Wheels and Factory Caps Question

[scootermcrad]

I need a little help from the wheel gurus.

I picked up a super nice set of wheels awhile back. Standard 15" GM 6-lug measuring approximately 6-1/2" from lip to lip on the width and about 8" across the inside of the recessed lug area.





I really want to run the factory style caps on these wheels, but at this point I'm really confused as to what caps I need to be looking for and rather or not I need to install clips on these wheels before i have them painted/powder coated.

These are the factory caps I like. I know there is some difference between 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton, 64, 65, and 66.



Someone just tell me what my options are and if I knew what wheels I actually have, that would probably be helpful also.

Thanks for any clarification on this stuff. I'm lost at this point.

THANKS!

[1963c-10]

The caps you need will be the 15" caps that measure 10 1/4" on the back or you can use a 16" cap and remove the back inner ring. The 15" cap with the open back 10 1/4" would be easier to source.

[1963c-10]

Good thread on the hubcaps

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=501034

[scootermcrad]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

The caps you need will be the 15" caps that measure 10 1/4" on the back or you can use a 16" cap and remove the back inner ring. The 15" cap with the open back 10 1/4" would be easier to source.

Okay. Good info! Will I need to add clips to my wheels, or do those 15 caps just pop right on?

[scootermcrad]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Good thread on the hubcaps

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=501034

Thank you! I will look through this...

[1963c-10]

No....you have the 3 nubs on your rims that will hold on the caps. The clips go on the wheels that do not have the 3 or 4 nubs depending on year of manufacture of the rim.

[bonehead]

The caps you have pictured are 64-65 caps, 66 have a rib around the edge.

[scootermcrad]

Originally Posted by bonehead

The caps you have pictured are 64-65 caps, 66 have a rib around the edge.

Good info! Thank you!

So, it sounds like I'm after 64-65 caps that measure 10-1/4"? That definitely seems to jive with the dimensions I have. Great!



This is the look I'm after, right here. White 64-65 cap with black on black tire and wheel combo.

[scootermcrad]

So... finding a set will be fun. HAHA

[scootermcrad]

This is what the back of the caps I need will look like, correct?

[1963c-10]

yup

[scootermcrad]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

yup

Great! Thank you!

I really appreciate everyone's help with the info. I feel like I know exactly what I need.

Wheels will go off for coating!