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Skunksmash · 09-27-2012, 04:43 AM

Is there a different center cap that fits the standard 81-87 rally wheels that came on the half tons? I was thinking of painting my wheels but I'm afraid the stock center caps wouldn't look too good so I'd like to have some choices if possible.

**truckfan** · 09-27-2012, 07:49 AM

you can use these from 88-98 if you get the aftermarket externally threaded lug nuts to hold them on. past that, not a lot of options

buffle · 09-27-2012, 09:02 AM

These centers can also be drilled and tapped to bolt on from the backside of wheel.

THE "10" SILVERADO · 09-27-2012, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by buffle

These centers can also be drilled and tapped to bolt on from the backside of wheel.

Yep, lines up perfectly with the screw holes that are already drilled on the truck. I just did this, but I got the lug nuts, I just like the look of the black plastic lug nut covers.

**hatzie** · 09-28-2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by THE "10" SILVERADO

Yep, lines up perfectly with the screw holes that are already drilled on the truck. I just did this, but I got the lug nuts, I just like the look of the black plastic lug nut covers.

Some grease on the threads and install the lug covers keeps the lugs rust free.

Skunksmash · 09-28-2012, 06:05 PM

Hmm. What are those old looking wheels that have a big chrome center cap sticking out of the middle? I really like those and I'm trying to make my truck have that "old" feel about it.

Pop's C-10 · 09-29-2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Skunksmash

Hmm. What are those old looking wheels that have a big chrome center cap sticking out of the middle? I really like those and I'm trying to make my truck have that "old" feel about it.

I think you mean tha camaro/corvete rally wheel..there was someone on ebay selling a kit to make those fit square rallies,,

'79squared · 09-29-2012, 06:00 PM

Cant seem to find them now but these were on ebay for about $70 a set. Lets you use the camaro/vette rallys centers.

one low c10 · 09-29-2012, 09:26 PM

astro van centers work and I think they look good too

Skunksmash · 09-29-2012, 11:47 PM

Thanks everyone but these are what I was looking for. Apparently they go on a different set of wheels. Anyone know if they make these wheels that would fit an 87? I really like 'em. I think they're off like a Nova or something. Can't remember what car I've seen 'em on. Got all the pics off ebay and they didn't say what the original vehicle was.

Low84 · 09-29-2012, 11:54 PM

Those are corvette rally wheels

Pop's C-10 · 09-30-2012, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Skunksmash

Thanks everyone but these are what I was looking for. Apparently they go on a different set of wheels. Anyone know if they make these wheels that would fit an 87? I really like 'em. I think they're off like a Nova or something. Can't remember what car I've seen 'em on. Got all the pics off ebay and they didn't say what the original vehicle was.

Those clips that 79squared posted bolt to square rallies so you can use those caps..

Desert1957 · 10-04-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by '79squared

Cant seem to find them now but these were on ebay for about $70 a set. Lets you use the camaro/vette rallys centers.

I like this idea, but I can't seem to find them listed anywhere. Anyone have a source or link?

Thanks Desert

buffle · 10-04-2012, 11:15 AM

I sure hope someone comes up with a source for those clips........how cool would vette center caps look on truck rallys.

'79squared · 09-30-2012, 12:49 AM

Again these will fit truck rallys with the brackets I posted a couple posts up.

Skunksmash · 09-30-2012, 05:43 AM

Think it would look good? Also would the corvette wheels fit the 81-87 trucks? Half ton of course.

blazer2007 · 09-30-2012, 10:32 AM

I thought brothers made some clips for this?

Skunksmash · 10-04-2012, 08:20 AM

Bump for last question. Well, my last question anyway.

Not sure who brothers is either.

**Corts60** · 10-04-2012, 09:32 AM

Hol-y man, they are saying you can keep your stock steelies, use those clips that were posted, and then put on the corvette centers. And the other poster was talking about brotherstrucks.com. Wheel vintiques makes enlarged nova style steel wheels too. Pricey though.
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Skunksmash · 10-04-2012, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Corts60

Hol-y man, they are saying you can keep your stock steelies, use those clips that were posted, and then put on the corvette centers.

Uh I realize that. I was asking about the vette wheelse cause I like the way they look. I guess nobody actually knows if they fit these trucks.

Desert1957 · 10-05-2012, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Skunksmash

Uh I realize that. I was asking about the vette wheelse cause I like the way they look. I guess nobody actually knows if they fit these trucks.

No stock corvette wheels will fit our trucks the bolt pattern is different. You have to go aftermarket in our 5 X 5 bolt pattern.

http://www.shopvintagewheels.com/15x...-bs/p/WV37004/

Desert

Pyrotechnic · 10-05-2012, 11:45 AM

http://www.summitracing.com/search/D...s/?Ns=Rank|Asc

Corvette rally wheels with the truck 5x5 pattern, in any width you want from 6" to 14". Pretty cheap on the price too. Only $68 a piece for 15x8's.

