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D_Lawson · 07-05-2005, 09:14 PM

Hello, I am new to this forum and so far I seem to enjoy it. I have a question that I would like some information on. I am needing to know what year are the factory hubcaps that have the 5 fake lug nuts around the outside of the hub, with a cap attachment in the center with the chevrolet bowtie bolted on. Also what hub caps/wheel covers were available in 1969 and what would be the most likely one used on the C/10 base trucks of that year. Thank you for the site and information in advance.

5150 · 07-05-2005, 09:17 PM

Can't answer your question, but welcome to the board. Where are you from in Kentucky?

**Palf70Step** · 07-05-2005, 09:31 PM

Those are the 88 and newer style centercaps. For our year trucks, dempending on the model and options your likely to have what we call the dog dish (painted or polished) style, as well as several full wheel cover style. My own opinion is that more wore equipped with the dog dish style, more that full wheel covers. I have seen the painted style more than anything else, but that is just me.

Welcome to the board.

**4X4GMC1972** · 07-05-2005, 09:42 PM

I believe there was a '68 version of a full wheel cover and a '69-'72 that is the way you described.
Todd

krue · 07-05-2005, 09:58 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi.

*dtlilly* · 07-06-2005, 01:44 AM

My 72 Blazer had the full chrome wheel covers with the fake lug nuts. Welcome to the board!

nitor · 07-06-2005, 07:40 AM

I think my 70 GMC had something like what you described but with GMC in the center. I really don't remember exactly, it's been a while since I looked at that wheel cover.

to the board from Ohio.

Huck · 07-06-2005, 07:49 AM

The deluxe wheel cover was a full cover with fake lug nuts and a center hub. On some the bow tie was blue and others were gold. The early version did not have the center hub and the cap was painted a charcoal black color. The base models had a 'dog dish" cap which was smaller with few embleshments. Watch for "67-72 chev/GMC truck sales brochures" on e-bay and you will see the caps that were available.
Welcome to the board from Shelbyville, KY---Huck

Orange Truck · 07-06-2005, 09:14 AM

I can speak with some knowledge as I have a 1969 C10 that came with the painted version of hubcaps. They had a few nicks and some rust in places, but would have required much effort and expense to restore. These for the 1969 are not readily available, or at least my experience was such. The hupcaps that fit on the 1973-80 plus will fit and are probably more easily found. These are the ones with the gold bowtie in the center. I found 5 NOS (New Old Stock) on eBay at a reasonable price. Another place is Hubcaps (http://www.hubcaps.org/makes.html) that has plenty of variety although somewhat expensive - really class people to deal with on caps. Hope this helps! To see my hubcaps click on the registered user name above (Orange Truck) and look at the truck and hubcaps.

07-05-2005, 09:14 PM	#1
D_Lawson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Eastern, Kentucky Posts: 6	Hello all, new here and I have a question. Hello, I am new to this forum and so far I seem to enjoy it. I have a question that I would like some information on. I am needing to know what year are the factory hubcaps that have the 5 fake lug nuts around the outside of the hub, with a cap attachment in the center with the chevrolet bowtie bolted on. Also what hub caps/wheel covers were available in 1969 and what would be the most likely one used on the C/10 base trucks of that year. Thank you for the site and information in advance.

07-05-2005, 09:17 PM	#2
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Can't answer your question, but welcome to the board. Where are you from in Kentucky? __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

07-05-2005, 09:31 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,818	Those are the 88 and newer style centercaps. For our year trucks, dempending on the model and options your likely to have what we call the dog dish (painted or polished) style, as well as several full wheel cover style. My own opinion is that more wore equipped with the dog dish style, more that full wheel covers. I have seen the painted style more than anything else, but that is just me. Welcome to the board. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-05-2005, 09:42 PM	#4
4X4GMC1972 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 506	I believe there was a '68 version of a full wheel cover and a '69-'72 that is the way you described. Todd __________________ 1978 Dodge Omni

07-05-2005, 09:58 PM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-06-2005, 01:44 AM	#6
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	My 72 Blazer had the full chrome wheel covers with the fake lug nuts. Welcome to the board!

07-06-2005, 07:40 AM	#7
nitor Too many projects Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Morrow, OH Posts: 344	I think my 70 GMC had something like what you described but with GMC in the center. I really don't remember exactly, it's been a while since I looked at that wheel cover. to the board from Ohio. __________________ Jim '55 Chevrolet Pickup '56 Chevrolet Belair '04 Chevrolet Astro '95 Chevrolet Blazer

07-06-2005, 07:49 AM	#8
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	The deluxe wheel cover was a full cover with fake lug nuts and a center hub. On some the bow tie was blue and others were gold. The early version did not have the center hub and the cap was painted a charcoal black color. The base models had a 'dog dish" cap which was smaller with few embleshments. Watch for "67-72 chev/GMC truck sales brochures" on e-bay and you will see the caps that were available. Welcome to the board from Shelbyville, KY---Huck

07-06-2005, 09:14 AM	#9
Orange Truck Orange Truck Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mount Juliet, Tennessee Posts: 70	Hubcaps or Wheel Covers I can speak with some knowledge as I have a 1969 C10 that came with the painted version of hubcaps. They had a few nicks and some rust in places, but would have required much effort and expense to restore. These for the 1969 are not readily available, or at least my experience was such. The hupcaps that fit on the 1973-80 plus will fit and are probably more easily found. These are the ones with the gold bowtie in the center. I found 5 NOS (New Old Stock) on eBay at a reasonable price. Another place is Hubcaps (http://www.hubcaps.org/makes.html) that has plenty of variety although somewhat expensive - really class people to deal with on caps. Hope this helps! To see my hubcaps click on the registered user name above (Orange Truck) and look at the truck and hubcaps. Last edited by Orange Truck; 07-06-2005 at 09:19 AM.



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