NEW IN NORTH CAROLINA

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BUSMAN43
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NEW IN NORTH CAROLINA

Post by BUSMAN43 »

I've been watching this board for a few months and just bought a Caprice PPV. Have enjoyed all the information shared and have learned a lot.

Looking to find a source for a set of PPV wheel covers - preferably used in good condition. Suggestions appreciated.



Don
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Location: Azusa,CA

Re: NEW IN NORTH CAROLINA

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welcome Don!!
Steve Walker
Azusa, CA
'11 PPV 9C3 Huron White
cal30_sniper
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Re: NEW IN NORTH CAROLINA

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Whereabouts in North Carolina are you located? Details on the car purchase?
-2011 Caprice 9C3: Mirage Glow Metallic, 63k miles
-2011 Caprice 9C1 (Gone)
-1973 Firebird Formula, restoration in progress
-1986 K30 Suburban 8.1L/NV4500, the toy hauler and wheeler
BUSMAN43
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Re: NEW IN NORTH CAROLINA

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I'm in rural Cleveland County, about 45 miles west of Charlotte for those not familiar with the area.

I recently bought the 2011 9C3 that was recently sold on ebay in Iowa. Had been looking for a while and finally found one I was interested in. It had Camaro wheels on it and I'm looking to put it back to stock condition by putting the original wheel covers back on (if I can find some in good shape reasonably priced - don't want to have to buy new ones if I can avoid it).

Look forward to learning more from all the great people on this site.
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No Moa
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Joined: Tue Sep 20, 2016 9:30 pm
Location: Maine

Re: NEW IN NORTH CAROLINA

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Welcome, so your the Ebay 9c3 guy. I was bidding against you! :)

Does that car still have the side vent lights in it? He send me pictures of them when I was looking at it. I wasn't into the Camaro wheels on it either.

Great car, good price.
2014 Caprice PPV silver
2017 Ram 3500
2002 CETA trans am
1996 Impala ss (soon to be t56)
1995 9c1
1977 Trans am SE 4spd.
1978 trans am 400 4 spd.
cal30_sniper
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Re: NEW IN NORTH CAROLINA

Post by cal30_sniper »

Solid buy on a rare car. I'm in coastal NC, down at Cherry Point.

I've seen one set of 9C3 wheel covers given away here on the site. Other than finding a deal like that, your best price is likely going to be new through GM. Probably not what you wanted to hear, but those are some rare items given how few of 9C3s they made. Did the previous owner have any idea what happened to the original ones on it?
-2011 Caprice 9C3: Mirage Glow Metallic, 63k miles
-2011 Caprice 9C1 (Gone)
-1973 Firebird Formula, restoration in progress
-1986 K30 Suburban 8.1L/NV4500, the toy hauler and wheeler
BUSMAN43
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Joined: Sun Dec 11, 2016 6:58 am

Re: NEW IN NORTH CAROLINA

Post by BUSMAN43 »

Sorry NoMoa - didn't really keep up with who was bidding on the 9C3. It's a good car, lights still on it - not hooked up (has two lights under the grill also). The Camaro wheels aren't for me, plus the offset isn't right. Trying to get it back to stock.

Thanks cal30_sniper. Glad there's another NC person around. You're proably right that they are rare...will keep looking.

Don
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No Moa
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Re: NEW IN NORTH CAROLINA

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Haha no worries don. Glad it found a good home. I don't know if your going to swap out those lights, but if you do let me know. I'm looking for a set for mine.

Hope you find some caps. I may do those on mine in the future. They look great on a silver car.


Post up pics. It is a great looking car!
2014 Caprice PPV silver
2017 Ram 3500
2002 CETA trans am
1996 Impala ss (soon to be t56)
1995 9c1
1977 Trans am SE 4spd.
1978 trans am 400 4 spd.
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The Tech
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Joined: Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:34 pm
Location: Mooresville NC

Re: NEW IN NORTH CAROLINA

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Welcome to the group. I'm in Mooresville NC, not too far from you, and I work in Belmont near CLT.

My 9C3 still looks stock but I added flashing white/amber LEDs behind the grill for car shows.
2011 Alto Gray Caprice PPV 9C3, Kooks Long Tube Headers, Kooks Drag Cats and Crossover, Solo Axle Back System.
1996 DGGM Impala SS
1995 Caprice 9C1 red over white
2015 Bright Yellow Jeep Wrangler, the better half's car.
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brenard
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Re: NEW IN NORTH CAROLINA

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Welcome aboard! Post some pics of your car when you can.
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