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LostMy65 · 06-19-2011, 08:58 PM

Even if you decide to go with what your dad had for the wheels, I'll keep an eye out for the original 61 hubcaps here. Just in case.
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CVA59 · 06-19-2011, 09:51 PM

Thanks for that Robert. I would really like to find th OE hubcaps. That would really set it off.

Thanks for offer Dave. I know you would if you were closer. I will have dad knee deep into it after vacation LOL

I'll catch you guys in a week
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LostMy65 · 06-19-2011, 10:04 PM

Are the hubcaps only for 61, or did they use them on other years also?

**Corts60** · 06-19-2011, 11:38 PM

60 and 61 only. I know a place here in portland that has all 4. It is called Old Car parts. Ask for Joey. They have them on the shelf, used of course. Two are chrome and two are painted but they are decent.

LostMy65 · 06-20-2011, 12:01 AM

Is this the place?

Old Car Parts
503 771 9416
7525 SE Powell Blvd,
Portland, OR 97206-2453
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rhm · 06-20-2011, 12:15 AM

It is good to see someone else rebuilding their grand dads truck. My grandfather gave me his 63 and I drove it for a few years, then college and girls got in the way. Now I finally have a job where I can afford to give it the love it needs. I just need to find the time to get it from South Carolina to Texas. Here are some pics.

LostMy65 · 06-20-2011, 12:30 AM

"Have you ever seen one of these? Few were produced, almost none have survived"
http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/blog/2...vrolet-deluxe/

LostMy65 · 06-20-2011, 12:38 AM

Some really nice pics:
http://www.rbmotorstx.com/1961%20Che...k%20Large.html

edit:
mark already posted this link.

They really are nice pics.

**Corts60** · 06-20-2011, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Is this the place?

Old Car Parts
503 771 9416
7525 SE Powell Blvd,
Portland, OR 97206-2453
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That's the one.

CVA59 · 06-20-2011, 09:38 PM

Hey guys. I am sitting here on the ocean in Galveston Texas watching kiddos swimming. That to you all on the hubcap and picture info. I will be giving them a call for sure. Gonna kick back and get some much needed R&R. I will keep checking in with guys
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CVA59 · 06-20-2011, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

"Have you ever seen one of these? Few were produced, almost none have survived"
http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/blog/2...vrolet-deluxe/

This is definitely the same truck I just got
Once I find the hubcaps it will be 100% complete and original. Thanks for the info.
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LostMy65 · 06-20-2011, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CVA59

This is definitely the same truck I just got
Once I find the hubcaps it will be 100% complete and original. Thanks for the info.
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I was going to go take a look at those hubcaps over at:
Old Car Parts
503 771 9416
7525 SE Powell Blvd,
Portland, OR 97206-2453

Do you know which of these your Grandad had?

CVA59 · 06-21-2011, 11:04 AM

It is the ones on the blue wheels I appreciate you checking
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CVA59 · 06-21-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rhm

It is good to see someone else rebuilding their grand dads truck. My grandfather gave me his 63 and I drove it for a few years, then college and girls got in the way. Now I finally have a job where I can afford to give it the love it needs. I just need to find the time to get it from South Carolina to Texas. Here are some pics.

That is awesome this truck is not my grandads just one like it. It is close enough for me though. Wish I could help you get it here. You may have to make a quick trip.
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towersddg9 · 06-21-2011, 11:07 PM

Very nice, really like that BBW, can't wait to see it, I hope to be ready for the next Goodguys show Sept30th at TMS, have a great vacation

LostMy65 · 06-21-2011, 11:22 PM

Found another of this rare truck:

**Corts60** · 06-22-2011, 10:05 AM

Hey guys, the correct hubcap I believe should look like the photos below, but with a bowtie. Those are the caps I was talking about at Old Car Parts. They have the other ones that you pictured above too, but I don't think those are correct for '61. maybe factorystock can chime in.....

Revoh · 06-22-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

These are correct for a '61. They used them in 1961, 1962, and 1963. They came painted or chrome. 1960 used the type with the little cone in the middle and the bowties around it like a '59 did. I do not believe anything exactly like those GMC hubcaps posted above were available on a Chevy in 1961.

Revoh · 06-22-2011, 10:32 AM

Here is a page from a 1961 brochure for sale on eBay. You can clearly see the correct style of hubcaps.

Edit: They are not reproduced. I ended up with the chrome set I have for my '63 by searching eBay and swap meets and buying them one at a time until I had a complete set of presentable caps.

CVA59 · 06-22-2011, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corts60

Hey guys, the correct hubcap I believe should look like the photos below, but with a bowtie. Those are the caps I was talking about at Old Car Parts. They have the other ones that you pictured above too, but I don't think those are correct for '61. maybe factorystock can chime in.....

Did he give a price for the ones I am looking for? Thanks for checking
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LostMy65 · 06-22-2011, 10:57 PM

CVA59 · 06-23-2011, 06:19 PM

Im back home guys. I will be try and get some more pics uploaded with a new build thread tomorrow. Vacation was nice but i am glad to be home.

daverod · 06-23-2011, 06:23 PM

Looked like a big storm just missed you. Now get to work.

