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HouldenCaulfield · 12-03-2012, 03:19 PM

I just bought a pair of OG 64-66 hubcaps for my truck. It looks like, however, I may have later model wheels. The little "nub" that is on the center part of the wheel that generally holds the cap on, is on the outer edge of the center ring instead of the inside. Did chevy make specific wheel designs for 64-66 to match their caps? Or, will I have to make something work similar to your trick above?

1963c-10 · 12-03-2012, 03:28 PM

There were several different rims. The earlier rims had clips as did some of the 3/4 & 1 tons. There was also a 3 bump rim (drum brake) and a 4 bump rim (disk brake). Look at thread #79 on hubcaps

HouldenCaulfield · 12-03-2012, 03:35 PM

These are the caps my 64 came with...

1963c-10 · 12-03-2012, 04:01 PM

Those are 73-87 caps.

HouldenCaulfield · 12-03-2012, 04:03 PM

so, I can assume the wheels on this truck are from 73-87?

1963c-10 · 12-03-2012, 05:36 PM

Can you post a pic of them?

Auctioneerhere · 12-03-2012, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HouldenCaulfield

so, I can assume the wheels on this truck are from 73-87?

Most likely.

92sierraslx · 03-03-2013, 02:56 PM

any updates on what clips wprk best as i just scored a set of 5 73-87 4x4 8" wide i "believe" wheels for thirty five bucks and want to run some sort of poverty cap or hub cap instead of the exposed lug nut center cap any new info is appreciated thanks

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markeb01 · 03-03-2013, 04:41 PM

That wheel cover is absolutely wicked looking! The last time I saw anything remotely close to that cool was back in 1959 watching the chariot race in Ben Hur!

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rod1701 · 03-19-2013, 01:31 AM

I have been following this thread for a little while but it seems to have stalled. I finally got the 73-87 6-lug rallys cleaned and painted. Went with body color (don't use touch up paint online (dot) com) and smaller trim rings but still looking for center cap ideas. My rallys came with 6 lug 4X4 caps but of course 2 are open and they are all four pitted.

Keith, thanks for sharing but I noticed that your idea allows the cap to snal on OVER the center band(?) I was looking for something smaller that fits inside the groove. Very much small economy/police style cap. Anybody have anything new?

LVPhotos · 03-19-2013, 01:06 PM

LMC Truck has new caps.
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/csb/full.aspx?Page=102

1963c-10 · 03-19-2013, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

That wheel cover is absolutely wicked looking! The last time I saw anything remotely close to that cool was back in 1959 watching the chariot race in Ben Hur!

Haha...love it, but Ben-hur didn't have chrome. Looks like some LED's in there too.

rod1701 · 03-19-2013, 02:08 PM

Thanks. I saw these but the smoothies/plain Jane caps are available for repop car rally's that have been machined for truck pattern. I have 6-lug truck rallys 73-87. They have replacements for my application but I wanted something a little different.

**3757chevy** · 01-17-2019, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kieth

Ok here we go----simple hub cap mounting system for rallye wheels:

1. Parts needed----grote steel insulated wiring clips part # 84-7018

Attachment 824278

I had these so do not remember how much they cost but I think about .50 each

2. We centered the hubcap on the wheel then traced the outline of the hub cap on the wheel, backed off about 3/16" and installed the clips.

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Hoping above all that it would work..........................

3. Tried a 1957 chevy hubcap first---------------and it worked

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Would rather be lucky than good...... Wheel only with cap and trim ring

4. 57 chrome hubcap with tire

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I think it looks good, just think what it will look like on a truck and the wheel painted to match the truck

5. Wheel tire, trim ring , and a painted hubcap

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Now we just have to try it driving down the road but I will tell you it feels very solid and after it is installed it is hard to get the hubcap off since it is held in place by 4 clips..........when I removed it the first time it bent one of the clips back, then all you have to do is push it back in place. I think since the load will be centrifical (out ward) that the clips will work just fine, if not we could weld them in place Kieth

I know this is an old thread. I just saw it. I was wondering how well the wiring clips held up? Or if anyone has a better fix!

rod1701 · 01-17-2019, 01:13 PM

Lots of cool innovative ideas but I ended up using a centercap from mid 90s wheel. Little shorter than 70s. Turned out okay.

**3757chevy** · 01-17-2019, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rod1701

Lots of cool innovative ideas but I ended up using a centercap from mid 90s wheel. Little shorter than 70s. Turned out okay.

Any pictures?

**Klas** · 01-17-2019, 09:15 PM

Just saying, I wanted 8" steel wheels on my ' 64 panel but still use dog dish hubcaps. I got wheel vintiques. Centered the dog dish hubcaps on the wheels and marked the outline of the hub cap on the wheel. Then welded three tabs on the wheel inside the marked line. They've stayed on there for over 10,000 miles.

**aerotruk63** · 01-18-2019, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klas

Just saying, I wanted 8" steel wheels on my ' 64 panel but still use dog dish hubcaps. I got wheel vintiques. Centered the dog dish hubcaps on the wheels and marked the outline of the hub cap on the wheel. Then welded three tabs on the wheel inside the marked line. They've stayed on there for over 10,000 miles.

