Hubcaps - how to keep'em on? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Hook'em · 02-15-2006, 05:26 PM

For the second time, I had my front passenger hubcap come off while driving. And for the second time I was lucky enough to find it a couple hours after it happened. My Dad had this truck before he died and I noticed that he had etched his phone number along with the word "reward" on the inside (I assume that he had lost them before also). I imagine that I would need a whole new set if I lost one, which I would rather not have happen.

Without having to rely upon dumb luck or the generosity of a stranger, is there a better way to secure hubcaps?

Chevrolet4x4s · 02-15-2006, 06:02 PM

My suggestion would be to either replace the hubcaps(in part due to the centimental value)and also check the tabs on the back to see if they have become disloged from where they are crimped to the cap(had this happen on beauty rings)
Hope this helps
Shane

ratrod67 · 02-15-2006, 06:55 PM

You could also bend the tabs slightly to get a tighter fit. I did that on my 68 Impala. You might also check the welds on the wheel. Make sure the wheel isn't flexing when you take a corner.

wibilly · 02-15-2006, 10:41 PM

Hook'em on

TruckinDaddy · 02-15-2006, 11:45 PM

How about you just loosen all of them up and the kids and I just ride around a mile or so behind you. Everytime one comes off, we will bring it back to the house and claim the reward...

My kids need to get to college somehow...

Hook'em · 02-16-2006, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TruckinDaddy

How about you just loosen all of them up and the kids and I just ride around a mile or so behind you. Everytime one comes off, we will bring it back to the house and claim the reward...

My kids need to get to college somehow...

I see how you are Mike. BTW, if you happen to find a hubcap on the side of the road, you might want to forgo the kids education and pop that baby on to one of those bare rims.

**truckdude239** · 02-16-2006, 12:02 AM

TruckinDaddy · 02-16-2006, 12:02 PM

Hey. It is a minivan. And a Windstar at that. The only way I can tell our apart from the other 10000 green minivans around here is that missing hubcap!

But you know I did pay $15 for a set of wheel covers for the van a couple of years ago. Of course, I paid $20 for a set of hubcaps for the truck, that isn't even back on the road yet. So at least I have my priorities straight.

PICKMUP · 02-16-2006, 07:50 PM

Those are heavy wheel covers and have always been a problem coming off. Bending the clips, for a tight fit is about all you can do...and everytime you pry them off, you need to bend the clips out again!
Any chance about 4-6 spots of "Goop" (that's the brand name) would help? Try one and see what happens.

02-15-2006, 05:26 PM	#1
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 858	Hubcaps - how to keep'em on? For the second time, I had my front passenger hubcap come off while driving. And for the second time I was lucky enough to find it a couple hours after it happened. My Dad had this truck before he died and I noticed that he had etched his phone number along with the word "reward" on the inside (I assume that he had lost them before also). I imagine that I would need a whole new set if I lost one, which I would rather not have happen. Without having to rely upon dumb luck or the generosity of a stranger, is there a better way to secure hubcaps? Attached Images __________________ Hook'em

02-15-2006, 06:02 PM	#2
Chevrolet4x4s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WV Posts: 227	Re: Hubcaps - how to keep'em on? My suggestion would be to either replace the hubcaps(in part due to the centimental value)and also check the tabs on the back to see if they have become disloged from where they are crimped to the cap(had this happen on beauty rings) Hope this helps Shane __________________ 1993 K1500 350 5 speed 1985 K10 Silverado Vortec 406 5 speed (in body shop) "I been drivin' this '85 pickup truck Them buddies of mine call it a bucket of rust She's a little beat up but she still runs like the wind Yeah, kinda like me I been banged and bruisedBeen around the block a time or two But I'm runnin' like new goin' places I never been No, I ain't broke I'm just broken in" 1963 Dodge Townwagon(its amazng what 30 years and zero miles will do to a vehicle ) Member#20327

02-15-2006, 06:55 PM	#3
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,270	Re: Hubcaps - how to keep'em on? You could also bend the tabs slightly to get a tighter fit. I did that on my 68 Impala. You might also check the welds on the wheel. Make sure the wheel isn't flexing when you take a corner.

02-15-2006, 10:41 PM	#4
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Hubcaps - how to keep'em on? Hook'em on __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore Last edited by wibilly; 02-15-2006 at 10:42 PM.

02-15-2006, 11:45 PM	#5
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Re: Hubcaps - how to keep'em on? How about you just loosen all of them up and the kids and I just ride around a mile or so behind you. Everytime one comes off, we will bring it back to the house and claim the reward... My kids need to get to college somehow... __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

02-16-2006, 12:02 AM	#7
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Hubcaps - how to keep'em on? __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

02-16-2006, 12:02 PM	#8
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Re: Hubcaps - how to keep'em on? Hey. It is a minivan. And a Windstar at that. The only way I can tell our apart from the other 10000 green minivans around here is that missing hubcap! But you know I did pay $15 for a set of wheel covers for the van a couple of years ago. Of course, I paid $20 for a set of hubcaps for the truck, that isn't even back on the road yet. So at least I have my priorities straight. __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page Last edited by TruckinDaddy; 02-16-2006 at 12:04 PM.

02-16-2006, 07:50 PM	#9
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,144	Re: Hubcaps - how to keep'em on? Those are heavy wheel covers and have always been a problem coming off. Bending the clips, for a tight fit is about all you can do...and everytime you pry them off, you need to bend the clips out again! Any chance about 4-6 spots of "Goop" (that's the brand name) would help? Try one and see what happens.



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