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**JQ-72** · 10-09-2023, 11:04 PM

Just drug this 72 GMC in today. Looking at the SPID I noticed PA1 deluxe wheel covers. I knew these were part of the Highlander package for 1/2 tons but looks like it could have been a stand-alone option as well?

**special-K** · 10-10-2023, 06:32 AM

New one on me. That's quite a discovery. I have a set as an alternative for my 2wd GMC. I like them because they're about the only Chevy hubcaps that don't have a bowtie or say Chevrolet

**JQ-72** · 10-10-2023, 11:58 AM

New one on me too. I’ve seen some early Atlanta built trucks with plaid seats and no other Highlander options but never one with just the hubcaps. Just when you thought you knew it all….

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-10-2023, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JQ-72

New one on me too. I’ve seen some early Atlanta built trucks with plaid seats and no other Highlander options but never one with just the hubcaps. Just when you thought you knew it all….

Right?....

**samkost** · 10-10-2023, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

New one on me. That's quite a discovery. I have a set as an alternative for my 2wd GMC. I like them because they're about the only Chevy hubcaps that don't have a bowtie or say Chevrolet

Just so I understand, what am I missing here?
PA1 deluxe wheel covers have no logo and are GMC specific?
They are different from PO1’s with a Chevy Bow Tie or GMC logo wheel cover?
Interesting indeed.

**JQ-72** · 10-10-2023, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by samkost

Just so I understand, what am I missing here?
PA1 deluxe wheel covers have no logo and are GMC specific?
They are different from PO1’s with a Chevy Bow Tie or GMC logo wheel cover?
Interesting indeed.

P01 is the full wheel (with fake lug nuts) Chevy and GMC used with their own center logo.
P03 is dog dish hubcap
PA1 is the wheel cover used on Highlander - same as 70-72 Monte Carlo.

Just odd to see the PA1 wheel cover on a non-Highlander truck.

**samkost** · 10-10-2023, 08:18 PM

It’s interesting to learn GM created these little idiosyncrasies of RPO accessories between passenger vehicles and trucks.
So the Monte Carlo and the truck may have shared this style of a no logo wheel cover.
Very cool, thanks for the explanation.

**jocko** · 10-10-2023, 08:37 PM

Yes, in addition to its inclusion in the C10 version of the YG# promotional packages available on 72 Custom Deluxe trucks, PA1 was a stand-alone RPO (that was seldom chosen - but then again I don’t believe it was very advertised as an option either…) Here’s a very uncommon example posted by member j_cst_10 not too long ago of a Cheyenne Super with optional PA1s (and a swb Super at that… wow): https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...8&postcount=54

j_cst_10 · 10-11-2023, 01:50 PM

Here is the spid on my 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super. It also came factory with the PA1's.

What jocko said haha.

Casper42 · 01-14-2024, 03:57 PM

PA1 was $41 option, but just $31 for Cheyenne Super. In comparison to P01 (what we commonly see) $26 and $15 respectfully. (February 1972 price book)

**special-K** · 01-15-2024, 08:32 AM

First thing I did when I bought my '72 short bed Highlander in '73 was pull those wheel covers off. I hated them. I traded them to the hubcap barn guy for a set of '55 chevy car hubcaps. My how things change as the years go by

**1970cstblazer** · 01-15-2024, 08:39 AM

My opinion is that they should have stayed only on the Monte.. They are gaudy and garish..

**Rods** · 01-15-2024, 11:23 AM

Ive never seen them on a non highlander spid before.

Here’s mine and what they look like on our truck.

Sicklajoie · 01-15-2024, 12:05 PM

It should be illegal to run those covers on a pickup.

**special-K** · 01-15-2024, 06:34 PM

Really? What's with the negative comments on these wheel covers?

Hey Rods, your fellow board member Special-K says that's a fantastic looking top notch and uncommon original you have there.

72c20customcamper · 01-15-2024, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Really? What's with the negative comments on these wheel covers?

Hey Rods, your fellow board member Special-K says that's a fantastic looking top notch and uncommon original you have there.

I don’t understand it either if I don’t like something on a truck or car it’s not my place to be negative about it . I have one of these caps on my truck because I didn’t have 5 caps all the same it’s a Suburban cover I believe and it’s nos. It’s ugly but nobody has commented on it at any show I’ve been to

**special-K** · 01-16-2024, 08:38 AM

I always thought they were ugly on a Monte Carlo. Rallye wheels were available.

Using the same part on multiple vehicles is one reason I stuck with Chevys. It's not only small business but it helps the owners. I needed a glovebox button/latch for my '55 Chevy wagon. That's when I realized it was the exact same part as the 67-72 trucks. Why keep changing a part who's function hasn't changed. and I could go one with parts that swap between models. For that matter, a Monte Carlo is nothing but a Chevelle inside and under

**dagnabbitt** · 01-16-2024, 11:13 AM

Always learning things, the existence of the PA1 wheel cover has escaped me until now: I have never seen them before. Not a lot of Highlanders where I am, mind you.

