Jackpot... found a set of 16.5 wheels and caps for my K20 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72Cheyenne454 · 01-30-2011, 05:27 PM

Finally, after what felt like forever, I found a set of Kelsey Hayes 16.5 x 9.75 steel wheels and caps for my 1972 K20.

I feel like I just found a pot of gold and had to share... I love the look of these wheels on our trucks.

Anyone know of a good place that can restore my stainless caps?

Miles

CG · 01-30-2011, 05:28 PM

Nice those are hard to come by.

Sicklajoie · 01-30-2011, 05:36 PM

Awesome!
What do you need to do to the hubcaps besides paint the black on the fronts? They look good!

72Cheyenne454 · 01-30-2011, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

Awesome!
What do you need to do to the hubcaps besides paint the black on the fronts? They look good!

Overall they're in pretty good shape. The rears are close to perfect, but could use a good polish. I can do that myself. The front open caps have several small dents that need to be worked out and then a good polish. I'm capable of polishing/painting, but would like a pro to straighten them out.

vectorit · 01-30-2011, 06:20 PM

These guys did an awesome job on my side trim, and were surprisingly reasonable.

http://www.kingoftrim.com/home.html

72Cheyenne454 · 01-30-2011, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by vectorit

These guys did an awesome job on my side trim, and were surprisingly reasonable.

http://www.kingoftrim.com/home.html

That's crazy. I was planning to look through my saved websites tonight because I remember saving a home page with a black 1963 Plymouth that specialized in trim restoration. Perfect timing... thanks.

Sicklajoie · 01-30-2011, 06:20 PM

I had good luck with this polish:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442352

72Cheyenne454 · 01-30-2011, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

I had good luck with this polish:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442352

Wow. By the looks of your caps, it looks like that stuff works really well for being a hand applied product. I'll have to give it a shot.

Thanks!!

Longhorn Man · 01-30-2011, 08:41 PM

don't forget to paint the bow tie the correct color... that's a 73 & up cap set.

72Cheyenne454 · 01-31-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

don't forget to paint the bow tie the correct color... that's a 73 & up cap set.

For sure. I was also going to pop the center of the cap out too. Any tips on finding the correct shade of blue?

**special-K** · 01-31-2011, 08:26 AM

Congratulations!!! My favorite wheel! I get jazzed when I see an old beater with one or two mix matched. I always want to offer to buy them a set of wagon wheels (or how ever many they need to replace the OEM-style. Just two weeks ago I was at an antique truck club gathering and a guy had a mid-70s K/20 with two of there and two aluminum slots. Man,he had two great 1/2 sets!
S100 makes great stuff. I've used the polish and the bike wash since it came out.
And,thanks to Vectorit for that hook-up on trim resto.

72Cheyenne454 · 01-31-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Congratulations!!! My favorite wheel! I get jazzed when I see an old beater with one or two mix matched. I always want to offer to buy them a set of wagon wheels (or how ever many they need to replace the OEM-style. Just two weeks ago I was at an antique truck club gathering and a guy had a mid-70s K/20 with two of there and two aluminum slots. Man,he had two great 1/2 sets!
S100 makes great stuff. I've used the polish and the bike wash since it came out.
And,thanks to Vectorit for that hook-up on trim resto.

I can relate. I've thought the very same thing when I've seen a wheel or two on some old truck going down the road.

I'm so excited about these wheels I've had trouble sleeping. I think I may need professional help.

nutsforchevys · 01-31-2011, 10:29 AM

I have been hunting a set of those for a while! Good find!

jeremy zander · 01-31-2011, 11:07 AM

Here is mine with 16.5s with brand new 3/4 4x4 caps that I bought new for $165 a piece....

72Cheyenne454 · 01-31-2011, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jeremy zander

Here is mine with 16.5s with brand new 3/4 4x4 caps that I bought new for $165 a piece....

That looks great. Nice score on the caps too.

72Cheyenne454 · 01-31-2011, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by nutsforchevys

I have been hunting a set of those for a while! Good find!

Thanks. If I run across another set, I'll know who to contact.

