Factory hub caps on aftermarket wheels? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Number21 · 09-30-2009, 08:19 PM

I have a '79 1 ton with the stock white painted 8 lug wheels and Chevy hub caps. Somebody replaced the back wheels with 16" instead of 16.5, they're just cheap white painted steel wheels. I have the full set of 4 caps, is it possible for me to attach them to the aftermarket wheels? If I hold the cap up to it, it almost matches the front wheels. I'm just not sure how I'd attach it? And, would I have to have the tire/wheel rebalanced?

I'm going to get a new set of wheels and tires eventually, but for now I want to spend all my cash on the engine.

**N2TRUX** · 10-01-2009, 07:57 AM

Sounds like you would be better off hitting the local new/used tire and wheel shop to see if they have any thing to fit your needs.

Keith Seymore · 10-01-2009, 11:21 AM

I have an idea but need to make sure we are talking about the same cap. Can you post a pic of the wheels and caps in question?

K

Damien · 10-01-2009, 11:29 AM

Gm made 16" wheels for the 3/4 ton that use the dog dish hub caps. I'm assuming that is what you have?

No, the wheels are not balanced with the hubcaps on.

Sniper X · 10-01-2009, 03:40 PM

I have both split rims on the 74 and regular wheels (stock) on the 78. The hub caps on both will fit both, the split rims are 16in too, not the 16.5's, and I actually have the hubcaps off the 78 on the 74 split rims till I buy new non split rims for the 74.

Number21 · 10-01-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

I have an idea but need to make sure we are talking about the same cap. Can you post a pic of the wheels and caps in question?

K

I can't take a pic of the caps right now, they're down at my shop, but they look just like the ones on this truck:
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=337315

This is the aftermarket wheel, you can see why I want to cover them up.

Just to clear things up - the truck came with four 16.5" wheels/caps. (8 lug) Somebody replaced just the rear wheels with 16", probably since 16.5" tires are so expensive. The front wheels are original. I'll probably replace all 4 with 16s eventually, but for now I don't really want to spend any money on them.

Keith Seymore · 10-02-2009, 07:24 AM

Ok - thanks. I was picturing something totally different.

K

Sniper X · 10-02-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Number21

I can't take a pic of the caps right now, they're down at my shop, but they look just like the ones on this truck:
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=337315

This is the aftermarket wheel, you can see why I want to cover them up.

Just to clear things up - the truck came with four 16.5" wheels/caps. (8 lug) Somebody replaced just the rear wheels with 16", probably since 16.5" tires are so expensive. The front wheels are original. I'll probably replace all 4 with 16s eventually, but for now I don't really want to spend any money on them.

A hub cap won't fit on those wagon wheels. They look good just refinished though.

Number21 · 10-02-2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sniper X

A hub cap won't fit on those wagon wheels. They look good just refinished though.

The ones I have "fit" just fine, it's just that there's no way to attach them. Anyone have any thoughts on that?

KQQL IT · 10-03-2009, 09:14 PM

There isnt a easy way... But metric studs from a newer truck have threads to attach the plastic nut to hold the factory cap on. thats the way my 98 2500 is. Not easy but possible

Thats how my dad did his on a half ton

09-30-2009, 08:19 PM	#1
Number21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 611	Factory hub caps on aftermarket wheels? I have a '79 1 ton with the stock white painted 8 lug wheels and Chevy hub caps. Somebody replaced the back wheels with 16" instead of 16.5, they're just cheap white painted steel wheels. I have the full set of 4 caps, is it possible for me to attach them to the aftermarket wheels? If I hold the cap up to it, it almost matches the front wheels. I'm just not sure how I'd attach it? And, would I have to have the tire/wheel rebalanced? I'm going to get a new set of wheels and tires eventually, but for now I want to spend all my cash on the engine.

10-01-2009, 07:57 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Factory hub caps on aftermarket wheels? Sounds like you would be better off hitting the local new/used tire and wheel shop to see if they have any thing to fit your needs. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-01-2009, 11:21 AM	#3
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,230	Re: Factory hub caps on aftermarket wheels? I have an idea but need to make sure we are talking about the same cap. Can you post a pic of the wheels and caps in question? K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 10-01-2009 at 11:23 AM.

10-01-2009, 11:29 AM	#4
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Re: Factory hub caps on aftermarket wheels? Gm made 16" wheels for the 3/4 ton that use the dog dish hub caps. I'm assuming that is what you have? No, the wheels are not balanced with the hubcaps on. __________________ I can still count my vehicles on two... wait three hands.

10-01-2009, 03:40 PM	#5
Sniper X Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Albuquerque New mexico Posts: 169	Re: Factory hub caps on aftermarket wheels? I have both split rims on the 74 and regular wheels (stock) on the 78. The hub caps on both will fit both, the split rims are 16in too, not the 16.5's, and I actually have the hubcaps off the 78 on the 74 split rims till I buy new non split rims for the 74.

10-02-2009, 07:24 AM	#7
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,230	Re: Factory hub caps on aftermarket wheels? Ok - thanks. I was picturing something totally different. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

10-03-2009, 09:14 PM	#10
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,260	Re: Factory hub caps on aftermarket wheels? There isnt a easy way... But metric studs from a newer truck have threads to attach the plastic nut to hold the factory cap on. thats the way my 98 2500 is. Not easy but possible Thats how my dad did his on a half ton Last edited by KQQL IT; 10-04-2009 at 11:14 PM.



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