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Old Sep 9, 2019 | 08:13 PM
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Car: 89RS vert
Engine: Erod
Transmission: 4L65e
Axle/Gears: BW, 3.27
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https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pts/6956206953.html

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Old Sep 13, 2019 | 09:12 PM
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Old Sep 13, 2019 | 10:39 PM
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They've been on cl a while now.Kinda interesting...sorta.
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Old Sep 14, 2019 | 06:44 AM
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Re: Anyone want em?

I have to wonder who in the styling department thought fake spoke hubcaps were a good idea for a Camaro.
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Old Sep 14, 2019 | 07:35 AM
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Re: Anyone want em?

Odd idea for a Camaro, I don't get why they were popular for any car, but the fake-spoked hubcaps were a much desired luxury item in those days.
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Old Sep 14, 2019 | 12:28 PM
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Shades of chrysler K cars.
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Old Sep 14, 2019 | 07:07 PM
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Ahhh... the late 70's.
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Old Sep 14, 2019 | 08:57 PM
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They looked good in the 70s and early 80s. Not unusual to see them on numerous cars, stock from the manufacturer. They were typically an option on an already well-equipped model.
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