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WhippinSaw · 09-09-2013, 05:01 PM

Is there a size difference between the yellow bowtie and the blue bowtie hubcaps, I am looking for a set for my 1/2 ton and saw there was some differences between 1/2 and 3/4 ton and I am not sure how to tell them apart.

**leddzepp** · 09-09-2013, 05:14 PM

1/2 ton measure around 10.5" in diameter. 3/4 ton caps measure around 12" in diameter. Blue bowtie is "correct" for 69-72. Yellow bowtie is "correct" for 73-up.
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*Mister-B* · 09-09-2013, 05:23 PM

Ledd is correct, but another thing to consider is that some of the older model caps POP out in the center, where the newer yellow ones are recessed. I think Chevy realized later on that the ones that popped out would get ground down and the paint would really wear off, so they recessed them. I've got the recessed ones on my '69, but painted the Bowties blue to better match the vintage. Best of both worlds

Edit. Then again, I have a 3/4 ton. Not sure if the 1/2 are concave or convex
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**leddzepp** · 09-09-2013, 05:30 PM

All half ton caps are concave
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**Ol Blue K20** · 09-09-2013, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

All half ton caps are concave
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Thanks ledzepp, that's info I didn't know. I learn something new from someone here every day ...

WhippinSaw · 09-09-2013, 07:03 PM

The one I have was gold so its a 73 and up 1/2 ton. It appears to be chromed aluminum, are the 69-72 made of the same material and finish?
Thanks for the replies

**leddzepp** · 09-09-2013, 07:11 PM

69-72 are chrome over brass and split easy. 73-up are stainless steel and more durable.
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09-09-2013, 05:01 PM	#1
WhippinSaw Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Lisle Illinois Posts: 602	yellow or blue hubcaps Is there a size difference between the yellow bowtie and the blue bowtie hubcaps, I am looking for a set for my 1/2 ton and saw there was some differences between 1/2 and 3/4 ton and I am not sure how to tell them apart. Attached Images

09-09-2013, 05:14 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,020	Re: yellow or blue hubcaps 1/2 ton measure around 10.5" in diameter. 3/4 ton caps measure around 12" in diameter. Blue bowtie is "correct" for 69-72. Yellow bowtie is "correct" for 73-up. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

09-09-2013, 05:23 PM	#3
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: yellow or blue hubcaps Ledd is correct, but another thing to consider is that some of the older model caps POP out in the center, where the newer yellow ones are recessed. I think Chevy realized later on that the ones that popped out would get ground down and the paint would really wear off, so they recessed them. I've got the recessed ones on my '69, but painted the Bowties blue to better match the vintage. Best of both worlds Edit. Then again, I have a 3/4 ton. Not sure if the 1/2 are concave or convex Posted via Mobile Device

09-09-2013, 05:30 PM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,020	Re: yellow or blue hubcaps All half ton caps are concave Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

09-09-2013, 07:03 PM	#6
WhippinSaw Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Lisle Illinois Posts: 602	Re: yellow or blue hubcaps The one I have was gold so its a 73 and up 1/2 ton. It appears to be chromed aluminum, are the 69-72 made of the same material and finish? Thanks for the replies Attached Images

09-09-2013, 07:11 PM	#7
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,020	Re: yellow or blue hubcaps 69-72 are chrome over brass and split easy. 73-up are stainless steel and more durable. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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



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