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fatboys69 04-17-2008 04:16 PM

Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks
 
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Just got my Coys and the fronts wouldn't sit flat against the hub. After talking to a few board members that have the wheels and saw how they overcame the situation, I had these spacers made. They space the centercaps out 1/4" so the wheel will bolt flat to the hub. I have an autocad drawing that I can email to anyone who would like it ( so they can have someone cut them out ). I had mine cut at work ( we have a laser ), I used 1/4" thick aluminum plate.

lolife99 04-17-2008 04:21 PM

Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks
 
Cool Idea! Do you have a way to make the complete cap out of billet aluminum? Same as the original only taller.

Shane 04-17-2008 04:38 PM

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I'd like a copy of that ACAD drawing ... I just might be able to get a few of these cut on a water jet this weekend.

PM sent with my email address.

jkaylor68gmc 04-17-2008 05:27 PM

Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks
 
those do look good dewayne, gonna be home after work?

When are the rears gonna be in?

I though about pulling the 327 this afternoon.

fatboys69 04-17-2008 06:04 PM

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I'll be there around 6pm, the rears are supposed to be in tommorrow.

Shane 04-17-2008 06:08 PM

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Thanks DeWayne !!!

fatboys69 04-17-2008 06:12 PM

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Anytime !!!! Anything else just let me know

jkaylor68gmc 04-17-2008 06:21 PM

Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks
 
I need help fixing my camera, can you mill me a new one??

I called 6 # back to back, one leading to another, I hate Circuit City!!!!!!!

fatboys69 04-17-2008 06:21 PM

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You could have a set of Billet caps made ( we made some at my previous employer , for some cars being built in our area ). Trust me by the time you have someone model them up (3D) and the machine them, you can buy another set of wheels. In the 3 sets we made we had about $400.00 in each cap ! It can be done though. We made a lot of parts for these 2 cars.

http://elec-mech-tech.com/specialty.html

lolife99 04-17-2008 06:51 PM

Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks
 
How much would you charge to make 4 spacers?

svgould 04-17-2008 06:52 PM

Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks
 
Can I get the autocad drawing emailed to me please. I will PM you me email address.

Thanks,

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatboys69 (Post 2681040)
Just got my Coys and the fronts wouldn't sit flat against the hub. After talking to a few board members that have the wheels and saw how they overcame the situation, I had these spacers made. They space the centercaps out 1/4" so the wheel will bolt flat to the hub. I have an autocad drawing that I can email to anyone who would like it ( so they can have someone cut them out ). I had mine cut at work ( we have a laser ), I used 1/4" thick aluminum plate.


see ten 04-17-2008 07:33 PM

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That's pretty sweet! A spacer like that would of let me run the bullet caps that came with my Cruzers. I ended up going with a knock off center instead. Didn't really bother me as the bullet caps were plastic! You would think when they charge over $700 a wheel you'd at least get a metal center cap!

fatboys69 04-17-2008 08:44 PM

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AMEN BRO !!!!! At least mine are die cast aluminum !!!

svgould 04-17-2008 10:06 PM

Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks
 
Thanks DeWayne!! I just cut a set out of 1/4 inch acrylic on my laser engraver and they fit perfect.

fatboys69 04-17-2008 10:18 PM

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Glad I could help, I just don't like grinding !!!!!! I am sanding the edges on mine to match the machined lip on the wheel. You can't tell it in the pic but it looks really good with the chrome cap then the spacer then the grey center.

Hart_Rod 04-17-2008 10:33 PM

Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 2681219)
How much would you charge to make 4 spacers?

I would be interested in a set also.

spr85gmc 04-18-2008 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod (Post 2681434)
I would be interested in a set also.

x2 pretty please

72BlckButy 04-18-2008 01:33 AM

Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks
 
DeWayne, pm sent with email addy. I would like to receive a copy of the ACAD drawing.

Also interested in the asking price for a set of 4 spacers.

I believe this is FAQ material!

renegade8720 04-18-2008 01:35 AM

Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 2681219)
How much would you charge to make 4 spacers?

I would be interested in a set. Great work!

Renegade

fatboys69 04-18-2008 02:38 AM

Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks
 
I will get with my employeer tommorrow and see what we can sell them for.
I'll send cad files out tommorrow ( the file is on my computer at work ).
So far it looks like 5 sets ( a set being 4 spacers ). You will also need to get longer screws ( I'll figure out what is needed tommorrow and let everyone know. I am assuming the screws are Metric as the wheels are made in CHINA.
If anyonelse needs a set of copy of the file let me know.

Later
FATBOY

firedog 04-18-2008 03:59 AM

Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks
 
i have 18"boss wheels on my truck that were there when i bought it and the centercaps wouldnt fit so i just had the outside portion of the center of the rotor turned on a lathe about a 1/4 inch and solved the problem for me but my caps snapped into the wheel not bolt on

TravisH 04-18-2008 05:00 AM

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http://elec-mech-tech.com/Specialty%.../fmt_i0012.jpg

I want one. Looks like you guys have an interesting job, very cool stuff

68 short step 04-18-2008 05:45 AM

Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks
 
please include me in getting the ACAD specs, and also would be instrested in buying a set too..

fatboys69 04-18-2008 02:08 PM

Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks
 
I had TT2's on the truck and didn't have any issues with the center caps and wheel fitment ( I am assuming just a difference in the center hubs of the 2 wheel manufacturers ). The 20's for the rear are supposed to be delivered today, so I hope to post pics with them mounted on the truck by the weekend.
As I said earlier I am going to talk to my boss today about making some sets to sell. I even sent Coys an email asking them if they were interested in gettting some to ship with the wheels for people with 67-72 Chevy trucks.

68 short step 04-18-2008 03:51 PM

Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by fatboys69 (Post 2682500)
I had TT2's on the truck and didn't have any issues with the center caps and wheel fitment ( I am assuming just a difference in the center hubs of the 2 wheel manufacturers ). The 20's for the rear are supposed to be delivered today, so I hope to post pics with them mounted on the truck by the weekend.
As I said earlier I am going to talk to my boss today about making some sets to sell. I even sent Coys an email asking them if they were interested in gettting some to ship with the wheels for people with 67-72 Chevy trucks.

dude, you're a class act all the way. thanks for the file (just pmed ya my email). i think you're doing a great thing and gone outta your way just to make others happy....thanks again:metal:


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