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**Chevyland** · 02-23-2017, 02:11 AM

Man. I was watching the auction on eBay for a set of 69-72 3/4 ton ones

They ended up bringing $440 plus shipping

That is what some 3/4 ton trucks were being sold for about 5-10 years ago

How cool is that??

This isn't the picture of them.
But all of them. Were beautiful!

And it seems, the price is going up.

joeydurango · 02-23-2017, 11:27 AM

Holy moly. Not sure if that's "cool", or terrifying. I do like to actually drive my truck (I know you do too!). Don't really want to be driving a cash cow that A) is expensive to repair after an accident, or B) is overly tempting to thieves, even the type that might, say, steal your hubcaps.

davepl · 02-23-2017, 02:03 PM

I don't know why I keep admitting to it, but I paid $1500 for a set of NOS 3/4 chrome caps for 1970. There were 54 other guys bidding with me!

They are very nice though.... I guess there's a chance someone would steal them, but they'd have to be knowledgeable enough to know what they were and why there are hard to find, etc. Plus I don't usually leave it alone!

**Joesjunk** · 02-23-2017, 05:24 PM

I was watching those caps too, it's crazy what hub caps bring now days.

demian5 · 02-23-2017, 05:28 PM

I traded a set of Chevy ones for a 82 YZ490 about 3 months ago.

**leddzepp** · 02-23-2017, 05:38 PM

I'm going to put a set on eBay and have a buddy bid them up to $3000...then everybody will believe that's what they are worth

bow-tie-bandit · 02-23-2017, 06:33 PM

You forgot the decimal. I will fix it for you $30.00

davepl · 02-23-2017, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

I'm going to put a set on eBay and have a buddy bid them up to $3000...then everybody will believe that's what they are worth

Doesn't work that way. When I was bidding there were 54 other people. I wouldn't have big against one or two people, they could be stooges.

**leddzepp** · 02-23-2017, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davepl

Doesn't work that way. When I was bidding there were 54 other people. I wouldn't have big against one or two people, they could be stooges.

You might not but other people will. How do you know one of the other bidders wasn't a "stooge"? It is possible.

davepl · 02-23-2017, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

You might not but other people will. How do you know one of the other bidders wasn't a "stooge"? It is possible.

That's what I mean... one or two or even three of them could have been stooges, but there were 20 or so people who bid right behind me (or me on top of them I should say) so I know there was ample demand.

If there were one or two usernames running up the price, then I'd be suspicious.

That's all I'm saying: one or two people can drive up an auction, but an experienced buyer will/should look at the bid history to see who they're bidding against and how they're acting.

Of course for better or worse it's complicated by the fact there were no comps. No sets had come up before (in 5-6 years) and none since.

**davischevy** · 02-23-2017, 10:40 PM

They have gotten so crazy expensive, I pull mine off before I go to the tire shop.

**Chevyland** · 02-24-2017, 12:09 AM

^^Always^^

I'm not sure if it is cool or not.
But it is reality.
Thank god my trucks are drivers.
That way I only have to pay driver quality prices

Seems like all collector car/trucks go through phases.
Customized , often with new rims, after they wore out the first set of tires. Staying that way for many years.

Years later when they are sought after.
The originality factor comes back into fashion.(for some)

**special-K** · 02-24-2017, 08:49 AM

GM only made two 3/4t hubcaps that work with modern nub-type wheels...69-91. I know there were subtle differences, but two style, 69-75 and 76-91...that's it!

Willie Makeit · 02-24-2017, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davepl

Doesn't work that way. When I was bidding there were 54 other people. I wouldn't have big against one or two people, they could be stooges.

to pay $1,500 I'd say the other bidders weren't the stooges here

71sierragrande · 02-24-2017, 09:09 AM

Those will pull a disappearing act. Hell, my wheels got ripped when it was just rallys and the whole set of four with tires wasn't worth 300 bucks. I was more concerned that I lost the GMC caps, I had another set of wheels but had to go with bowtie caps on a GMC.

davepl · 02-24-2017, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willie Makeit

to pay $1,500 I'd say the other bidders weren't the stooges here

Yeah, well, at least this stooge has a nice truck. Post your junk if you're going to insult people on a truck forum. Mine's the one above with the nice caps.