**special-K** · 01-31-2011, 12:04 PM

I always run 9.75s but needed 8.25s for a project. I put together a set one wheel at a time and it took a while. As I recall,I already had one that was the original spare up under the '72 K/20 Cheyenne Super I bought in '91. I got one from Sakontr in Minnesota (I think that's where he is),a pair at a swap meet but one had questionable rust on the bead surface,and the final one I swapped an 8.25 clip-type to a guy from Jersey. So one came from California,two from Vermont,one from Minnesota,and one from New Jersey. They're powdercoated and ready for wheels now:

Wheels make me happy.

72Cheyenne454 · 01-31-2011, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I always run 9.75s but needed 8.25s for a project. I put together a set one wheel at a time and it took a while. As I recall,I already had one that was the original spare up under the '72 K/20 Cheyenne Super I bought in '91. I got one from Sakontr in Minnesota (I think that's where he is),a pair at a swap meet but one had questionable rust on the bead surface,and the final one I swapped an 8.25 clip-type to a guy from Jersey. So one came from California,two from Vermont,one from Minnesota,and one from New Jersey. They're powdercoated and ready for wheels now:

Wheels make me happy.

It's amazing what we'll go through for a set of wheels. Some people get it, some don't.

Those wheels look great. I'm going to get my set powder coated white too. I think I still have two of those wheels in the 8.25 width. I was thinking about finding two more, but really wanted the wider 9.75's for my truck.

67chevy1series · 01-31-2011, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 72Cheyenne454

It's amazing what we'll go through for a set of wheels. Some people get it, some don't.

yes some people dont get what us board menbers will do just to give our trucks a great look....i think it is safe to say we all take very good of our trucks

into69z · 01-31-2011, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I always run 9.75s but needed 8.25s for a project. I put together a set one wheel at a time and it took a while. As I recall,I already had one that was the original spare up under the '72 K/20 Cheyenne Super I bought in '91. I got one from Sakontr in Minnesota (I think that's where he is),a pair at a swap meet but one had questionable rust on the bead surface,and the final one I swapped an 8.25 clip-type to a guy from Jersey. So one came from California,two from Vermont,one from Minnesota,and one from New Jersey. They're powdercoated and ready for wheels now:

Wheels make me happy.

special-K-are chevy/ford/dodge all the same when it comes to these 8 lug wheels? Thanks Steve

**72 Super** · 01-31-2011, 08:35 PM

Nice score on the wheels. I have heard Krylon True Blue #1910 is a close match for the hub caps.

72Cheyenne454 · 02-01-2011, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 Super

Nice score on the wheels. I have heard Krylon True Blue #1910 is a close match for the hub caps.

Thanks for the tip, I'll check it out.

Miles

turner16 · 01-31-2011, 06:11 PM

Big money for tires no?
I had 16.5 wheels and ended up buying 16's and nice new rims cheaper then just 16.5 tires

CG · 01-31-2011, 06:21 PM

I was just thinking, I had a set of those big beast wheels on my K20 when I got it. I wasnt going for that particular look for my truck so I got a set of the little bit narrower ones. I traded off the wheels to a board member for a seat for my panel. I hope he got good use of em.

Mt Man Chad · 01-31-2011, 07:11 PM

Very Nice find!

01-30-2011, 05:28 PM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,992	Re: Jackpot... found a set of 16.5 wheels and caps for my K20 Nice those are hard to come by. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

01-30-2011, 05:36 PM	#3
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,498	Re: Jackpot... found a set of 16.5 wheels and caps for my K20 Awesome! What do you need to do to the hubcaps besides paint the black on the fronts? They look good! __________________ "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/

01-30-2011, 06:20 PM	#5
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Jackpot... found a set of 16.5 wheels and caps for my K20 These guys did an awesome job on my side trim, and were surprisingly reasonable. http://www.kingoftrim.com/home.html __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

01-30-2011, 06:20 PM	#7
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,498	Re: Jackpot... found a set of 16.5 wheels and caps for my K20 I had good luck with this polish: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442352 __________________ "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/

01-30-2011, 08:41 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Jackpot... found a set of 16.5 wheels and caps for my K20 don't forget to paint the bow tie the correct color... that's a 73 & up cap set.

