SS Wheel valve stem extensions

[nova7579]

Here is the GM parts direct page showing it still being available.

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results.cfm

Brian

[mbxlesney]

Thanks Brian! I ordered a pack of 5 and will see if it pans out. It stated they were a special order part. I have visted that site before in the past for other newer parts and never thought about older parts & number searches

[mbxlesney]

I have done a little more research on these extensions and found out that they were also part of the RPO P01 fullsized hub caps found on Impalas and Novas. Not a desireable hubcap though.

[737Driver]

For model year(s) 69 and 70 (and through at least 73), the original factory supplied extensions were supplied by Schrader and delivered in a brown paper container that, most likely, was deep sixed during new car prep. The reproductions have the white rounded center and were reproduced (probably) from the later 'in service' units pictured above.

I have only seen two sets (four to a set) of original Schrader extensions for sale. They are certainly a tough score today. Good luck with your search.

Regards,

Mark

[mbxlesney]

Thanks for the pics Mark.......I will post some pics on the GM replacements when and if I get them. I have saved your pics for future scouting.

[mbxlesney]

Well I ordered some but they emailed me a week later and told me the part is discontinued and cancelled my order. Oh well still looking. Thanks again

[Mr70]

I'm showing many dealers still holding inventory on these,but it's the later more common shorter,white plastic cap design #989276,not the earlier longer 1970 original metal cap design of #9417745.I've only seen the metal cap design as an accessory for luxury/economy models and not installed on the line for any Hi-po models.
I bought a box of the later in the bag design #276 in the picture above back in 1992 from a local dealer here.
I'm pretty sure those in the bag above picture were available between 1985-98.

[crash]

How long should these be??? I found some in the bottom of my tool from when I was working at Monkey Wards mounting tires mid 1970's... Some are 3/4" and some are 1" with Shrader USA around the top and the white button... Crash

[mbxlesney]

Crash....Im not sure on the length they should be. I did find another number in my research. The N66 (Super Sport wheel) and PO1 (Full Sized hub cap) have the 9417745 number and PO2 (Possibly the full sized spoked not sure as there was a mag looking full sized available also))and they are 9417730. I would take whatever you have. How many of each do you have? Thanks

[Dog427435]

While out over the weekend I pulled into a parking space next to a new Grand Marquis - I didn't have my glasses on - but it had valve stem extensions on it that looked just like the white tipped extensions previously posted here.