**70cst** · 02-24-2017, 01:29 PM

Numbers and availability ...

If one wants a 100% factory truck - then they just might pay that for these

**Joesjunk** · 02-24-2017, 01:31 PM

Dave, those hub caps were the icing on the cake for your truck. It's now perfect

joeydurango · 02-24-2017, 01:35 PM

I went with nice driver-quality 73-up caps, and painted the bowties blue. Less than $100 total. But I can't give Dave any grief about his NOS caps, because a lot of folks I know consider the simple fact that I own a 1972 pickup truck extravagant. To each their own, as long as we're not harming others.

Willie Makeit · 02-24-2017, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

I'm going to put a set on eBay and have a buddy bid them up to $3000...then everybody will believe that's what they are worth

I know, right.

**Chevyland** · 02-24-2017, 04:37 PM

I didn't even know what a stooge was.
But I'm sure I've been stooged!

Bought plenty of eBay parts, trucks, chevy whatever.
I you want it bad enough, you'll pay the price.
I've also had people comment 'you paid HOW much'
My answer is always 'more than anyone else'
'WHY' they might ask

Because, I can.
I worked hard for my money! It's mine!
I like Chevy trucks.
And that is what I spend it on.

All the power to you, davepl

Sicklajoie · 02-24-2017, 05:21 PM

I guess I got lucky.
I paid $80 for mine. They were tarnished but had no dents at all.
Got some S100 Polishing Soap at a Harley shop and with a little elbow grease they came out pretty good.
Sent them up to my sign painter, who for $100 repainted the black and changed the bowties to blue.
So for less than $200 I got a mint set.

**davischevy** · 02-24-2017, 07:08 PM

I think Dave is privileged and should have shared with the rest of us. (tongue in cheek)

Then four or five of us could have bought driver quality hubcaps.

It's your money Dave, you earned it, spend the hell out of it. After all the guy who sold them to you probably bought his wife something nice.

davepl · 02-24-2017, 07:36 PM

Doesn't bother me a bit. If people can supply them cheaper, get on it and start selling them on eBay, the other 53 bidders probably want a set.

Like I said, I've never seen a set before, never seen a set after, and 3/4T 1970 GMC Chrome is a lot harder to find than 1/2T Chevy 73-

davepl · 02-24-2017, 09:43 PM

Those (the Chevy caps above) look great. BTW, I took a shot at polishing a set I had on hand, but none of the compounds I had would touch it, so I presume they were chrome.

I took from my experience that you can't polish out chrome, it needs to be replated. Stainless and other metals you can polish out very nicely.

Does anyone know (a) what years are for sure chrome and (b) how they can be refinished?

02-23-2017, 02:11 AM	#1
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,697	Hub caps Man. I was watching the auction on eBay for a set of 69-72 3/4 ton ones They ended up bringing $440 plus shipping That is what some 3/4 ton trucks were being sold for about 5-10 years ago How cool is that?? This isn't the picture of them. But all of them. Were beautiful! And it seems, the price is going up. Attached Images

02-23-2017, 11:27 AM	#2
joeydurango Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 809	Re: Hub caps Holy moly. Not sure if that's "cool", or terrifying. I do like to actually drive my truck (I know you do too!). Don't really want to be driving a cash cow that A) is expensive to repair after an accident, or B) is overly tempting to thieves, even the type that might, say, steal your hubcaps. __________________ 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super \| LWB, fleetside \| 350/350/205 \| KEEPER 1971 K10 Cheyenne \| SWB, fleetside \| LS Swap 5.3/4L60 \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 400/4-spd \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 455/4-spd \| TOTALED

02-23-2017, 02:03 PM	#3
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Hub caps I don't know why I keep admitting to it, but I paid $1500 for a set of NOS 3/4 chrome caps for 1970. There were 54 other guys bidding with me! They are very nice though.... I guess there's a chance someone would steal them, but they'd have to be knowledgeable enough to know what they were and why there are hard to find, etc. Plus I don't usually leave it alone! Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

02-23-2017, 05:24 PM	#4
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: Hub caps I was watching those caps too, it's crazy what hub caps bring now days. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

02-23-2017, 05:28 PM	#5
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: Hub caps I traded a set of Chevy ones for a 82 YZ490 about 3 months ago. __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

