i sneezed and broke off my steering wheel cap

slashnick · Feb 26, 2003

i had my hands on the "spokes" (im sure there is a better word) of my sterring wheel. my thumbs were pointing inward, resting under the center cap/horn. when i sneezed, i guess i tensed up pretty hard and snapped that thing right off. 2 of the 4 little plastic clips broke off.

not that is wasnt irritating enough when it happened, but when i get home to check the price of a new one and its 94.99 in Eckler's and 109.99 in Mid America!!! looks like im going ebaying. anyone got one for a 84-85 that they want to sell?

-matt

Ken · Feb 26, 2003

We're gonna have to start calling you "Strong Thumbs" or something! Of course, they do say that a sneeze has a close association to an orgasm. :L

Can't help ya with the part, though I know what you're going through; I re-used my botton when I replaced my wheel a few years back. The button wasn't even available yet at that time, but I imagine it would certainly not have been any less costly. :eyerole

Good luck.

_ken

DkBG · Feb 26, 2003

Matt , I think it's time to start calling the Corvette salvage yards ! Cliff

JonM · Feb 26, 2003

Matt....did you break this piece? Its part number 624858 at TLD...$18.00

slashnick · Feb 27, 2003

maybe

im holding the piece that broke in my hand right now. i compared it to that picture and its not exactly the same. it looks like it may fit tho. has anyone else used this piece from TLD?

thanks for the help Jon, this may save me some $$$

-matt

JonM · Feb 27, 2003

Here is a picture of my old broken one (1984)...I ordered the one from TLD and its the same.

slashnick · Feb 27, 2003

you just saved me $80.

thanks

-matt

ratdog · Feb 27, 2003

It amazes me how people buy expensive cars, but when something breaks or needs fixing they balk at the price and try to skimp to fix it. Isn't that part of owning a Corvette? If you need it, go to GM to see if it is still available, and if it is, buy it!!!! Nothing beats original parts>.........................................

rrubel · Feb 27, 2003

Um, Ratdog, many of us own older Vettes because it's all we can afford (I paid $5k for mine - not exactly an expensive car any longer). Like MG or Triumph owners, we try to keep them running on a serious budget because we know it's the only way we'll ever be able to enjoy one.

And honestly, parts for CHEAP cars are expensive, too. Ever price a radiator for a Chevette, or an air filter for a Geo Metro, from the dealer? Definitely not cheap...
[RICHR]

kmcewan · Feb 27, 2003

<Isn't that part of owning a Corvette?>

< Isn't that part of owning a Corvette?>

No, I don't think so.

I try to get by as cheaply as possible. Sometimes my finances require that I buy non GM.

You make it sound like if you own a vette your obligated to buy all GM parts reqardless of price. Don't think so.

I enjoy my vette and use what ever works.

Like RRubel, I drive an older vette, because that's all I can afford. (bought mine for 3500)

Ken

slashnick · Feb 27, 2003

im not trying to be cheap, and when its important, i will try and go with the original hardware as much as possible. but were talking about an $18 piece of plastic that goes under the horn cap, versus a $95 entire replacement. unless im getting donations, im gonna have to go with the $18 job.

JonM · Feb 27, 2003

I hate to bust all your bubbles, but that piece from TLD "IS" a GM AC DELCO part. What Matt got a price for was just the leather cap, he wouldn't have gotten the above piece that is broken.

slashnick · Feb 27, 2003

even better

Trixie · Feb 27, 2003

Ken, after reading your response, I guess I better re-think my allergies.

kmcewan · Feb 27, 2003

allergies??

<Ken, after reading your response, I guess I better re-think my allergies.>

What did I miss?

Ken

Trixie · Feb 27, 2003

I meant BroKEN from So Cal.

Of course, they do say that a sneeze has a close association to an orgasm.

Corvette-Pilot · Feb 27, 2003

slashnick said:
im not trying to be cheap, and when its important, i will try and go with the original hardware as much as possible. but were talking about an $18 piece of plastic that goes under the horn cap, versus a $95 entire replacement. unless im getting donations, im gonna have to go with the $18 job.

;stupid
Totally agree.

Besides if we bought an expensive Vette then we still would not have the money to buy expensive parts. If we could then maybe we all could drive a new Z06

Ctfoodguy2000 · Feb 27, 2003

I do not consider saving money on parts as being cheap; regardless if it is OEM or not. That is perhaps the most rediculous comment to make. If you don't want to contribute to solving the problem noted, don't reply!

Now for Ken's comment - I will look at a bad cold in an entirely different perspective from now on. I think I gotta sneeze:L :L

sumoboy · Feb 27, 2003

ratdog said:
It amazes me how people buy expensive cars, but when something breaks or needs fixing they balk at the price and try to skimp to fix it. Isn't that part of owning a Corvette? If you need it, go to GM to see if it is still available, and if it is, buy it!!!! Nothing beats original parts>.........................................

Isn't this a C4 Tech Disussion? Don't you have a C3?:duh

I have the money but I still shop around.

;LOL