01-30-2011, 05:27 PM	#1
72Cheyenne454 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 457	Jackpot... found a set of 16.5 wheels and caps for my K20 Finally, after what felt like forever, I found a set of Kelsey Hayes 16.5 x 9.75 steel wheels and caps for my 1972 K20. I feel like I just found a pot of gold and had to share... I love the look of these wheels on our trucks. Anyone know of a good place that can restore my stainless caps? Miles Attached Images

01-31-2011, 08:26 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Jackpot... found a set of 16.5 wheels and caps for my K20 Congratulations!!! My favorite wheel! I get jazzed when I see an old beater with one or two mix matched. I always want to offer to buy them a set of wagon wheels (or how ever many they need to replace the OEM-style. Just two weeks ago I was at an antique truck club gathering and a guy had a mid-70s K/20 with two of there and two aluminum slots. Man,he had two great 1/2 sets! S100 makes great stuff. I've used the polish and the bike wash since it came out. And,thanks to Vectorit for that hook-up on trim resto. __________________ "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 ~

01-31-2011, 10:29 AM	#13
nutsforchevys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stephenville, Texas Posts: 420	Re: Jackpot... found a set of 16.5 wheels and caps for my K20 I have been hunting a set of those for a while! Good find! __________________ 72 Super Cheyenne lwb 4X4 Ocra / White 88 Chevy 1 ton Dumptruck 88 Chevy 1ton Flat bed 4X4 white

01-31-2011, 11:07 AM	#14
jeremy zander Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: shakopee minnesota Posts: 515	Re: Jackpot... found a set of 16.5 wheels and caps for my K20 Here is mine with 16.5s with brand new 3/4 4x4 caps that I bought new for $165 a piece.... Attached Images __________________ WTB 1972 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 1971 chevy c30 4x4 NAPCO (project) 1972 chevy 3/4 4x4 350/350 4spd, tach, tow hooks,radio delete,heat delete,hubcaps,lockers 1972 chevy 3/4 4x4 383/350 dads original farm truck tilt,tach,tow hooks,hubcaps,radio delete,heat delete 2006 chevy LBZ crew cab duramax,4 inch,beadlocks 2015 chevy tahoe Z71 my fifth one,love em 2016 chevy 2500HD Z71 LTZ duramax midnite 2018 chevy suburban Z71 midnite

01-31-2011, 12:04 PM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Jackpot... found a set of 16.5 wheels and caps for my K20 I always run 9.75s but needed 8.25s for a project. I put together a set one wheel at a time and it took a while. As I recall,I already had one that was the original spare up under the '72 K/20 Cheyenne Super I bought in '91. I got one from Sakontr in Minnesota (I think that's where he is),a pair at a swap meet but one had questionable rust on the bead surface,and the final one I swapped an 8.25 clip-type to a guy from Jersey. So one came from California,two from Vermont,one from Minnesota,and one from New Jersey. They're powdercoated and ready for wheels now: Wheels make me happy. __________________ "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 ~

01-31-2011, 08:35 PM	#21
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,693	Re: Jackpot... found a set of 16.5 wheels and caps for my K20 Nice score on the wheels. I have heard Krylon True Blue #1910 is a close match for the hub caps. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

01-31-2011, 06:11 PM	#23
turner16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ajax, Ontario Posts: 214	Re: Jackpot... found a set of 16.5 wheels and caps for my K20 Big money for tires no? I had 16.5 wheels and ended up buying 16's and nice new rims cheaper then just 16.5 tires

01-31-2011, 06:21 PM	#24
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,992	Re: Jackpot... found a set of 16.5 wheels and caps for my K20 I was just thinking, I had a set of those big beast wheels on my K20 when I got it. I wasnt going for that particular look for my truck so I got a set of the little bit narrower ones. I traded off the wheels to a board member for a seat for my panel. I hope he got good use of em. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

01-31-2011, 07:11 PM	#25
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,865	Re: Jackpot... found a set of 16.5 wheels and caps for my K20 Very Nice find! __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread



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