[TxSSRRR]

I know . . . I posted in the Parts threads but thought I'd try here too. OK all you guys who have opted for aftermarket wheels - who's got an OEM chrome center cap they are willing to part with? Seems my local Chevy dealer still doesnt know how to remove them without breaking them ! Not going back there again for tire/wheel servicing this has happened twice. There will not be third time ! Please help if you can. Thank you. Ralph

 

[Guzzi Guy]

I know in your case the horse is out of the barn, but I ALWAYS remove my caps beforehand if there is any chance they'll have to remove a wheel. Better safe than sorry. I didn't check eBay, but usually caps come up on there from time to time. If I were you, I might just go ahead and get four cheaper aftermarket caps, install them and check around periodically for an oem wheel cap.

Dave

 

[SWT RYD]

I know in your case the horse is out of the barn, but I ALWAYS remove my caps if there is any chance they'll have to remove a wheel. Better safe than sorry. I didn't check eBay, but usually caps come up on there from time to time. If I were you, I might just go ahead and get four cheaper aftermarket caps, install them and check around periodically for an oem wheel cap.

Dave

is it the tabs that are broken. Do you have all the parts? If so PM me I have repaired a few.

 

[dave rasmussen]

don't do it

Ditto those two points.

You can get a smooth set and place the Chevrolet letters on them. I like that very much. They also have raised bow tie aftermarket ones.

NEVER, NEVER let a tire shop work on you SSR before you take the caps off.

IMO

Dave

 

[TxSSRRR]

Hey Dave (Guzzi Guy) and Dave Rassmussen - thanks for the responses and advice. I might just have to go with aftermarket caps but didn't want to orphan three original caps quite yet. But - it does seem a bit difficult to find a "real one". In the meantime, I'll keep watching . . . Believe me I'll never take the R in anywhere there is a chance of breaking them again. (Same goes for the hood emblem). Thanks again. Ralph

 

[MLCrisisSSR]

Hey Dave (Guzzi Guy) and Dave Rassmussen - thanks for the responses and advice. I might just have to go with aftermarket caps but didn't want to orphan three original caps quite yet. But - it does seem a bit difficult to find a "real one". In the meantime, I'll keep watching . . . Believe me I'll never take the R in anywhere there is a chance of breaking them again. (Same goes for the hood emblem). Thanks again. Ralph

Hey Ralph -

Couldn't tell if you needed Front or Rear. There are a couple of OEM Fronts on e-bay, a bit pricey - here is link to one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-SSR-...ash=item4b3b7778d4:g:5qAAAOSw3aNane3Y&vxp=mtr

Greg

 

[TxSSRRR]

Hey Greg - thanks for the response. Yeah - I've been watching ebay for a true OEM cap and don't think I've seen one yet . . . Even the most expensive one listed at $625 looks to be a reproduction - plus the pic has been "doctored". My bowties are semi-recessed not "raised" like everything I'm seeing. I guess considering the situation I'm in I shouldn't be so picky, but . . . . Thanks again. Ralph

 

[Auggie Doggie]

Don't know if this ad is recent but here you go. Cheap!!!

https://www.ebay.com/b/Wheel-Center-Caps-for-Chevrolet-SSR/43961/bn_1356164

 

[TxSSRRR]

Thanks Auggie Doggie - Think I found an OEM Chrome front cap by looking a little further. Thanks for the lead. Offering the dealership a single OEM at $124 or a set of blanks for less . . . We'll see what happens. Might end of with e orphans. Thanks again. Ralph:blur:

 

[river_rat]

Be careful with ebay seller Rattlesnake wheel. Even though they are advertised and show OEM caps, they are not.....

 

[TxSSRRR]

Hey River Rat - thanks for the heads up. Yeah - I've noticed what they are selling as new and used are not OEM caps. My local dealership thought they found one for me right away after I busted their chops for not even looking - then when they called and said they bought one I told them that Rattlesnake was not selling OEM parts. Of course, they were in a panic to cancel their order. Still looking - hopefully I'll find one or switch to "blanks". Thanks again. Ralph

 

[dave rasmussen]

Often you can find an OEM one on E-bay.

They are quite expensive, but since the dealer is paying go for it. I doubt that they are much more than the Dealer book price.

Dave

 

[oldxr]

TxSSRRR...".......I’ve got the OEM Chrome front $125 shipped. Sent you a PM.

 

[moscooter]

TxSSRRR...".......I’ve got the OEM Chrome front $125 shipped. Sent you a PM.

:surprise:
I thought via a review of EBAY and other sources, that the OEM "hub" cap was not worth more than about 35-45 dollars. I just had a front one (OEM) and shipped it off to another guy here and only charged about 45-50 (including shipping).:frown2:

Did I F up on this deal or what do I not understand about these caps and pricing.:|

 

[dave rasmussen]

That is cheap for sure for an OEM chrome. You can get satin ones in the $40-$50 range.

IMO

Dave

 

[oldxr]

Moscooter.....you sent me that center cap and fog lights as well and I was surprised to get it as I thought it was a satin. I needed a satin cap for a spare satin rim I bought. I had sent you a question on your post and assumed it was satin but you didn’t say. Front and rear Chrome center caps go for $125 up if and when you can find one. I use to sell them for $45=65 a few years ago.

Dane

 

[TxSSRRR]

Oldxr - wouldn't you just know it? I just bought one on ebay for the same price. The dealership authorized the purchase for reimbursement. BUT - you could help out one of the other guys looking for the same item in the Parts thread. If I remember .. . his post was somewhere in the neighborhood of #1648. Take a look you might save him some grief too. Thanks for responding. Ralph

 

[oldxr]

Ralph thanks for the heads up. I just got this cap from Moscooter. It was included in my purchase from him!

Dane

 

[moscooter]

Ralph thanks for the heads up. I just got this cap from Moscooter. It was included in my purchase from him!

Dane

:|
Well, here was the ideal situation for me to use this damn "multi-quote" and someone told me how to do it and now I cannot recall. way too many options on how to respond to a post:frown2:

Anyway, you better have your (Santa Claus) suit on when/if you deal with the guy on the parts posts looking for a chrome cap............other wise, I'll be looking in the mail for my (share) of the profits.:wink2:

 

[oldxr]

Ash....I think you had your ??? ? suit on? The profit margin won’t be big enough to share after I deduct the $$$$ to you? How did you end up with one?