Late model (88-98) center caps - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Texasdeere · 12-09-2006, 01:07 PM

I have some 80's style 15x8 truck rallys for my 72. I was thinking of using the later model center caps instead of the original styled metal ones. I have seen quite a few pictures on this site of the later caps on the older wheels (5 and 6 lug) but I cant figure out how they are held on. All the pictures seem to show standard chrome lug nuts and not the threaded lugs with the plastic covers.

72LoBurb · 12-09-2006, 01:16 PM

You need special lugnuts that are threaded on the outside, to accept the plastic decorative lugnut covers; these covers have a flange around the outside of them, that holds the center cap on.

corn · 12-09-2006, 02:24 PM

Or, just take out the small plugs in the back of the cap & screw them on from the back of the wheel...

68Stepbed · 12-09-2006, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cornfed63

Or, just take out the small plugs in the back of the cap & screw them on from the back of the wheel...

That's what I've done. 1/4"-20 screws work perfect. Then use chrome lugnuts.

Texasdeere · 12-09-2006, 03:58 PM

That is perfect. I didn't have a late model cap around to look at. That is cool how those holes line up.

Thanks Again!

lilpup69chevy · 12-09-2006, 03:58 PM

thanks for the tips guys i found 2 good 6 lug late model center caps in the bed of my 68 when i bought it although they had all the black caps i want to use regular lugnuts so thanks again guys

powell72 · 12-09-2006, 05:10 PM

That's the same thing I've done with the 1/4-20 bolts, just be carefull tapping the holes and don't overtighten the bolts.

SCOTI · 12-09-2006, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by powell72

That's the same thing I've done with the 1/4-20 bolts, just be carefull tapping the holes and don't overtighten the bolts.

What size tires/wheels? Looks like my beaters current set-up; 15x6.5" van ralleys w/215-70's & 15x8" truck ralleys w/255-70's.

I actually used the 1/2" conversion lugs on mine since I had to get lug nuts anyway. I'm using the black plastic caps & like the look of the black lug-nut covers.

**uncle** · 12-09-2006, 08:39 PM

You can buy 1/2" lug nuts with the threads on the outside from some of the aftermarket wheel dealers for $20-$25. They usually come with the plastic lugs to hold the centers on.

SCOTI · 12-09-2006, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by uncle

You can buy 1/2" lug nuts with the threads on the outside from some of the aftermarket wheel dealers for $20-$25. They usually come with the plastic lugs to hold the centers on.

Those are the 'conversion' lug-nuts I used.

powell72 · 12-10-2006, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

What size tires/wheels? Looks like my beaters current set-up; 15x6.5" van ralleys w/215-70's & 15x8" truck ralleys w/255-70's.

Same wheels as you but I'm running 245/60's and 275/60's.

The only thing about using the chrome lugs is I need to use a thin wall socket to get to them.

squarebody · 02-24-2008, 08:05 AM

where can i buy these 88-98 chrome center caps and how much?

**Boog** · 02-24-2008, 06:56 PM

From your nearest GM dealer, a salvage yard or the old EBay under truck wheels and accessories.

**special-K** · 02-24-2008, 08:22 PM

Same but different.I used 9/16 conversion lugs:

SCOTI · 02-25-2008, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Same but different.I used 9/16 conversion lugs:

Those look good on a 4x4 too . . .....

12-09-2006, 01:07 PM	#1
Texasdeere Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 732	Late model (88-98) center caps I have some 80's style 15x8 truck rallys for my 72. I was thinking of using the later model center caps instead of the original styled metal ones. I have seen quite a few pictures on this site of the later caps on the older wheels (5 and 6 lug) but I cant figure out how they are held on. All the pictures seem to show standard chrome lug nuts and not the threaded lugs with the plastic covers.

12-09-2006, 01:16 PM	#2
72LoBurb Yup, I'm comp-useless Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton,Alta,Canada Posts: 360	Re: Late model (88-98) center caps You need special lugnuts that are threaded on the outside, to accept the plastic decorative lugnut covers; these covers have a flange around the outside of them, that holds the center cap on.

12-09-2006, 02:24 PM	#3
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Late model (88-98) center caps Or, just take out the small plugs in the back of the cap & screw them on from the back of the wheel...

12-09-2006, 03:58 PM	#5
Texasdeere Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 732	Re: Late model (88-98) center caps That is perfect. I didn't have a late model cap around to look at. That is cool how those holes line up. Thanks Again!

12-09-2006, 03:58 PM	#6
lilpup69chevy 67-72 parts finder Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: southeast mo Posts: 788	Re: Late model (88-98) center caps thanks for the tips guys i found 2 good 6 lug late model center caps in the bed of my 68 when i bought it although they had all the black caps i want to use regular lugnuts so thanks again guys __________________ 1969 chevy shortstep 2wd (under construction) 1981 chevy scottsdale lwb 2wd (parts chaser) 2004 pontiac gto (daily driver) 2004 pontiac grand prix gt (the ol ladys car) 1985 chevy short wide 1970 chevy c10 lwb (another parts rig) 1969 gmc lwb (rainy day project) 1968 chevy lwb c10 250 I6 3 spd (soon to be swb)

12-09-2006, 05:10 PM	#7
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Late model (88-98) center caps That's the same thing I've done with the 1/4-20 bolts, just be carefull tapping the holes and don't overtighten the bolts. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 12-09-2006 at 05:16 PM.

12-09-2006, 08:39 PM	#9
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: Late model (88-98) center caps You can buy 1/2" lug nuts with the threads on the outside from some of the aftermarket wheel dealers for $20-$25. They usually come with the plastic lugs to hold the centers on.

02-24-2008, 08:05 AM	#12
squarebody Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: lufkin texas Posts: 8	Re: Late model (88-98) center caps where can i buy these 88-98 chrome center caps and how much?

02-24-2008, 06:56 PM	#13
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,322	Re: Late model (88-98) center caps From your nearest GM dealer, a salvage yard or the old EBay under truck wheels and accessories. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

02-24-2008, 08:22 PM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: Late model (88-98) center caps Same but different.I used 9/16 conversion 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 ~



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