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84bigblockswb · 03-16-2009, 10:27 PM

A buddy of mine called me and said he had a set of wheels for my truck I might be interested in. Went by his place yesterday to see what he had and they are a set of the old school, i believe, Centerline champ 500s but they dont have the 3 bar spinner or any center caps. All 15x8s. They are pretty stained up and tarnished but I have always liked that wheel which im pretty sure is not made anymore. Wonderin if anyone has any pics of them on their truck, what it would take to get them presentable again, AND if anybody might have a line on where to find some center caps if they still exist! Thanks gentlemen.

f.monroe · 03-16-2009, 10:39 PM

The threebar spinners were held on from the outside with allen set screws so you should be able to find some generic spinners on Ebay . Are the wheels polished or satin ? I owned a set of each before . Most were satin or brushed and those would be easier to clean again . If they are satin , bleach them with Eagle 1 B formula , let it sit about 30 seconds and wipe it around with a rag then wash it off with water . Next is the hard part . Polish the wheel by hand in the direstion of the brush marks ,or grain of the wheel if that makes sense . After they are polished with Mothers polish bleach them again with the B formula but only let it stay on for aabout 5 seconds then wipe it with a wet rag with the grain again then rinse the wheel with water within 10 seconds of spraying the wheel with the bleach . They will look almost new with that factory fresh aluminum shine .
Frank

84bigblockswb · 03-17-2009, 10:47 AM

Thanks for the info Frank-- the wheels are satin, and as far as the center caps, I would like to find some caps instead of the spinner. Gonna try to pick them up today, and attempt to clean them up.

killthewabbit · 03-19-2009, 10:58 PM

I know Center Line makes a new version of those, called Champ 506. They don't come in 15s, though. Only 17s and 18s. Those were always my favorites back when I was a kid in the 80s. You might call them and see if the new caps can fit your old wheels.

http://centerlinewheels.com/wheels_d...d=35&sw_id=459

7T7 · 03-20-2009, 08:45 AM

My old 82 GMC back in 1984.
The center caps were aftermarket items from Springfield Street Rods.
I think I still have the old original caps somewhere, I’ll look around tonight.

**N2TRUX** · 03-20-2009, 08:52 AM

Dang Frank that truck was the shizz back in the day. Heck I would love to have it now...

84bigblockswb · 03-20-2009, 09:06 AM

Man, 7T7 thats a wicked lookin truck! Ill give Centerline a call and see what they've got. Correct me if i'm wrong, but shouldnt the style of cap for that wheel be the same for all of the wheel diameters? The hole for the hub doesnt change from say a 15" wheel to an 18" does it?? Thanks guys.

killthewabbit · 03-20-2009, 12:46 PM

Funny how stuff comes back in style. Everyone hang onto your 90s billets for another 10 years.

84swb, I did a quick search on the Summit site and found this:
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...=KeywordSearch

They have the measurement in there so you could see if they're they should work. They have the spinners there too, so that will be pretty if the center caps turn out to be the right size

Frank, that's a great looking truck dude.

84bigblockswb · 03-20-2009, 04:28 PM

Thanks wabbit- wasnt planning on using a wheel like the champ, but only gave 50 bucks for them so now ill probably run them for a while. Funny how you can have a plan for a build then find something cheap or at a "deal" and then plans kinda change. Whatever works at the time!! Thanks again!

84bigblockswb · 03-20-2009, 04:33 PM

Almost forgot-- 7T7, if you find those old caps, and I havent come across anything locally, id like to pick them up from ya if you wanna get rid of em!!

dieselarmy13 · 08-22-2009, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Dang Frank that truck was the shizz back in the day. Heck I would love to have it now...

Bringin this thread back from the dead, just to agree with N2TRUX on this one. BEEEE-UUU-TTTTTTTTTT-FULL! You were definetlely the coolest kid on the block back then. Just goes to show the style of a tastefully done truck will stand the test of time.

abebummy26 · 03-31-2010, 09:49 PM

that truck is sick 7t7 truely timeless I'd roll it that is for sure.

D.FENS · 04-01-2010, 12:21 PM

7T7's old rig is / was awesome. It'd be nice to see a lot more pics of that truck, and / or anybody else that had a smoothie Boyd influenced truck from back then.

When I had my red '86 (mid 90's) I was killing myself trying to come up with the cash for a set of 16x8.5 / 16x10 Champ 500's.

By the time I saved up enough Centerline had quit making them.

Zane M · 04-01-2010, 07:13 PM

I still love Champ 500s

joe1982 · 04-01-2010, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7t7

my old 82 gmc back in 1984.
The center caps were aftermarket items from springfield street rods.
I think i still have the old original caps somewhere, i’ll look around tonight.

trill....

