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fatboys69 · 04-17-2008, 04:16 PM

Just got my Coys and the fronts wouldn't sit flat against the hub. After talking to a few board members that have the wheels and saw how they overcame the situation, I had these spacers made. They space the centercaps out 1/4" so the wheel will bolt flat to the hub. I have an autocad drawing that I can email to anyone who would like it ( so they can have someone cut them out ). I had mine cut at work ( we have a laser ), I used 1/4" thick aluminum plate.

**lolife99** · 04-17-2008, 04:21 PM

Cool Idea! Do you have a way to make the complete cap out of billet aluminum? Same as the original only taller.

*Shane* · 04-17-2008, 04:38 PM

I'd like a copy of that ACAD drawing ... I just might be able to get a few of these cut on a water jet this weekend.

PM sent with my email address.

jkaylor68gmc · 04-17-2008, 05:27 PM

those do look good dewayne, gonna be home after work?

When are the rears gonna be in?

I though about pulling the 327 this afternoon.

fatboys69 · 04-17-2008, 06:04 PM

I'll be there around 6pm, the rears are supposed to be in tommorrow.

*Shane* · 04-17-2008, 06:08 PM

Thanks DeWayne !!!

fatboys69 · 04-17-2008, 06:12 PM

Anytime !!!! Anything else just let me know

fatboys69 · 04-17-2008, 06:21 PM

You could have a set of Billet caps made ( we made some at my previous employer , for some cars being built in our area ). Trust me by the time you have someone model them up (3D) and the machine them, you can buy another set of wheels. In the 3 sets we made we had about $400.00 in each cap ! It can be done though. We made a lot of parts for these 2 cars.

http://elec-mech-tech.com/specialty.html

jkaylor68gmc · 04-17-2008, 06:21 PM

I need help fixing my camera, can you mill me a new one??

I called 6 # back to back, one leading to another, I hate Circuit City!!!!!!!

**lolife99** · 04-17-2008, 06:51 PM

How much would you charge to make 4 spacers?

**Hart_Rod** · 04-17-2008, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

How much would you charge to make 4 spacers?

I would be interested in a set also.

spr85gmc · 04-18-2008, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I would be interested in a set also.

x2 pretty please

renegade8720 · 04-18-2008, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

How much would you charge to make 4 spacers?

I would be interested in a set. Great work!

Renegade

fatboys69 · 04-18-2008, 02:38 AM

I will get with my employeer tommorrow and see what we can sell them for.
I'll send cad files out tommorrow ( the file is on my computer at work ).
So far it looks like 5 sets ( a set being 4 spacers ). You will also need to get longer screws ( I'll figure out what is needed tommorrow and let everyone know. I am assuming the screws are Metric as the wheels are made in CHINA.
If anyonelse needs a set of copy of the file let me know.

Later
FATBOY

svgould · 04-17-2008, 06:52 PM

Can I get the autocad drawing emailed to me please. I will PM you me email address.

Thanks,

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatboys69

Just got my Coys and the fronts wouldn't sit flat against the hub. After talking to a few board members that have the wheels and saw how they overcame the situation, I had these spacers made. They space the centercaps out 1/4" so the wheel will bolt flat to the hub. I have an autocad drawing that I can email to anyone who would like it ( so they can have someone cut them out ). I had mine cut at work ( we have a laser ), I used 1/4" thick aluminum plate.

see ten · 04-17-2008, 07:33 PM

That's pretty sweet! A spacer like that would of let me run the bullet caps that came with my Cruzers. I ended up going with a knock off center instead. Didn't really bother me as the bullet caps were plastic! You would think when they charge over $700 a wheel you'd at least get a metal center cap!

fatboys69 · 04-17-2008, 08:44 PM

AMEN BRO !!!!! At least mine are die cast aluminum !!!

svgould · 04-17-2008, 10:06 PM

Thanks DeWayne!! I just cut a set out of 1/4 inch acrylic on my laser engraver and they fit perfect.

fatboys69 · 04-17-2008, 10:18 PM

Glad I could help, I just don't like grinding !!!!!! I am sanding the edges on mine to match the machined lip on the wheel. You can't tell it in the pic but it looks really good with the chrome cap then the spacer then the grey center.

