72 Cheyene hubcaps fake lugs? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tarafied1 · 09-01-2014, 12:25 AM

I have a 72 Cheyene Super with lots of patina. I have tried to put it all back together with original stuff but not show quality. It's a driver. I have a few original hubcaps but they are missing most of the fake lug nuts. I can't find them on LMC or other vendors, Does anyone repop those?

**leddzepp** · 09-01-2014, 12:36 AM

They are not repopped to my knowledge. If you become a subscribing member you can pos a WTB ad on the parts board and I'll bet someone will have a few for sale.

mechanicalman · 09-01-2014, 03:01 AM

Buy some new or used lug nuts with the chrome covers (new or used) and I'll send you detailed instructions (with pictures) on how to install them on your covers. Try to find the one missing hubcap (hopefully with some fake lugs) and maybe you will have enough to do 2 wheels. PM me if you decide to go that route and I'll walk you through it. I hacked up a few before I perfected the technique, you have to cut them off just right and bend the tabs to utilize the extra metal for mounting tabs and get them the right length, but they ended up looking like real fakes.
tpetty5@cox.net

kcsa75 · 09-01-2014, 12:41 PM

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/pts/4603374498.html

Don't know if this is a good deal or not. These aren't mine.

flashed · 09-01-2014, 01:39 PM

How many do you need ,I know where to get a single hubcap pretty cheap .

sKnNyPpY · 09-01-2014, 02:39 PM

I paid $40 for four original 71 GMC wheelcovers and am missing 4 fake lugs myself. I've been close to acquiring a cheap single hubcap but have fallen short. I need to become a paid member my next paycheck, cuz CL wants a premium even for a single, oh and cuz this site is AWESOME!.

tarafied1 · 09-01-2014, 03:09 PM

my hubcaps look like those but have blue accents instead of the yellow/gold. Most only have one or two of the fake nuts on them. Looks like the fasteners rusted maybe...

flashed · 09-01-2014, 06:34 PM

I have a couple of beat up hubcaps with most of the nuts still there (9) and can stop by and get that other one if the nuts are still on it .Give me an address and I will send you what I come up with .

tarafied1 · 09-01-2014, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashed

I have a couple of beat up hubcaps with most of the nuts still there (9) and can stop by and get that other one if the nuts are still on it .Give me an address and I will send you what I come up with .

really!?! awesome dude!!! PM sent

flashed · 09-01-2014, 10:02 PM

PM returned ,glad to help .

09-01-2014, 12:25 AM	#1
tarafied1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Russellville, KY Posts: 192	72 Cheyene hubcaps fake lugs? I have a 72 Cheyene Super with lots of patina. I have tried to put it all back together with original stuff but not show quality. It's a driver. I have a few original hubcaps but they are missing most of the fake lug nuts. I can't find them on LMC or other vendors, Does anyone repop those? __________________ married to TARA, that makes me the TARA-fied1

09-01-2014, 12:36 AM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: 72 Cheyene hubcaps fake lugs? They are not repopped to my knowledge. If you become a subscribing member you can pos a WTB ad on the parts board and I'll bet someone will have a few for sale. __________________ 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

09-01-2014, 03:01 AM	#3
mechanicalman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Glendale, Arizna Posts: 1,642	Re: 72 Cheyene hubcaps fake lugs? Buy some new or used lug nuts with the chrome covers (new or used) and I'll send you detailed instructions (with pictures) on how to install them on your covers. Try to find the one missing hubcap (hopefully with some fake lugs) and maybe you will have enough to do 2 wheels. PM me if you decide to go that route and I'll walk you through it. I hacked up a few before I perfected the technique, you have to cut them off just right and bend the tabs to utilize the extra metal for mounting tabs and get them the right length, but they ended up looking like real fakes. tpetty5@cox.net Last edited by mechanicalman; 09-01-2014 at 03:02 AM. Reason: add-on

09-01-2014, 12:41 PM	#4
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: 72 Cheyene hubcaps fake lugs? http://kansascity.craigslist.org/pts/4603374498.html Don't know if this is a good deal or not. These aren't mine. __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

09-01-2014, 01:39 PM	#5
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: 72 Cheyene hubcaps fake lugs? How many do you need ,I know where to get a single hubcap pretty cheap .

09-01-2014, 02:39 PM	#6
sKnNyPpY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 549	Re: 72 Cheyene hubcaps fake lugs? I paid $40 for four original 71 GMC wheelcovers and am missing 4 fake lugs myself. I've been close to acquiring a cheap single hubcap but have fallen short. I need to become a paid member my next paycheck, cuz CL wants a premium even for a single, oh and cuz this site is AWESOME!. __________________ Life is too long to go slow... 71 GMC 1500 Super Custom LWB 350/350 AC(replaced w/vintage air)/PS/PB 2.5 CPP Spindle, 1" CPP Drop Spring, CPP Front and Rear Sway Bars/DJM Flip, new General Spring KC 5 spring pack, HEI /IntReg Alt 20x8.5 OldSkools 5" BS, 275/45 Falkens

09-01-2014, 03:09 PM	#7
tarafied1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Russellville, KY Posts: 192	Re: 72 Cheyene hubcaps fake lugs? my hubcaps look like those but have blue accents instead of the yellow/gold. Most only have one or two of the fake nuts on them. Looks like the fasteners rusted maybe... __________________ married to TARA, that makes me the TARA-fied1

09-01-2014, 06:34 PM	#8
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: 72 Cheyene hubcaps fake lugs? I have a couple of beat up hubcaps with most of the nuts still there (9) and can stop by and get that other one if the nuts are still on it .Give me an address and I will send you what I come up with .

09-01-2014, 10:02 PM	#10
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: 72 Cheyene hubcaps fake lugs? PM returned ,glad to help .



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