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Old 12-11-2012, 10:15 AM   #1
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question about centers for old style mags

I think I went through this once before but am wondering if there is anyone who has any ideas on this subject.
I recently purchased a 72 3/4 ton truck that has old vintage aluminum slotted mags on it. Love em! I was given the original split rims and hub caps as well with the truck and also a set of conventional rims to boot. Alot of options!!! I want to run the slots on it but they have no center caps on them.
They look to measure 4.75" dia. openings.
All I have seen available are 5.1" dia caps.
I have machined wheels out before but that is quite a chore for me so would rather not if at all possible.
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Old 12-11-2012, 10:16 AM   #2
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Re: question about centers for old style mags

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Old 12-11-2012, 02:26 PM   #3
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Re: question about centers for old style mags

Just got turned on to this site: http://www.gorilla-auto.com/hub-covers
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Old 12-11-2012, 02:33 PM   #4
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Re: question about centers for old style mags

Maybe you have 4.9" opening?

I wouldn't machine those wheels.
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Old 12-11-2012, 03:19 PM   #5
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Re: question about centers for old style mags

Thanks for the place to check out. I'll take a look.
My first choice is to find some.
Ive machined others out with no ill effects but have access to a machine shop with the right tools and as they say, the right tools make the difference.
Pretty sure they measure 4.75" dia.
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