Just goes to show....NOS '82-'84 Hubcaps

ImEvil1 · #1 05-16-2007, 12:27 AM

You can still find parts out there, even hard to find ones, and not have to pay crazy-high prices. I just got a NOS set of these D8BCs for $20. I know the early cars may not be as popular with most as the '85-'86 ones, but they are with me.

These are the correct, brushed caps, and not the stainless (or chrome) ones. I have to admit that I do like the Pinto ones with the black trim (the heavier, stainless ones).
Now if I can find some wheels to go with them....

predator20 · #2 05-16-2007, 12:39 AM

Those 82-84 ssp wheels must be harder to find than the 85-86 ones.

ImEvil1 · #3 05-16-2007, 12:41 AM

I think so. Ford made several different widths, and most of the ones I've come across have been the wrong ones.

predator20 · #4 05-16-2007, 12:52 AM

Couldn't an incorrect set, be widened to the right specs? It seems like it would be a lot of expense, but if you had to have the correct look. I guess that would be the only option considering the availability of the correct ones.

ImEvil1 · #5 05-16-2007, 01:00 AM

It could definitely be done....but would probably be cost prohibitive. I'll keep looking and sooner or later, some are bound to turn up.

NoDrama43 · #6 05-16-2007, 10:24 AM

good find on those center caps Mike !!

I have several sets of those caps but only four nos ones myself. I have decided that I am going to have a set of "show" wheels and tires for my cars. I will mount and balance them, and then keep them stored until a show and put them on. With my range of cars I will need:

general xp 2000's on silver ten holes
gatorbacks on silver ten holes
gatorbacks on black ten holes
eagle gt+4's on silver ten holes
gatorbacks on 85-86 steel wheels
eagle gt's on 14 inch steel wheels

If i store them in plastic bags, soaked in armorall, with about 10 lbs. of air they should last a long time and not get flat-spotted from sitting on the cars in storage??