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Broadband · 10-15-2009, 08:28 PM

Bought into this on a whim and now I want to dress up these wheels.
1. What are my options as far as wheels covers/caps? Maybe baby moons?
2. What wheels are these? My thinking is that they are early '70's Chevy truck wheels but I am not sure. I actually showed this picture to a "tire guy" at a tire/wheel shop and this young kid had never saw one before... I think the clips threw him.

15"

Thanks guys!

vectorit · 10-15-2009, 08:36 PM

My 1968 split rims have those clips as well.

**71blksuper4x4** · 10-15-2009, 08:47 PM

67-68 wheels. Trevor

cparman · 10-15-2009, 08:52 PM

how cool! I bet that, that bias ply 700-15 is older than you! Like someone else The clips were to hold on an OE hub cap. I remember my dad fussing at me for not getting those caps on his customers trucks. Oh yea it also has a crap load of weight on it.

smallwin67 · 10-15-2009, 08:58 PM

They can't be early 70's wheels because they're six lug.I think
67-69 had six.

Broadband · 10-15-2009, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smallwin67

They can't be early 70's wheels because they're six lug.I think
67-69 had six.

I think you are right. And they are six lug, I should have mentioned that. After posting the pics, I started (once again) to research and found out that they MAY be a stock wheel that was used from 1947 to 1963 and the clips are actually called "hub cap retainer clips" - imagine that.

Soooo, if I am right, the question now is what kind of cap or some other wheel covering can I put on these wheels? Anybody have a picture (or link) of what the OEM hub cap may have looked like?

Where are the "old" guys when you need them?

Broadband · 10-15-2009, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broadband

... the question now is what kind of cap or some other wheel covering can I put on these wheels? Anybody have a picture (or link) of what the OEM hub cap may have looked like?

Where are the "old" guys when you need them?

Thanks again!

smallwin67 · 10-15-2009, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broadband

I think you are right. And they are six lug, I should have mentioned that. After posting the pics, I started (once again) to research and found out that they MAY be a stock wheel that was used from 1947 to 1963 and the clips are actually called "hub cap retainer clips" - imagine that.

Soooo, if I am right, the question now is what kind of cap or some other wheel covering can I put on these wheels? Anybody have a picture (or link) of what the OEM hub cap may have looked like?

Where are the "old" guys when you need them?

Old Nova caps fit well.

unclewatts · 10-16-2009, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broadband

I think you are right. And they are six lug, I should have mentioned that. After posting the pics, I started (once again) to research and found out that they MAY be a stock wheel that was used from 1947 to 1963 and the clips are actually called "hub cap retainer clips" - imagine that.

Soooo, if I am right, the question now is what kind of cap or some other wheel covering can I put on these wheels? Anybody have a picture (or link) of what the OEM hub cap may have looked like?

Where are the "old" guys when you need them?

Old guy says that "Soup bowls" is what they used. I see the tire says Nylon on the sidewall. Remember when those were made you could get in your truck and "Bump" down the road?

westofb · 10-15-2009, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smallwin67

They can't be early 70's wheels because they're six lug.I think
67-69 had six.

70 had six lugs too! Maybe a different wheel though, my 68 has two of those on it.

smallwin67 · 10-16-2009, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by westofb

70 had six lugs too! Maybe a different wheel though, my 68 has two of those on it.

Doh!,You're right I couldn't remember if it was 69 or 70.

Longhorn Man · 10-15-2009, 09:07 PM

they are pre 69 1/2 ton truck wheels.
That one is also probably bent

Broadband · 10-15-2009, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

they are pre 69 1/2 ton truck wheels.
That one is also probably bent

Bent? The clips or the wheels? How can you tell? It's GMC right?

Thanks for all of the response guys!

vectorit · 10-15-2009, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broadband

Bent? The clips or the wheels? How can you tell? It's GMC right?

Thanks for all of the response guys!

The 1/2 pound of wheel weights are kind of a dead give away.

Broadband · 10-15-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by vectorit

The 1/2 pound of wheel weights are kind of a dead give away.

Good Point!

Longhorn Man · 10-15-2009, 09:28 PM

when a wheel gets a slight bed, they need a butt load of weight to make them roll kinda smooth-ish.

LONGHAIR · 08-29-2010, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

when a wheel gets a slight bed, they need a butt load of weight to make them roll kinda smooth-ish.

