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Old 06-29-2018, 01:28 PM   #1
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Rims to fit hubcaps

I want to replace the widowmakers on my '72 C20. I would like to retain the original hubcaps though. What are my options? I have seen sets that might have worked from later Chevys come and go on Craigslist, but you have to be quick to pick them up. Is there a new aftermarket option with the proper hubcap nubs? The bolt pattern is 8x6.5.
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Old 06-29-2018, 01:42 PM   #2
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Re: Rims to fit hubcaps

I understand that Ford has a 16x7 eight lug rim that will work with factory hubcaps.
Available in U-pull yards on 3/4 and 1 ton vans.
IDK any part numbers, so hopefully some one else will reply.
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Old 06-30-2018, 05:41 AM   #3
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Re: Rims to fit hubcaps

^ what he said- I use Ford wheels
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Old 06-30-2018, 07:57 AM   #4
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Re: Rims to fit hubcaps

Any 8-lug truck wheel with nubs will work. The square body 16s, Ford, Dodge, IH, whatever. The later Ford Accurides give you a 7" rim, wider than the rest. You can but these wheels brand new. You can also buy Wheel Vintiques brand new in stock size, but no vent slots like original... for some lame reason. If you look at trailer supply inventory you will find then, too. If it has nubs, the hubcaps will fit. Things were actually simple and standardized with trucks at one time.
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Old 06-30-2018, 09:14 AM   #5
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Re: Rims to fit hubcaps

wheel vintiques has some 8 lug stuff
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Old 06-30-2018, 10:08 AM   #6
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Re: Rims to fit hubcaps

If I'm going to U-pull yards, how new should I look for to avoid widowmakers?
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Old 06-30-2018, 11:32 AM   #7
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Re: Rims to fit hubcaps

The last split rims I remember were around 1976 Fords.

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Old 07-01-2018, 03:50 AM   #8
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Re: Rims to fit hubcaps

these are what most people like cus are hub caps fit on them for the 3/4 tons and they look good and there the 16X7 rims
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this is what they look like with are 16 inch stainless steel hub caps on them Plus you can get the beauty rings But they never seem to last one bad pot hole they come flying off there goes 30.00
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Old 07-01-2018, 08:14 AM   #10
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Re: Rims to fit hubcaps

Won't I get stuck on the side of the road if I run FURD rims?
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Old 07-04-2018, 01:28 AM   #11
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Re: Rims to fit hubcaps

I grabbed the four rims off a new arrival to the local junkyard, a 1974 chevy C20. my 72 C20 hubcaps fit the 16" rims perfectly.
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