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Huggerorangeblood · 05-12-2016, 01:45 AM

I have 3 nub wheels and disc brakes on my K10. What is the difference between 3 or 4 nub in regards to disc?

Wanted rear caps to match what I have.

Is there a special color white to powder coat the wheels to or just bright white to be original?

**special-K** · 05-12-2016, 06:48 AM

The 3-nub won't clear the calipers. The contour had to change when disc brakes came out and the 4th nub was added to identify them. No problem on the rear. I always powder coated in plain old white, but the correct color is an ivory so it's off a shade but never had anyone comment on it. Sure looks great. Are you looking for Chevy or GMC hubcaps?

Huggerorangeblood · 05-12-2016, 09:43 AM

Chevrolet.

So why do my 3 nub miss my calipers?

AnotherWs6 · 05-12-2016, 02:44 PM

Good question. Maybe they are OK for small factory brakes??????

**special-K** · 05-13-2016, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huggerorangeblood

Chevrolet.

So why do my 3 nub miss my calipers?

Couldn't tell you, but you asked the difference and I gave the answer. I have never seen them clear and it was when discs came out that the 4th nub was added. Maybe "some" drum brake wheels will fit, but going 4-nub is your sure bet. You are the first I have seen with 3-nubs that fit discs. The Chevy 6-lug drum brake wheels won't fit a Toyota 4wd and I think they have smaller brakes.

05-12-2016, 01:45 AM	#1
Huggerorangeblood Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Corvallis, Or Posts: 119	WTB: rear hub caps for 15" 1972 and other questions I have 3 nub wheels and disc brakes on my K10. What is the difference between 3 or 4 nub in regards to disc? Wanted rear caps to match what I have. Is there a special color white to powder coat the wheels to or just bright white to be original? Attached Images

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: WTB: rear hub caps for 15" 1972 and other questions The 3-nub won't clear the calipers. The contour had to change when disc brakes came out and the 4th nub was added to identify them. No problem on the rear. I always powder coated in plain old white, but the correct color is an ivory so it's off a shade but never had anyone comment on it. Sure looks great. Are you looking for Chevy or GMC hubcaps? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-12-2016, 09:43 AM	#3
Huggerorangeblood Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Corvallis, Or Posts: 119	Re: WTB: rear hub caps for 15" 1972 and other questions Chevrolet. So why do my 3 nub miss my calipers?

05-12-2016, 02:44 PM	#4
AnotherWs6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 602	Re: WTB: rear hub caps for 15" 1972 and other questions Good question. Maybe they are OK for small factory brakes?????? __________________ 1968 C-10 Suburban - Original 396/TH400 2002 Transam WS6 - M6 - Black/Black - Evil Garage Queen 2000 Silverado - DD - Small lift+Body lift+35" Duratracs+4.88's + Eaton TruTrac - Monster Truck 2010 Cadillac CTS Wagon Sport - Wife's DD and the only classy car we have.



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