3/4 ton hubcaps...why so rare?

[scottveazie]

I can't believe that many people opted for C10's over C20s that the hubcaps can't be found. I wish I still had mine, grandpa got rid of them years ago with the split rims. Wish they'd make new ones in 3/4 ton form.

[padresag]

Originally Posted by scottveazie

I can't believe that many people opted for C10's over C20s that the hubcaps can't be found. I wish I still had mine, grandpa got rid of them years ago with the split rims. Wish they'd make new ones in 3/4 ton form.

got a set from a 66 GMC 3/4t, but they look a little worse for wear. he must have rotated them so that he could get them all looking in sync.

By rondavid at 2012-08-22
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[aerotruk63]

Painted or chrome?
Driver or show?

[scottveazie]

I'd prefer chrome drivers, it's not a show truck but it's nice.
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[yelmer]

hello you can make 3/4 ton caps out of 1/2 ton caps . just find some old cheap 3/4 ton caps remove the ring from the back . cut a small section from the ring and install tack weld in 4 spots . you have 3/4 ton caps mike

[scottveazie]

Sounds interesting. The rims I have right now are 16.5 inch bump rims.
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[factorystock]

Originally Posted by scottveazie

Sounds interesting. The rims I have right now are 16.5 inch bump rims.
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Bump style rims are not period correct 3/4 ton rims. Period 3/4 ton hubcaps will not attach to your rims.If you want to run correct period hubcaps, you need clip style 8 lug rims. Clip style 8 lug rims were made in 16.5" one piece, 17.5" one piece, and 19.5" one piece ( tires still can be ordered at truck tire dealers). I will not mention the period 2 and 3 piece clip style rims, since you probably won't bother with them.

[aerotruk63]

What diameter are nubs?

[yelmer]

would be the same as the std 3/4 ton truck the wheel opening is 8-3/4" . i just buy old beat up 66 3/4 ton caps and use the ring to make 1/2 ton cap a 3/4 cap

[factorystock]

Originally Posted by yelmer

i just buy old beat up 66 3/4 ton caps and use the ring to make 1/2 ton cap a 3/4 cap

Good idea. Salavage the inner ring on beat up 3/4 ton caps, slice them in half, then tack weld to a nice set of regular 1/2 ton caps or clip style 1/2 ton caps. This is good solution for building 3/4 ton caps for 64-66's since 1/2 ton caps are the same styling moulds. THis will not work for 60-63 3/4 ton caps because the 3/4 ton caps are physically deeper than the 1/2 ton versions.

[scottveazie]

Right now I'm running 1969 caps that are 12" across.
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[aerotruk63]

I don't think the stock 3/4 ton caps or the 1/2 ton are any different in diameter. Here's a picture of a 8 7/8" for 3/4/1 ton and 7 5/8 for15"/16" with clips cap for 1/2 ton. The 3/4 is deeper dish though. I don't know if the 65 cap was any larger diameter, never seen anything larger.

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[aerotruk63]

[scottveazie]

So at its widest point, how wide is the cap?
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[aerotruk63]

10 3/16 inside diameter on a 15" cap for wheels with nubs.

[aerotruk63]

[yelmer]

the cap size is the same for 1/2 and 3/4 ton if you have clips on the 3/4 ton wheel you need the ring to hold them on . sorry if you thought the actual width was larger mike

[gmcdeadhead]

heres mine from my 1965 gmc k1500 4x4.[IMG][URL="http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy204/gmcdeadhead/5bc1_1.jpg"]

[scottveazie]

Would it be possible to add the clips to my rims to make a clip cap fit?

[factorystock]

Originally Posted by scottveazie

Would it be possible to add the clips to my rims to make a clip cap fit?

It's possible, but remember period wheels have a unique offset.60-66 3/4 ton one piece wheels literally float the hubcap out to the edge level with the tire.1969 and newer 16" and 16.5" one piece bump wheels don't float the hubcaps out to the curb, but here is an article on how to install clips on these type wheels.http://www.laroke.com/larryk4674/smo...er/hubcaps.htm