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acl · 11-25-2009, 10:27 AM

my son has rally wheels and beauty rings with center caps missing the middle emblems. Just the emblems are pricey. hoping you can show me a different look for christmas gift. They are 6 lug and if you can included where you got them would be great. caps, spinners, whatever you think is cool on your truck would like to see. thanks Gary

tcb-1 · 11-25-2009, 10:36 AM

Hey Gary, nice to hear from ya!

here's the caps I bought to go on my 17" steelies. these are late 80's -early 90's GM 4x4 caps for thier rallyes. they are very clean, however, you will have to buy the correct lug nut/lug nut covers for them to make them work.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 11-25-2009, 01:10 PM

tcb-1,
Tell us again, what are those steelies off? They look like space saver spare rims, are they? I like them. Its a cool look especially in the understated gray finish. Powder coat or rattle can?

tcb-1 · 11-25-2009, 01:49 PM

Dan,
they are Toyota FJ Cruiser rims. 17" x 7" wide x 5.25" b.s. I had a friend who was talented with a spray gun hit them with Dupont single stage with a clear on top of that.

they are different..... kind of what I was trying to accomplish.

any more center cap pics for Gary?

mclairmo · 11-25-2009, 02:19 PM

Actually, those center caps have bosses molded into the back of them and if you drill them out (and drill holes in your rims if no holes are already there) you can screw them onto any rim from the backside of the rim. Thus, eliminating the need for those special oem lug nuts and lug nut covers. That's what I did to get them to work with my oem 6 lug truck ralleys.

acl · 11-25-2009, 03:19 PM

Looks good doug! thanks thats the ideas i'm looking for. keep'um coming. Gary

72BlckButy · 11-25-2009, 03:34 PM

Sorry Gary... just had to post a pic of what you "aren't" looking for.

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acl · 11-25-2009, 05:53 PM

thanks nate, thats kind of what we are looking for. Do you know the size of those middle emblems? All i can find for the centers he has now are 4x4 at 3 1/2" . also they are around $23.00 each. That why i thought we might change it up with something different. MORE PICS WANTED PLEASE. don't forget to tell me where you got them if you don't mind a copy cat. Gary

OhioDan · 11-25-2009, 10:22 PM

Is that all you're looking for is the center emblems? I've got some out in the garage. Can't remember if they're Chevy or GMC? What diameter are they? I'll check and let you know what I have.

unclewatts · 11-26-2009, 12:04 AM

I think baby moons look better on a rallye.

miller6t9 · 11-26-2009, 04:25 AM

OhioDan · 11-26-2009, 04:59 AM

I checked, and I have two different caps. One set is silver with red GMC, and they're 3 1/4" diameter, and the other is black with gold GMC, and they're 3 1/2" diameter. LMK?
Dan

PanelDeland · 11-26-2009, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by unclewatts

I think baby moons look better on a rallye.

I think I would too.Or dog dish style caps.The only problem is the factory Chevy Rallies do not have "nubs" to mount Baby Moons or "poverty" caps.I didn't want to spend a mint on wheels and tires so for $500.00 I have factory Rallies and TA's.I don't care for the look of the factory centers.So I'm subscribing for ideas.

**special-K** · 11-26-2009, 09:27 AM

Tho 6-lug (4wd) ralleye wheel center caps emblems are the same size as the emblem in the center of 78-85 full wheelcovers.The ugly ones with pyramids as fake lugs.They are a gold bowtie rather than 4x4 that came on 4wds.

DZL1 · 11-26-2009, 10:20 AM

If all your looking for is the emblem, why not go to a printing or sticker store that they can custom make you whatever design/logo you want. Just provide them with the dimensions. Just a thought.

