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Old May 2, 2023 | 03:02 PM
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Carlisle spinners
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Old May 2, 2023 | 06:14 PM
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These are on E-bay.
Two different size openings available to allow your dust-cap to poke out a little.
Also closed flat ones are available for the rears.
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Thanks fellas that's a lot of input! I might remove them and see if I like the look going forward or if it bugs me. I'm part Scottish so the 'no money spent' angle appeals to me
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Old May 2, 2023 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisBlair
Thanks fellas that's a lot of input! I might remove them and see if I like the look going forward or if it bugs me. I'm part Scottish so the 'no money spent' angle appeals to me
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Originally Posted by ChrisBlair
Can't really tell on the first two. I considered the spinner....that's damn pricey. Can't justify ~100 bucks each
Unfortunately, $100.00 is now what the $20.00 dollar bill was just a few years back....

Spend the money and get the perfect look!

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Old May 2, 2023 | 11:23 PM
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Here are mine with reproduction 63 Vette spinners donated by fellow forum member Chuck Gongloff, then screwed to alum. flat plate covers from a Fleabay source (must have the correct center holes for clearance to the front wheel grease caps):



Note that only 4 of the 5 screws that attach the alum. plate are holding the plate to the rim (the 5th screw is a "dummy", due to it being behind the one spinner leg, and is not accessible.

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Old May 3, 2023 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by ptjsk
Unfortunately, $100.00 is now what the $20.00 dollar bill was just a few years back....

Spend the money and get the perfect look!

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You got that right! Hey Pat, I was going to let you know there is a car show in Oroville this Saturday. They decided to bring back the Gold Rush car show. I just thought I would let know if wanted to go... Just remember its Oroville so leave the dentures at home. (Oroville joke)
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Old May 3, 2023 | 06:42 PM
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Here's the caps I got when I went with PS Engineering 17" wheels:







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Just looked at my 7 inch crows installed on my '66.....front had over 1/2" clearance for the bearing cap, rears no issue either. Not certain if 6 inch crows have the same hub center????
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Old May 4, 2023 | 03:39 PM
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Here’s mine with American Racing center caps on the front , and flat covers on the rear.
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Old May 4, 2023 | 07:08 PM
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The rear caps enhance the depth of the rear wheels. Very neat car.
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Originally Posted by ptjsk
Unfortunately, $100.00 is now what the $20.00 dollar bill was just a few years back....

Spend the money and get the perfect look!

Pat
We either learned different math, or you're getting really ripped off at stores
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Originally Posted by burkh
Here’s mine with American Racing center caps on the front , and flat covers on the rear.
Well sure, but believe me, most people don't look twice at your center caps
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Old May 5, 2023 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by ChrisBlair
Well sure, but believe me, most people don't look twice at your center caps
Now that you mention it, I really haven’t received many comments about my center caps.
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Old May 5, 2023 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by ChrisBlair
We either learned different math, or you're getting really ripped off at stores
Probably a little of both! Unfortunately, it is California.....LOL!

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Old May 5, 2023 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by jimh_1962
You got that right! Hey Pat, I was going to let you know there is a car show in Oroville this Saturday. They decided to bring back the Gold Rush car show. I just thought I would let know if wanted to go... Just remember its Oroville so leave the dentures at home. (Oroville joke)
Sounds like a good show! It's supposed to be raining here. Hopefully, you guys enjoy a good day there!

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Old May 5, 2023 | 09:42 AM
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I have 3 of these and I'll be looking for one more. I also like the flat plates but the front hub spacing as mentioned by several is an issue I'll be looking to solve.

Original AMR 8.5 x 15. Flares on all corners.
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Old May 5, 2023 | 10:03 AM
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this is mine as bought... nice spinners ( massive alu on real thread ) , but of course pity they still show the 5 lugs ....



i now ordered new wheels , a Hallibrand copy , with hidden lugs.


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Originally Posted by Eric Cahill
I have 3 of these and I'll be looking for one more. I also like the flat plates but the front hub spacing as mentioned by several is an issue I'll be looking to solve.

Original AMR 8.5 x 15. Flares on all corners.
I have 2 or 3 somewhere if I can find them I will let you know
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I'm going to get some aluma-black, take off the caps and darken up the shiny spot under the center caps. See how that goes.
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