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*wolfthing2000* · 04-14-2005, 12:15 PM

I just saw a set of hub caps go on e-bay for 135 dollars or so! What do the " correct " hubcaps look like for particular years?? Did any of the K models have hub caps from factory???
Thanks,
Dave

HOTFUN · 04-14-2005, 04:12 PM

I think if we are talking about the same auction those were four 3/4 C20 caps with gold bow tie centers. The correct for 69-72 are the same cap but with blue centers. Most trucks came with them from the factory but few stayed with the wheels over the years. The fronts are different for the K series as they have the hole punched out for the hub locks.
Mark

*wolfthing2000* · 04-14-2005, 04:37 PM

Are there any aftermarket.???

Longhorn Man · 04-14-2005, 06:07 PM

Actually, the yellow bow tie ones can be pretty rare....most were chromed steel....the early ones were not steel, just lik our 69 - 72 ones. If you see some that look like they are brighter than any others you've seen...it's probably the chrome ones.
In the 69 - 72 C/20 trucks, they had white ones just liek the stainless ones, and in 69, there was a handfull of gray ones made. I have one of these, in decent shape. I plan on making it much nicer here soon....it is a bit darker than gray primer...and a gloss paint of course.

There are tons of aftermarket hub caps....but no reproduction hub caps are being made as far as I know.

68NMStep · 04-14-2005, 06:37 PM

I searched all over and finally came across this set for my 68 step.

I have not found any after market hubcaps

70 shorty · 04-14-2005, 07:42 PM

I know where a set of 4 white hubcaps are. I took my truck to the mechanic for a state inspection and there was a 71 shortstep already there. This thing is bone stock original. 83000 miles. 250/3 on the tree. rubber floor mat, no lighter. Basically a no option truck, but 10 times nicer than mine. It was showing some rust but not even in the same category as mine. It's what I would call pea green and I'm very sure it's the original paint. Unfortunately the current owner has let it sit so it's got mildew all over it. (Apparently he got it from his dad who bought it new)

GM72K10 · 04-14-2005, 10:14 PM

K20 hubcaps, yellow bowtie. 73-75 style

04-14-2005, 12:15 PM	#1
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	Hub caps I just saw a set of hub caps go on e-bay for 135 dollars or so! What do the " correct " hubcaps look like for particular years?? Did any of the K models have hub caps from factory??? Thanks, Dave

04-14-2005, 04:12 PM	#2
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	I think if we are talking about the same auction those were four 3/4 C20 caps with gold bow tie centers. The correct for 69-72 are the same cap but with blue centers. Most trucks came with them from the factory but few stayed with the wheels over the years. The fronts are different for the K series as they have the hole punched out for the hub locks. Mark __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

04-14-2005, 06:37 PM	#5
68NMStep Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Portales, New Mexico Posts: 53	I searched all over and finally came across this set for my 68 step. I have not found any after market hubcaps Attached Images __________________ '68 Chevy Stepside '69 GMC Fenderside '04 Chevy Suburban 02' HD FLHPI Road King Last edited by 68NMStep; 04-14-2005 at 06:38 PM.

04-14-2005, 07:42 PM	#6
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	I know where a set of 4 white hubcaps are. I took my truck to the mechanic for a state inspection and there was a 71 shortstep already there. This thing is bone stock original. 83000 miles. 250/3 on the tree. rubber floor mat, no lighter. Basically a no option truck, but 10 times nicer than mine. It was showing some rust but not even in the same category as mine. It's what I would call pea green and I'm very sure it's the original paint. Unfortunately the current owner has let it sit so it's got mildew all over it. (Apparently he got it from his dad who bought it new) __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

04-14-2005, 10:14 PM	#7
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,479	K20 hubcaps, yellow bowtie. 73-75 style Attached Images __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

04-14-2005, 04:37 PM	#3
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	Are there any aftermarket.???

04-14-2005, 06:07 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Actually, the yellow bow tie ones can be pretty rare....most were chromed steel....the early ones were not steel, just lik our 69 - 72 ones. If you see some that look like they are brighter than any others you've seen...it's probably the chrome ones. In the 69 - 72 C/20 trucks, they had white ones just liek the stainless ones, and in 69, there was a handfull of gray ones made. I have one of these, in decent shape. I plan on making it much nicer here soon....it is a bit darker than gray primer...and a gloss paint of course. There are tons of aftermarket hub caps....but no reproduction hub caps are being made as far as I know.

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