DZL1.

acl · 11-27-2009, 09:33 AM

might settle for emblems. really looking for some kind of different look for old classic. Pics appreciated. Gary

72BlckButy · 11-29-2009, 03:04 PM

Hey Gary, sorry about the delay. The emblems are similar to the ones that Classic Parts sells, and I know what you mean, they are pretty expensive. The center caps I have on my wheels are (2) rear caps and (2) 4x4 "open" caps with filler plates.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

acl · 11-29-2009, 10:32 PM

thanks nate and all. rallys look good not much flexibility though. was hoping for that one break through idea... Thanks for the replys. Will look into the late 80 early 90 cap, if nothing else pops up. Gary

**special-K** · 11-29-2009, 11:44 PM

Those later model centers that TCB-1 showed on toyota wheels look great setting back in an 8" rallye.I wish I had a picture.

Broadband · 11-30-2009, 02:33 AM

**special-K** · 11-30-2009, 08:38 AM

^^^ Car rallye caps don`t fit ^^^

72BlckButy · 11-30-2009, 09:18 AM

Gary, check out lolife99's NO-LIFE build as he has a set of truck ralleys running the later model caps.

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Hottrucks · 11-30-2009, 10:03 AM

ok heres my $.02 and I havn't tried it but know it will work

any BIG truck chrome shop sell axle covers..they come in every size including ones that fit our rallies ...they are held on by the edge of the lug nut ( on the big truck axle it uses the axle nut some times a 1/4 turn to get the point of the nut out will snug them up) I have moked up some that where the wrong size that we had laying around the shop...because they have a flat ring around the edge they resess into the center of the rally and round out about even with the bump out on the wheel..they looked Kool but they where about a 1/4" to big so I need to get to the truck shop ..About 60 miles away..to get the right size

heres a link to what I'm taking about remeber they come in about a million sizes,styles also they come in plastic steel or stainless...I think the steel would be best for what we would use them for

http://www.empirechromeshop.com/p-44...me-single.aspx

11-25-2009, 10:27 AM	#1
acl Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Emporia, kansas Posts: 302	show me center caps or covers my son has rally wheels and beauty rings with center caps missing the middle emblems. Just the emblems are pricey. hoping you can show me a different look for christmas gift. They are 6 lug and if you can included where you got them would be great. caps, spinners, whatever you think is cool on your truck would like to see. thanks Gary

11-25-2009, 10:36 AM	#2
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: show me center caps or covers Hey Gary, nice to hear from ya! here's the caps I bought to go on my 17" steelies. these are late 80's -early 90's GM 4x4 caps for thier rallyes. they are very clean, however, you will have to buy the correct lug nut/lug nut covers for them to make them work. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

11-25-2009, 01:10 PM	#3
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,351	Re: show me center caps or covers tcb-1, Tell us again, what are those steelies off? They look like space saver spare rims, are they? I like them. Its a cool look especially in the understated gray finish. Powder coat or rattle can?

11-25-2009, 01:49 PM	#4
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: show me center caps or covers Dan, they are Toyota FJ Cruiser rims. 17" x 7" wide x 5.25" b.s. I had a friend who was talented with a spray gun hit them with Dupont single stage with a clear on top of that. they are different..... kind of what I was trying to accomplish. any more center cap pics for Gary? __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

11-25-2009, 02:19 PM	#5
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: show me center caps or covers Actually, those center caps have bosses molded into the back of them and if you drill them out (and drill holes in your rims if no holes are already there) you can screw them onto any rim from the backside of the rim. Thus, eliminating the need for those special oem lug nuts and lug nut covers. That's what I did to get them to work with my oem 6 lug truck ralleys. Last edited by mclairmo; 11-25-2009 at 02:20 PM.

