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Old 09-13-2006, 11:51 AM
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Fiberglass "Bowling Ball" hubcaps on Ebay

Just wondering if anyone has ever bought these and if so, what are the quality. I tried emailing the seller, but haven't got a reply yet. I see these on Ebay all the time so I was just wondering how good they are. If anyone can tell me, let me know.
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thanks for the info...they looked kind of shabby. I was just wondering how you would keep them secured on the wheel, it looks like there is only 3 tabs, but it the ones to align the holes up, not the tabs that actually snap the hubcap to the wheel. Without the other tabs I have no idea how you would keep them on, even if you tried the ziptie method. Thanks for the info guys.
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thanks for the info...they looked kind of shabby. I was just wondering how you would keep them secured on the wheel, it looks like there is only 3 tabs, but it the ones to align the holes up, not the tabs that actually snap the hubcap to the wheel. Without the other tabs I have no idea how you would keep them on, even if you tried the ziptie method. Thanks for the info guys.
Look at this way GM Factory Bowling Ball caps have 10 mounting tabs on back,Aftermarket caps have only 3 tabs,Which would you put on your car ??.I can't stress this enough when I sell them.
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Look at this way GM Factory Bowling Ball caps have 10 mounting tabs on back,Aftermarket caps have only 3 tabs,Which would you put on your car ??.I can't stress this enough when I sell them.
How much do you sell a set of 4 15"?
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The zip-tie method works perfectly. I have 7 sets of the 15" N89 wheels and caps at this present time, and I have never lost a cap with them tied on. Make sure you shop around though and dont get ripped off. Just be patient. I paid no more than $100 for each complete set of 15" wheels and caps that I currently have. I just bought a complete gold set off of an 82 Recaro, with the gold Pontiac arrow decal on the caps in mint condition for $75. Thats all they are worth. They are not as rare as you think. Just shop around.

I also have a mint set of 15" N24 turbo-finned wheels for sale if you know anyone thats interested.
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The zip-tie method works perfectly. I have 7 sets of the 15" N89 wheels and caps at this present time, and I have never lost a cap with them tied on. Make sure you shop around though and dont get ripped off. Just be patient. I paid no more than $100 for each complete set of 15" wheels and caps that I currently have. I just bought a complete gold set off of an 82 Recaro, with the gold Pontiac arrow decal on the caps in mint condition for $75. Thats all they are worth. They are not as rare as you think. Just shop around.

I also have a mint set of 15" N24 turbo-finned wheels for sale if you know anyone thats interested.
Got the gold emblems, that's sweet! I've been really wanting a set with the gold, but honestly I haven't been looking. I figure they are the hardest to find. I just check Ebay, which is kind of a joke in itself, but I look anyway just to see what is out there. I check junkyards all the time too, but usually I don't find anything. I just got a set of "repro" gold emblems custom made. They look good although they are not 100% like the originals as far as the texture goes, and not as shiny but they look good. I posted a comparison in another thread. I'm happy with them for now since I don't have a set of red, or gold. I just had a set of silver off of the Daytona caps. I was almost considering selling the Daytona caps but I don't know how much I'd get for them. They aren't in the best of shape, and one of the emblems looks cracked. That is why I got the emblems made because I wont need the silver. I was just looking to get another set, that were black instead of painting the ones I already have. I did paint one and put a decal on it just to see the final results.

Here is a link if anyone interested in what they look like.
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I have some 15” caps that didn’t stay on very well. I though about the zip tie method but I wanted to be able to remove them easly, so I made some clamps that lock them to the wheel.

Made the clamps in 1997 and haven’t lost a wheel cap yet.
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Damn, that looks like a pretty good idea.
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