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There are ss2/3 bolt on center cap rims in 14 and 15 inch sizes and ss2/3 snap on center rims in 14 and 15" sizes as well. You have pictured an ss2/3 snap on center cap.
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Originally Posted by RetroRanger
There are ss2/3 bolt on center cap rims in 14 and 15 inch sizes and ss2/3 snap on center rims in 14 and 15" sizes as well. You have pictured an ss2/3 snap on center cap.
The 14" and 15" bolt ons all use the same center cap though, same with the snap ons.
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No, the bolt on caps are a completely different design and fitment. Plus the wheel is not configured for bolt on caps. If you lost 2 snap on caps, I would suggest the snap rings weren't on properly. Check they are tight and perhaps ben out the lock tabs a bit to make sure they hold in place. Its not uncommon for snap on caps to develop loose attachment rings.
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Be careful which vendor you choose. Some of them are charging an arm and a leg. I see them at OPGI for close to $100/cap ! Fusick has them for $55.00/cap or $189/set of 4 which breaks down to $47.25 each. I hate Fusick shipping though - they really gouge.
SupercarsUnlimited sells them for $50/cap
Inlinetube sells for $49/cap
BTW, the snap on center caps won't be in the 72 and under catalogue as prior to 73 everything was bolt on. Source 73+ in your search.
When you get them let us know how they are. I'm curious if the emblem is just a flat decal or if they are beveled with the clear acrylic over them like the originals. I bought new decals for my caps and they were just flat metal stickers. They look decent but I will probably swap them out with theses.
Per the description. I will post a pic when I get them.
This is a set of 4 wheel center caps for a 74-87 Cutlass. These caps are the SSIII snap on style, featuring a raised rocket insert in red and silver just like original (not the cheap smooth decal). The chrome on these caps are very nice, these have been discontinued from GM for some time now. These are brand new center caps perfect for your restoration. Stock is limited. Fits: 1974-87 CUTLASS " S " 442 W-30 W-31 SUPREME HURST OLDS models. Sold as a Set of 4
So my original emblems on my caps are actually flat and appear to have a thick clear acrylic coating. The repro emblems are embossed metal with no clear acrylic coating and have the raised rocket logo. My original caps that I am basing this off are 80’s vintage so this may not be correct for all snap on caps. Did they change the emblem at some point? I thought the thicker flat ones were correct.
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
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I have a set of snap on center caps for one set of wheels. They are in NOS condition and I bought them straight from GM back in the day. They still look new and they don't have the embossed surface. They are completely flat on the emblem and are crisp outlines like 4speed455's. Noticeable differences with OEM center caps are:
The surface of emblem is flat
The emblem is more a blood red than the vivid red on the reproductions
July 10th, 2018, 05:28 PM
! Fusick has them for $55.00/cap or $189/set of 4 which breaks down to $47.25 each. I hate Fusick shipping though - they really gouge.
