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CG · 01-21-2008, 02:42 PM

I mangled up a perfectly nice pair of hubcaps today. I was trying to cut the center out to use on the front of my 71 k20. I have another pair I can try to mangle less, but I would really love to have a pair of factory fronts if anyone runs across some. The later model ones with the yellow bowtie are fine.

Down south truckin · 01-21-2008, 02:54 PM

Did you try to drill them or cut them? I need a set as well and was considering drilling some out. Mike

CG · 01-21-2008, 03:15 PM

I cut them. with a little bit of lip left over. I went to Lowes and found a plumbing pipe cap that was big enough to just slide over the front hubs. I positioned that behind the cap after I had cut it and tried pounding the cut edge down around the pipe edge to make my cut smooth. Is this making sense? LOL. Anyway it didnt work out like I had hoped. I ended up using a tin snips that didnt want to cut properly and sort of hacked up the edge instead.

Im pretty sure I can do it right on the next shot. Too bad it took me a couple of nice caps to figure it out.

I would rather have a couple of factory cut caps though. If none turn up Ill cut up another pair. Im sure with much better results =)

westcoastflatbedder · 01-21-2008, 05:32 PM

I think I still have the front caps from a 72K10,will those work on your K20?

**ScottH** · 01-21-2008, 10:54 PM

I have a set (4) of full size wheel covers for a 4x4 if interested. I can get pics on Monday. $25 plus the ride.

Scott

CG · 01-22-2008, 03:10 AM

These caps have to fit the 8 lug wheels. ScottH I forgot to mention these are the dog dish style caps. westcoastflatbedder your caps are probably for 6 lug wheels and Im pretty sure they wont work. I will check into it today though and let you know.

Thanks guys

**too much stuff** · 01-22-2008, 04:05 AM

Westcoastflatbedder, Sent pm on your caps if cg can't use them..

pound41 · 01-22-2008, 06:10 AM

They can be cut pretty clean wil a hole saw for a drill

CG · 01-23-2008, 08:03 AM

TTT...need to be 3/4 (8 lug) 4x4 ton dog dish caps. Thanks so far guys.

01-21-2008, 02:42 PM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Looking for hubcaps, k20 I mangled up a perfectly nice pair of hubcaps today. I was trying to cut the center out to use on the front of my 71 k20. I have another pair I can try to mangle less, but I would really love to have a pair of factory fronts if anyone runs across some. The later model ones with the yellow bowtie are fine.

01-21-2008, 02:54 PM	#2
Down south truckin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lilburn Georgia Posts: 1,240	Re: Looking for hubcaps, k20 Did you try to drill them or cut them? I need a set as well and was considering drilling some out. Mike

01-21-2008, 03:15 PM	#3
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: Looking for hubcaps, k20 I cut them. with a little bit of lip left over. I went to Lowes and found a plumbing pipe cap that was big enough to just slide over the front hubs. I positioned that behind the cap after I had cut it and tried pounding the cut edge down around the pipe edge to make my cut smooth. Is this making sense? LOL. Anyway it didnt work out like I had hoped. I ended up using a tin snips that didnt want to cut properly and sort of hacked up the edge instead. Im pretty sure I can do it right on the next shot. Too bad it took me a couple of nice caps to figure it out. I would rather have a couple of factory cut caps though. If none turn up Ill cut up another pair. Im sure with much better results =) Last edited by CG; 01-21-2008 at 03:15 PM.

01-21-2008, 05:32 PM	#4
westcoastflatbedder Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: JAMESTOWN, TN Posts: 34	Re: Looking for hubcaps, k20 I think I still have the front caps from a 72K10,will those work on your K20?

01-21-2008, 10:54 PM	#5
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Re: Looking for hubcaps, k20 I have a set (4) of full size wheel covers for a 4x4 if interested. I can get pics on Monday. $25 plus the ride. Scott __________________ 1963 C10 swb fleetside 1966 GMC G1000 Handi-bus (future project) 1955 Chevy 2 dr. wagon Last edited by ScottH; 01-21-2008 at 10:54 PM.

01-22-2008, 03:10 AM	#6
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: Looking for hubcaps, k20 These caps have to fit the 8 lug wheels. ScottH I forgot to mention these are the dog dish style caps. westcoastflatbedder your caps are probably for 6 lug wheels and Im pretty sure they wont work. I will check into it today though and let you know. Thanks guys

01-22-2008, 04:05 AM	#7
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: Looking for hubcaps, k20 Westcoastflatbedder, Sent pm on your caps if cg can't use them.. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

01-22-2008, 06:10 AM	#8
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,268	Re: Looking for hubcaps, k20 They can be cut pretty clean wil a hole saw for a drill

01-23-2008, 08:03 AM	#9
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: Looking for hubcaps, k20 TTT...need to be 3/4 (8 lug) 4x4 ton dog dish caps. Thanks so far guys. Last edited by CG; 01-23-2008 at 08:03 AM.



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