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Sombrero hubcaps

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by LOCO_LOUIE, Oct 11, 2006.

  1. LOCO_LOUIE
    Joined: Mar 18, 2006
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    I have a set of sombrero hubcaps does anyone know hot to make them work on set of chevy 15inch rims?
     
  2. lonely king
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    there is a thread on it i believe..do a search..its not that hard..
     
  3. LOCO_LOUIE
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    I tried I typed in sombrero hubcap tech and nothing i l try again thanks.
     
  4. OLLIN
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    I just did this too. I bought a 4-1/2"? hole saw from home depot, and using a drill press, cut out the center of a stock cap, then i cut a 3"? hole out of the center of the cadillac cap to clear the dustcap and tack welded the stock dish to the back of the cadilac cap. Seems to have held up pretty good so far.
    Those hole saws were expensive. Let me know if you go this route you can just borrow it.
     
  5. DHD
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    A buddy of mine did this for his 49 ford, I believe he attached them to a trim ring, so they will snap on to the wheel like a normal hubcap
     
  6. OLLIN
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    this is the only photo i can find right now..
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  7. LOCO_LOUIE
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    THose are some ideas thanks anymore?
     
  8. OLLIN
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    spindle mounted..
    so it floats
     
  9. loco 52 ragtop
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    send them to me i have done it before or just give me a call 281 590 7211 before 10 am ask for roger:D
     
  10. DHD
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  11. abe lugo
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  12. jackandeuces
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    A good trim ring can be tacked to the outside edge of cap,but remember the caps are heavy so make sure the tangs are really bent outward....
     
  13. LOCO_LOUIE
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    LOCO_LOUIE
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    from Ontario,Ca

    Thanks for the info guys and Abe thanks for thread .
     

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