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Old 02-14-2016, 11:22 PM   #1
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Bullet centers in stock 65 steel wheels - DETAILED

I just ordered the 3.65" bullet wheel centers off of ebay from lugnutkingIV and I thought I would share the details about the wheel mods needed to make them work. The stock 65 steel wheels have a 3.5?" opening so grinding is required. Here are before and after pics of the mod. I used a die grinder with a burr for the cutting and held the wheel in place by cradling it in a tire. Also, I am very pleased with the service and two day order to door (CA to NC). He also was nice enough to include a fifth center for trial fitting. I hope this sheds some light on this installation.
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Old 02-15-2016, 12:33 AM   #2
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Re: Bullet centers in stock 65 steel wheels - DETAILED

Just did this today with 73-87 steelies. I took a 4.5" grinder with a worn down disc to do the majority of the work, then finished with the burr bit in a drill.
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Old 02-16-2016, 09:28 PM   #3
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Re: Bullet centers in stock 65 steel wheels - DETAILED

Cool! I've been looking at center caps for a while, how do they look on? Do you mind posting a pic when you get them all together?
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Old 02-16-2016, 09:55 PM   #4
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With 73-87 steelies

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Old 02-16-2016, 11:26 PM   #5
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Re: Bullet centers in stock 65 steel wheels - DETAILED

Very nice!
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Old 02-17-2016, 09:56 AM   #6
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Re: Bullet centers in stock 65 steel wheels - DETAILED

Those do look good!
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Old 02-17-2016, 12:52 PM   #7
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Re: Bullet centers in stock 65 steel wheels - DETAILED

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Those do look good!
Thanks guys. I'm really happy with how they turned out.
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Old 02-20-2016, 10:25 PM   #8
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Re: Bullet centers in stock 65 steel wheels - DETAILED

Turned out nice, good job man! Just ordered me some with lugs. Will post on how it turns out.
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