[importsmasher]

I bought a set of correct "Deluxe Wheel Disc" hubcaps for my son's 65 Tempest Custom from a swap meet. Two of them have the light gray paint color I've seen on these all my life, but the other two have a darker gray color. As far as I can tell, they are original, not repainted. Were there two different shades from the factory? If so, what determined which color are given car got?

Thanks,
Importsmasher

[Sloan66]

Those are correct for '65 and the one on right is correct in appearance, It appears someone painted the other

[60sstuff]

A pair of never used NOS 1965 Deluxe Wheel Disc for the Tempest Series.

These photos were taken in a shaded area. I’m sure in the bright sunshine they would be less dark.

[60sstuff]

Different shades.

Personally I think the dark factory color wore off quickly from weather elements and washing.

[Sloan66]

Good info I stand corrected, thx Chris

[importsmasher]

Originally Posted by 60sstuff

Different shades.

Personally I think the dark factory color wore off quickly from weather elements and washing.

So it looks like some cars randomly got lighter ones and some darker? I had never seen the darker ones until we bought these. Eventually we'll have to paint them to match (his car has a long way to go lol).

BTW, those NOS caps are beautiful!

Thanks,
Importsmasher

[Andre]

The actual color used is the ralley 2 charcoal grey before it was used for that purpose The reason it looks different in pictures as a previous poster mentioned is that the paint lost pigmentation very quickly and became more translucent. The paint was also applied very very thinly over the polished portion of the cap, however the NOS cap is the true appearance.