Cutting holes in K10 hubcaps. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**georgieb51** · 01-31-2022, 11:35 AM

I have a very nice set of painted 1/2 ton hubcaps (69-72) but I need to cut the holes in two of them for 4x4. Does anyone do this as a service? Are the holes simply cut in the steel or are the inside edges folded over? Thanks, george

aremeott · 01-31-2022, 03:20 PM

I would like to hear if anyone has had any success doing this also or if anyone is offering a service to complete this. I haven't heard any positive results from trying to do this especially getting the outer edge folded in like factory. If someone has had decent results it would be great to hear there approach.

**Accelo** · 01-31-2022, 03:35 PM

Any one used a large electrical punch to attempt this? Maybe a large beveling punch tool could be used.
I just happened to be taking pictures of a 4.4 cap this morning. This is an aluminum one.
You can see how the lip if folded in.

**LockDoc** · 01-31-2022, 05:09 PM

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I think someone on here does this. You might try posting in the 4x4 forum,

LockDoc

aremeott · 01-31-2022, 05:38 PM

I found this thread that looks decent on doing it yourself. Maybe there are others.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=293221

CG · 01-31-2022, 09:28 PM

I think Frank only does the 3/4 ton caps.

**Ironhorse** · 01-31-2022, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

I think Frank only does the 3/4 ton caps.

True, so far no one has been successful in getting Frank to make the move to also providing the service for the half ton K10 caps. Thionk there would be a LOT of interest. I know I'd be a player for a pair.

**special-K** · 02-01-2022, 08:54 AM

They need to be opened up undersized. Not sure if a knockout tool would work or if a hole saw would be better. Then form a rolled edge over a mandrel. The mandrel could be made by rounding the end of the proper size pipe and beveling the end of another. Might want to experiment on a piece of scrap metal first

duallyjams · 02-04-2022, 04:10 PM

Painted caps should be metal ( magnet test ) the chrome caps are brass, then you have stainless, it all depends on what year the cap is.

01-31-2022, 11:35 AM	#1
georgieb51 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: cooperstown. ny Posts: 1,571	Cutting holes in K10 hubcaps. I have a very nice set of painted 1/2 ton hubcaps (69-72) but I need to cut the holes in two of them for 4x4. Does anyone do this as a service? Are the holes simply cut in the steel or are the inside edges folded over? Thanks, george __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom Deluxe Highlander, owned 34 years. 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 2500, unrestored, original. 1970 Chevy K10 Short Wide-bed, working on restoration.. 1967 Chevy K10 Short Stepside, unrestored original. 1969 GMC CST (Longhorn) 396, buckets, unrestored. 1995 GMC K2500, 65,000 miles, 454.

01-31-2022, 03:20 PM	#2
aremeott Registered User Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Michigan Posts: 6	Re: Cutting holes in K10 hubcaps. I would like to hear if anyone has had any success doing this also or if anyone is offering a service to complete this. I haven't heard any positive results from trying to do this especially getting the outer edge folded in like factory. If someone has had decent results it would be great to hear there approach.

01-31-2022, 03:35 PM	#3
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,194	Re: Cutting holes in K10 hubcaps. Any one used a large electrical punch to attempt this? Maybe a large beveling punch tool could be used. I just happened to be taking pictures of a 4.4 cap this morning. This is an aluminum one. You can see how the lip if folded in. Attached Images

01-31-2022, 05:09 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,370	Re: Cutting holes in K10 hubcaps. - I think someone on here does this. You might try posting in the 4x4 forum, LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-31-2022, 05:38 PM	#5
aremeott Registered User Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Michigan Posts: 6	Re: Cutting holes in K10 hubcaps. I found this thread that looks decent on doing it yourself. Maybe there are others. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=293221

01-31-2022, 09:28 PM	#6
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,795	Re: Cutting holes in K10 hubcaps. I think Frank only does the 3/4 ton caps. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

02-01-2022, 08:54 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Cutting holes in K10 hubcaps. They need to be opened up undersized. Not sure if a knockout tool would work or if a hole saw would be better. Then form a rolled edge over a mandrel. The mandrel could be made by rounding the end of the proper size pipe and beveling the end of another. Might want to experiment on a piece of scrap metal first __________________ "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 ~

02-04-2022, 04:10 PM	#9
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Cutting holes in K10 hubcaps. Painted caps should be metal ( magnet test ) the chrome caps are brass, then you have stainless, it all depends on what year the cap is. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!



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