Center caps for my ralleys?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Alan Potter · 09-11-2005, 09:49 AM

I bought a set of truck ralleys, but I guess there are different center caps for 2wd vs. 4wd?? Anyway the ones I have are for a 4wd and I need a set for a 2wd. Where can I buy a nice set of these or does anyone have a set that they would like to trade. Got any pics of the ones I'm looking for?? I think they just have a bowtie in the center. Oh, by the way, these are six lug caps that I need. Thanks, AP.

**special-K** · 09-11-2005, 10:53 AM

Those wheels only came on 4wds.So,you need two pairs of rear caps.The 4x4 center is a sticker.From the dealer,you can order bowtie center decals the same diameter.They are for the late 70s/early 80s ugly full wheelcovers with the six fake lugs.

duke10 · 09-11-2005, 01:04 PM

Do you want to sell the 4wd centers? I would love to see pictures if you do. thanks

**BIG ORANGE** · 09-11-2005, 02:49 PM

Hows this for ralleys?

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-11-2005, 03:05 PM

Big O, What kind of trim rings are those

Alan Potter · 09-11-2005, 03:08 PM

duke10 I can e-mail you some pics if you'd like, but I don't want to sell them unless I am able to get some replacements.

Big Orange my ralleys don't look much like the ones in your picture, mine have slots all the way around and the center cap is much taller and says 4x4 and the caps are held in place by 3 screws.

Special-K I think I have two sets of rear caps already, since none of the four have an open center cap. Not sure however.

David Johnson · 09-11-2005, 03:16 PM

I had the same problem. I used 99-05 factory take off chrome caps. They look awsome. They are six lug and fit perfectly. They are about $30 each from the dealer, but I scored mine at a salvage yard. I can get you a set. The only problem is they use dual threaded lug nuts that are metric from the factory (there are black covers that screw on them to hold the cap on). I ordered 7/16 x 20 dual thread nuts from O'Rielly's and they work great. I'll try to post a pic for you.

David Johnson · 09-11-2005, 03:27 PM

Here's the pictures of my wheels and the caps I used.

Alan Potter · 09-11-2005, 05:44 PM

Dave, That's a really cool idea, did you also have to replace the studs to use the metric lug nuts??

David Johnson · 09-11-2005, 07:13 PM

No, you have to buy dual threaded 7/16 x 20 or 1/2 x 20 lug nuts, depending on you lug size.

**BIG ORANGE** · 09-11-2005, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan Potter

duke10 I can e-mail you some pics if you'd like, but I don't want to sell them unless I am able to get some replacements.

Big Orange my ralleys don't look much like the ones in your picture, mine have slots all the way around and the center cap is much taller and says 4x4 and the caps are held in place by 3 screws.

Special-K I think I have two sets of rear caps already, since none of the four have an open center cap. Not sure however.

Allan my rims are the same as David Johnson's I just use a 93 center cap with 3 bolts ataching it from the backside and those trim rings are off a 56 caddy with a slit modifocation. If yall need some of those trim rings I've got acouple sets left. Just pm me!

gregbr · 09-11-2005, 09:32 PM

4wd has 6 lugs, 2wd has 5 lugs. There are repops of the 4wd center caps, they are all plastic, but look great. I got a set of the wheels about a year ago & they gave me a new set of centers.....4 with 4wd stickers, then I bought a set of stickers similiar to Big Oranges at a swap meet and put them over the 4wd stickers. Not sure where to buy the repops, check with your local aftermarket wheel company. Greg

Alan Potter · 09-13-2005, 08:53 AM

Thanks for the advise, I'm finding out there's a lot more to this stuff than meets the eye. I thought ralleys were ralleys. Thanks everyone I think I got it now. Dave, I think I'll go with what you did with your truck. You mentioned that you could get me a set of the caps like the ones in your picture. If that's still possible, let me know. AP

David Johnson · 09-19-2005, 08:06 PM

I finally got it all figured out, no major work or needed. Here is a pic. PM sent.

68lwb · 09-24-2005, 05:31 PM

If you want to drive to Fort Wayne (Indiana) there is a hubcap shop there that sells either original or reproduction of either the original or the later model caps you said you like in the pictures. Just west of the intersection of Lima Road and Coliseum Blvd. They should also have the stickers for the center if you just want those.

Alan Potter · 09-25-2005, 07:48 AM

Thanks 68Lwb, I'm not too far from there. I'll check it out.

