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bpmcgee · 03-30-2003, 04:10 AM

I was working on cleaning up some old hubcaps for my 71 blazer today and I realized I don't think I've seen a picture of a truck with the stock caps. So I thought I'd do a poll.

weasel29gm · 03-30-2003, 04:41 PM

IMHO, if it's a pure stock resto or untouched the wheel covers or caps. Any mods at all ralley wheels for a good look and cheap or a nice set of aftermarketif you got the $$$

1969 GMC · 03-30-2003, 05:40 PM

My GMC came with 4 hubcaps, they look exactly like the ones in this pic except they are chrome not white. The two front ones have cutouts for the hubs, and one of the back ones is a Chevy with a GMC logo screwed onto it. The back 2 look decent but the front 2 are pretty beaten up.

1969 GMC · 03-30-2003, 05:40 PM

My GMC came with 4 hubcaps, they look exactly like the ones in this pic except they are chrome not white. The two front ones have cutouts for the hubs, and one of the back ones is a Chevy with a GMC logo screwed onto it. The back 2 look decent but the front 2 are pretty beaten up. I don't know if they are original or not, but I voted original hubcaps.

casey · 03-30-2003, 07:10 PM

Mine are mid 80's 8" ralley wheels with 33's bfg's

Truckstr · 03-30-2003, 07:31 PM

My '66 has the original sttel wheels and painted center caps.

My '72 has a set of 15x7 "van" Ralleys that I painted white to go with the white cab top.

My '67 is outfitted with a set of Vision wheels. (see below)

bpmcgee · 03-30-2003, 07:53 PM

1969GMC,

I think I've seen some of those front ones someplace. Not sure if it was on ebay or at the local hubcap heaven. You want to replace them?

Truckstr,

I like those alloys!

And a question for everyone. What year did Chevy change from blue logos on the hubcaps to yellow?

Brian

Truckstr · 03-30-2003, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bpmcgee
Truckstr,

I like those alloys!

And a question for everyone. What year did Chevy change from blue logos on the hubcaps to yellow?

Brian

Thanks, I'll have them on the market before long. I'm going from 6 lug to 5 lug (disc brakes of of a '72).

Sorry, I don't know about the logo change. I think that there was a recent thread on that though. Ya might do a search.

Jeff

*Shane* · 03-30-2003, 11:16 PM

18" X 8.5" Billet Specialties "Pomona"

XXL · 03-30-2003, 11:45 PM

17x8 front and rear (9.5's would have been nice but there's no way they'd fit)

Daves72'GMC · 03-31-2003, 07:48 AM

I'm going with chromed Aluminum, because wheels are light for better mileage and more power and with chrome for easier cleaning,but pricy about $240 ea. That is after the truck is restored.Wheels will be the last thing.

**nightmare** · 03-31-2003, 10:51 AM

what is the point of "rebuilding" without adding your own touch. these are the ones that i'm putting on mine when i'm done, which won't be for a while. customizing, i think, is what makes this hobby so fun. i'm not knocking the people that want to stay stock and original, but to add the small stuff that the factory did't add like the custom colors, rims, and some of the creature comforts like power windows and locks, it makes a difference. just my $.02 worth

yellowgmc · 03-31-2003, 12:11 PM

15 inch chrome smoothies

View Poll Results: What type of wheel coverings do you use?
1. Nothing. Steel rims	2	5.56%
2. Factory Hubcaps	6	16.67%
3. Factory rally wheels, etc.	18	50.00%
4. Other. Tell us what!	10	27.78%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 36. You may not vote on this poll

03-30-2003, 04:10 AM	#1
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Wheel Poll I was working on cleaning up some old hubcaps for my 71 blazer today and I realized I don't think I've seen a picture of a truck with the stock caps. So I thought I'd do a poll.

03-30-2003, 04:41 PM	#2
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,091	IMHO, if it's a pure stock resto or untouched the wheel covers or caps. Any mods at all ralley wheels for a good look and cheap or a nice set of aftermarketif you got the $$$ __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

03-30-2003, 05:40 PM	#3
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	My GMC came with 4 hubcaps, they look exactly like the ones in this pic except they are chrome not white. The two front ones have cutouts for the hubs, and one of the back ones is a Chevy with a GMC logo screwed onto it. The back 2 look decent but the front 2 are pretty beaten up. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

03-30-2003, 05:40 PM	#4
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	My GMC came with 4 hubcaps, they look exactly like the ones in this pic except they are chrome not white. The two front ones have cutouts for the hubs, and one of the back ones is a Chevy with a GMC logo screwed onto it. The back 2 look decent but the front 2 are pretty beaten up. I don't know if they are original or not, but I voted original hubcaps. Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

03-30-2003, 07:10 PM	#5
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	Mine are mid 80's 8" ralley wheels with 33's bfg's

03-30-2003, 07:31 PM	#6
Truckstr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lebanon, Tennessee Posts: 1,372	My '66 has the original sttel wheels and painted center caps. My '72 has a set of 15x7 "van" Ralleys that I painted white to go with the white cab top. My '67 is outfitted with a set of Vision wheels. (see below) __________________ Jeff '67 short Fleet; my ongoing project. '66 long Fleet; my original "baby." Live life or bust trying.

03-30-2003, 07:53 PM	#7
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	1969GMC, I think I've seen some of those front ones someplace. Not sure if it was on ebay or at the local hubcap heaven. You want to replace them? Truckstr, I like those alloys! And a question for everyone. What year did Chevy change from blue logos on the hubcaps to yellow? Brian

03-30-2003, 11:16 PM	#9
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	18" X 8.5" Billet Specialties "Pomona" Attached Images

03-30-2003, 11:45 PM	#10
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	17x8 front and rear (9.5's would have been nice but there's no way they'd fit) Attached Images __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

03-31-2003, 07:48 AM	#11
Daves72'GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Asheville, N.C Posts: 952	I'm going with chromed Aluminum, because wheels are light for better mileage and more power and with chrome for easier cleaning,but pricy about $240 ea. That is after the truck is restored.Wheels will be the last thing.

03-31-2003, 12:11 PM	#13
yellowgmc Getting cabin fever?!?!?! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: chisholm, mn Posts: 1,679	15 inch chrome smoothies __________________ Member of the Discs Up Front Club 1972 GMC 1500 1994 F-150 XL 4x4 Tact is for people not whitty enough to be sarcastic



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