[Paul Lower SoCal]

I have a round horn button that says Chevelle on it with a part number of 3926979. Any one know what year it goes to? Thanks in advance.

 

[Fred Aldrich]

I believe that #3926979 is a component of #3926977 cap which fits '68 Chevelle with standard steering wheel.

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Fred Aldrich
Web Site: www.GeoCities.com/~69_chevelle




[This message has been edited by Fred Aldrich (edited 03-25-99).]

 

[Byfield]

The 68 has a 3 arm wheel , with buttons at 9:00 and 3:00, not in the center.

Kurt

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The 68 Chevelle info page. [last updated Nov. 30, 98]
www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Garage/6873/Chevelle/68_Chevelle_Info.html
Email: [email protected]
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[JWagner]

This may the button from the optional 4 spoke wheel. I have such a wheel in an El Camino (72) with just a bow tie in the center rather than the word Chevelle. Similar buttons were used in Camaros and of course the ever-popular Chevette.

 

[Rainer]

I'm gonna agree with Fred on this one. The number is not the actual part #, but a component #. For the Chevelle Deluxe (non-Malibu), there was a round horn cap about 3" in diameter. A salvage yard here in town has a wheel hanging on the wall with the shroud & cap in place.

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Rainer
'68 SS396
'70 LS3 400 Malibu
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[DZAUTO]

This sounds like the button that JWagner mentioned. I have 2 of these steering wheels. To order this button (and it is still available, if anyone needs part #s, post here and I will dig them out tonight when I get home), actually requires 3 pieces: Button (cap), retainer and emblem. there were several emblems available: Chevette, Z28, a bowtie,etc. The bowtie is still available, which will go with anything.
Now someone help me with my last 10bolt post.

[This message has been edited by DZAUTO (edited 03-26-99).]

 

[Byfield]

There were chevettes in 68?

Kurt

 

[Rainer]

Paul -

It will help to clear this up if you tell us if its chrome or rubber/plastic. Well?

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Rainer
'68 SS396
'70 LS3 400 Malibu
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[Paul Lower SoCal]

Rainer

It has a non-shining exterior mounting surface. It may be a dull type of chrome finish or some other type of solid metal. The plastic button in the center which says 'CHEVELLE' measures approx 2 1/2". The overall diameter is approx. 3 5/8".

Thanks

 

[Rainer]

Paul -

That rules out the button for the optional 4 spoke wheel, which is rubber and plastic. My money is on Fred's pick, especially given that the number cast into your piece is 1 digit off from the part number listed - that pegs it as far as I'm concerned. You probably won't find many people looking for one, but I'll look nice on your garage wall!

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Rainer
'68 SS396
'70 LS3 400 Malibu
[email protected]

 

[Gene McGill]

Check out the wheel on http://www.chevelles.com/aces/vol4/vol4_16.html . Does it look that? (5th pic from the bottom of the page)

 

[Paul Lower SoCal]

Actually thats Vol 1, No. 4. I have an original copy and its still hard to tell. Its looks like it may be the right one. But can't swear to it.

Thanks to all who have provided thoughts and input.

Paul