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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 04:42 PM
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Need ideas for center cap button insert...

Boyd machined the center caps of my custom wheels to the exact dimension of the factory 16in. wheels' center cap button/emblem and it's recessed to accept one if I can locate a set. The problem is, I think if I bought a new set of factory center caps to use the round center emblems, I think I would end up just damaging them. Is there any place that I can get just the factory center cap emblems or is it possible to surgically remove them off of a set without damaging them?

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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 08:20 PM
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Re: Need ideas for center cap button insert...

Maybe these from classic industries would fit? They're intended for Ronal R15s but the measurement is listed. Maybe they'd work for you:

http://www.classicindustries.com/cam...s/k151797.html

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http://www.classicindustries.com/cam...s/k151796.html
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 11:45 PM
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Re: Need ideas for center cap button insert...

You should check on Ebay, they have "Z28" center cap! It will look nice on your mags! By the way your car is gorgeous!
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 10:27 PM
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Re: Need ideas for center cap button insert...

Thanks!

The insert I need has to be 2 9/16". If I cant find one in that size then I may try to shave the ones from classic industries.
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 08:48 AM
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Re: Need ideas for center cap button insert...

I think you might mess up the badges trying to take them off of stock center caps. The car is killer and I love how the new wheels look stock, but chrome, yet have a lip to them that IMO all 3rd gens need. My issue with the stock 91/92 16's has always been the front wheel drive look of them.
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