I picked up a set of 1973 Ford factory aluminum slot mag wheels with Mustang center caps. Apparently you could order these wheel for other models with this type of cap. Need a set of 4 or at least the center emblem inserts. They look like this:
You can design and order custom overlays from edecals.com: https://www.edecals.com/decal-shop/instant-design-tools/custom9014-instant-wheel-center-cap-decals
Thanks. I emailed the company that sells these. They are etched aluminum. Not painted. Trouble is, they only have 2-1/4" diameter. I need 1-3/4". I asked if they could make 1-3/4" without the magnet. No reply yet.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/144362267117?hash=item219ca961ed:g:4mIAAOSwlY1ZK04O https://www.ebay.com/itm/362231128325?epid=1430108064&hash=item5456a86105:g:OVgAAOSwoFVaf533
Thanks but the first one is a Maverick longhorn, I think, or at least not a 68/69 Ranchero. I think the 2nd one is for a different wheel and too big but I messaged the seller to be sure.
Yeah, I just found another one like that and it says 2.5" diameter. The ones I need are 1-3/4 to maybe 1-13/16".
I'm confused- are those your center caps you're showing, or are those the inserts you need? Were there Ranchero-specific inserts?
I have the same caps only with Mustang inserts. I don't want to put Mustang caps on the Ranchero. Here they are after I popped out the emblems:
Went ahead and ordered these while I search for alternatives / originals. The designer only allows for text. Went with this.
Those actually look like they would work, BUT he only has 3 left at $150 each. That's way more than I gave for the wheels, lol.
That is great work. Except on the outer edge near the rim, I have trouble polishing that type by hand because of all the holes. I usually use mothers, but sometime have to start with wet and dry emery paper. Are you using a foam ball or cotton wheel? What compound. What size are they ? 14 x6?
14x6, yes. I cleaned the wheel with Mcguire's aluminum wheels cleaner first which was no more effective than soap and water. Using a rag and Mother's compound. I tried the Mother's foam cone but it wasn't working any better or faster than just using a rag and hand polishing. Here's a short video on it:
Might be too late if you found a solution but https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/pts/d/portland-magnum-500-wheel-caps/7579934242.html
Boiler, if you're interested in them but the guy won't ship them, I can pick them up & ship them for you; less than 10 miles from me. PM me if you'd like.
Thanks BB but your stickers look great and I don't think those inserts are the right diameter anyway.