A guy I know did wheels for his 66 that way. Works well

**3757chevy** · 01-19-2019, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klas

Just saying, I wanted 8" steel wheels on my ' 64 panel but still use dog dish hubcaps. I got wheel vintiques. Centered the dog dish hubcaps on the wheels and marked the outline of the hub cap on the wheel. Then welded three tabs on the wheel inside the marked line. They've stayed on there for over 10,000 miles.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

A guy I know did wheels for his 66 that way. Works well

Any pictures?

**Klas** · 01-19-2019, 01:51 PM

Attached are pix, sorry for the dirt. First pix is dog dish cap on 8" vintiques wheel. Second shows the three weld beads on the rim.

studeclunker · 01-19-2019, 06:54 PM

I ran into the same issue with my truck. The '66 C20 wheels had small clips on the inside ring of the rim that held the cap in place, or so I've been told. So, I bought the caps that fit my wheels. '67-early seventies caps may not be 'right' for my truck, but I like them.

12-03-2012, 03:19 PM	#51
HouldenCaulfield Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 108	Re: Hub caps on truck question I just bought a pair of OG 64-66 hubcaps for my truck. It looks like, however, I may have later model wheels. The little "nub" that is on the center part of the wheel that generally holds the cap on, is on the outer edge of the center ring instead of the inside. Did chevy make specific wheel designs for 64-66 to match their caps? Or, will I have to make something work similar to your trick above?

12-03-2012, 03:28 PM	#52
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Hub caps on truck question There were several different rims. The earlier rims had clips as did some of the 3/4 & 1 tons. There was also a 3 bump rim (drum brake) and a 4 bump rim (disk brake). Look at thread #79 on hubcaps __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

12-03-2012, 03:35 PM	#53
HouldenCaulfield Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 108	Re: Hub caps on truck question These are the caps my 64 came with...

12-03-2012, 04:01 PM	#54
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Hub caps on truck question Those are 73-87 caps. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

12-03-2012, 04:03 PM	#55
HouldenCaulfield Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 108	Re: Hub caps on truck question so, I can assume the wheels on this truck are from 73-87?

12-03-2012, 05:36 PM	#56
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Hub caps on truck question Can you post a pic of them? __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

03-03-2013, 02:56 PM	#58
92sierraslx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: blue springs missouri Posts: 29	Re: Hub caps on truck question any updates on what clips wprk best as i just scored a set of 5 73-87 4x4 8" wide i "believe" wheels for thirty five bucks and want to run some sort of poverty cap or hub cap instead of the exposed lug nut center cap any new info is appreciated thanks

03-03-2013, 04:33 PM	#59
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03-03-2013, 04:41 PM	#60
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Hub caps on truck question That wheel cover is absolutely wicked looking! The last time I saw anything remotely close to that cool was back in 1959 watching the chariot race in Ben Hur! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

03-19-2013, 01:31 AM	#62
rod1701 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 115	Re: Hub caps on truck question I have been following this thread for a little while but it seems to have stalled. I finally got the 73-87 6-lug rallys cleaned and painted. Went with body color (don't use touch up paint online (dot) com) and smaller trim rings but still looking for center cap ideas. My rallys came with 6 lug 4X4 caps but of course 2 are open and they are all four pitted. Keith, thanks for sharing but I noticed that your idea allows the cap to snal on OVER the center band(?) I was looking for something smaller that fits inside the groove. Very much small economy/police style cap. Anybody have anything new? Attached Images __________________ 1979 C-10 LWB

03-19-2013, 01:06 PM	#63
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,851	Re: Hub caps on truck question LMC Truck has new caps. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/csb/full.aspx?Page=102 __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

03-19-2013, 02:08 PM	#65
rod1701 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 115	Re: Hub caps on truck question Thanks. I saw these but the smoothies/plain Jane caps are available for repop car rally's that have been machined for truck pattern. I have 6-lug truck rallys 73-87. They have replacements for my application but I wanted something a little different. __________________ 1979 C-10 LWB Last edited by rod1701; 03-19-2013 at 02:30 PM. Reason: Incomplete

01-17-2019, 01:13 PM	#67
rod1701 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 115	Re: Hub caps on truck question Lots of cool innovative ideas but I ended up using a centercap from mid 90s wheel. Little shorter than 70s. Turned out okay. __________________ 1979 C-10 LWB

01-17-2019, 09:15 PM	#69
Klas Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Trinity, NC Posts: 88	Re: Hub caps on truck question Just saying, I wanted 8" steel wheels on my ' 64 panel but still use dog dish hubcaps. I got wheel vintiques. Centered the dog dish hubcaps on the wheels and marked the outline of the hub cap on the wheel. Then welded three tabs on the wheel inside the marked line. They've stayed on there for over 10,000 miles.

01-19-2019, 01:51 PM	#72
Klas Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Trinity, NC Posts: 88	Re: Hub caps on truck question Attached are pix, sorry for the dirt. First pix is dog dish cap on 8" vintiques wheel. Second shows the three weld beads on the rim. Attached Images



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01-19-2019, 06:54 PM	#73
studeclunker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fawn Lodge, Ca. Posts: 293	Re: Hub caps on truck question I ran into the same issue with my truck. The '66 C20 wheels had small clips on the inside ring of the rim that held the cap in place, or so I've been told. So, I bought the caps that fit my wheels. '67-early seventies caps may not be 'right' for my truck, but I like them.

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