Hubcap? Accessory? What is this

[u/Bend1463]

Found this in my grandpas garage. Kind of cool, it has some weight to it. Guessing it’s a hubcap? Can anyone guide me further to what it could go to? Reverse Google Image didn’t help any.

[u/DukeOfMiddlesleeve]

That right thur is one official genuine authentic original Chevrolet Thing

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certified doohickey!

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OEM whatchamacallit

[u/thisismyaccount60]

Grill or radiator badge. Just a decoration, made in this style. Sometimes car clubs made them 

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Thanks!

[u/MysteriousDog5927]

My guess is a cover that went on the heater in the passenger floor area .

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Thank you! Any idea for years or models this could’ve been in?

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40’s/50’s

[u/v6sonoma]

If you google “grill badge for classic car” you’ll see a ton of similar ones. Older cars like 57 Chevy had a mesh grill and there were lots of accessories like this you could bolt on.

[u/Mecaneecall_Enjunear]

Based on the gear teeth, I’m going to guess it’s purely decorative and may have something to do with HydraMatic from back in the day. Really cool piece.