That happens a lot from the tire mounting machines, but it could also be from that tire. It may not be even close to round.

cdowns · 08-29-2010, 04:14 PM

those wheels wont clear disc brakes if you r interested

ChevLoRay · 08-29-2010, 04:18 PM

Here's a cap that will fit....it's a Pontiac, but the wheels had clips for caps like these. I have 4 more, too. Nothing to put 'em on, tho.

**special-K** · 10-16-2009, 08:38 AM

The clips ended before the 6-lug 2wd.Even cars had these 6-lug wheels if you go back far enough.The old bias plies could take a good bit of weights.The combination o the welded steel wheel and tire can make or a heavy spot.A good tire jockey will turn the tire on the wheel to take less weights.That tire still has nubs.I bet that tire store guy was scratchin`his head.

Sinister · 10-16-2009, 09:38 AM

Don't know if these would fit or not: http://hubcapmike.com/airstream-trailer-hubcaps.html
There's a link at the link with dimensions.

Broadband · 10-18-2009, 10:38 PM

Thanks to all of you - I think I might go with just wheel covers for now...

Broadband · 08-29-2010, 03:09 PM

It's been somewhat of a search, but I found something that fits:

it's a 1947,48,49 Chevy hubcap. I purchased 4 caps for $60 that took alot of elbow grease (and some pounding) to get shiney again. The chrome was thicker back then - which is a good thing.

10-15-2009, 08:28 PM	#1
Broadband Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Spo, WA Posts: 19	What do I have? Bought into this on a whim and now I want to dress up these wheels. 1. What are my options as far as wheels covers/caps? Maybe baby moons? 2. What wheels are these? My thinking is that they are early '70's Chevy truck wheels but I am not sure. I actually showed this picture to a "tire guy" at a tire/wheel shop and this young kid had never saw one before... I think the clips threw him. 15" Thanks guys!

10-15-2009, 08:36 PM	#2
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: What do I have? My 1968 split rims have those clips as well. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

10-15-2009, 08:47 PM	#3
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: What do I have? 67-68 wheels. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

10-15-2009, 08:52 PM	#4
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: What do I have? how cool! I bet that, that bias ply 700-15 is older than you! Like someone else The clips were to hold on an OE hub cap. I remember my dad fussing at me for not getting those caps on his customers trucks. Oh yea it also has a crap load of weight on it. Last edited by cparman; 10-15-2009 at 08:54 PM.

10-15-2009, 08:58 PM	#5
smallwin67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southern,Maryland Posts: 87	Re: What do I have? They can't be early 70's wheels because they're six lug.I think 67-69 had six. __________________ Doin it one piece at a time. Last edited by smallwin67; 10-15-2009 at 09:06 PM.

10-15-2009, 09:07 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: What do I have? they are pre 69 1/2 ton truck wheels. That one is also probably bent

10-15-2009, 09:28 PM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: What do I have? when a wheel gets a slight bed, they need a butt load of weight to make them roll kinda smooth-ish.

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08-29-2010, 04:18 PM	#19
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: What do I have? Here's a cap that will fit....it's a Pontiac, but the wheels had clips for caps like these. I have 4 more, too. Nothing to put 'em on, tho. Attached Images __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 08-29-2010 at 04:19 PM.

10-16-2009, 08:38 AM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: What do I have? The clips ended before the 6-lug 2wd.Even cars had these 6-lug wheels if you go back far enough.The old bias plies could take a good bit of weights.The combination o the welded steel wheel and tire can make or a heavy spot.A good tire jockey will turn the tire on the wheel to take less weights.That tire still has nubs.I bet that tire store guy was scratchin`his head. __________________ "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 ~

10-16-2009, 09:38 AM	#21
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: What do I have? Don't know if these would fit or not: http://hubcapmike.com/airstream-trailer-hubcaps.html There's a link at the link with dimensions. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match... Last edited by Sinister; 10-16-2009 at 09:39 AM.

10-18-2009, 10:38 PM	#22
Broadband Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Spo, WA Posts: 19	Re: What do I have? Thanks to all of you - I think I might go with just wheel covers for now... __________________ "Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

08-29-2010, 03:09 PM	#23
Broadband Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Spo, WA Posts: 19	Re: What do I have? It's been somewhat of a search, but I found something that fits: it's a 1947,48,49 Chevy hubcap. I purchased 4 caps for $60 that took alot of elbow grease (and some pounding) to get shiney again. The chrome was thicker back then - which is a good thing. __________________ "Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"



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