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griesel72 · 02-10-2004, 01:26 PM

Just wanted to know a little about my options for wheels on my 71 3/4 4X4. It is going to be an all orginal stock truck, so i wanted to stay with that type of look, but i think the split rims have to go. I have thought about the whole stock steel wheels and hub caps, but also wondered about using a late model (88-98) steel wheel with caps and rings.

Any help is appreciated.

David

**CPNE** · 02-10-2004, 01:50 PM

Ditch the split rims and go for 16 inch steel wheels and dog dish hubcaps. This is Erl's 68 GMC, which I think is the finest 4x4 on this board (no offense to anyone, just my opinion). It's got it all, GMC Grille, 67/68 hood, 8 foot stepside bed w/spare, color green, no lift, and dog dishes! Yes, I'm jealous.

griesel72 · 02-10-2004, 02:10 PM

Where would a guy find a set of hub caps like that?

**CPNE** · 02-10-2004, 02:20 PM

Ebay mostly, or this board. The rears which are not on the pic are the same as 2wd 3/4 ton caps. The 1/2 tons won't fit!

griesel72 · 02-10-2004, 02:36 PM

Just to clarify, the hub caps that were factory on our trucks have the blue bowties in the center like the half ton caps? and the newer model have yellow?

Thanks
David

**CPNE** · 02-10-2004, 02:48 PM

Yes. Early post-72 (73, 74, 75) caps are identical except for bowtie color. The front 4x4 caps have a cutout for the hub, so this is a non-issue. I'd paint a set of gold ones if I found them at the right price.

Earl's truck is pretty nice huh?

griesel72 · 02-10-2004, 02:54 PM

Yeah, i have his truck's picture saved to help me get mine done. His is actually just like mine will be, just like I could have bought in 1971 (with the exception of HEI, and radial tires

Thanks for the help CPNE

David

griesel72 · 02-10-2004, 02:55 PM

What color would i need to paint the back caps blue bowtie with? That sounds like an option if i can't find a factory set

02-10-2004, 01:26 PM	#1
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	8 lug wheel options Just wanted to know a little about my options for wheels on my 71 3/4 4X4. It is going to be an all orginal stock truck, so i wanted to stay with that type of look, but i think the split rims have to go. I have thought about the whole stock steel wheels and hub caps, but also wondered about using a late model (88-98) steel wheel with caps and rings. Any help is appreciated. David __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

02-10-2004, 01:50 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Ditch the split rims and go for 16 inch steel wheels and dog dish hubcaps. This is Erl's 68 GMC, which I think is the finest 4x4 on this board (no offense to anyone, just my opinion). It's got it all, GMC Grille, 67/68 hood, 8 foot stepside bed w/spare, color green, no lift, and dog dishes! Yes, I'm jealous. Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

02-10-2004, 02:10 PM	#3
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	Where would a guy find a set of hub caps like that? __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

02-10-2004, 02:20 PM	#4
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Ebay mostly, or this board. The rears which are not on the pic are the same as 2wd 3/4 ton caps. The 1/2 tons won't fit! __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

02-10-2004, 02:36 PM	#5
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	Just to clarify, the hub caps that were factory on our trucks have the blue bowties in the center like the half ton caps? and the newer model have yellow? Thanks David __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

02-10-2004, 02:48 PM	#6
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Yes. Early post-72 (73, 74, 75) caps are identical except for bowtie color. The front 4x4 caps have a cutout for the hub, so this is a non-issue. I'd paint a set of gold ones if I found them at the right price. Earl's truck is pretty nice huh? __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

02-10-2004, 02:54 PM	#7
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	Yeah, i have his truck's picture saved to help me get mine done. His is actually just like mine will be, just like I could have bought in 1971 (with the exception of HEI, and radial tires Thanks for the help CPNE David __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

02-10-2004, 02:55 PM	#8
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	What color would i need to paint the back caps blue bowtie with? That sounds like an option if i can't find a factory set __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife



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