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tcb-1 · 05-09-2008, 04:05 AM

Found a website last night while searching high and low for the right caps for my project rims.

Anyhow, I called them up today and they have several #CHVC5 in stock. No chrome, but white and silver.

I haven't done business with them so I don't know thier track record, but I hope this may help someone out a bit......

http://www.hubcaps.org/chevtruck.html

**special-K** · 05-09-2008, 04:24 AM

I give that site out everytime someone asks where to find caps and covers.Great source,thanks.Others will benefit.

72BlckButy · 05-09-2008, 04:49 AM

Great link Doug! Are you happy with your recent purchase?

67_C-30 · 05-09-2008, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcb-1

Found a website last night while searching high and low for the right caps for my project rims.

Anyhow, I called them up today and they have several #CHVC5 in stock. No chrome, but white and silver.

I haven't done business with them so I don't know thier track record, but I hope this may help someone out a bit......

http://www.hubcaps.org/chevtruck.html

Just so you know, those stainless CHVC5 caps were used way into the 70's. The only difference was after '73 the bowtie was gold instead of blue. They can be bought way cheaper on ebay. From waht I tell they are selling used caps on that site.

Here's a set for less than $100 that just needs a little blue paint and TLC.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVR...QQcmdZViewItem

Another decent set:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973-...QQcmdZViewItem

Here's another set even cheaper.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-197...QQcmdZViewItem

67_C-30 · 05-09-2008, 05:28 AM

Just a friendly suggestion...

I ALMOST waited around and tried to snag these, but I really wanted a painted cap. These look better than another of the other stainless or chrome caps I've seen IMO.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-Che...QQcmdZViewItem

tcb-1 · 05-09-2008, 05:35 AM

James,
I was thinking they were a bit high as well, one of the reasons why I didn't pull the trigger on them. But for someone who is looking for that "needle in a haystack" cap, this might be the holy grail!

Nate,
Yes I am very happy with my purchase. Going to the blasters with them tomorrow then powdercoating!!! Think I narrowed the cap down to #1041 here:
http://www.wheelvintiques.com/pdfs/56-61_access_pt2.pdf

Little story. When I picked the wheels up from Keith, one of the wheels were different. Then, James (67_C-30) posted last week about picking up 4 15 x 8's as well, but one of them was different. Wouldn't you know it, we had the wheel that the other needed! So right now my rim to James is probably in TN, and he's shipping my rim to me tomorrow. Talk about coincidence!!!!

That's why I love this board. Everyone looks out for one another!!!!

72BlckButy · 05-09-2008, 06:38 AM

I remember Keith telling me that one rim was different, but I'm glad to hear that you're going to have 5 of the same rims now. I think you make a great choice on #1041, that will look really good. Are you still powdercoating the rims white?

Be sure to post some before, during and after pics... you know how much we love pics!

05-09-2008, 04:24 AM	#2
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05-09-2008, 04:49 AM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Friendly Hubcap Help...... Great link Doug! Are you happy with your recent purchase? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-09-2008, 05:28 AM	#5
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Friendly Hubcap Help...... Just a friendly suggestion... I ALMOST waited around and tried to snag these, but I really wanted a painted cap. These look better than another of the other stainless or chrome caps I've seen IMO. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-Che...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! Last edited by 67_C-30; 05-09-2008 at 05:28 AM.

05-09-2008, 05:35 AM	#6
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Friendly Hubcap Help...... James, I was thinking they were a bit high as well, one of the reasons why I didn't pull the trigger on them. But for someone who is looking for that "needle in a haystack" cap, this might be the holy grail! Nate, Yes I am very happy with my purchase. Going to the blasters with them tomorrow then powdercoating!!! Think I narrowed the cap down to #1041 here: http://www.wheelvintiques.com/pdfs/56-61_access_pt2.pdf Little story. When I picked the wheels up from Keith, one of the wheels were different. Then, James (67_C-30) posted last week about picking up 4 15 x 8's as well, but one of them was different. Wouldn't you know it, we had the wheel that the other needed! So right now my rim to James is probably in TN, and he's shipping my rim to me tomorrow. Talk about coincidence!!!! That's why I love this board. Everyone looks out for one another!!!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 05-09-2008 at 05:38 AM.

05-09-2008, 06:38 AM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Friendly Hubcap Help...... I remember Keith telling me that one rim was different, but I'm glad to hear that you're going to have 5 of the same rims now. I think you make a great choice on #1041, that will look really good. Are you still powdercoating the rims white? Be sure to post some before, during and after pics... you know how much we love pics! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-09-2008, 04:05 AM	#1
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Friendly Hubcap Help...... Found a website last night while searching high and low for the right caps for my project rims. Anyhow, I called them up today and they have several #CHVC5 in stock. No chrome, but white and silver. I haven't done business with them so I don't know thier track record, but I hope this may help someone out a bit...... http://www.hubcaps.org/chevtruck.html __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson



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