03-16-2009, 10:27 PM	#1
84bigblockswb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: carthage, tx Posts: 47	Champ 500s A buddy of mine called me and said he had a set of wheels for my truck I might be interested in. Went by his place yesterday to see what he had and they are a set of the old school, i believe, Centerline champ 500s but they dont have the 3 bar spinner or any center caps. All 15x8s. They are pretty stained up and tarnished but I have always liked that wheel which im pretty sure is not made anymore. Wonderin if anyone has any pics of them on their truck, what it would take to get them presentable again, AND if anybody might have a line on where to find some center caps if they still exist! Thanks gentlemen.

03-16-2009, 10:39 PM	#2
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Champ 500s The threebar spinners were held on from the outside with allen set screws so you should be able to find some generic spinners on Ebay . Are the wheels polished or satin ? I owned a set of each before . Most were satin or brushed and those would be easier to clean again . If they are satin , bleach them with Eagle 1 B formula , let it sit about 30 seconds and wipe it around with a rag then wash it off with water . Next is the hard part . Polish the wheel by hand in the direstion of the brush marks ,or grain of the wheel if that makes sense . After they are polished with Mothers polish bleach them again with the B formula but only let it stay on for aabout 5 seconds then wipe it with a wet rag with the grain again then rinse the wheel with water within 10 seconds of spraying the wheel with the bleach . They will look almost new with that factory fresh aluminum shine . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

03-17-2009, 10:47 AM	#3
84bigblockswb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: carthage, tx Posts: 47	Re: Champ 500s Thanks for the info Frank-- the wheels are satin, and as far as the center caps, I would like to find some caps instead of the spinner. Gonna try to pick them up today, and attempt to clean them up.

03-19-2009, 10:58 PM	#4
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: Champ 500s I know Center Line makes a new version of those, called Champ 506. They don't come in 15s, though. Only 17s and 18s. Those were always my favorites back when I was a kid in the 80s. You might call them and see if the new caps can fit your old wheels. http://centerlinewheels.com/wheels_d...d=35&sw_id=459 __________________ -- Will Last edited by killthewabbit; 03-19-2009 at 10:58 PM. Reason: doh - forgot link

03-20-2009, 08:45 AM	#5
7T7 Regular guy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Round Rock TX Posts: 518	Re: Champ 500s My old 82 GMC back in 1984. The center caps were aftermarket items from Springfield Street Rods. I think I still have the old original caps somewhere, I’ll look around tonight. Attached Images __________________ 'Frank' 77 Silverado 18 & 20 American CL205s Edelbrock MPFI, 700r4, Baer Brakes 9" F@rd rear, Vintage air, Bags etc etc..

03-20-2009, 08:52 AM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Champ 500s Dang Frank that truck was the shizz back in the day. Heck I would love to have it now... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-20-2009, 09:06 AM	#7
84bigblockswb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: carthage, tx Posts: 47	Re: Champ 500s Man, 7T7 thats a wicked lookin truck! Ill give Centerline a call and see what they've got. Correct me if i'm wrong, but shouldnt the style of cap for that wheel be the same for all of the wheel diameters? The hole for the hub doesnt change from say a 15" wheel to an 18" does it?? Thanks guys.

03-20-2009, 12:46 PM	#8
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: Champ 500s Funny how stuff comes back in style. Everyone hang onto your 90s billets for another 10 years. 84swb, I did a quick search on the Summit site and found this: http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...=KeywordSearch They have the measurement in there so you could see if they're they should work. They have the spinners there too, so that will be pretty if the center caps turn out to be the right size Frank, that's a great looking truck dude. __________________ -- Will

03-20-2009, 04:28 PM	#9
84bigblockswb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: carthage, tx Posts: 47	Re: Champ 500s Thanks wabbit- wasnt planning on using a wheel like the champ, but only gave 50 bucks for them so now ill probably run them for a while. Funny how you can have a plan for a build then find something cheap or at a "deal" and then plans kinda change. Whatever works at the time!! Thanks again!

03-20-2009, 04:33 PM	#10
84bigblockswb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: carthage, tx Posts: 47	Re: Champ 500s Almost forgot-- 7T7, if you find those old caps, and I havent come across anything locally, id like to pick them up from ya if you wanna get rid of em!!

03-31-2010, 09:49 PM	#12
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: Champ 500s that truck is sick 7t7 truely timeless I'd roll it that is for sure. __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch. Last edited by abebummy26; 03-31-2010 at 09:56 PM.

04-01-2010, 12:21 PM	#13
D.FENS Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Huntsville AL Posts: 284	Re: Champ 500s 7T7's old rig is / was awesome. It'd be nice to see a lot more pics of that truck, and / or anybody else that had a smoothie Boyd influenced truck from back then. When I had my red '86 (mid 90's) I was killing myself trying to come up with the cash for a set of 16x8.5 / 16x10 Champ 500's. By the time I saved up enough Centerline had quit making them. Last edited by D.FENS; 04-01-2010 at 12:24 PM. Reason: kant spel

04-01-2010, 07:13 PM	#14
Zane M Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 706	Re: Champ 500s I still love Champ 500s



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