73 4x4 plain jane hubcaps or not - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

75gmc454 · 02-13-2020, 10:22 PM

Just bought a 73 gmc 4x4. I have a 73 chevy cheyenne super that is supposed to have the full hubcaps like a 72.

Just wondering if the plain 73 had no caps from the factory? I am thinking it had none. What do yall think?

**Palf70Step** · 02-14-2020, 08:38 AM

I don't remember for the 4x4's, but I think most all 2wd came at least with painted dog dish hub caps. I do remember seeing lots of 4x4s with nothing on them, but that could have been by choice.

**MJN** · 02-14-2020, 12:56 PM

What does your SPID in the glovebox (or maybe on the top of the inner fender) say the truck was ordered with? You can reference the vehicle information kit here, https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...olet-Truck.pdf
Page 29 outlines the available Bright Metal (chrome) options for hubcaps/wheel covers/trim rings
Page 48 goes into detail with what was standard on the different trim levels. Chrome hubcaps were standard on Cheyenne and Cheyenne Super trim levels except where it states and exception based on tire/wheel equipment ordered.
According to the info packet the base model 'Custom' and Custom Deluxe trims K-series did not get hubcaps as standard equipment, only two wheel drive got painted caps (white with ochre bowtie).

'73 hubcaps looked very similar to the caps used on '72 truck- with exception of the bow tie color changed to ochre/yellow and the 3/4 ton caps being concave in the center instead of convex.

1976gmc20 · 02-14-2020, 01:15 PM

My new 73 Chevy K20 had NO hubcaps. I don't know if the split rims could even hold a hubcap?

And I remember when my mom bought her 1971 K10. It didn't come with hubcaps either so she made a big fuss about (as she is wont to do …

) so the dealer found some hubcaps and cut big holes in two of them so they would fit over the front hubs.

I can't remember hubcaps or not on my new 1980. I'd have to go dig out an old picture.

75gmc454 · 02-15-2020, 11:40 AM

I didn't think it did. When I get the truck I will post pics of it. It has been to rainy to get it. Thanks!

02-13-2020, 10:22 PM	#1
75gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MS Posts: 479	73 4x4 plain jane hubcaps or not Just bought a 73 gmc 4x4. I have a 73 chevy cheyenne super that is supposed to have the full hubcaps like a 72. Just wondering if the plain 73 had no caps from the factory? I am thinking it had none. What do yall think?

02-14-2020, 08:38 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,634	Re: 73 4x4 plain jane hubcaps or not I don't remember for the 4x4's, but I think most all 2wd came at least with painted dog dish hub caps. I do remember seeing lots of 4x4s with nothing on them, but that could have been by choice. __________________ 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!

02-14-2020, 12:56 PM	#3
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 2,963	Re: 73 4x4 plain jane hubcaps or not What does your SPID in the glovebox (or maybe on the top of the inner fender) say the truck was ordered with? You can reference the vehicle information kit here, https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...olet-Truck.pdf Page 29 outlines the available Bright Metal (chrome) options for hubcaps/wheel covers/trim rings Page 48 goes into detail with what was standard on the different trim levels. Chrome hubcaps were standard on Cheyenne and Cheyenne Super trim levels except where it states and exception based on tire/wheel equipment ordered. According to the info packet the base model 'Custom' and Custom Deluxe trims K-series did not get hubcaps as standard equipment, only two wheel drive got painted caps (white with ochre bowtie). '73 hubcaps looked very similar to the caps used on '72 truck- with exception of the bow tie color changed to ochre/yellow and the 3/4 ton caps being concave in the center instead of convex. __________________ '51 South Bend Model "9A" '56 Chevy 3600 NAPCO '74 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20-restored on 37's '72 GMC Sierra Custom K2500- in progress '08 GMC Envoy Denali '12 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali '17 GMC Yukon XL VCCA member #58596 http://www.nohrco.com

02-14-2020, 01:15 PM	#4
1976gmc20 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Montana Posts: 3,696	Re: 73 4x4 plain jane hubcaps or not My new 73 Chevy K20 had NO hubcaps. I don't know if the split rims could even hold a hubcap? And I remember when my mom bought her 1971 K10. It didn't come with hubcaps either so she made a big fuss about (as she is wont to do … ) so the dealer found some hubcaps and cut big holes in two of them so they would fit over the front hubs. I can't remember hubcaps or not on my new 1980. I'd have to go dig out an old picture. __________________ Current/past Chevy/GMC trucks: 1958 Chevy C-60; 1965 GMC C-50; 1965 Chevy C-10; 1971 Chevy K-10; 1973 Chevy K-20; 1976 GMC C-20; 1977 Chevy C-10 Suburban; 1980 Chevy K-10; 1989 Chevy K1500; 1991 GMC V1500 Suburban; 2016 Chevy K2500 HD Other vehicles: 1988 Jeep XJ; 2011 Toyota 4Runner

02-15-2020, 11:40 AM	#5
75gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MS Posts: 479	Re: 73 4x4 plain jane hubcaps or not I didn't think it did. When I get the truck I will post pics of it. It has been to rainy to get it. Thanks! Attached Images Last edited by 75gmc454; 02-15-2020 at 11:45 AM.



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