2wd center cap ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Evans · 04-08-2007, 11:12 AM

OK , got my 6 lug ralleys and trim rings.... now what options for center caps are there for 6 lugs ???? I really don't want to put 4x4 ones on.....

Gray Ghost · 04-08-2007, 11:33 AM

There's the other ones that have bowties on them that fit the 6 lugs. I m having trouble finding them so I have an ad up in the parts area. If you want to watch the thread.....WTB 6 lug 4x2 centercaps

Evans · 04-08-2007, 11:41 AM

Saw your add , was wondering if there was any other options....

Gray Ghost · 04-08-2007, 12:04 PM

Not as far as I know. If anyone else knows of anything, please let us know. All I know about are the 4x4 and the 4x2 caps from the factory.

Longhorn Man · 04-08-2007, 12:04 PM

stick on spot mirrors, cheap, and looks good.

Evans · 04-08-2007, 12:22 PM

Newb here..... what do ya mean ??? got pics ???

**too much stuff** · 04-08-2007, 12:26 PM

I know i have posted a WTB on here in the past and had no luck. Here is a pic so people know what you are looking for. Eric

Gray Ghost · 04-08-2007, 03:55 PM

I may be looking for something that doesn't exist, I thought there was one that looked more like this one [without the plastic of course]...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVR...QQcmdZViewItem

If not I'll be leaving mine uncovered, those huge caps don't look good on these wheels.

Evans · 04-08-2007, 04:04 PM

Are the late 90's Chevy 6 lugs the same bolt pattern as ours or are they a metric deal ??? How to the newer ones attach to the rims ?? there are tons of the late 90's ones all over e-bay in black , silver and chrome.... trying to figure out if they'll work...

Gray Ghost · 04-08-2007, 04:08 PM

Those are attached by the plastic wheel-lug caps, not screws like ours are, I think the 4x4 and the one above are the only choices.

dave2953 · 04-08-2007, 04:13 PM

Mine are a little different than the ones posted earlier in the thread, but I don't know if it's what you're looking for. Here you go:

Evans · 04-08-2007, 04:19 PM

Dave , whats the overall length of your caps measured like the other ones ??? Yours do look shorter.... if I gotta choose between the 2 , I like the shorter ones like yours....

kbs71 · 04-08-2007, 04:26 PM

Yea there are I believe two wheel drive and four wheel drive center caps. the longer ones (5") are four wheel drive, to match the open fronts for the locking hubs. The shorter ones (3 1/4") are two wheel drive models. I wound up drilling two holes thru the outer end and glued a plate with some nutplates on the inside of the center cap. I had some 71 Dog dish Impala hub caps that I liked and drilled holes to match the ones in the center caps. then just screwed them on. It looks like a regular pair of hubcaps, but they have the ralley wheels and beauty rims on the outside. I think it looks pretty cool. Sorry I don't have any pictures right now, the trucks kinda been covered over in the garage.

dave2953 · 04-08-2007, 04:34 PM

With the center cap flat on the ground, it measures 4" tall. These were on the truck when I got it, so I'm not sure where they were purchased. I checked the cap and it had two numbers:
KT-1281 down inside the cap
KT-1280 on the inside lip where it slips over the lugnuts.

Evans · 04-08-2007, 04:38 PM

Cool , thanks Dave !!

dave2953 · 04-08-2007, 04:38 PM

Anytime

**Palf70Step** · 04-08-2007, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evans

Newb here..... what do ya mean ??? got pics ???

Here is what I originally did on mine, 4x4 caps with Walmart spot mirrors and a little Clear RTV glue stuff.

I'm using late model (88-98) style caps on it now with the special lug nuts.

Evans · 04-08-2007, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I'm using late model (88-98) style caps on it now with the special lug nuts.

Pal , more info on that set-up please !! Those late model ones are the one I would love to run !!!!

**Palf70Step** · 04-08-2007, 09:37 PM

I picked up my lug nuts from Stockton Wheel. They convert the 7/16" thread or 1/2" thread of our trucks to the metric thread hold-ons for the center caps. Right now I have them on my wagon wheels for rolling around the shop. Eventually they will go back on the ralleys.