09-11-2005, 09:49 AM	#1
Alan Potter Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 162	Center caps for my ralleys?? I bought a set of truck ralleys, but I guess there are different center caps for 2wd vs. 4wd?? Anyway the ones I have are for a 4wd and I need a set for a 2wd. Where can I buy a nice set of these or does anyone have a set that they would like to trade. Got any pics of the ones I'm looking for?? I think they just have a bowtie in the center. Oh, by the way, these are six lug caps that I need. Thanks, AP. __________________ '12 Silverado Crew Cab 4x4 '05 Silverado SWB '67 Chevrolet CST 2wd '49 Willys Jeepster

09-11-2005, 10:53 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Those wheels only came on 4wds.So,you need two pairs of rear caps.The 4x4 center is a sticker.From the dealer,you can order bowtie center decals the same diameter.They are for the late 70s/early 80s ugly full wheelcovers with the six fake lugs. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-11-2005, 02:49 PM	#4
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,767	Hows this for ralleys? __________________ Things happen for a reason! Last edited by BIG ORANGE; 10-06-2009 at 09:32 PM.

09-11-2005, 03:05 PM	#5
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09-11-2005, 03:08 PM	#6
Alan Potter Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 162	duke10 I can e-mail you some pics if you'd like, but I don't want to sell them unless I am able to get some replacements. Big Orange my ralleys don't look much like the ones in your picture, mine have slots all the way around and the center cap is much taller and says 4x4 and the caps are held in place by 3 screws. Special-K I think I have two sets of rear caps already, since none of the four have an open center cap. Not sure however. __________________ '12 Silverado Crew Cab 4x4 '05 Silverado SWB '67 Chevrolet CST 2wd '49 Willys Jeepster

09-11-2005, 01:04 PM	#3
duke10 Active Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: san diego Posts: 833	Do you want to sell the 4wd centers? I would love to see pictures if you do. thanks

09-11-2005, 03:16 PM	#7
David Johnson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shawnee, OK Posts: 614	I had the same problem. I used 99-05 factory take off chrome caps. They look awsome. They are six lug and fit perfectly. They are about $30 each from the dealer, but I scored mine at a salvage yard. I can get you a set. The only problem is they use dual threaded lug nuts that are metric from the factory (there are black covers that screw on them to hold the cap on). I ordered 7/16 x 20 dual thread nuts from O'Rielly's and they work great. I'll try to post a pic for you.

09-11-2005, 03:27 PM	#8
David Johnson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shawnee, OK Posts: 614	Here's the pictures of my wheels and the caps I used. Attached Images

09-11-2005, 05:44 PM	#9
Alan Potter Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 162	Dave, That's a really cool idea, did you also have to replace the studs to use the metric lug nuts?? __________________ '12 Silverado Crew Cab 4x4 '05 Silverado SWB '67 Chevrolet CST 2wd '49 Willys Jeepster

09-11-2005, 07:13 PM	#10
David Johnson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shawnee, OK Posts: 614	No, you have to buy dual threaded 7/16 x 20 or 1/2 x 20 lug nuts, depending on you lug size.

09-11-2005, 09:32 PM	#12
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	4wd has 6 lugs, 2wd has 5 lugs. There are repops of the 4wd center caps, they are all plastic, but look great. I got a set of the wheels about a year ago & they gave me a new set of centers.....4 with 4wd stickers, then I bought a set of stickers similiar to Big Oranges at a swap meet and put them over the 4wd stickers. Not sure where to buy the repops, check with your local aftermarket wheel company. Greg __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

09-13-2005, 08:53 AM	#13
Alan Potter Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 162	Thanks for the advise, I'm finding out there's a lot more to this stuff than meets the eye. I thought ralleys were ralleys. Thanks everyone I think I got it now. Dave, I think I'll go with what you did with your truck. You mentioned that you could get me a set of the caps like the ones in your picture. If that's still possible, let me know. AP __________________ '12 Silverado Crew Cab 4x4 '05 Silverado SWB '67 Chevrolet CST 2wd '49 Willys Jeepster

09-19-2005, 08:06 PM	#14
David Johnson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shawnee, OK Posts: 614	I finally got it all figured out, no major work or needed. Here is a pic. PM sent. Attached Images

09-24-2005, 05:31 PM	#15
68lwb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 85	If you want to drive to Fort Wayne (Indiana) there is a hubcap shop there that sells either original or reproduction of either the original or the later model caps you said you like in the pictures. Just west of the intersection of Lima Road and Coliseum Blvd. They should also have the stickers for the center if you just want those.

09-25-2005, 07:48 AM	#16
Alan Potter Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 162	Thanks 68Lwb, I'm not too far from there. I'll check it out. __________________ '12 Silverado Crew Cab 4x4 '05 Silverado SWB '67 Chevrolet CST 2wd '49 Willys Jeepster



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