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Old 05-15-2019, 12:37 PM   #1
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Re: Hupcap question. Metallurgy?

Reading between the lines here, are you people telling me the painted hubcaps for these trucks are made of brass??

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Old 05-15-2019, 07:19 PM   #2
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Re: Hupcap question. Metallurgy?

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Reading between the lines here, are you people telling me the painted hubcaps for these trucks are made of brass??

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Old 05-15-2019, 09:48 PM   #3
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Reading between the lines here, are you people telling me the painted hubcaps for these trucks are made of brass??
All '67-'71 'chrome" caps are actually chrome over brass ( notorious for cracking, splitting and denting easily ). '72 " chrome" was a transition year, some were chrome over brass, some got the new improved, and much more durable stainless steel.
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Re: Hupcap question. Metallurgy?

Visuals are great. Original chrome over brass. This is why they are rarely seen on '69-72 Chevy or GMC.
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