Looking for either a hubcap or a set of four

[CaddyChillin77777]

Sometime last year, I was driving, took my eye off the road, and hit a curb. When this happened, I believed one of the hubcaps popped off of one of the wheels. Three of the hubcaps are still present, so I'm either looking for a matching one, or a new set of four. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Here are pictures of the wheel with the hubcap and the one without. You can clearly see why this is hideous.

http://picasaweb.google.com/L.Stopak...10210092613026

http://picasaweb.google.com/L.Stopak...09613092158402

I'm also looking for the ashtray thing that goes underneath the radio and air conditioner (I'm not sure what it's actually called). My dad had it removed - I'm not sure why. Since I got the car, it has had a little pouch as a replacement. The pouch is inconvenient and an eyesore, and I would much rather have the real thing. Again, any tips would be appreciated. Here is a picture of what I have been using:

http://picasaweb.google.com/L.Stopak...09724761308194

A third thing that I am looking for is the strip that goes down the dashboard. It's fine on the drivers side, but after the fuel gauge and the clock (which I'm also missing), there is a pretty big piece missing. I think the whole right side needs to be replaced. Here is a picture of the current strip: *you can only see where it's missing on the right side, i'll have better pictures up tomorrow.

http://picasaweb.google.com/L.Stopak...09741941177394

[gfxdave99]

Just FYI the part you are looking for is usually called a center cap..

[1990CaddyBrougham]

Yah center cap. Good luck.

They are hard to find. I have a spare one around here somewhere, but its teh burgandy one with the crest, correct for the 80-92 wire wheels. Your car has the wheels (80-92), but a universal center cap.
The late 70's rwd Wire wheels were a bit different, and a different center cap.

[CaddyChillin77777]

I'm going to a junkyard in Brandywine, Maryland tomorrow to see what I can find. My first trip to the junkyard, I'm excited =D.

[1990CaddyBrougham]

Good luck. If you find wire wheels, grab as many caps as you can. They are worth having.

The do get lost easily. The pain in the ass part is the fact that the wheel has to come off to get them off correctly.

I side with you on the fact they look odd without them. Just one little cap adds a lot to the wheel.

[CaddyChillin77777]

Yeah. I'm mainly looking for interior parts that aren't actually missing but have deteriorated over the years. I'll take anything though that I feel that I could use in the future. Most parts from 1978 and 1979 are interchangeable right?? What other years could I find parts for my 78' in??

[deVille33]

Hope you made out with your salvage search. All interior will interchange through 1977 - 79. I believe I have an ashtray in the same blue as your interior. I also have the dash trim you were looking for if your search is unfruitful.

[CaddyChillin77777]

At the yard... they had only one 1979 Cadillac which was completely wrecked and scrapped. I'll gladly take that ashtray and dash trim. I did find an ashtray from I believe an '88 Brougham which was dark blue and looks decent. I'll send a private message.

[still_walkin]

i seen those center caps on ebay

[N0DIH]

Sharp Caddy you have there!

[CaddyChillin77777]

Originally Posted by N0DIH

Sharp Caddy you have there!

Thanks, I'm going to post some pictures with the top up in a couple days.

[CaddyChillin77777]

I actually found and bought a new set of four center caps for $150. Pricey, I know, but what the hell. I can sell the remaining three - looking to get about $50 back. These also come with the cadillac emblem in the middle, and are brand new chrome. Maybe I'll take some heat for this, but I didn't want to pass up the opportunity when these parts are so hard to come by.

[Benzilla]

Are you still trying to get rid of the other three? I might be interested.

[CaddyChillin77777]

Yeah, I just received them in the mail a couple days ago. I still have to change them, which seems like it might be annoying. However, I'll get on it ASAP. Just so you know Ben, one of the caps has a small crack in it. It's not too noticeable, but it's definitely better than nothing. After I take them off, I'll take some better pictures then you can make me an offer.
-Lee

[CaddyChillin77777]

Oh, and just so I know, are you getting wires for your Phaeton? Or are these caps for one of your other cars?