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76bonanza · 11-17-2005, 08:30 PM

I have what I think are truck rallys looking for some way to spice them up a little, more shine little more stand out. Wondering what center caps or hub covers I can use or other ways to make them not so plain jane.

Tx Firefighter · 11-17-2005, 08:36 PM

Some guys use little convex spot mirrors on the center caps. They are adhesive backed and fit the center indention of the cap perfectly. It looks like a tiny baby moon in the middle.

**Palf70Step** · 11-17-2005, 08:42 PM

fThis is what TX was talking about. I had these on my 70. I like the look even bettter than stock. You can also swap out and use late model centercaps/lugs, which I don't have a picture of.

jsbgump · 11-17-2005, 08:45 PM

You can also change the decal on the center cap to a custom style. I have seen the decals at most of the local swap meets.

76bonanza · 11-17-2005, 08:47 PM

where did you get those little mirror things and how did they attach? Not sure if I like or not but neat. Was look more for something to cover the whole center lug part and not use the stock caps at all.

**Palf70Step** · 11-17-2005, 09:08 PM

I got mine at Walmart....about a $1 eac. they have self stick tape on the back. Buy 5. If it does happen to fall off, you'll have a spare and it is much cheaper than the decals. BTW I lost one in 13 months, but that was because of my own stupidity....but I had a spare

76bonanza · 11-17-2005, 09:23 PM

automotive section?

HeavyD · 11-17-2005, 09:26 PM

You can also take an SOS pad and gently srape all the flat silver paint off the area surrounding the lug holes. That part was chromed as well as the hub part, GM just decided to paint it over.

chops333 · 11-17-2005, 10:30 PM

newer style caps say 99 -02bowtie centers you can buy daul thread lugnuts for the plastic nut caps or you drill and tap three studs out in the back of them theyll bolt in just like the ones you have but from the backside then use chrome lugs they look really good someone posted pics of a set awhile back

**N2TRUX** · 11-17-2005, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 76bonanza

automotive section?

Yep, look where they have all the stuff for trailers...

**Palf70Step** · 11-17-2005, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 76bonanza

automotive section?

Yup, they are the stick on mirrors for trucks to see when backing up..I always ferget whether they are called convex or concave.

larry may · 11-17-2005, 11:29 PM

Put some black lug nut covers on them . That will do a lot for them wheels. Get them from Dorman. Threaded lug nut on the out side with screw on lug nut covers.

Tx Firefighter · 11-17-2005, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I always ferget whether they are called convex or concave.

Remember, a cave goes in, Concave is sunk in.....

409biscayne · 11-18-2005, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chops333

newer style caps say 99 -02bowtie centers you can buy daul thread lugnuts for the plastic nut caps or you drill and tap three studs out in the back of them theyll bolt in just like the ones you have but from the backside then use chrome lugs they look really good someone posted pics of a set awhile back

I saw a set of these on a truck in Boise last week , they looked great . Owner said there take-offs he buys cheap at the local tire dealer . I also use a black decal with a gold chevy bow tie on my rally caps , buy them new from Chevrolet for $15 each , kinda spendy but they look o.k. I usually run 7 inch ralleys on the front , 8's on the back .
Thanks .

76bonanza · 11-18-2005, 10:17 AM

The one I found at walmart has black plastic around the outside and the mirror on the inside is this them?

70c10 · 11-18-2005, 01:40 PM

This is who I buy from:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RALLY...QQcmdZViewItem
The quality and price is very good and he does different colors.

ChevLoRay · 11-18-2005, 01:58 PM

www.summitracing.com has a section in their on-line catalog that shows pictures of different center caps. Seems that prices start as low as ~19 bucks and go up. The caps I want to use are about $23.50 each, in stainless steel.

76bonanza · 11-18-2005, 02:36 PM

Those wider trim rings(corvette ones I think) will they fit on any rally rim and were can they be had for resonable?

Thanks

**Palf70Step** · 11-18-2005, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 76bonanza

The one I found at walmart has black plastic around the outside and the mirror on the inside is this them?

Yes 76bonanza, those are the ones I used.

11-17-2005, 08:30 PM	#1
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Center cap question I have what I think are truck rallys looking for some way to spice them up a little, more shine little more stand out. Wondering what center caps or hub covers I can use or other ways to make them not so plain jane. __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO Last edited by 76bonanza; 08-20-2006 at 01:48 PM.

11-17-2005, 08:36 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Center cap question Some guys use little convex spot mirrors on the center caps. They are adhesive backed and fit the center indention of the cap perfectly. It looks like a tiny baby moon in the middle. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-17-2005, 08:42 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: Center cap question fThis is what TX was talking about. I had these on my 70. I like the look even bettter than stock. You can also swap out and use late model centercaps/lugs, which I don't have a picture of. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-17-2005, 08:45 PM	#4
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Center cap question You can also change the decal on the center cap to a custom style. I have seen the decals at most of the local swap meets. __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

11-17-2005, 08:47 PM	#5
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Re: Center cap question where did you get those little mirror things and how did they attach? Not sure if I like or not but neat. Was look more for something to cover the whole center lug part and not use the stock caps at all. __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

11-17-2005, 09:08 PM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: Center cap question I got mine at Walmart....about a $1 eac. they have self stick tape on the back. Buy 5. If it does happen to fall off, you'll have a spare and it is much cheaper than the decals. BTW I lost one in 13 months, but that was because of my own stupidity....but I had a spare __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-17-2005, 09:23 PM	#7
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Re: Center cap question automotive section? __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

11-17-2005, 09:26 PM	#8
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: Center cap question You can also take an SOS pad and gently srape all the flat silver paint off the area surrounding the lug holes. That part was chromed as well as the hub part, GM just decided to paint it over. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

11-17-2005, 10:30 PM	#9
chops333 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: mount airy n.c. Posts: 243	Re: Center cap question newer style caps say 99 -02bowtie centers you can buy daul thread lugnuts for the plastic nut caps or you drill and tap three studs out in the back of them theyll bolt in just like the ones you have but from the backside then use chrome lugs they look really good someone posted pics of a set awhile back

11-17-2005, 11:29 PM	#12
larry may Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: MISSOURI Posts: 3,256	Re: Center cap question Put some black lug nut covers on them . That will do a lot for them wheels. Get them from Dorman. Threaded lug nut on the out side with screw on lug nut covers.

11-18-2005, 10:17 AM	#15
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Re: Center cap question The one I found at walmart has black plastic around the outside and the mirror on the inside is this them? __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

11-18-2005, 01:40 PM	#16
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Center cap question This is who I buy from:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RALLY...QQcmdZViewItem The quality and price is very good and he does different colors. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

11-18-2005, 01:58 PM	#17
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Center cap question www.summitracing.com has a section in their on-line catalog that shows pictures of different center caps. Seems that prices start as low as ~19 bucks and go up. The caps I want to use are about $23.50 each, in stainless steel. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

11-18-2005, 02:36 PM	#18
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Re: Center cap question Those wider trim rings(corvette ones I think) will they fit on any rally rim and were can they be had for resonable? Thanks __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

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