72BlckButy · 04-18-2008, 01:33 AM

DeWayne, pm sent with email addy. I would like to receive a copy of the ACAD drawing.

Also interested in the asking price for a set of 4 spacers.

I believe this is FAQ material!

firedog · 04-18-2008, 03:59 AM

i have 18"boss wheels on my truck that were there when i bought it and the centercaps wouldnt fit so i just had the outside portion of the center of the rotor turned on a lathe about a 1/4 inch and solved the problem for me but my caps snapped into the wheel not bolt on

TravisH · 04-18-2008, 05:00 AM

I want one. Looks like you guys have an interesting job, very cool stuff

68 short step · 04-18-2008, 05:45 AM

please include me in getting the ACAD specs, and also would be instrested in buying a set too..

fatboys69 · 04-18-2008, 02:08 PM

I had TT2's on the truck and didn't have any issues with the center caps and wheel fitment ( I am assuming just a difference in the center hubs of the 2 wheel manufacturers ). The 20's for the rear are supposed to be delivered today, so I hope to post pics with them mounted on the truck by the weekend.
As I said earlier I am going to talk to my boss today about making some sets to sell. I even sent Coys an email asking them if they were interested in gettting some to ship with the wheels for people with 67-72 Chevy trucks.

68 short step · 04-18-2008, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatboys69

I had TT2's on the truck and didn't have any issues with the center caps and wheel fitment ( I am assuming just a difference in the center hubs of the 2 wheel manufacturers ). The 20's for the rear are supposed to be delivered today, so I hope to post pics with them mounted on the truck by the weekend.
As I said earlier I am going to talk to my boss today about making some sets to sell. I even sent Coys an email asking them if they were interested in gettting some to ship with the wheels for people with 67-72 Chevy trucks.

dude, you're a class act all the way. thanks for the file (just pmed ya my email). i think you're doing a great thing and gone outta your way just to make others happy....thanks again

04-17-2008, 04:16 PM	#1
fatboys69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dayton, Tennessee Posts: 447	Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks Just got my Coys and the fronts wouldn't sit flat against the hub. After talking to a few board members that have the wheels and saw how they overcame the situation, I had these spacers made. They space the centercaps out 1/4" so the wheel will bolt flat to the hub. I have an autocad drawing that I can email to anyone who would like it ( so they can have someone cut them out ). I had mine cut at work ( we have a laser ), I used 1/4" thick aluminum plate. Attached Images

04-17-2008, 04:21 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,686	Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks Cool Idea! Do you have a way to make the complete cap out of billet aluminum? Same as the original only taller. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-17-2008, 04:38 PM	#3
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks I'd like a copy of that ACAD drawing ... I just might be able to get a few of these cut on a water jet this weekend. PM sent with my email address.

04-17-2008, 05:27 PM	#4
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks those do look good dewayne, gonna be home after work? When are the rears gonna be in? I though about pulling the 327 this afternoon. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

04-17-2008, 06:04 PM	#5
fatboys69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dayton, Tennessee Posts: 447	Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks I'll be there around 6pm, the rears are supposed to be in tommorrow.

04-17-2008, 06:08 PM	#6
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks Thanks DeWayne !!!

