where to get caps and rings for rally wheels? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jdurant · 05-06-2008, 07:58 AM

Anyone know a source to get the factory aluminum chevy center caps and some good trim rings. I have kept an eye out at junkyards without any luck. I never see any in good shape. I know I can find trim rings from several sources, but don't want to buy any cheap junk that pops off and bends all the time.
I had to pay premium for some caps for my GMC, and figured I would ask before I do that again. Thought somebody might know a good place to buy some.
Thanks in advance.

**old Rusty C10** · 05-06-2008, 02:08 PM

i keep finding them at swap meets used but in good shape for bet $5 -10 each

S10Fan · 05-06-2008, 03:38 PM

They pop up on eBay from time to time, I just bought one for $0.99. I went to Super Chevy a couple weeks ago hoping to buy a new repro set, the vendor didn't show up.

dswancutt · 05-06-2008, 05:15 PM

I agree with S10Fan, watch eBay for a set. Occasionally, a NOS set of 4 caps will pop up, and being GMC, they don't sell as well. I have seen NOS sets of 4 listed for under a $100.00 (I think starting prices was $49.00 or so). It pays to be patient. I picked up 2 sets of NOS chevy caps (8 caps with screws) for about 60 each for each set. The key is being being patient. Trim rings are harder to find, but are on eBay also.

flamingbig10 · 05-06-2008, 05:53 PM

off a budy's trucks

kevinr1970 · 05-06-2008, 06:43 PM

I bought a set of GMC caps from a member here that were brand new in a box. I bought a set of the Chevy bowtie decals that go on the caps from another member. Might have even been the same member but different transaction? That way I could go either way.
Pays to be patient but keep your eyes open.

But you might try LMC. They offer a repop set but they are made from plastic. Personaly I feel thats better anyways. No pitting and if they get in bad shape they were cheap enought to just replace them.
I bought a set for my 4x4 and they still look good today, 4 or so years later.
If they would have offered 2wd caps at the time I would have bought them instead of the OEM ones I mentioned above. If you are going for resto the OEM ones are the ticket. If you just want something that looks good I'd go with the LMC pieces.
Also, when I bought mine, they didn't include the mounting screws or even offer them. I believe they now come with a complete set. And those are a $6.95 item at the dealer - x 12 = ~$84!!!

Here is the LMC page.
If that doesn't work it is page 100 of their online catalog.
When I bought my 4x4 caps I thought they were ~$15 a pair, so $30 for a set of front and rear. Looks like they have went up a bit?
Looks like they have the Aluminum ones too if that is your choice.

05-06-2008, 07:58 AM	#1
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	where to get caps and rings for rally wheels? Anyone know a source to get the factory aluminum chevy center caps and some good trim rings. I have kept an eye out at junkyards without any luck. I never see any in good shape. I know I can find trim rings from several sources, but don't want to buy any cheap junk that pops off and bends all the time. I had to pay premium for some caps for my GMC, and figured I would ask before I do that again. Thought somebody might know a good place to buy some. Thanks in advance. __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd

05-06-2008, 02:08 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,326	Re: where to get caps and rings for rally wheels? i keep finding them at swap meets used but in good shape for bet $5 -10 each __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-06-2008, 03:38 PM	#3
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: where to get caps and rings for rally wheels? They pop up on eBay from time to time, I just bought one for $0.99. I went to Super Chevy a couple weeks ago hoping to buy a new repro set, the vendor didn't show up. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

05-06-2008, 05:15 PM	#4
dswancutt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Franklin, NE Posts: 387	Re: where to get caps and rings for rally wheels? I agree with S10Fan, watch eBay for a set. Occasionally, a NOS set of 4 caps will pop up, and being GMC, they don't sell as well. I have seen NOS sets of 4 listed for under a $100.00 (I think starting prices was $49.00 or so). It pays to be patient. I picked up 2 sets of NOS chevy caps (8 caps with screws) for about 60 each for each set. The key is being being patient. Trim rings are harder to find, but are on eBay also.

05-06-2008, 05:53 PM	#5
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: where to get caps and rings for rally wheels? off a budy's trucks __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

05-06-2008, 06:43 PM	#6
kevinr1970 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,316	Re: where to get caps and rings for rally wheels? I bought a set of GMC caps from a member here that were brand new in a box. I bought a set of the Chevy bowtie decals that go on the caps from another member. Might have even been the same member but different transaction? That way I could go either way. Pays to be patient but keep your eyes open. But you might try LMC. They offer a repop set but they are made from plastic. Personaly I feel thats better anyways. No pitting and if they get in bad shape they were cheap enought to just replace them. I bought a set for my 4x4 and they still look good today, 4 or so years later. If they would have offered 2wd caps at the time I would have bought them instead of the OEM ones I mentioned above. If you are going for resto the OEM ones are the ticket. If you just want something that looks good I'd go with the LMC pieces. Also, when I bought mine, they didn't include the mounting screws or even offer them. I believe they now come with a complete set. And those are a $6.95 item at the dealer - x 12 = ~$84!!! Here is the LMC page. If that doesn't work it is page 100 of their online catalog. When I bought my 4x4 caps I thought they were ~$15 a pair, so $30 for a set of front and rear. Looks like they have went up a bit? Looks like they have the Aluminum ones too if that is your choice. __________________ 2009 Honda Fit CfC (bsf 44.9 mpg) 2000 Tahoe Limited 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 2wd, will end up swb, not dually and replace CCswb below 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 4x4, just going to fix things up for now 1982/1989 K5/GMC Jimmy 2wd 1987 GMC 1/2 ton swb 2wd Crew (sold)



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.