1/2 vs 3/4 ton hub caps - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**jocko** · 06-23-2012, 12:03 AM

Am familiar with the different size caps for the two mentioned above, but scratching my head on this one... Pic is of a C20 in San Dog for sale. Those SURE look like 1/2 ton caps to me - (i.e. concave bowtie center vs. convex protruding center, etc). The truck is a C20 and is optioned with 16" wheels on the SPID. If the originals were split rim 16's - then these must be replacements or something - but what 8 lug wheel out there will fit 1/2 ton's smaller hubcaps? Even the ford wheel option fits the 3/4 ton caps, I believe. Or is this an optical illusion and they really are 3/4 ton caps? (I realize they are the wrong year for the truck, should be blue bow tie, but the question remains!)
Thanks, look fwd to hearing your thoughts. Could just be my eyes playing tricks on me.

**Bill72** · 06-23-2012, 12:09 AM

I believe in 73 and later the 3/4 tons were concave like the 1/2 tons. Convex ended in 72.

**leddzepp** · 06-23-2012, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill72

I believe in 73 and later the 3/4 tons were concave like the 1/2 tons. Convex ended in 72.

This is correct

**too much stuff** · 06-23-2012, 12:23 AM

That looks like a 3/4 ton pictured...

Sicklajoie · 06-23-2012, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill72

I believe in 73 and later the 3/4 tons were concave like the 1/2 tons. Convex ended in 72.

Yep, that's what's on my truck now. I was able to get a great deal on some yellow bowtie ones and just had the centers repainted.

Sicklajoie · 06-23-2012, 06:49 AM

That truck's been sale for a long time. I wonder why.

19673ontree · 06-23-2012, 07:31 AM

its a headache finding 67 68 hubcaps because of the 3/4 ton cap's too , on ebay they ALWAYS list them wrong if it says 1/2 ton they are 3/4 or if it says 3/4 they are 1/2 ton , even on this site I see them listed wrong all the time , I have often wonder if you could modify 3/4 ton cap's to fit ??

**Daddy Brim** · 06-23-2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 19673ontree

its a headache finding 67 68 hubcaps because of the 3/4 ton cap's too , on ebay they ALWAYS list them wrong if it says 1/2 ton they are 3/4 or if it says 3/4 they are 1/2 ton , even on this site I see them listed wrong all the time , I have often wonder if you could modify 3/4 ton cap's to fit ??

Yes and if you do find some the price is way to much to afford. So I painted some earlier model caps.

**jocko** · 06-23-2012, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

That looks like a 3/4 ton pictured...

Yep, it is a 3/4. Today confirmed the above that you all mentioned (i.e. concave after 72 for 3/4's) with another truck. Thanks for the help.

As for the truck itself. It is still for sale, and as mentioned, it's been for sale for a long time - but I think under some different owners/consigners. I am reasonably sure it's part of a collection. I've seen it listed for $10k, $12.5k, and now it's $11.5k - on a lot in San Dog.

I DO like light yellow, but there are other colors I'd rather have and this is a nice original great condition truck in my opinion. I've spoken to the guy selling it (the dealer) and I've spoken to the lady who manages the owners accounts, or something like that. Anyway, dealer said he'd take a reasonable cash offer, so I'd bet $10k is in the ball park.

It's from CO, and here's a link. I'd buy it in a heartbeat if a diff color, again, just not my cup of tea - but a C20 custom camper is just what I'm lookin for.

Where it is now: http://www.globalrvsolutions.com/lis...ey-cheyenne-20
Where it was before (more pictures): http://www.motorcarportfolio.com/product.php?id=4155
The manager's poc/previous for sale site: http://www.classictruckcentral.com/trucks/1387

Sicklajoie · 06-24-2012, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jocko

Where it is now: http://www.globalrvsolutions.com/lis...ey-cheyenne-20

Someone took a beautiful truck and stuck a Pep Boys mirror on the left side... Why, why, why???

**jocko** · 06-24-2012, 12:23 AM

Ahhhh!! That's funny - I didn't even notice that - it's hard to see, but the holes for the below eyeline mirrors were "plugged" and not welded - so there are big plugs (at least painted) where the old mirrors were. When it was for sale at the other places, it had NO mirrors, which was better than the goofy one they added at the dealer. I'm sure they had to add something to legally sell it - safety insp, etc... BUT C'MON!!! That right there tells me the owner doesn't know what he has or care much if he let that happen. If I was selling a truck under consignment and they did that to it (without my knowledge), I'd freak... But if the owner DOES know, well, I'd offer about $2K less JUST because of that mirror addition. Now there are holes in a place that shouldn't be and they can't be redone with out repainting the door. Nice.

06-23-2012, 12:03 AM	#1
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,985	1/2 vs 3/4 ton hub caps Am familiar with the different size caps for the two mentioned above, but scratching my head on this one... Pic is of a C20 in San Dog for sale. Those SURE look like 1/2 ton caps to me - (i.e. concave bowtie center vs. convex protruding center, etc). The truck is a C20 and is optioned with 16" wheels on the SPID. If the originals were split rim 16's - then these must be replacements or something - but what 8 lug wheel out there will fit 1/2 ton's smaller hubcaps? Even the ford wheel option fits the 3/4 ton caps, I believe. Or is this an optical illusion and they really are 3/4 ton caps? (I realize they are the wrong year for the truck, should be blue bow tie, but the question remains!) Thanks, look fwd to hearing your thoughts. Could just be my eyes playing tricks on me. Attached Images

06-23-2012, 12:09 AM	#2
Bill72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Sumner, NM Posts: 299	Re: 1/2 vs 3/4 ton hub caps I believe in 73 and later the 3/4 tons were concave like the 1/2 tons. Convex ended in 72.

06-23-2012, 12:23 AM	#4
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,817	Re: 1/2 vs 3/4 ton hub caps That looks like a 3/4 ton pictured... __________________ 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

06-23-2012, 06:49 AM	#6
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,503	Re: 1/2 vs 3/4 ton hub caps That truck's been sale for a long time. I wonder why. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

06-23-2012, 07:31 AM	#7
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: 1/2 vs 3/4 ton hub caps its a headache finding 67 68 hubcaps because of the 3/4 ton cap's too , on ebay they ALWAYS list them wrong if it says 1/2 ton they are 3/4 or if it says 3/4 they are 1/2 ton , even on this site I see them listed wrong all the time , I have often wonder if you could modify 3/4 ton cap's to fit ?? __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

06-24-2012, 12:23 AM	#11
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,985	Re: 1/2 vs 3/4 ton hub caps Ahhhh!! That's funny - I didn't even notice that - it's hard to see, but the holes for the below eyeline mirrors were "plugged" and not welded - so there are big plugs (at least painted) where the old mirrors were. When it was for sale at the other places, it had NO mirrors, which was better than the goofy one they added at the dealer. I'm sure they had to add something to legally sell it - safety insp, etc... BUT C'MON!!! That right there tells me the owner doesn't know what he has or care much if he let that happen. If I was selling a truck under consignment and they did that to it (without my knowledge), I'd freak... But if the owner DOES know, well, I'd offer about $2K less JUST because of that mirror addition. Now there are holes in a place that shouldn't be and they can't be redone with out repainting the door. Nice.



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