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machinist
10-24-2006, 10:59 PM
1 set of NOS 3989479 center caps for the 70-74 Camaros
These are the 2nd design,over the counter GM center caps not reproductions. Asking $250 for the set. I use paypal or money order. Please PM or e-mail [email protected] if anyone is interested.
here is a pic http://new.photos.yahoo.com/cpjlw8/album/576460762315651807/photo/294928803110879868/1
MosportGreen66
10-25-2006, 12:23 AM
If they're embossed, then its a killer deal.
machinist
10-25-2006, 01:51 AM
They are not the embossed 1st design.
Johnny
Rick H
10-25-2006, 04:01 AM
Not sure you know this but they are still available from GM. Check the prices at gmpartsdirect.com.

Rick H.
machinist
10-25-2006, 06:40 AM
these are not reproduced as the GM Direct parts are. These are from a Chevrolet dealer that was closed in 1972.
Johnny
Hotrodpaul
10-25-2006, 03:39 PM
If these were purchased on or before 1972 they would be the first design embossed caps? Right? I thought the embossed caps were used from 1970 to 1973-1974 timeframe.

Chuck, are you out there, can you shed some light on this?

Paul
firstgenaddict
10-25-2006, 06:58 PM
I bought the embossed ones in the mid 80's from my local Chevrolet dealer my brother still has a set for his 73 Z.
CamarosRus
10-25-2006, 09:57 PM
I'm of the belief that the EMBOSSED (Rare) 1st design caps were used on all 70-74 Z-28's. I do not have enough original owner data to verify this however.
I am not sure when the FLAT 2nd design with same part number came out from G.M.
I also can not compare G.M.'s 2nd design to any other repop being mfg (????)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/CamarosRus/Wheels%20Rings%20Caps/Lugnut1Comparison.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/CamarosRus/Wheels%20Rings%20Caps/Ring5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/CamarosRus/Wheels%20Rings%20Caps/Ring7xxx1stAnd2nd.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/CamarosRus/Wheels%20Rings%20Caps/Ring81stDesign.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/CamarosRus/Wheels%20Rings%20Caps/Ring92ndDesign.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/CamarosRus/Wheels%20Rings%20Caps/Z28.jpg
Rick H
10-25-2006, 09:58 PM
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If these were purchased on or before 1972 they would be the first design embossed caps? Right? I thought the embossed caps were used from 1970 to 1973-1974 timeframe.

Chuck, are you out there, can you shed some light on this?

Paul

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You are correct. If they are from 1972 they would be the raised style and be worth a lot more. The ones in question can still be bought today.

Rick H.
machinist
10-26-2006, 06:24 AM
The caps that came on the cars were the embossed/raised type. The parts that were sold over the counter were flat. I have the complete parts dept. from the dealership that was closed when the owner died in 1972. If it is a hassle I will just put them on ebay then everyone won't have to argue about it.
Johnny