I solved the problem 1st by getting the special security bolt out of the center cap. To do this, use a long flat head screwdriver with a narrow shaft and a hammer. Tilt the screw driver into the hole as much as possible without touching the outer edge of the center cap. Tap the handle lghtly with a screw driver until the bolt comes loose (make sure you're going counter clockwise). It took a lot of light hits to get the bolts to come loose, but they did with a little patience. Just be careful of the outer edge so you don't mess up the center cap.

 

When you're ready to put the caps back on, you can either have a machine shop cut a slot in the head of the bolts so they'll work with a screw driver, or, you can find the same size Alan head stainless steel bolt in most hardware stores. Originally, I went the machine shop route and put a little grey Rustolium on the head so it wouldn't rust. A few weeks back I came across the stainless bolts with the Alan head and switched to those. My priority was not to introduce anything that would rust. Instead of having the special wrench in my center console, now I have an Alan wrench

 

The wheels we have were on 88 and 89 model years and a lot of folks haven't had to experience the problem with the special pattern in the wrench wearing out. Hope this all helps, Dave

  

Thanks alot.  That sounds like a great idea.  I was really beginning to wonder what I was going to do.  I'm going to try that proceedure later this week. 

I'll let you know how it works.

Scott