Evans · 04-08-2007, 09:51 PM

Awesome !!! Thanks for the info !! Now I got something new to look for at the junkyard and swap meets!!!

Gray Ghost · 04-08-2007, 11:17 PM

Thanks a million for that info! When you say converts do you mean they have a separate thread system on the outside like an S-10 for the 'cover' lug nuts or are they just shouldered lugs?

Can you show me which ones on this page?
http://www.tradeunion.com/ToplinePro...gsspecial.html

wibilly · 04-09-2007, 12:50 AM

my buddy told me to us 67-68 horn buttons

**Palf70Step** · 04-09-2007, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buffalo Elk

Thanks a million for that info! When you say converts do you mean they have a separate thread system on the outside like an S-10 for the 'cover' lug nuts or are they just shouldered lugs?

Can you show me which ones on this page?
http://www.tradeunion.com/ToplinePro...gsspecial.html

I guess we are talking same. The inside threads of the nut are SAE 1/2 or 7/16, while the outside is still metric from the little black lug caps.

From your page it would be one of these
Outside Thread for Chevy Lug Covers
Part Number Size Height Hex
C2002 7/16" RH 1.12" 7/8"
C2004 1/2" RH 1.12" 7/8"

Gray Ghost · 04-09-2007, 06:54 AM

OK cool...now all I have to do is find out whether it's a 7/16" or 1/2" thread. Thanks!!

68Stepbed · 04-09-2007, 08:30 AM

You can also screw these on with a 1/4"x20 self tapping screw from the backside of the wheel through the original center cap bolt holes. The newer centers have long stems on the back with plugs in them. Take out the plugs and the stems are hollow. Then you can use chrome lug nuts to hold the wheels on.

I have detailed pics of how I installed these if you want them. I just don't have them on my computer at work. I'll have to get them later.

04-08-2007, 11:12 AM	#1
Evans Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dallastown , Pa Posts: 261	2wd center cap ??? OK , got my 6 lug ralleys and trim rings.... now what options for center caps are there for 6 lugs ???? I really don't want to put 4x4 ones on.....

04-08-2007, 11:33 AM	#2
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: 2wd center cap ??? There's the other ones that have bowties on them that fit the 6 lugs. I m having trouble finding them so I have an ad up in the parts area. If you want to watch the thread.....WTB 6 lug 4x2 centercaps __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

04-08-2007, 11:41 AM	#3
Evans Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dallastown , Pa Posts: 261	Re: 2wd center cap ??? Saw your add , was wondering if there was any other options....

04-08-2007, 12:04 PM	#4
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: 2wd center cap ??? Not as far as I know. If anyone else knows of anything, please let us know. All I know about are the 4x4 and the 4x2 caps from the factory. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

04-08-2007, 12:04 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 2wd center cap ??? stick on spot mirrors, cheap, and looks good.

04-08-2007, 12:22 PM	#6
Evans Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dallastown , Pa Posts: 261	Re: 2wd center cap ??? Newb here..... what do ya mean ??? got pics ???

04-08-2007, 12:26 PM	#7
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,723	Re: 2wd center cap ??? I know i have posted a WTB on here in the past and had no luck. Here is a pic so people know what you are looking for. Eric Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

04-08-2007, 03:55 PM	#8
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: 2wd center cap ??? I may be looking for something that doesn't exist, I thought there was one that looked more like this one [without the plastic of course]...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVR...QQcmdZViewItem If not I'll be leaving mine uncovered, those huge caps don't look good on these wheels. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps. Last edited by Gray Ghost; 04-08-2007 at 03:58 PM.

04-08-2007, 04:04 PM	#9
Evans Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dallastown , Pa Posts: 261	Re: 2wd center cap ??? Are the late 90's Chevy 6 lugs the same bolt pattern as ours or are they a metric deal ??? How to the newer ones attach to the rims ?? there are tons of the late 90's ones all over e-bay in black , silver and chrome.... trying to figure out if they'll work...

