4x4 hubcaps
4x4 hubcaps
Just wondering if the '66 4wd trucks only came with hubcaps for the back wheels? The pic on the front of the '66 4wd brochure indicates this; does anyone know?
Norm
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Re: 4x4 hubcaps
Norm, I think there was a post last year on this from Hawkrod stating they were not available for the front.
I think I've seen a factory pic of one or two just in the rear-Steve
I think I've seen a factory pic of one or two just in the rear-Steve
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1965 F-250 4x4 Flareside


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1965 F-250 4x4 Flareside


Re: 4x4 hubcaps
Thanks Steve... That's what I was thinking but wasn't 100% sure. Trying to learn more about the 4x4s now that I own one....
Norm
Norm
Re: 4x4 hubcaps
I have these on my 66 4x4



there's a very over priced set on Ebay , I got a nice set off Ebay for just under $100
http://www.ebay.com/itm/66-77-BRONCO-PI ... 231924fe93



there's a very over priced set on Ebay , I got a nice set off Ebay for just under $100
http://www.ebay.com/itm/66-77-BRONCO-PI ... 231924fe93
1966 Ford F100 SWB
1966 Ford F100 Camper 4 x 4
2009 Ford F150 4x4
1966 Ford F100 Camper 4 x 4
2009 Ford F150 4x4
Re: 4x4 hubcaps
If 3/4 ton it probably would of come dressed like this.

I did this with my 65

I looked at the pics of your truck in your bio. Either PO or yourself have modified the hub caps of that year to fit over the hubs and I think it looks just fine. Later model hub caps seem to lend themselves better to being modified to fit over the hubs. Heres a 66 with later model hub covers modified to fit 4x4. Thats the way I will set my 63 up if I cant find 16" innies when it comes time for wheels and tires.

Not sure why Ford didnt set up the early 4x4s with some kind of hub cover. Probably was not a big concern as 4x4 was an option in itself. Not many made so they probably just never considered it. Just a guess on my part. I suppose if someone would have ordered it from the Ford dealer they would have done it as it is not that hard to do.

I did this with my 65
I looked at the pics of your truck in your bio. Either PO or yourself have modified the hub caps of that year to fit over the hubs and I think it looks just fine. Later model hub caps seem to lend themselves better to being modified to fit over the hubs. Heres a 66 with later model hub covers modified to fit 4x4. Thats the way I will set my 63 up if I cant find 16" innies when it comes time for wheels and tires.
Not sure why Ford didnt set up the early 4x4s with some kind of hub cover. Probably was not a big concern as 4x4 was an option in itself. Not many made so they probably just never considered it. Just a guess on my part. I suppose if someone would have ordered it from the Ford dealer they would have done it as it is not that hard to do.
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2001 Sport Track 4x4x4.0
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Re: 4x4 hubcaps
Here's the factory pic of a '64 F 250 rear caps only.

Sorry on the small size.
Sorry on the small size.
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-Steve
1965 F-250 4x4 Flareside


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1965 F-250 4x4 Flareside


Re: 4x4 hubcaps

Tried pumping it up a little for you Steve.
An add for a 63

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1965 F100 4x4x352
1998 F150 4x4x4.6
2001 Sport Track 4x4x4.0
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1998 F150 4x4x4.6
2001 Sport Track 4x4x4.0
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Re: 4x4 hubcaps
In 64 trucks were trucks, had they had hubcaps the first flat tire it would have been thrown in bed and never seen again.
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Re: 4x4 hubcaps
Thanks, SUPERSIZED is good.HiBoy63 wrote:
Tried pumping it up a little for you Steve.
An add for a 63
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-Steve
1965 F-250 4x4 Flareside


-Steve
1965 F-250 4x4 Flareside


Re: 4x4 hubcaps
Who owns that 66 red/white crewcab ? that is one awesome looking truck !
1966 Ford F100 SWB
1966 Ford F100 Camper 4 x 4
2009 Ford F150 4x4
1966 Ford F100 Camper 4 x 4
2009 Ford F150 4x4
Re: 4x4 hubcaps
Good input guys; thanks. Yeah the hubcaps on mine were there when I got it. Not the best modifying job on them I can tell you, but they look pretty good if you're not too close to them. I pulled them off this weekend and re-painted the inner areas around the letters in red. They look better but aren't perfect (again, as you can see if up close). Good enough for me tho. I'll be posting fresh pics this week. Hey that one turquoise & white 250 truck pictured above looks like the big brother to mine! 
Norm
Norm
Re: 4x4 hubcaps
I dont know who the owner is. I talked with him briefly at the GoodGuys Northwest. It is a truck he built for his wife and it is diesel powered to boot.rcb1020 wrote:Who owns that 66 red/white crewcab ? that is one awesome looking truck !
1963 F250 4x4x292
1965 F100 4x4x352
1998 F150 4x4x4.6
2001 Sport Track 4x4x4.0
In case you are wondering thats Ireland......Freedom is not Free!!!!!!!!
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1965 F100 4x4x352
1998 F150 4x4x4.6
2001 Sport Track 4x4x4.0
In case you are wondering thats Ireland......Freedom is not Free!!!!!!!!
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Re: 4x4 hubcaps
When I ran hub caps on my 66 I took a pair of chrome dog dish hubs caps and a hole saw cut out the center and they looked pretty darn good.
64 F-250 4x4 391 FT
66 F-100 4x4 352 FE
64 shortie 302/AOD
66 F-100 4x4 352 FE
64 shortie 302/AOD
Re: 4x4 hubcaps
That's what mine are... they just cut the centers out. I touched them up some over the weekend. I'm happy with them.

