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**special-K** · 12-31-2008, 09:12 AM

The short answer:No.
That flatbed has chrome wheels.But,simulators come in both DOT approved bolt-on under the spreader plate and snap-on like a wheelcover.I`ve only used the bolt-ons on a`78 with the spreader plate and center cover supplied with simulators.
I believe those GM center caps will work.As I recall the holes in the simulators were big enough to clear the lug seat.I believe what you will have is the 8 plastic lug-like-thingys holding the cap on which will be holding the simulator on.Like a simulator sandwhich.I`d think that would work.The factory spreader ring & lug nuts hold "everything" on.The wheel will be held on properly with the lug and I think the 8 plastic lugs will hold the simulator fine.Are you familiar with A&W Direct?They have a work truck and a towing supply catalog with different simulators listed that you can have a look at.They talk about different mounting and prolly could advise you on what you plan.I bet it`s come across their table before.

12-31-2008, 09:12 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Dually wheel simulator question The short answer:No. That flatbed has chrome wheels.But,simulators come in both DOT approved bolt-on under the spreader plate and snap-on like a wheelcover.I`ve only used the bolt-ons on a`78 with the spreader plate and center cover supplied with simulators. I believe those GM center caps will work.As I recall the holes in the simulators were big enough to clear the lug seat.I believe what you will have is the 8 plastic lug-like-thingys holding the cap on which will be holding the simulator on.Like a simulator sandwhich.I`d think that would work.The factory spreader ring & lug nuts hold "everything" on.The wheel will be held on properly with the lug and I think the 8 plastic lugs will hold the simulator fine.Are you familiar with A&W Direct?They have a work truck and a towing supply catalog with different simulators listed that you can have a look at.They talk about different mounting and prolly could advise you on what you plan.I bet it`s come across their table before. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 12-31-2008 at 09:17 AM.