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#1139264 12/14/2015 1:57 AM
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Can anyone tell me where I can purchase a new 1948 GMC horn cap (button for the steering wheel)? Did they come chrome or painted? If painted, what color were they?

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They are not being reproduced, so unless you can find an NOS one, a new one is out. They were painted rather than plated so restoring one is relatively easy.If you don't have one, they come up occasionally on eBay. They were painted the same color as the steering wheel with the recessed GMC logo filled in red. Here is a picture of mine. horn button
In restoring mine, I first painted it the steering wheel color then filled the logo area. I used a a combination of two red One Shot signs painter's enamels on mine. The red should match the red fill on your hub caps and trim badges. Any mistakes in applying the fill can easily be wiped away before the paint dries or lightly sanded after. I then applied a clear coat over everything to hide any brush marks.
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Thank you for the helpful information. I can handle that.

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I may have one in the garage.

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My horn cap is not in good condition. Are you willing to part with yours if it's in better condition than the one I have? How much?

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There are a couple for sale right now on eBay. They are not mine by the way. button 1 button 2

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There are a couple for sale right now on eBay. They are not mine by the way. button 1 button 2

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personal buying/selling should take place in email or Private Message


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