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Guys,
Just curious, with the GTS Caps which go on the wheels in the centre, i know there is the short and long tail for HQ and other H models.
The question i have, is some caps have the screw on plates at the rear and others have the spring clips.
Does this signify replica against original?
Thanks
Jamie
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the 3 clip type is the original.the screw on plate at the back is a repro...there is one other type rarely seen which is a short tail.these are a die cast that is fitted to the wheel centre by peening the back edge over.they actually have a raised emblem. Edited by user Sunday, 26 August 2007 8:37:58 AM(UTC)
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After loosing two sets of originals to theiving bastards I bolted on some aftermarket caps and theyve been there for the last 8-years.
I wont bother with originals again unless I turn this thing into a show car oneday.
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i brought some stainless steel ones off the guy in S.A thru ebay. After i has a set stolen.they have been on my car for about 18 months. they look the part. come with raised emblem. even a guy at the All Holden Day made a comment that my caps had to be NO
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HQ = no tail
HJ X Z & Torana = with tail
and as everyone has said the bolt on ones are repro the clip on are genuine. the bolt on ones are a much better option they dont fall off and cant be stolen.
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Thanks to all that have replied.
Explains it all simply!
My preference are the aftermarket for security reasons!
Cheers
Jamie
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There is a way to secure originals , use the lead ring from a any early holden manifold to exhaust , put the cap on and then the ring inbetween the 3 clips, this stops the cap from being taken as the clips are held in the open position and cannot come out
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