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mismith · 01-23-2022, 01:48 PM

I’ve got a nice set of Original ‘66 chrome caps but unfortunately one has a crack. I have some questions and concerns about using it. I know some of you may have dealt with this as well.

What’s the likelihood of this crack getting worse if I use it? I worry that I could possibly lose this one if I run it.

Would you attempt to repair it and if so, how? Would I be better off retiring this one to the wall and looking for another one with no cracks?

One fellow enthusiast suggested it would be ok to run it but I should place the crack in between the nubs on wheel. I don’t really think that would help myself but could be wrong?

I’ve thought of some repair ideas and open to suggestions. 1) Clean and strip the inside where crack is down to brass and solder or JB weld in a brass or stainless strip of metal across the crack. 2) JB weld in a strip of metal and drill and pop rivet with SS rivet on either side of crack. I’m afraid the heat would discolor the chrome if silver soldered?

Your thoughts and opinions welcome.

**cwcarpenter98** · 01-23-2022, 04:18 PM

If you decide to run it, at the very least, drill a small hole at the end of the crack to keep it from spreading

factorystock · 01-24-2022, 07:31 PM

Some reading on the subject. Early 60's to early 70's GM caps were very weak, I would not use an original if there are cracks present. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...cap+metallurgy

01-23-2022, 01:48 PM	#1
mismith Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Locust, NC Posts: 40	Cracks in Hubcaps I’ve got a nice set of Original ‘66 chrome caps but unfortunately one has a crack. I have some questions and concerns about using it. I know some of you may have dealt with this as well. What’s the likelihood of this crack getting worse if I use it? I worry that I could possibly lose this one if I run it. Would you attempt to repair it and if so, how? Would I be better off retiring this one to the wall and looking for another one with no cracks? One fellow enthusiast suggested it would be ok to run it but I should place the crack in between the nubs on wheel. I don’t really think that would help myself but could be wrong? I’ve thought of some repair ideas and open to suggestions. 1) Clean and strip the inside where crack is down to brass and solder or JB weld in a brass or stainless strip of metal across the crack. 2) JB weld in a strip of metal and drill and pop rivet with SS rivet on either side of crack. I’m afraid the heat would discolor the chrome if silver soldered? Your thoughts and opinions welcome. Attached Images

01-23-2022, 04:18 PM	#2
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,492	Re: Cracks in Hubcaps If you decide to run it, at the very least, drill a small hole at the end of the crack to keep it from spreading __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

01-24-2022, 07:31 PM	#3
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: Cracks in Hubcaps Some reading on the subject. Early 60's to early 70's GM caps were very weak, I would not use an original if there are cracks present. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...cap+metallurgy



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