Free.51 2,717 Posted May 7, 2020 hi guys i have just purchased a set of these wheels but unfortunately only 1 has the original centrecap, would anyone know where to buy some more?, i have tried gumtree, ebay, fb etc. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,270 Posted May 7, 2020 Any machine shops near you.? Looks easy enough to spin up in a lathe. Could try Canterbury Mag centre, or look for some off something else, maybe a Transit, or a Courier.?? 1 Free.51 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Free.51 2,717 Posted May 7, 2020 Thanks Bear , i will give CT&M a call if they do have em it will cost an arm and a leg forsure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,284 Posted May 7, 2020 old similar era Ford Laser had similar wheels.. might be possible they take the same cap pity, i was just at Pick a part yesterday and there was a 1980 Laser GHIA there that might have had those wheels see if you can get a measurement on them and i'll see if i can get down there in the next day or so not sure if they were still on it 2 macman and Free.51 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Free.51 2,717 Posted May 7, 2020 Thanks heaps Dean, i appreciate it. The wheels got posted from WA on wed so still havent arrived yet but i will keep the laser idea in mind & let you know of measurements wheen they get here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Free.51 2,717 Posted May 8, 2020 Just been looking at the ED ghia, theys seem to have the same or similar centrecap aswell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Free.51 2,717 Posted May 12, 2020 Ended up get a set of 5 lasercentrecaps from a gumtree seller in Blackburn just beforeSent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk 1 deankxf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,284 Posted May 12, 2020 13 minutes ago, Free.51 said: Ended up get a set of 5 lasercentrecaps from a gumtree seller in Blackburn just before Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk are they confirmed same? if so, MINT! 1 Free.51 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Free.51 2,717 Posted May 12, 2020 Dunno yet Dean, wheels still havent arrived yet haha hopefully this week. Im gonna go out on a limb & say yes they do. They have these thin alloy discs with ford logo glued on em from factory so im gonna take them off cos the LTD dont roll like that then prepwash em clean em up & polish them. I tried uploading a pic on tapatalk before but it just wouldnt upload. 1 deankxf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Free.51 2,717 Posted May 12, 2020 Gave em a good clean, cut & polish.They aren't perfect but maybe tomorrow I'll paint strip them then polish again & see what happens but they are definitely better than what they were when i got them earlier. Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk 1 deankxf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,284 Posted May 12, 2020 they look fine in that photo.. the thing with wheels, no one is going to get on their knees to check them unless at a car show 1 Free.51 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Free.51 2,717 Posted May 12, 2020 Haha thats true, but i can still see the imperfections. Wonder how much it would cost to get them refurbished? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,284 Posted May 12, 2020 21 minutes ago, Free.51 said: Haha thats true, but i can still see the imperfections. Wonder how much it would cost to get them refurbished? you've been talking to sparkydave too much 1 Free.51 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,284 Posted May 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, Free.51 said: Abit of OCD haha this should help 1 Free.51 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Free.51 2,717 Posted May 17, 2020 Wheels arrived yesterday & unfortunately the laser centrecaps are way too small so a little money wasted but oh well, i took a gamble & it didnt pay off so im on the look out for 3 more FC centrecaps cos the set came with 1Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk 1 deankxf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,284 Posted May 17, 2020 bugger, they don't look E series either. infact, they look a bit odd.. could be an opportunity to use the laser ones> flush mounted? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Free.51 2,717 Posted May 17, 2020 Which ones look odd Dean? The ones on the left are the Laser ones....too small Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,284 Posted May 17, 2020 31 minutes ago, Free.51 said: Which ones look odd Dean? The ones on the left are the Laser ones....too small i reckon the stock ones look too big, and the overlapped face make them look cheap. if the laser ones fitted in the hole neat i'd glue them in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Free.51 2,717 Posted May 17, 2020 Oh no the one in there now is the original type, the Laser ones are way too small in diameter which makes sense now seeing as the laser & LTD wheel have the same design but the laser wheel is 13" & has a smaller bore & only 4 holes for the wheel nuts. 1 deankxf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Free.51 2,717 Posted May 18, 2020 All good, just have to keep hunting down the centrecaps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Free.51 2,717 Posted May 28, 2020 Hey guys quick question, will sandpaper get rid of this muck on the wheels?, ive already paint stripped them now in the process of polishing, thanks Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dex 2,065 Posted May 28, 2020 Probably the best way for a top finish would be to get them spun by a wheel doctor .. may cost a few sheckles more ,, but way worth it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Free.51 2,717 Posted May 28, 2020 Yeah thats what i was thinking, cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dex 2,065 Posted May 28, 2020 I’ve tried before on Ltd rims ,, hard to get them not looking “ patchy” box patterns . they clear coated as well ,,? or just raw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites