Selectro Locking Hub question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**jocko** · 08-25-2015, 10:20 PM

Is there an easy way to tell the vintage of a set of selectro hubs? Weren't there some that used to be silver and then some that used to be black (as pictured) - or were the silver ones just well-used black ones with the paint worn off...? Did they go out of production at some point? Seems the only "new" locking hubs manufactured nowadays are warn 9072s, so kinda curious. Interested in a set of selector hubs - guy is advertising them as "NOS" which is odd because they were not factory items (at least on chevs) - I think he really just meant vintage (and unused). Anyway, tomayto, tomahto. Most members lean toward the selectros over the warn premiums. My warns are worn way out and all pitted/banged up - so considering replacements. Would prefer something period over brand new and have located a nice set of selectros, just can't tell how old they are. Thanks all!

andrewmp6 · 08-26-2015, 02:35 AM

I would ask for more pictures of the box and look for a copyright date on them.But you can buy those brand new to this day look on summit racing for Mile Marker Classic Selectro Locking Hubs.

farmall · 08-26-2015, 02:46 AM

Selectro is Dualmatic. Are they NLA? Mine were black in 1978.

**jocko** · 08-26-2015, 01:20 PM

Tha ks for both replies, very helpful. Asking seller if any dates on the packaging etc. might just stick with the old warn premium hubs on it an clean/freshen them up with new gaskets and bolts.

**1774btcrew** · 08-26-2015, 04:26 PM

NOS means new old stock. It as nothing to do with factory GM, Ford, Dodge, etc. It means old stock that was never installed or used. This can apply to Car parts, clothing, toys or whatever.

**jocko** · 08-26-2015, 09:40 PM

Interesting. Am aware what NOS stands for, but have never heard of non-OEM items described as NOS - only as "unused". Makes sense though, NOS is NOS, regardless of who made it.

08-25-2015, 10:20 PM	#1
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,940	Selectro Locking Hub question Is there an easy way to tell the vintage of a set of selectro hubs? Weren't there some that used to be silver and then some that used to be black (as pictured) - or were the silver ones just well-used black ones with the paint worn off...? Did they go out of production at some point? Seems the only "new" locking hubs manufactured nowadays are warn 9072s, so kinda curious. Interested in a set of selector hubs - guy is advertising them as "NOS" which is odd because they were not factory items (at least on chevs) - I think he really just meant vintage (and unused). Anyway, tomayto, tomahto. Most members lean toward the selectros over the warn premiums. My warns are worn way out and all pitted/banged up - so considering replacements. Would prefer something period over brand new and have located a nice set of selectros, just can't tell how old they are. Thanks all! Attached Images

08-26-2015, 02:35 AM	#2
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Selectro Locking Hub question I would ask for more pictures of the box and look for a copyright date on them.But you can buy those brand new to this day look on summit racing for Mile Marker Classic Selectro Locking Hubs.

08-26-2015, 02:46 AM	#3
farmall Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Central OR Posts: 680	Re: Selectro Locking Hub question Selectro is Dualmatic. Are they NLA? Mine were black in 1978. __________________ 1955 GMC 250 8 Flatbed 1971 C30 157" 350 4spd 10' Flatbed 81 GMC K30 CnC 9' Flatbed 454 T400 89 GMC Jimmy Stock https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810958 71 LT1 Convertible, 72 Coupe 69 CJ5, 75 CJ6, 67 M715, 72 M35A2 Bobbed, 95 XLC2

08-26-2015, 01:20 PM	#4
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,940	Re: Selectro Locking Hub question Tha ks for both replies, very helpful. Asking seller if any dates on the packaging etc. might just stick with the old warn premium hubs on it an clean/freshen them up with new gaskets and bolts.

08-26-2015, 04:26 PM	#5
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,556	Re: Selectro Locking Hub question NOS means new old stock. It as nothing to do with factory GM, Ford, Dodge, etc. It means old stock that was never installed or used. This can apply to Car parts, clothing, toys or whatever. __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

08-26-2015, 09:40 PM	#6
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,940	Re: Selectro Locking Hub question Interesting. Am aware what NOS stands for, but have never heard of non-OEM items described as NOS - only as "unused". Makes sense though, NOS is NOS, regardless of who made it.



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