04-08-2007, 04:08 PM	#10
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: 2wd center cap ??? Those are attached by the plastic wheel-lug caps, not screws like ours are, I think the 4x4 and the one above are the only choices. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

04-08-2007, 04:13 PM	#11
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: 2wd center cap ??? Mine are a little different than the ones posted earlier in the thread, but I don't know if it's what you're looking for. Here you go: __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

04-08-2007, 04:19 PM	#12
Evans Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dallastown , Pa Posts: 261	Re: 2wd center cap ??? Dave , whats the overall length of your caps measured like the other ones ??? Yours do look shorter.... if I gotta choose between the 2 , I like the shorter ones like yours....

04-08-2007, 04:26 PM	#13
kbs71 71 rustless in texas Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 257	Re: 2wd center cap ??? Yea there are I believe two wheel drive and four wheel drive center caps. the longer ones (5") are four wheel drive, to match the open fronts for the locking hubs. The shorter ones (3 1/4") are two wheel drive models. I wound up drilling two holes thru the outer end and glued a plate with some nutplates on the inside of the center cap. I had some 71 Dog dish Impala hub caps that I liked and drilled holes to match the ones in the center caps. then just screwed them on. It looks like a regular pair of hubcaps, but they have the ralley wheels and beauty rims on the outside. I think it looks pretty cool. Sorry I don't have any pictures right now, the trucks kinda been covered over in the garage. __________________ "The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources." "No one really listens to anyone else, and if you try it for a while you'll see why" 71 C-10 LWB presently in a perpetual state of disassembly '96 Toyota (my work car) '04 Mustang Convertable (wife's car & other money pit) Latest aquesition and why my trucks still in the garage covered with junk.. 2010 Aqua Blue metallic 6 speed Manual LS3 2SS/RS Camaro (I want one of these in my truck FAQ here VENDORS here SUPPORT THE BOARD here My second favorite SITE

04-08-2007, 04:34 PM	#14
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: 2wd center cap ??? With the center cap flat on the ground, it measures 4" tall. These were on the truck when I got it, so I'm not sure where they were purchased. I checked the cap and it had two numbers: KT-1281 down inside the cap KT-1280 on the inside lip where it slips over the lugnuts. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

04-08-2007, 04:38 PM	#15
Evans Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dallastown , Pa Posts: 261	Re: 2wd center cap ??? Cool , thanks Dave !!



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04-08-2007, 04:38 PM	#16
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: 2wd center cap ??? Anytime __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

04-08-2007, 09:37 PM	#19
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,845	Re: 2wd center cap ??? I picked up my lug nuts from Stockton Wheel. They convert the 7/16" thread or 1/2" thread of our trucks to the metric thread hold-ons for the center caps. Right now I have them on my wagon wheels for rolling around the shop. Eventually they will go back on the ralleys. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-08-2007, 09:51 PM	#20
Evans Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dallastown , Pa Posts: 261	Re: 2wd center cap ??? Awesome !!! Thanks for the info !! Now I got something new to look for at the junkyard and swap meets!!!

04-08-2007, 11:17 PM	#21
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: 2wd center cap ??? Thanks a million for that info! When you say converts do you mean they have a separate thread system on the outside like an S-10 for the 'cover' lug nuts or are they just shouldered lugs? Can you show me which ones on this page? http://www.tradeunion.com/ToplinePro...gsspecial.html __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps. Last edited by Gray Ghost; 04-08-2007 at 11:20 PM.

04-09-2007, 12:50 AM	#22
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: 2wd center cap ??? my buddy told me to us 67-68 horn buttons __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

04-09-2007, 06:54 AM	#24
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: 2wd center cap ??? OK cool...now all I have to do is find out whether it's a 7/16" or 1/2" thread. Thanks!! __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

04-09-2007, 08:30 AM	#25
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: 2wd center cap ??? You can also screw these on with a 1/4"x20 self tapping screw from the backside of the wheel through the original center cap bolt holes. The newer centers have long stems on the back with plugs in them. Take out the plugs and the stems are hollow. Then you can use chrome lug nuts to hold the wheels on. I have detailed pics of how I installed these if you want them. I just don't have them on my computer at work. I'll have to get them later. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

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