Can you help ID this GMC hubcap? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jesse72 · 01-09-2022, 01:56 PM

I picked up what I though was a 68 gmc c2500 cap today at a swap meet. But the opening measurement is 7 3/4 like the older 1/2 ton caps that I have (55-59). I thought all 3/4 ton caps were 8 3/4? Is this off a van or some sort of odd ball? It measures 10.5 across. Thanks!

Jesse72 · 01-09-2022, 02:11 PM

Sorry i had an issue with the images, here they are.

**dagnabbitt** · 01-09-2022, 02:20 PM

Appears to be the "clip" style, so opening is smaller.

Jesse72 · 01-09-2022, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dagnabbitt

Appears to be the "clip" style, so opening is smaller.

I know its clip style, but i though they only made 3/4 ton caps in clip style with a 8 3/4 opening. Did they make 1/2 ton clip style caps?

**dagnabbitt** · 01-09-2022, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesse72

I know its clip style, but i though they only made 3/4 ton caps in clip style with a 8 3/4 opening. Did they make 1/2 ton clip style caps?

I think you have a 1/2 ton one there. Most pictures I have seen of clip hubcaps is that the 1/2 ton clip style measure 7.75 inches on the back, while 3/4 ton ones measure 8.75, like you say.

This link is of the 60-66 caps but I am sure it is the same idea.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839

**68bowtie** · 01-09-2022, 03:18 PM

Yes they made both nub and clip style caps for half ton.

**special-K** · 01-10-2022, 10:37 PM

On 1/2t it depended on the type of wheel. Some optional wheels still took clips type because they date back to before nub types.

Jesse72 · 01-20-2022, 02:24 PM

Thanks for the help guys. I did not realize they make 1/2 ton clip style wheels in 68. Its a cool wall hanger at the very least!

**special-K** · 01-20-2022, 07:27 PM

The standard 15" 6-lug wheels had nubs, but if optional tires in larger diameter were ordered they would be the same wheels used dating back to the clip days. So GM adapted the caps to fit. You can see a lot more meat between the cap itself and the inner circle. On an 8-lug cap, which all were clip-type, you would see much less meat since the 8-lug pattern is larger diameter

01-09-2022, 01:56 PM	#1
Jesse72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 171	Can you help ID this GMC hubcap? I picked up what I though was a 68 gmc c2500 cap today at a swap meet. But the opening measurement is 7 3/4 like the older 1/2 ton caps that I have (55-59). I thought all 3/4 ton caps were 8 3/4? Is this off a van or some sort of odd ball? It measures 10.5 across. Thanks! __________________ Jesse 72 4x4 Sold 59 GMC air ride ls swap

01-09-2022, 02:11 PM	#2
Jesse72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 171	Re: Can you help ID this GMC hubcap? Sorry i had an issue with the images, here they are. Attached Images __________________ Jesse 72 4x4 Sold 59 GMC air ride ls swap

01-09-2022, 02:20 PM	#3
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,301	Re: Can you help ID this GMC hubcap? Appears to be the "clip" style, so opening is smaller. __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

01-09-2022, 03:18 PM	#6
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,323	Re: Can you help ID this GMC hubcap? Yes they made both nub and clip style caps for half ton. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

01-10-2022, 10:37 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Can you help ID this GMC hubcap? On 1/2t it depended on the type of wheel. Some optional wheels still took clips type because they date back to before nub types. __________________ "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 ~

01-20-2022, 02:24 PM	#8
Jesse72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 171	Re: Can you help ID this GMC hubcap? Thanks for the help guys. I did not realize they make 1/2 ton clip style wheels in 68. Its a cool wall hanger at the very least! __________________ Jesse 72 4x4 Sold 59 GMC air ride ls swap

01-20-2022, 07:27 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Can you help ID this GMC hubcap? The standard 15" 6-lug wheels had nubs, but if optional tires in larger diameter were ordered they would be the same wheels used dating back to the clip days. So GM adapted the caps to fit. You can see a lot more meat between the cap itself and the inner circle. On an 8-lug cap, which all were clip-type, you would see much less meat since the 8-lug pattern is larger diameter __________________ "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 ~



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