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« on: April 15, 2009, 06:50:46 am » |
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Hey Guys, when I was searching for a reproduction center cap for the Original Empi 8 Spokes all I could find were these .... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-CENTER-CAPS-FOR-INDY-WHEELS-US-MAG-4-EAR-4-LUGS-LUG_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43961QQihZ022QQitemZ350183876828QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVWWhen I received them I was very disappointed because the cap was not to the same dimensions as the Originals, and when installed, shows a very noticeable gap between the diameter of the cap and the center hole of the Wheel. You can see the differences in the pics below. So the only thing I could think to do was...... Machine some out of 6061/T6 Aluminum  Finally... no more cracking plastic, flaking chrome, stickerless center caps  I made a limited quantity of these and am selling them in sets of 4. The Set includes 4 polished Aluminum caps, 4 stickers, 16 Stainless Steel button head screws. $375.00 Shipped in the USA/Canada $390.00 Shipped anywhere else       Center Cap on Ebay:  |
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« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2009, 07:29:08 am » |
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As a fellow machinist, I have to say nice machine work.
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« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2009, 12:06:51 pm » |
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wow that's nice!
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« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2009, 15:02:50 pm » |
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great work
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« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2009, 15:39:40 pm » |
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Best looking caps I've ever seen Chris!
Have you given any thought to doing a five spoke version as well?
~DR.
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« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2009, 15:45:34 pm » |
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Not too shabby at all.
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« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2009, 15:49:57 pm » |
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Nice Work Slinger Caps Look Great Just need to get the Stickers Made On a Chrome Foil Back Ground like Original Now If I had A Set of 8 Spokes I would be Buying a Set Spacers look great to?So when you going to Make the 8 spoke round head lug nuts? and the Flat Head BRM lug nuts LOL
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« Reply #8 on: April 15, 2009, 17:00:38 pm » |
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Thanks for all the Props guys!  So when you going to Make the 8 spoke round head lug nuts? and the Flat Head BRM lug nuts LOL
These are on the "To Do List" |
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« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2009, 17:02:40 pm » |
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That's a long list!! |
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« Reply #10 on: April 15, 2009, 17:06:00 pm » |
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those are very nice!
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« Reply #11 on: April 15, 2009, 23:05:46 pm » |
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Thanks for all the Props guys! So when you going to Make the 8 spoke round head lug nuts? and the Flat Head BRM lug nuts LOL
These are on the "To Do List" add me on the list |
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« Reply #12 on: April 16, 2009, 00:51:05 am » |
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What Beautiful work!
When time comes for you to make spacers and BRM lug nuts, add me to your list.
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« Reply #13 on: April 16, 2009, 04:12:12 am » |
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Best looking caps I've ever seen Chris
Have you given any thought to doing a five spoke version as well?
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I thought about it. Wanted to get these done first. I believe there is more of a need for the 4 ear center caps. |
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« Reply #14 on: May 19, 2009, 17:48:22 pm » |
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« Reply #15 on: June 16, 2009, 18:36:59 pm » |
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Very finest production from Arizona ! these caps are beautiful and now at home, and this is a pleasure to deal with Chris, thanks again ... ... now I'm looking for the rims  |
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« Reply #16 on: June 16, 2009, 18:51:31 pm » |
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Sweet Chris! I may get a set of those myself!
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« Reply #17 on: August 22, 2014, 08:36:56 am » |
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Hello,
The center caps are they still available ?
Regards,
Cyril
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« Reply #18 on: August 23, 2014, 02:41:17 am » |
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Would be best to PM him.
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