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Old Jun 22, 2002 | 08:26 PM
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Default 80 center caps question

have you guys bought these from ecklers and found the they do not fit??? i bought two and they are very loose. one good slight pull an they are off. is this common??

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Old Jun 22, 2002 | 10:28 PM
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Default Re: 80 center caps question (LATNC3 (Rod R))

Bought 2 for my 81 from Riks One was tight the other one was loose. A dab or two of clear RTV and they are on good an tight.
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Old Jun 23, 2002 | 11:19 AM
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Default Re: 80 center caps question (LATNC3 (Rod R))

The plastic caps do have a habit of finding their way into ditches, unfortunately. Even with a little bit of silicone applied. For that reason I went with these aftermarket metal caps that are held onto the wheel by three Allen set screws. I realize that they are not "correct" (the finish is chrome rather than matt black) but I do think they look very nice.

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Old Jun 23, 2002 | 04:37 PM
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where didi you get them Paul??


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Old Jun 23, 2002 | 06:16 PM
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Default Re: 80 center caps question (LATNC3 (Rod R))

Rod,
Here is the link to the metal caps.

OK, the direct link to the product is not working. Go here and search on product #4495.

Something very strange happening here. What coriliketospam is I do not know!! I will try again.

I give up! They come from Corvette America in Boalsburg, PA.
http://www.coriliketospam.com

For those who noticed and are interested in the McGard locks, here is the part number.


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