10-09-2023, 11:04 PM	#1
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,625	Highlander wheel covers on non-Highlander Just drug this 72 GMC in today. Looking at the SPID I noticed PA1 deluxe wheel covers. I knew these were part of the Highlander package for 1/2 tons but looks like it could have been a stand-alone option as well? Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

10-10-2023, 06:32 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Highlander wheel covers on non-Highlander New one on me. That's quite a discovery. I have a set as an alternative for my 2wd GMC. I like them because they're about the only Chevy hubcaps that don't have a bowtie or say Chevrolet __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-10-2023, 11:58 AM	#3
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,625	Re: Highlander wheel covers on non-Highlander New one on me too. I’ve seen some early Atlanta built trucks with plaid seats and no other Highlander options but never one with just the hubcaps. Just when you thought you knew it all…. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

10-10-2023, 08:18 PM	#7
samkost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lake Tapps, Wa. Posts: 674	Re: Highlander wheel covers on non-Highlander It’s interesting to learn GM created these little idiosyncrasies of RPO accessories between passenger vehicles and trucks. So the Monte Carlo and the truck may have shared this style of a no logo wheel cover. Very cool, thanks for the explanation. Attached Images __________________ Sam 1972 C10 LWB 2020 Z71 Tahoe

10-10-2023, 08:37 PM	#8
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Highlander wheel covers on non-Highlander Yes, in addition to its inclusion in the C10 version of the YG# promotional packages available on 72 Custom Deluxe trucks, PA1 was a stand-alone RPO (that was seldom chosen - but then again I don’t believe it was very advertised as an option either…) Here’s a very uncommon example posted by member j_cst_10 not too long ago of a Cheyenne Super with optional PA1s (and a swb Super at that… wow): https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...8&postcount=54

10-11-2023, 01:50 PM	#9
j_cst_10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 592	Re: Highlander wheel covers on non-Highlander Here is the spid on my 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super. It also came factory with the PA1's. What jocko said haha. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 Custom Camper 12 Valve Cummins/5spd manual 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed 557 Med Olive DK olive 1970 K5 Blazer Dark Gold 1966 Coronet 440 35k mile survivor 1991 Suburban 2500 454/4L80E 2wd 1985 Monte Carlo SS 383 Sbc, t-56 magnum 6spd and Ford 9" Last edited by j_cst_10; 10-11-2023 at 10:46 PM.

01-14-2024, 03:57 PM	#10
Casper42 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 331	Re: Highlander wheel covers on non-Highlander PA1 was $41 option, but just $31 for Cheyenne Super. In comparison to P01 (what we commonly see) $26 and $15 respectfully. (February 1972 price book) __________________ '72 C10 Cheyenne SWB North Carolina truck for 50 years, 72k original miles, Medium/Hawaiian Blue, 3 owners - one for 40 years, garaged kept, original: sheetmetal, undercarriage, moldings, glass * * * New - engine rebuild at 65k in 2015, one repaint in 2010, new front bumper, houndstooth seat, carpet, 8 inch rally wheels on 275-60R-15, LED lighting. - Semper Paratus!

01-15-2024, 08:32 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Highlander wheel covers on non-Highlander First thing I did when I bought my '72 short bed Highlander in '73 was pull those wheel covers off. I hated them. I traded them to the hubcap barn guy for a set of '55 chevy car hubcaps. My how things change as the years go by __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-15-2024, 08:39 AM	#12
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,825	Re: Highlander wheel covers on non-Highlander My opinion is that they should have stayed only on the Monte.. They are gaudy and garish.. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

01-15-2024, 11:23 AM	#13
Rods Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,485	Re: Highlander wheel covers on non-Highlander Ive never seen them on a non highlander spid before. Here’s mine and what they look like on our truck. Attached Images __________________ Az

01-15-2024, 12:05 PM	#14
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,499	Re: Highlander wheel covers on non-Highlander It should be illegal to run those covers on a pickup. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

01-15-2024, 06:34 PM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Highlander wheel covers on non-Highlander Really? What's with the negative comments on these wheel covers? Hey Rods, your fellow board member Special-K says that's a fantastic looking top notch and uncommon original you have there. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-16-2024, 08:38 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Highlander wheel covers on non-Highlander I always thought they were ugly on a Monte Carlo. Rallye wheels were available. Using the same part on multiple vehicles is one reason I stuck with Chevys. It's not only small business but it helps the owners. I needed a glovebox button/latch for my '55 Chevy wagon. That's when I realized it was the exact same part as the 67-72 trucks. Why keep changing a part who's function hasn't changed. and I could go one with parts that swap between models. For that matter, a Monte Carlo is nothing but a Chevelle inside and under __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-16-2024, 11:13 AM	#18
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,457	Re: Highlander wheel covers on non-Highlander Always learning things, the existence of the PA1 wheel cover has escaped me until now: I have never seen them before. Not a lot of Highlanders where I am, mind you. __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10



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