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Thu Jul 28, 2016 5:45 am

There was a great question raised recently regarding identifying correct hubcaps. This got me thinking about my car and that this might make a good addition to the technical information section.

How can I identify the correct hubcaps for a 70 Fastback?

Thanks

Thu Jul 28, 2016 10:01 am

On the four lug front disc brake cars, beginning 1. August 1965 for the 1966 model year, there are only two types- the 1966-67 Type 3 only type with the raised center as shown by Everett, and your basic garden variety hubcap shared with Type 1, 2, and 4 for 1968-73.

Wheels were black from 1966-69, and silver from 1970-73.

Accessory trim rings are Type 3 only due to the different offset from Type 1. Type 1 trim rings will fit but are technically not correct.

VW dealers in USA also offered an accessory Wolfsburg Crest "Riviera" full wheel cover that was not type specific.

Sun Nov 12, 2023 4:09 am

Resurrecting an old thread here. So I just picked up these 4 yesterday at the Florida Bug Jam. So are they original T-3 hubcaps from '66 or something repop?
I cleaned them up a little bit and already put them on.
Thanks, Doug

Sun Nov 12, 2023 7:41 am

Those look like ‘68 -‘73 hubcaps. ‘66-‘67 hubcaps have a lip . Little bit thicker than ‘61-‘65 hubcaps. As the rims use no clips.

Sun Nov 12, 2023 11:08 am

On 66/67 Type 1 yes, a lip. On Type 3, no. Type 3 started with 4 lug and front discs in August 1965 for the 66 model year. The 66/7 Type 3 hubcaps look like the standard 4 lug but with the raised center logo. The ones Doug found are correct originals. Nice find- these are getting tough :D !

Sun Nov 12, 2023 2:29 pm

Yes, you found some nice 66-67 Type 3 hubcaps

Here's another thread with some pics
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=660184
--From the Type 3 FAQ, although I just added a link :)