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Re: Impossible to find 240 center caps

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I want to cry, the one you found on eBay has been sold. That's the only one that fits my wheel. I can't even figure out how to reach the guy as I'm new to eBay and just registered. I thought I had a previous account.

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That one doesn't fit. I shared too much info on this page and someone grabbed it up from me. The only one that was the correct center cap was found by Rick. I'm so sad. I should have just paid what they were asking. I probably will never find another one. ;(

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creekybird wrote: 18 Jan 2020, 11:28 I probably will never find another one. ;(
When dealing with something that rare, one must seize any opportunity. It would not surprise me if that is what one of the readers here did.

The closest plan B, I can come up with is: Find some chrome universal caps that fit and kind of look like the originals then apply the sticker 283092S.
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Post by 93Regina »

creekybird wrote: 18 Jan 2020, 11:28 I probably will never find another one.


Google is your friend, so if the hole size is 56mm, then for instance

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4Pcs 56mm Genuine BMW Emblem Logo Badge Hub Wheel Rim Center Cap

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Thank you for trying to help me out, I am most appreciative; those don't fit as they're for VW & BMW wheels. My center caps are a precise fit. Plus, the wheels on it aren't original from its manufactured date in 1979. The original owner changed them out before I bought this car in 1981 (he made sure I knew he spent $250 per wheel). They're much nicer than the original ones. Most Volvo wheels don't even fit it I'm finding out; it must be Volvo part no. 283092.

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RickHaleParker wrote: 18 Jan 2020, 14:24
creekybird wrote: 18 Jan 2020, 11:28 I probably will never find another one. ;(
When dealing with something that rare, one must seize any opportunity. It would not surprise me if that is what one of the readers here did.

The closest plan B, I can come up with is: Find some chrome universal caps that fit and kind of look like the originals then apply the sticker 283092S.
I'm sure that's what happened; had I not been working long hours in production, I too would have seized the moment. I now have an eBay account, which I didn't earlier. Thnx for your other suggestion as a last resort. I'm still determined to find these 283092 center caps or at least one cap for the missing one.

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Post by monkecmonkedo »

Hey Creekybird - I have a full set of NOS caps that I would part with. I'm not active on this forum (just registered today to post this) but have been on turbobricks for a long time and sell on ebay under this user name (100% positive, almost 800 transactions).

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creekybird wrote: 18 Jan 2020, 17:28My center caps are a precise fit.
What's the diameter? 56mm hole?

Different OEMs used 56mm hole.

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Thank you, everyone, for trying to help me. I'm not happy with the person that grabbed this center cap up from me. :cry: I gave out years of valuable info that took me forever to acquire & they ran with it. I'm sure their car doesn't work in television shows; that's a BIG reason why I needed part # 283092 so my '79 Volvo would have no holes in its wheels and all four would have matched on camera. :cry: :( https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1243222/

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monkecmonkedo wrote: 18 Jan 2020, 19:38 Hey Creekybird - I have a full set of NOS caps that I would part with. I'm not active on this forum (just registered today to post this) but have been on turbobricks for a long time and sell on ebay under this user name (100% positive, almost 800 transactions).
Really??? :o Here's all the info. On page 1, I have pixs too.

'79 Volvo 244DL - Center Cap PART #: 283092

1229535 5.5x14x20 alu 242GT 78-79 20 ek, sen utf 56 283092 283092 1273332 1128493

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