02-23-2017, 05:38 PM	#6
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,987	Re: Hub caps I'm going to put a set on eBay and have a buddy bid them up to $3000...then everybody will believe that's what they are worth __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

02-23-2017, 06:33 PM	#7
bow-tie-bandit Live life and be happy. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Spokane,Washington Posts: 266	Re: Hub caps You forgot the decimal. I will fix it for you $30.00

02-23-2017, 10:40 PM	#11
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,787	Re: Hub caps They have gotten so crazy expensive, I pull mine off before I go to the tire shop. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

02-24-2017, 12:09 AM	#12
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,697	Re: Hub caps ^^Always^^ I'm not sure if it is cool or not. But it is reality. Thank god my trucks are drivers. That way I only have to pay driver quality prices Seems like all collector car/trucks go through phases. Customized , often with new rims, after they wore out the first set of tires. Staying that way for many years. Years later when they are sought after. The originality factor comes back into fashion.(for some)

02-24-2017, 08:49 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Hub caps GM only made two 3/4t hubcaps that work with modern nub-type wheels...69-91. I know there were subtle differences, but two style, 69-75 and 76-91...that's it! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-24-2017, 09:09 AM	#15
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: Hub caps Those will pull a disappearing act. Hell, my wheels got ripped when it was just rallys and the whole set of four with tires wasn't worth 300 bucks. I was more concerned that I lost the GMC caps, I had another set of wheels but had to go with bowtie caps on a GMC. __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

02-24-2017, 01:29 PM	#17
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: Hub caps Numbers and availability ... If one wants a 100% factory truck - then they just might pay that for these __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

02-24-2017, 01:31 PM	#18
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: Hub caps Dave, those hub caps were the icing on the cake for your truck. It's now perfect __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

02-24-2017, 01:35 PM	#19
joeydurango Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 809	Re: Hub caps I went with nice driver-quality 73-up caps, and painted the bowties blue. Less than $100 total. But I can't give Dave any grief about his NOS caps, because a lot of folks I know consider the simple fact that I own a 1972 pickup truck extravagant. To each their own, as long as we're not harming others. __________________ 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super \| LWB, fleetside \| 350/350/205 \| KEEPER 1971 K10 Cheyenne \| SWB, fleetside \| LS Swap 5.3/4L60 \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 400/4-spd \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 455/4-spd \| TOTALED

02-24-2017, 04:37 PM	#21
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,697	Re: Hub caps I didn't even know what a stooge was. But I'm sure I've been stooged! Bought plenty of eBay parts, trucks, chevy whatever. I you want it bad enough, you'll pay the price. I've also had people comment 'you paid HOW much' My answer is always 'more than anyone else' 'WHY' they might ask Because, I can. I worked hard for my money! It's mine! I like Chevy trucks. And that is what I spend it on. All the power to you, davepl



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02-24-2017, 05:21 PM	#22
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,491	Re: Hub caps I guess I got lucky. I paid $80 for mine. They were tarnished but had no dents at all. Got some S100 Polishing Soap at a Harley shop and with a little elbow grease they came out pretty good. Sent them up to my sign painter, who for $100 repainted the black and changed the bowties to blue. So for less than $200 I got a mint set. Attached Images __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

02-24-2017, 07:08 PM	#23
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,787	Re: Hub caps I think Dave is privileged and should have shared with the rest of us. (tongue in cheek) Then four or five of us could have bought driver quality hubcaps. It's your money Dave, you earned it, spend the hell out of it. After all the guy who sold them to you probably bought his wife something nice. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

02-24-2017, 07:36 PM	#24
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Hub caps Doesn't bother me a bit. If people can supply them cheaper, get on it and start selling them on eBay, the other 53 bidders probably want a set. Like I said, I've never seen a set before, never seen a set after, and 3/4T 1970 GMC Chrome is a lot harder to find than 1/2T Chevy 73- __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

02-24-2017, 09:43 PM	#25
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Hub caps Those (the Chevy caps above) look great. BTW, I took a shot at polishing a set I had on hand, but none of the compounds I had would touch it, so I presume they were chrome. I took from my experience that you can't polish out chrome, it needs to be replated. Stainless and other metals you can polish out very nicely. Does anyone know (a) what years are for sure chrome and (b) how they can be refinished? __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

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