CVA59 · 06-23-2011, 08:06 PM

LOL, yep. We did get caught in some of it but it wasn't too bad. I hope to start on it tomorrow. It has been so freakin hot down here it is almost too much to work out in. I plan to remove the front clip tomorrow and get the bed off.

collins10672 · 06-24-2011, 02:52 AM

revoh is correct about the hubcaps.1961,62,and 63 are the same.1960 are not.1960 and earlier trucks used the 1959 style hubcap which was held on with clips attached to the rim.1961 up attach to the rim with the bump style ears on the rim.

06-19-2011, 08:58 PM	#51
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Grandfathers 61 Even if you decide to go with what your dad had for the wheels, I'll keep an eye out for the original 61 hubcaps here. Just in case. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

06-19-2011, 09:51 PM	#52
CVA59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 775	Re: Grandfathers 61 Thanks for that Robert. I would really like to find th OE hubcaps. That would really set it off. Thanks for offer Dave. I know you would if you were closer. I will have dad knee deep into it after vacation LOL I'll catch you guys in a week Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Zack www.23t.weebly.com _________________________________ Last edited by CVA59; 06-19-2011 at 09:52 PM.

06-19-2011, 10:04 PM	#53
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Grandfathers 61 Are the hubcaps only for 61, or did they use them on other years also? __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

06-19-2011, 11:38 PM	#54
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Grandfathers 61 60 and 61 only. I know a place here in portland that has all 4. It is called Old Car parts. Ask for Joey. They have them on the shelf, used of course. Two are chrome and two are painted but they are decent. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

06-20-2011, 12:01 AM	#55
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Grandfathers 61 Is this the place? Old Car Parts 503 771 9416 7525 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97206-2453 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035 Last edited by LostMy65; 06-20-2011 at 12:03 AM.

06-20-2011, 12:15 AM	#56
rhm Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2	Re: Grandfathers 61 It is good to see someone else rebuilding their grand dads truck. My grandfather gave me his 63 and I drove it for a few years, then college and girls got in the way. Now I finally have a job where I can afford to give it the love it needs. I just need to find the time to get it from South Carolina to Texas. Here are some pics. Attached Images

06-20-2011, 12:30 AM	#57
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Grandfathers 61 "Have you ever seen one of these? Few were produced, almost none have survived" http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/blog/2...vrolet-deluxe/ __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

06-20-2011, 12:38 AM	#58
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Grandfathers 61 Some really nice pics: http://www.rbmotorstx.com/1961%20Che...k%20Large.html edit: mark already posted this link. They really are nice pics. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035 Last edited by LostMy65; 06-20-2011 at 12:48 AM.

06-20-2011, 09:38 PM	#60
CVA59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 775	Re: Grandfathers 61 Hey guys. I am sitting here on the ocean in Galveston Texas watching kiddos swimming. That to you all on the hubcap and picture info. I will be giving them a call for sure. Gonna kick back and get some much needed R&R. I will keep checking in with guys Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Zack www.23t.weebly.com _________________________________

06-21-2011, 11:04 AM	#63
CVA59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 775	Re: Grandfathers 61 It is the ones on the blue wheels I appreciate you checking Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Zack www.23t.weebly.com _________________________________

06-21-2011, 11:07 PM	#65
towersddg9 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 246	Re: Grandfathers 61 Very nice, really like that BBW, can't wait to see it, I hope to be ready for the next Goodguys show Sept30th at TMS, have a great vacation

06-21-2011, 11:22 PM	#66
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Grandfathers 61 Found another of this rare truck: __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035 Last edited by LostMy65; 06-21-2011 at 11:22 PM.

06-22-2011, 10:05 AM	#67
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Grandfathers 61 Hey guys, the correct hubcap I believe should look like the photos below, but with a bowtie. Those are the caps I was talking about at Old Car Parts. They have the other ones that you pictured above too, but I don't think those are correct for '61. maybe factorystock can chime in..... __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

06-22-2011, 10:32 AM	#69
Revoh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Music City, U.S.A. Posts: 638	Re: Grandfathers 61 Here is a page from a 1961 brochure for sale on eBay. You can clearly see the correct style of hubcaps. Edit: They are not reproduced. I ended up with the chrome set I have for my '63 by searching eBay and swap meets and buying them one at a time until I had a complete set of presentable caps. __________________ 1963 C-10 My car blog, for your reading pleasure. Last edited by Revoh; 06-22-2011 at 10:36 AM.

06-22-2011, 10:57 PM	#71
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Grandfathers 61 __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035



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06-23-2011, 06:19 PM	#72
CVA59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 775	Re: Grandfathers 61 Im back home guys. I will be try and get some more pics uploaded with a new build thread tomorrow. Vacation was nice but i am glad to be home. __________________ Zack www.23t.weebly.com _________________________________

06-23-2011, 06:23 PM	#73
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Grandfathers 61 Looked like a big storm just missed you. Now get to work. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

06-23-2011, 08:06 PM	#74
CVA59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 775	Re: Grandfathers 61 LOL, yep. We did get caught in some of it but it wasn't too bad. I hope to start on it tomorrow. It has been so freakin hot down here it is almost too much to work out in. I plan to remove the front clip tomorrow and get the bed off. __________________ Zack www.23t.weebly.com _________________________________

06-24-2011, 02:52 AM	#75
collins10672 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bean station tennessee Posts: 398	Re: Grandfathers 61 revoh is correct about the hubcaps.1961,62,and 63 are the same.1960 are not.1960 and earlier trucks used the 1959 style hubcap which was held on with clips attached to the rim.1961 up attach to the rim with the bump style ears on the rim. Attached Images

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