How to secure hubcap to rim

[Asshat]

That’s the problem.

There are no clips, and the hubcaps were glued to the old rims with silicone RTV sealant.

I was thinking about drilling two or four small holes through the hubcaps and drilling/ tapping the rim with a #10-32 screw. However, I hate to destroy the hubcaps.

[cwcarpenter98]

Maybe you could add some clips to the wheel that will hold the hubcap in place?

[jocko]

https://www.chevsofthe40s.com/detail...ning_Clip.html

http://www.classictruck.com/product/...BoCg_IQAvD_BwE

[Asshat]

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Maybe you could add some clips to the wheel that will hold the hubcap in place?

Originally Posted by jocko

https://www.chevsofthe40s.com/detail...ning_Clip.html

http://www.classictruck.com/product/...BoCg_IQAvD_BwE

I did see those clips, however, they are not for the 1963 Chevies. I’m not sure if my hubcaps are specifically 1963+.

I was also thinking a machine screw would deter a thief from just popping off the hubcap.

[Asshat]

I did find this...
http://www.laroke.com/larryk4674/smo...er/hubcaps.htm

Might be worth looking in to.

I wonder if anyone has ever drilled their hubcaps to secure them to the rim.

[raylube]

https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads...&Number=723557 Follow the links on this site it shows you how to use the 1/2 ton clips on 3/4 wheels. Also if you have a junk hubcap to cut up also helps place clips.

[raylube]

There is also few threads about this. Try the search function.

[jayoldschool]

Those are clip caps. You need to screw clips to the wheel.

[cwcarpenter98]

Those look to be the correct 61-63 clip hubcaps for your truck. Your truck did not have the original wheels on it when you bought it

[DPowers]

Original rims would have looked like this.