Sheefa Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Hi all, Missing the centre caps on all of my wheels. Have no idea what they are but they're a fairly old design - pic attached. I just wondered if it's possible to get a set custom made to fit, even if it's a piece of thin steel/alum to fit over the hole so it doesn't look weird. I can measure dimensions later, but has anyone had this done or know of anyone that can? I would like to get this sorted pretty sharpish. Thanks all Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Local engineering firm, piece of alloy bar, lathe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted June 7, 2007 Author Share Posted June 7, 2007 Thanks Gareth but don't know anyone round my area and was hoping someone off the forum aka Traders could help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 take the cap of a tin of spray paint, cut to size then paint and glue on. Did this on one of my old MR2s, looked OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 West Midlands? I bet at one time you could have found an engineer in every street Seriously, it shouldn't be difficult to find a small firm which will do a one-off. If all else fails, find a custom bike shop and ask them. How about PEGASUS ENGINEERING 52 WILDCROFT ROAD COVENTRY CV5 8AW 0247 667 8518 Specialising in 1 off machined parts for custom & classic motorcycles and cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 I got some off Bromy, milled out of ally, they fit perfectly and have the Supra logo etched on them Photos if I get round to it tonight? -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted June 7, 2007 Author Share Posted June 7, 2007 I got some off Bromy, milled out of ally, they fit perfectly and have the Supra logo etched on them Photos if I get round to it tonight? -Ian Please Ian and details too please Thanks Gareth, will indeed give them a shout too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supRo Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 You can get ready made plastic centre caps in various sizes on fleabay and if you search the net. You can get ones with Toyota logos EDIT: Here's an example of just the badge but if you look around on the net, you should find the cap: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alloy-Wheels-Trims-Center-Cap-Badges-4-toyota-supra-mr2_W0QQitemZ320123931965QQihZ011QQcategoryZ14771QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted June 7, 2007 Author Share Posted June 7, 2007 Thanks Supro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Mine were crap plastic ones that fell off within weeks. I got some ones made up locally, laser cut from mirror polished 2mm stainless including my initials made into a jap looking logo. Filled the gaps with gold acrylic resin, hey presto, naff but better than the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted June 7, 2007 Author Share Posted June 7, 2007 That's good Ewen. I'll have to look into this. Thanks Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Here you go, pardon the state of my (soon to be replaced, shocker, Ian C does external modification) wheels: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Here you go, pardon the state of my (soon to be replaced, shocker, Ian C does external modification) wheels: Your wheels are here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted June 7, 2007 Author Share Posted June 7, 2007 Thanks Ian. Is Bromy on the forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaijin Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Had the same problem with the wheels on my Supra.Jap wheels,no caps(screw on type)Found that the lid off Branston pickle jars fitted fine.Painted them,and put a Toyota badge on them.Held on with a grub screw.Look ok for now,but would like some ally ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Your wheels are here Hoorah, send me pictures if feasible Thanks Ian. Is Bromy on the forum? Yes he is, that's his user name, real name is Nick. Drop him a PM, his attendance here is sporadic but he does graze the site. If you get no joy I'll email him and get him to check his PMs Had the same problem with the wheels on my Supra.Jap wheels,no caps(screw on type)Found that the lid off Branston pickle jars fitted fine.Painted them,and put a Toyota badge on them.Held on with a grub screw.Look ok for now,but would like some ally ones. But then I've got old boxer shorts of mine acting as sound insulation in the rear wheel arches so I can't talk lol -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 But then I've got old boxer shorts of mine acting as sound insulation in the rear wheel arches so I can't talk lol -Ian WAY too much info there thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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