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63deluxfleet · 08-27-2009, 03:05 AM

hi i found a set of wheels in this style 4 for 20.00! this is not the actual pic. used for reference. what does it run to powdercoat wheels? they are 6lug. i was wondering if i would be able to use hubcaps from the 50's style trucks. will they work with these? also i saw websites for vintage hubcaps like the nude ladies and hollywood moons will these work on these types? they are 15's thanks.

**aerotruk63** · 08-27-2009, 06:31 AM

With the older Chevrolet knub rims the stock hubcaps are interchangable. Usually 10 1/8" diameter on the inside of the hubcap.

jonzcustomshop · 08-27-2009, 07:55 AM

I am running a set of 80's sixlugs like that , and the original hubcaps on my 65.
just make sure the hubcap is not the clip on style.

markeb01 · 08-27-2009, 07:07 PM

I believe the 50's style Chevy truck hubcaps are all clip style and won't fit those wheels. My 1960 GMC was originally equipped with clip caps. Anything of the Chevy passenger car caps from 54 up will fit, and also from Ford (they all share the 10 1/8 size), also the dog dish caps from Olds, Pontiac, etc. I'm not sure when Chevy trucks went to nub style wheels, but I'm guessing 1963, so anything from then on should fit. I've used 1954 and 1960 Chevy car caps and they fit fine.
The earlier style wheels (usually pre-disc brakes) have 3 bumps on the wheel center to hold the cap. The newer disc brake wheels have 4 bumps. These stretch the cap a bit tighter but still work. Baby moons work fine, including the Chevy baby moons that had a bowtie embossed in the center.
The naked lady and moon caps are generally wheel covers, not hub caps and they will almost any 15" wheel since they are held on with spring fingers around the rim.

63deluxfleet · 08-27-2009, 08:24 PM

thanks for the input. does anyone know a ballpark figure on powdercoating these wheels? just thought id ask!

Tx Firefighter · 08-27-2009, 08:34 PM

I get about 40 a wheel in a basic color. I'm not trying to wrangle work though, I'm quite booked up right now.

**Captainfab** · 08-28-2009, 12:27 AM

The powder coater I use gets $150-60 (depends on the color) a set to blast and powder coat.

**Micmac** · 08-30-2009, 06:58 PM

Anyone know where I can get a set of hubcaps for my 63? Will 61's fit?

08-27-2009, 03:05 AM	#1
63deluxfleet Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: dinuba, ca Posts: 623	wheels hubcap interchange hi i found a set of wheels in this style 4 for 20.00! this is not the actual pic. used for reference. what does it run to powdercoat wheels? they are 6lug. i was wondering if i would be able to use hubcaps from the 50's style trucks. will they work with these? also i saw websites for vintage hubcaps like the nude ladies and hollywood moons will these work on these types? they are 15's thanks. Attached Images __________________ A girl phoned me the other day and said... Come on over, there's nobody home. I went over. Nobody was home. -Rodney Dangerfield .......THE ROAD TO HELL IS PAVED WITH GOOD INTENTIONS.....

08-27-2009, 06:31 AM	#2
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: wheels hubcap interchange With the older Chevrolet knub rims the stock hubcaps are interchangable. Usually 10 1/8" diameter on the inside of the hubcap. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

08-27-2009, 07:55 AM	#3
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: wheels hubcap interchange I am running a set of 80's sixlugs like that , and the original hubcaps on my 65. just make sure the hubcap is not the clip on style.

08-27-2009, 07:07 PM	#4
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: wheels hubcap interchange I believe the 50's style Chevy truck hubcaps are all clip style and won't fit those wheels. My 1960 GMC was originally equipped with clip caps. Anything of the Chevy passenger car caps from 54 up will fit, and also from Ford (they all share the 10 1/8 size), also the dog dish caps from Olds, Pontiac, etc. I'm not sure when Chevy trucks went to nub style wheels, but I'm guessing 1963, so anything from then on should fit. I've used 1954 and 1960 Chevy car caps and they fit fine. The earlier style wheels (usually pre-disc brakes) have 3 bumps on the wheel center to hold the cap. The newer disc brake wheels have 4 bumps. These stretch the cap a bit tighter but still work. Baby moons work fine, including the Chevy baby moons that had a bowtie embossed in the center. The naked lady and moon caps are generally wheel covers, not hub caps and they will almost any 15" wheel since they are held on with spring fingers around the rim.

08-27-2009, 08:24 PM	#5
63deluxfleet Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: dinuba, ca Posts: 623	Re: wheels hubcap interchange thanks for the input. does anyone know a ballpark figure on powdercoating these wheels? just thought id ask! __________________ A girl phoned me the other day and said... Come on over, there's nobody home. I went over. Nobody was home. -Rodney Dangerfield .......THE ROAD TO HELL IS PAVED WITH GOOD INTENTIONS.....

08-27-2009, 08:34 PM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: wheels hubcap interchange I get about 40 a wheel in a basic color. I'm not trying to wrangle work though, I'm quite booked up right now. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

08-28-2009, 12:27 AM	#7
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: wheels hubcap interchange The powder coater I use gets $150-60 (depends on the color) a set to blast and powder coat. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

08-30-2009, 06:58 PM	#8
Micmac Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calais, Maine Posts: 513	Re: wheels hubcap interchange Anyone know where I can get a set of hubcaps for my 63? Will 61's fit? __________________ 1963 Chevrolet C-10 "Ginger" 1970 C-30 Dump Truck "Scarlet" 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 Z71 LTZ 1947 Indian Chief Roadmaster with Sidecar. 2012 Indian Chief Serial #002 of 110 built in '12 2016 Indian Chief Roadmaster

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