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sleepertruck72 · 05-07-2009, 05:45 PM

So I finally got some hub caps for my trailer with the D60 axle. I put them on last night, and I kinda like them more then the ones I have on my DD now. The chrome ones are my truck. I had to get the 3500 Dually caps because the 2500HD ones are not deep enough for the axle on both trucks. Here are some pics of my rusty truck with caps and my trailer with the gray hub caps. I think I just may get the gray caps to fit the front and put them on my DD ... What do you guys think ?

larry may · 05-07-2009, 05:52 PM

third picture is cool. use that one.

**Stocker** · 05-07-2009, 06:58 PM

^^ I agree. The caps in the first two pics have fluting (grooves, whatever), while the wheels do not. I think the smooth painted caps are a better match to the wheels.

**Palf70Step** · 05-07-2009, 07:58 PM

X3

jay-dawg · 05-07-2009, 08:24 PM

X4

**special-K** · 05-07-2009, 09:26 PM

These are center caps,not what we know as hub caps.Hubcaps went out in`91.As far as center caps go,I don`t like any post-98s.The 99-98 style looks much better.

sleepertruck72 · 05-07-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by larry may

third picture is cool. use that one.

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Stocker

^^ I agree. The caps in the first two pics have fluting (grooves, whatever), while the wheels do not. I think the smooth painted caps are a better match to the wheels.

I dont like the "flutes" myself. Thanks

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

X3

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by jay-dawg

X4

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by special-K

These are center caps,not what we know as hub caps.Hubcaps went out in`91.As far as center caps go,I don`t like any post-98s.The 99-98 style looks much better.

Thanks for the center cap clarification. I tend to use alot of wrong names for parts. I will figure it out sometime

When I get the matching gray caps for the front, I will post pics. Thanks again for all your input

**special-K** · 05-08-2009, 09:03 AM

Don`t think I`m an anal Oxford scholar or anything

.I just am compelled to keep terminology straight for the sake of tradition.Do they cap the hub?Yup!! But,go back when both styled wheels and hubcaps were both used and they had different names since they are two diferent things.Fast forward to these days when hubcaps are extinct on newer vehicles and many weren`t around (or into the hobby) to know any different.
Whenlanguage is lost we will no longer be a civilization and we can`t have that now can we?

What did the say on Laugh In all the time/Look it up in your Funk & Wagnal.

(from back when there was hubcaps)

Oh,and BTW...X5^

Mayo · 06-18-2010, 11:17 PM

What year truck did those gray caps come off of? I would like to get some center caps for my truck.

05-07-2009, 05:45 PM	#1
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Which hub caps look better on my truck ? So I finally got some hub caps for my trailer with the D60 axle. I put them on last night, and I kinda like them more then the ones I have on my DD now. The chrome ones are my truck. I had to get the 3500 Dually caps because the 2500HD ones are not deep enough for the axle on both trucks. Here are some pics of my rusty truck with caps and my trailer with the gray hub caps. I think I just may get the gray caps to fit the front and put them on my DD ... What do you guys think ? Attached Images __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71 Last edited by sleepertruck72; 05-07-2009 at 05:46 PM.

05-07-2009, 05:52 PM	#2
larry may Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: MISSOURI Posts: 3,256	Re: Which hub caps look better on my truck ? third picture is cool. use that one. __________________ The biggest problem people have, is other people Thou shalt be cool and not hassle Be a site supporter. The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool inclines to the left." Ecclesiastes 10:2

05-07-2009, 06:58 PM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,812	Re: Which hub caps look better on my truck ? ^^ I agree. The caps in the first two pics have fluting (grooves, whatever), while the wheels do not. I think the smooth painted caps are a better match to the wheels. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

05-07-2009, 07:58 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,490	Re: Which hub caps look better on my truck ? X3 __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-07-2009, 08:24 PM	#5
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05-07-2009, 09:26 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Which hub caps look better on my truck ? These are center caps,not what we know as hub caps.Hubcaps went out in`91.As far as center caps go,I don`t like any post-98s.The 99-98 style looks much better. __________________ "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 ~

05-08-2009, 09:03 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Which hub caps look better on my truck ? Don`t think I`m an anal Oxford scholar or anything .I just am compelled to keep terminology straight for the sake of tradition.Do they cap the hub?Yup!! But,go back when both styled wheels and hubcaps were both used and they had different names since they are two diferent things.Fast forward to these days when hubcaps are extinct on newer vehicles and many weren`t around (or into the hobby) to know any different. Whenlanguage is lost we will no longer be a civilization and we can`t have that now can we? What did the say on Laugh In all the time/Look it up in your Funk & Wagnal.(from back when there was hubcaps) Oh,and BTW...X5^ __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 05-08-2009 at 09:04 AM.

06-18-2010, 11:17 PM	#9
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: Which hub caps look better on my truck ? What year truck did those gray caps come off of? I would like to get some center caps for my truck. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed



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