How to protect hubcaps from being stolen? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

davepl · 08-17-2015, 03:40 PM

Let's say you have a rare set of GMC NOS hubcaps for a '70 3/4 ton still in their bags. How do you prevent someone from stealing them?

Noone who doesn't know what they are (fairly unique to 1-2 production years) would want them likely, but still...

Any good products out there?

**michael bustamante** · 08-17-2015, 04:36 PM

not without drilling a hole in them, i cant think of a way.
well..... a german shepard in the bed of the truck would do it

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**special-K** · 08-17-2015, 04:48 PM

Keep them in their bags

The reality of these trucks or their parts becoming so "popular" sure has it's drawbacks. The thieves want them,too, or they just smell the money. I have read about parts or trucks being stolen on here and always feel good knowing I live where that doesn't happen. Well, does it not happy anywhere anymore? I see my love for these trucks being forced into a new element. These are vehicles I have loved to do whatever I do in all my life, not a garage queen show vehicle. My trucks have always been well kept and I do things to make them look cool. I like to park at a trail head and disappear in the wilderness all day. Or, park along the river while kayaking. These days you have to give it second thought. These things are easy to steal and so are many of the sought after parts.

davepl · 08-17-2015, 05:02 PM

I have H2 wheels on its now, so I guess I'd likely only run the old bias-ply hubcap'd wheels for shows anyway. Sounds like not having them on is the best defense!

**Boog** · 08-17-2015, 05:16 PM

Yeah. Hang em on a wall and brag about them every chance you get.

**leddzepp** · 08-17-2015, 05:23 PM

I have a set of nos caps and driver caps. The nos caps go on at a show, otherwise the driver caps stay on.

**special-K** · 08-17-2015, 05:25 PM

I'd have to think hrad about ever popping these on even a show truck!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679671

Obsidiansnow69 · 08-17-2015, 05:44 PM

depends how often you drive and store it.

daily driver, have 2 sets, a daily set, and a show set. only use those rare ones when you are taking it for show.

You keep your car nice to please yourself, as a daily driver most wouldn't notice the hubcaps and will love your truck anyways.

If it was me though, I'd just put them on because I would be lazy and not swap them when I wanted to show her off.

**special-K** · 08-17-2015, 09:23 PM

Start off with never telling anyone you have a N.O.S. set! If you should decide to anyway, whatever you do don't post it on the internet!!

**DeadheadNM** · 08-17-2015, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

I have a set of nos caps and driver caps. The nos caps go on at a show, otherwise the driver caps stay on.

This and don't move to Albuquerque...

hamjet · 08-18-2015, 07:04 AM

I'd have to keep them in my safe. I bought baby moons this spring and one day I looked at the rear wheel and realized I lost it either going to or comming back from the store. a $15.00 cap and I was sick.. I retraced my route but never found it, so I had to order 4 more. I could never deal with the loss of one of them.

**special-K** · 08-18-2015, 11:36 AM

Dave, your insurance agent should be getting into the office shortly. Be sure to call to upgrade your homeowners policy

*Taibo* · 08-18-2015, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davepl

Let's say you have a rare set of GMC NOS hubcaps for a '70 3/4 ton still in their bags. How do you prevent someone from stealing them?

Noone who doesn't know what they are (fairly unique to 1-2 production years) would want them likely, but still...

Any good products out there?

A depth micrometer works real well for that!

57taskforce · 08-18-2015, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

This and don't move to Albuquerque...

Haha! Pete thats perfect advice after our conversation last week!

darkhorse970 · 08-18-2015, 08:29 PM

Best security system I know of!

davepl · 08-18-2015, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taibo

A depth micrometer works real well for that!

I don't get it. Can you explain?

08-17-2015, 03:40 PM	#1
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	How to protect hubcaps from being stolen? Let's say you have a rare set of GMC NOS hubcaps for a '70 3/4 ton still in their bags. How do you prevent someone from stealing them? Noone who doesn't know what they are (fairly unique to 1-2 production years) would want them likely, but still... Any good products out there? __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

08-17-2015, 04:36 PM	#2
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,858	Re: How to protect hubcaps from being stolen? not without drilling a hole in them, i cant think of a way. well..... a german shepard in the bed of the truck would do it subbed __________________ 1967custom

08-17-2015, 04:48 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: How to protect hubcaps from being stolen? Keep them in their bags The reality of these trucks or their parts becoming so "popular" sure has it's drawbacks. The thieves want them,too, or they just smell the money. I have read about parts or trucks being stolen on here and always feel good knowing I live where that doesn't happen. Well, does it not happy anywhere anymore? I see my love for these trucks being forced into a new element. These are vehicles I have loved to do whatever I do in all my life, not a garage queen show vehicle. My trucks have always been well kept and I do things to make them look cool. I like to park at a trail head and disappear in the wilderness all day. Or, park along the river while kayaking. These days you have to give it second thought. These things are easy to steal and so are many of the sought after parts. __________________ "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 ~

08-17-2015, 05:02 PM	#4
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: How to protect hubcaps from being stolen? I have H2 wheels on its now, so I guess I'd likely only run the old bias-ply hubcap'd wheels for shows anyway. Sounds like not having them on is the best defense! __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

08-17-2015, 05:16 PM	#5
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,448	Re: How to protect hubcaps from being stolen? Yeah. Hang em on a wall and brag about them every chance you get. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

08-17-2015, 05:23 PM	#6
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,020	Re: How to protect hubcaps from being stolen? I have a set of nos caps and driver caps. The nos caps go on at a show, otherwise the driver caps stay on. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

08-17-2015, 05:25 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: How to protect hubcaps from being stolen? I'd have to think hrad about ever popping these on even a show truck! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679671 __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 08-17-2015 at 06:43 PM.

08-17-2015, 05:44 PM	#8
Obsidiansnow69 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Vanouver WA Posts: 12	Re: How to protect hubcaps from being stolen? depends how often you drive and store it. daily driver, have 2 sets, a daily set, and a show set. only use those rare ones when you are taking it for show. You keep your car nice to please yourself, as a daily driver most wouldn't notice the hubcaps and will love your truck anyways. If it was me though, I'd just put them on because I would be lazy and not swap them when I wanted to show her off.

08-17-2015, 09:23 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: How to protect hubcaps from being stolen? Start off with never telling anyone you have a N.O.S. set! If you should decide to anyway, whatever you do don't post it on the internet!! __________________ "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 ~

08-18-2015, 07:04 AM	#11
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: How to protect hubcaps from being stolen? I'd have to keep them in my safe. I bought baby moons this spring and one day I looked at the rear wheel and realized I lost it either going to or comming back from the store. a $15.00 cap and I was sick.. I retraced my route but never found it, so I had to order 4 more. I could never deal with the loss of one of them. __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.

08-18-2015, 11:36 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: How to protect hubcaps from being stolen? Dave, your insurance agent should be getting into the office shortly. Be sure to call to upgrade your homeowners policy __________________ "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 ~

08-18-2015, 08:29 PM	#15
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,105	Re: How to protect hubcaps from being stolen? Best security system I know of! Attached Images __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

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