'79squared · 10-04-2012, 10:16 PM

Ok this is all I have found so far. But gonna keep looking.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVY-GMC-RA...2a33a8&vxp=mtr

67swb72klb · 10-04-2012, 10:41 PM

i am thinkn i have a set of disc brake caps that will look good on the rallys

Skunksmash · 10-06-2012, 12:16 AM

Cant remember... is 15x8 the stock size of the 73-87 ralley wheels? I'll have to go look on my tire. It would be nice to be able to use the tires I already have of course.

09-27-2012, 04:43 AM	#1
Skunksmash Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TX Posts: 1,014	Is there a different center cap Is there a different center cap that fits the standard 81-87 rally wheels that came on the half tons? I was thinking of painting my wheels but I'm afraid the stock center caps wouldn't look too good so I'd like to have some choices if possible.

09-27-2012, 07:49 AM	#2
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: Is there a different center cap you can use these from 88-98 if you get the aftermarket externally threaded lug nuts to hold them on. past that, not a lot of options Attached Images __________________ 1981 Chevy C30 440 Holmes 42K one owner miles

09-27-2012, 09:02 AM	#3
buffle buffle Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Independence, Mo Posts: 426	Re: Is there a different center cap These centers can also be drilled and tapped to bolt on from the backside of wheel. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The older it is, the faster it is used up.

09-28-2012, 06:05 PM	#6
Skunksmash Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TX Posts: 1,014	Re: Is there a different center cap Hmm. What are those old looking wheels that have a big chrome center cap sticking out of the middle? I really like those and I'm trying to make my truck have that "old" feel about it.

09-29-2012, 06:00 PM	#8
'79squared Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Camas WA Posts: 175	Re: Is there a different center cap Cant seem to find them now but these were on ebay for about $70 a set. Lets you use the camaro/vette rallys centers. Attached Images __________________ 1979 SWB 350/350

09-29-2012, 09:26 PM	#9
one low c10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 106	Re: Is there a different center cap astro van centers work and I think they look good too Attached Images

09-29-2012, 11:47 PM	#10
Skunksmash Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TX Posts: 1,014	Re: Is there a different center cap Thanks everyone but these are what I was looking for. Apparently they go on a different set of wheels. Anyone know if they make these wheels that would fit an 87? I really like 'em. I think they're off like a Nova or something. Can't remember what car I've seen 'em on. Got all the pics off ebay and they didn't say what the original vehicle was.

09-29-2012, 11:54 PM	#11
Low84 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Roma,TX Posts: 774	Re: Is there a different center cap Those are corvette rally wheels __________________ 1978 stepside C10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468265

10-04-2012, 11:15 AM	#14
buffle buffle Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Independence, Mo Posts: 426	Re: Is there a different center cap I sure hope someone comes up with a source for those clips........how cool would vette center caps look on truck rallys. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The older it is, the faster it is used up.

09-30-2012, 12:49 AM	#15
'79squared Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Camas WA Posts: 175	Re: Is there a different center cap Again these will fit truck rallys with the brackets I posted a couple posts up. __________________ 1979 SWB 350/350

09-30-2012, 05:43 AM	#16
Skunksmash Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TX Posts: 1,014	Re: Is there a different center cap Think it would look good? Also would the corvette wheels fit the 81-87 trucks? Half ton of course.

09-30-2012, 10:32 AM	#17
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: Is there a different center cap I thought brothers made some clips for this?

10-04-2012, 08:20 AM	#18
Skunksmash Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TX Posts: 1,014	Re: Is there a different center cap Bump for last question. Well, my last question anyway. Not sure who brothers is either.

10-04-2012, 09:32 AM	#19
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Is there a different center cap Hol-y man, they are saying you can keep your stock steelies, use those clips that were posted, and then put on the corvette centers. And the other poster was talking about brotherstrucks.com. Wheel vintiques makes enlarged nova style steel wheels too. Pricey though. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

10-05-2012, 11:45 AM	#22
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Is there a different center cap http://www.summitracing.com/search/D...s/?Ns=Rank\|Asc Corvette rally wheels with the truck 5x5 pattern, in any width you want from 6" to 14". Pretty cheap on the price too. Only $68 a piece for 15x8's. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande



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10-04-2012, 10:16 PM	#23
'79squared Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Camas WA Posts: 175	Re: Is there a different center cap Ok this is all I have found so far. But gonna keep looking. http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVY-GMC-RA...2a33a8&vxp=mtr __________________ 1979 SWB 350/350

10-04-2012, 10:41 PM	#24
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10-06-2012, 12:16 AM	#25
Skunksmash Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TX Posts: 1,014	Re: Is there a different center cap Cant remember... is 15x8 the stock size of the 73-87 ralley wheels? I'll have to go look on my tire. It would be nice to be able to use the tires I already have of course.

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