04-17-2008, 06:12 PM	#7
fatboys69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dayton, Tennessee Posts: 447	Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks Anytime !!!! Anything else just let me know

04-17-2008, 06:21 PM	#8
fatboys69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dayton, Tennessee Posts: 447	Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks You could have a set of Billet caps made ( we made some at my previous employer , for some cars being built in our area ). Trust me by the time you have someone model them up (3D) and the machine them, you can buy another set of wheels. In the 3 sets we made we had about $400.00 in each cap ! It can be done though. We made a lot of parts for these 2 cars. http://elec-mech-tech.com/specialty.html

04-17-2008, 06:51 PM	#10
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,686	Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks How much would you charge to make 4 spacers? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-18-2008, 02:38 AM	#14
fatboys69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dayton, Tennessee Posts: 447	Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks I will get with my employeer tommorrow and see what we can sell them for. I'll send cad files out tommorrow ( the file is on my computer at work ). So far it looks like 5 sets ( a set being 4 spacers ). You will also need to get longer screws ( I'll figure out what is needed tommorrow and let everyone know. I am assuming the screws are Metric as the wheels are made in CHINA. If anyonelse needs a set of copy of the file let me know. Later FATBOY

04-17-2008, 07:33 PM	#16
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,073	Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks That's pretty sweet! A spacer like that would of let me run the bullet caps that came with my Cruzers. I ended up going with a knock off center instead. Didn't really bother me as the bullet caps were plastic! You would think when they charge over $700 a wheel you'd at least get a metal center cap!

04-17-2008, 08:44 PM	#17
fatboys69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dayton, Tennessee Posts: 447	Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks AMEN BRO !!!!! At least mine are die cast aluminum !!!

04-17-2008, 10:06 PM	#18
svgould Active Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Boise Idaho Posts: 296	Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks Thanks DeWayne!! I just cut a set out of 1/4 inch acrylic on my laser engraver and they fit perfect. __________________ 1971 SWB SOLD LT1 motor / 4l60E transmission ECE front dropped spindles with stock height springs 4" rear springs Coys Wheels 18 x 8 all the way around Hydratech hydroboost brake system

04-17-2008, 10:18 PM	#19
fatboys69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dayton, Tennessee Posts: 447	Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks Glad I could help, I just don't like grinding !!!!!! I am sanding the edges on mine to match the machined lip on the wheel. You can't tell it in the pic but it looks really good with the chrome cap then the spacer then the grey center.

04-18-2008, 01:33 AM	#20
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks DeWayne, pm sent with email addy. I would like to receive a copy of the ACAD drawing. Also interested in the asking price for a set of 4 spacers. I believe this is FAQ material! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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04-18-2008, 03:59 AM	#21
firedog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 1,004	Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks i have 18"boss wheels on my truck that were there when i bought it and the centercaps wouldnt fit so i just had the outside portion of the center of the rotor turned on a lathe about a 1/4 inch and solved the problem for me but my caps snapped into the wheel not bolt on __________________ SOLD 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet 350/350 combo Tach/tilt/buddy buckets Bagged/18" Wheels Black on Black Project "Pandemic" the Farm Rat 1927 Chevy Capitol Truck Rat rod '30 Model A Frame Dual Carb 5.3 LS http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=804162 2007 GMC 4 DOOR 2WD BUILT 5.3 STAGE 3 CAM 93 TUNE LIFTED 22X12 WHEELS 33" TIRES 2023 Jeep RENEGADE Wifes ride

04-18-2008, 05:00 AM	#22
TravisH Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta Posts: 316	Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks I want one. Looks like you guys have an interesting job, very cool stuff Last edited by TravisH; 04-18-2008 at 05:00 AM.

04-18-2008, 05:45 AM	#23
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks please include me in getting the ACAD specs, and also would be instrested in buying a set too..

04-18-2008, 02:08 PM	#24
fatboys69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dayton, Tennessee Posts: 447	Re: Got a fix for the Coys on our trucks I had TT2's on the truck and didn't have any issues with the center caps and wheel fitment ( I am assuming just a difference in the center hubs of the 2 wheel manufacturers ). The 20's for the rear are supposed to be delivered today, so I hope to post pics with them mounted on the truck by the weekend. As I said earlier I am going to talk to my boss today about making some sets to sell. I even sent Coys an email asking them if they were interested in gettting some to ship with the wheels for people with 67-72 Chevy trucks.

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