11-25-2009, 03:19 PM	#6
acl Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Emporia, kansas Posts: 302	Re: show me center caps or covers Looks good doug! thanks thats the ideas i'm looking for. keep'um coming. Gary

11-25-2009, 03:34 PM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: show me center caps or covers Sorry Gary... just had to post a pic of what you "aren't" looking for. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-25-2009, 05:53 PM	#8
acl Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Emporia, kansas Posts: 302	Re: show me center caps or covers thanks nate, thats kind of what we are looking for. Do you know the size of those middle emblems? All i can find for the centers he has now are 4x4 at 3 1/2" . also they are around $23.00 each. That why i thought we might change it up with something different. MORE PICS WANTED PLEASE. don't forget to tell me where you got them if you don't mind a copy cat. Gary

11-25-2009, 10:22 PM	#9
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: show me center caps or covers Is that all you're looking for is the center emblems? I've got some out in the garage. Can't remember if they're Chevy or GMC? What diameter are they? I'll check and let you know what I have. __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

11-26-2009, 12:04 AM	#10
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: show me center caps or covers I think baby moons look better on a rallye. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

11-26-2009, 04:25 AM	#11
miller6t9 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rockingham, nc Posts: 166	Re: show me center caps or covers

11-26-2009, 04:59 AM	#12
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: show me center caps or covers I checked, and I have two different caps. One set is silver with red GMC, and they're 3 1/4" diameter, and the other is black with gold GMC, and they're 3 1/2" diameter. LMK? Dan __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

11-26-2009, 09:27 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: show me center caps or covers Tho 6-lug (4wd) ralleye wheel center caps emblems are the same size as the emblem in the center of 78-85 full wheelcovers.The ugly ones with pyramids as fake lugs.They are a gold bowtie rather than 4x4 that came on 4wds. __________________ "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 ~

11-26-2009, 10:20 AM	#15
DZL1 One day..... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocala, FL. Posts: 702	Re: show me center caps or covers If all your looking for is the emblem, why not go to a printing or sticker store that they can custom make you whatever design/logo you want. Just provide them with the dimensions. Just a thought. DZL1.

11-27-2009, 09:33 AM	#16
acl Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Emporia, kansas Posts: 302	Re: show me center caps or covers might settle for emblems. really looking for some kind of different look for old classic. Pics appreciated. Gary



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11-29-2009, 03:04 PM	#17
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: show me center caps or covers Hey Gary, sorry about the delay. The emblems are similar to the ones that Classic Parts sells, and I know what you mean, they are pretty expensive. The center caps I have on my wheels are (2) rear caps and (2) 4x4 "open" caps with filler plates. Let me know if you have any other questions. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-29-2009, 10:32 PM	#18
acl Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Emporia, kansas Posts: 302	Re: show me center caps or covers thanks nate and all. rallys look good not much flexibility though. was hoping for that one break through idea... Thanks for the replys. Will look into the late 80 early 90 cap, if nothing else pops up. Gary

11-29-2009, 11:44 PM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: show me center caps or covers Those later model centers that TCB-1 showed on toyota wheels look great setting back in an 8" rallye.I wish I had a picture. __________________ "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 ~

11-30-2009, 02:33 AM	#20
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11-30-2009, 08:38 AM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: show me center caps or covers ^^^ Car rallye caps don`t fit ^^^ __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 11-30-2009 at 08:39 AM.

11-30-2009, 09:18 AM	#22
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: show me center caps or covers Gary, check out lolife99's NO-LIFE build as he has a set of truck ralleys running the later model caps. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-30-2009, 10:03 AM	#23
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: show me center caps or covers ok heres my $.02 and I havn't tried it but know it will work any BIG truck chrome shop sell axle covers..they come in every size including ones that fit our rallies ...they are held on by the edge of the lug nut ( on the big truck axle it uses the axle nut some times a 1/4 turn to get the point of the nut out will snug them up) I have moked up some that where the wrong size that we had laying around the shop...because they have a flat ring around the edge they resess into the center of the rally and round out about even with the bump out on the wheel..they looked Kool but they where about a 1/4" to big so I need to get to the truck shop ..About 60 miles away..to get the right size heres a link to what I'm taking about remeber they come in about a million sizes,styles also they come in plastic steel or stainless...I think the steel would be best for what we would use them for http://www.empirechromeshop.com/p-44...me-single.aspx __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html Last edited by Hottrucks; 11-30-2009 at 10:05 AM.

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