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CG · 10-31-2011, 08:32 AM

I sold the tires, wheels and caps off of my K20 since I was going to put it away for who knows how long. But now I'm considering selling it. So I have some decent tires and stock size wheels wheels on it (instead of a set of crappy rollers). Now Im trying to come up with a set of stock style caps ... very hard to come by for 3/4 ton 4x4's for a decent price.

I guy told me he has a set of caps off of a 79 3/4 ton 4x4 that I can have for a decent price. Does anyone know if these will fit? I was thinking the front hub on the later models are much smaller, which I could take care of by opening up the hole some. But are the caps as deep on the 79's? I seem to recall having a set of later model caps on my 68 K20 and the previous owner had bowed the centers out on the rears to make em fit ... I could be wrong though, that was quite awhile back.

I did have this over in the 4x4 area and got zero responses. I deleted it over there and am posting here, so this is not a double post for the ones that did see it over there.

Mark

CG · 10-31-2011, 04:41 PM

Where are all my hubcap experts today?

webfoot · 10-31-2011, 05:10 PM

I have a set of later ones I am planning on using, I will take measurements and see how close it is going to be.

EDIT I went and tapped a rear hubcap onto my 16 x 6" steelie and there is 3 5/8" or so from where the wheel will contact the hub to the back of the hubcap. My air compressor is down or I'd buzz it off and measure how long the hub on my HO52 is.

**Joesjunk** · 10-31-2011, 06:05 PM

If your selling it, I would just spray the rear axle hubs black, Mask off the chrome front lock outs and paint the front ones black too. then with the white wheels will look a little cleaner. The 79 caps just dont look right on these trucks

**special-K** · 11-01-2011, 07:45 AM

The 76-91 caps will fit,as long as you open up the front hub holes. I think they look sharp. Years ago it was actually harder to find the right caps with no internet and basically not a lot of interest in original parts on a 3/4t,except for an enlightened few

. That.and an over abundance of the later caps from guys taking them off on day-one to run Outlaws or other alloy wheels in the '80s.
Here's one of my work trucks with them in the '80s:

10-31-2011, 08:32 AM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	3/4 ton hub cap question I sold the tires, wheels and caps off of my K20 since I was going to put it away for who knows how long. But now I'm considering selling it. So I have some decent tires and stock size wheels wheels on it (instead of a set of crappy rollers). Now Im trying to come up with a set of stock style caps ... very hard to come by for 3/4 ton 4x4's for a decent price. I guy told me he has a set of caps off of a 79 3/4 ton 4x4 that I can have for a decent price. Does anyone know if these will fit? I was thinking the front hub on the later models are much smaller, which I could take care of by opening up the hole some. But are the caps as deep on the 79's? I seem to recall having a set of later model caps on my 68 K20 and the previous owner had bowed the centers out on the rears to make em fit ... I could be wrong though, that was quite awhile back. I did have this over in the 4x4 area and got zero responses. I deleted it over there and am posting here, so this is not a double post for the ones that did see it over there. Mark __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

10-31-2011, 04:41 PM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: 3/4 ton hub cap question Where are all my hubcap experts today? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

10-31-2011, 05:10 PM	#3
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	Re: 3/4 ton hub cap question I have a set of later ones I am planning on using, I will take measurements and see how close it is going to be. EDIT I went and tapped a rear hubcap onto my 16 x 6" steelie and there is 3 5/8" or so from where the wheel will contact the hub to the back of the hubcap. My air compressor is down or I'd buzz it off and measure how long the hub on my HO52 is. __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC. Last edited by webfoot; 10-31-2011 at 05:32 PM.

10-31-2011, 06:05 PM	#4
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: 3/4 ton hub cap question If your selling it, I would just spray the rear axle hubs black, Mask off the chrome front lock outs and paint the front ones black too. then with the white wheels will look a little cleaner. The 79 caps just dont look right on these trucks __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

11-01-2011, 07:45 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 3/4 ton hub cap question The 76-91 caps will fit,as long as you open up the front hub holes. I think they look sharp. Years ago it was actually harder to find the right caps with no internet and basically not a lot of interest in original parts on a 3/4t,except for an enlightened few . That.and an over abundance of the later caps from guys taking them off on day-one to run Outlaws or other alloy wheels in the '80s. Here's one of my work trucks with them in the '80s: Attached Images __________________ "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 ~



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