494871)
Subject: Re: Disc Brake 15" Hub Cap



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Location: Under the X in Texas		'66 Chrysler 300 wheel cover when equipped with the option.

'66 was not the first year of Chrysler disc brakes. Chrysler offered Ausco-Lambert disc brakes during 1951 - 1955 for Imperials and New Yorkers. I had a '53 NYer with these brakes. Those cars also had unique wheel covers but only in their mounting which allowed venting of the brake heat - they did not say anything on their face.
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Powerflite
Posted 2015-11-11 11:59 AM (#494906 - in reply to #494905)
Subject: Re: Disc Brake 15" Hub Cap



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Location: So. Cal		Thanks guys. Looks like all fingers pointing to '66.
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imopar380
Posted 2015-11-11 12:46 PM (#494908 - in reply to #494871)
Subject: Re: Disc Brake 15" Hub Cap



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Location: Victoria, BC, on Vancouver Island, Canada		Yes, I concur, this wheel cover is the optional 1966 Disk Brake wheel cover, which is based on the 59 Imperial wheel cover with different center cap, also used on 61-64 300s with their own center caps.
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KcImperial
Posted 2015-11-11 1:01 PM (#494911 - in reply to #494906)
Subject: Re: Disc Brake 15" Hub Cap



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The Adventurer
Posted 2015-11-12 7:14 AM (#494966 - in reply to #494871)
Subject: RE: Disc Brake 15" Hub Cap



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Location: Melbourne, Australia		They were actually used on all 1966 1967 1968 Chrysler Product C Bodies with the Rare Optional Budd Disc Brake Set up .

Because the Budd 4 Piston Disc Brake Calipers were so huge you automatically got 15 inch wheel option , so these caps only come in 15 inch size .




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