Phil --
I like your idea. I did the same thing, but... I used a product called 3M
vinyl mastic tape (you can get it at Lowes, Grainger or Menards) and simply
wrapped it around the existing lug nuts about 3 times. This is a thick,
rubbery like tape. I work for the phone company, so I took the easy way out.
I uh -- borrowed some from work.
This builds up the size of the lug nuts, then you just 'thread' the plastic
trim nuts on over the mastic tape. Gives new meaning to the phrase "wrap it
up and ship it." The trim nuts are threaded on the inside.
PS -- For what it's worth, I got the chrome lug centers, which I got at
Hubcap Express in Fort Wayne, Indiana 219-471-2277. They cost $94.50 for all
6 including the attaching 'nuts'. These were brand new, and they had
hundreds of them. It was within my caveman budget. We drove all summer with
them without a problem.
It's time for new tires this year, so I'll probably do Alcoa's and convert
to 16" tires, but they look pretty stylish to me.
Mark
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-gmcmotorhome
> [mailto
wner-gmcmotorhome]On Behalf Of Phil Stewart
> Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 1999 10:03 PM
> To: gmcmotorhome
> Subject: GMC: Plastic Hubcap Option for the GMC
>
>
> A while back I mentioned that I had found a way to mount the black
> plastic hubcaps that GM puts on some of its late model GMC 3/4 ton
> pickup trucks and vans. These are not full wheel covers and only cover
> the center bearing dust cap and lugs of the OEM steel on my Transmode.
> Patrick has been very helpful and I appreciate his putting the pictures
> and text of what I did it on his website http://www.gmcmotorhome.com
> . If you are interested, look under "What's New" or the Technical page,
> at "Wheels". Before attempting this option, please note:
>
> CAUTION: Because this project involves drilling two small holes in each
> wheel, anyone
> attempting this modification will undoubtedly be weakening the wheels.
> However, I have
> driven my coach over 10,000 miles as of 1/1/99 with these
> modifications and no signs of
> cracking have developed from the holes. It is always important to
> keep the lug nuts
> tightened to the 250 ft.-lb. torque specified by GM for these
> wheels.
>
> Phil Stewart
> '76 Transmode
>
I like your idea. I did the same thing, but... I used a product called 3M
vinyl mastic tape (you can get it at Lowes, Grainger or Menards) and simply
wrapped it around the existing lug nuts about 3 times. This is a thick,
rubbery like tape. I work for the phone company, so I took the easy way out.
I uh -- borrowed some from work.
This builds up the size of the lug nuts, then you just 'thread' the plastic
trim nuts on over the mastic tape. Gives new meaning to the phrase "wrap it
up and ship it." The trim nuts are threaded on the inside.
PS -- For what it's worth, I got the chrome lug centers, which I got at
Hubcap Express in Fort Wayne, Indiana 219-471-2277. They cost $94.50 for all
6 including the attaching 'nuts'. These were brand new, and they had
hundreds of them. It was within my caveman budget. We drove all summer with
them without a problem.
It's time for new tires this year, so I'll probably do Alcoa's and convert
to 16" tires, but they look pretty stylish to me.
Mark
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-gmcmotorhome
> [mailto
wner-gmcmotorhome]On Behalf Of Phil Stewart> Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 1999 10:03 PM
> To: gmcmotorhome
> Subject: GMC: Plastic Hubcap Option for the GMC
>
>
> A while back I mentioned that I had found a way to mount the black
> plastic hubcaps that GM puts on some of its late model GMC 3/4 ton
> pickup trucks and vans. These are not full wheel covers and only cover
> the center bearing dust cap and lugs of the OEM steel on my Transmode.
> Patrick has been very helpful and I appreciate his putting the pictures
> and text of what I did it on his website http://www.gmcmotorhome.com
> . If you are interested, look under "What's New" or the Technical page,
> at "Wheels". Before attempting this option, please note:
>
> CAUTION: Because this project involves drilling two small holes in each
> wheel, anyone
> attempting this modification will undoubtedly be weakening the wheels.
> However, I have
> driven my coach over 10,000 miles as of 1/1/99 with these
> modifications and no signs of
> cracking have developed from the holes. It is always important to
> keep the lug nuts
> tightened to the 250 ft.-lb. torque specified by GM for these
> wheels.
>
> Phil Stewart
> '76 Transmode
>
