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1963VEEDUB Samba Member
Joined: February 23, 2014 Posts: 13 Location: Morganton, NC
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Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 10:21 pm Post subject: 4 Lug Hub Cap question |
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Hey guys! Im dropping my set of 4 lug wheels off at the powder coater tomorrow, and I'm curious as to what the original hubcap was on the 4 lug wheels? can you buy repops anywhere? Thanks!!! |
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11055 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 8:19 am Post subject: |
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Is this a stock VW 4 lug 68 and newer wheel? _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
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1963VEEDUB Samba Member
Joined: February 23, 2014 Posts: 13 Location: Morganton, NC
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Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 8:43 am Post subject: |
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No, it's on a 63 beetle |
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KTPhil Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2006 Posts: 33991 Location: Conejo Valley, CA
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Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 9:00 am Post subject: |
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4-lugs were never stock on a '63 Bug. |
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
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Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 9:44 am Post subject: |
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KTPhil wrote: |
4-lugs were never stock on a '63 Bug. |
Yeah...^^ _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
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1963VEEDUB Samba Member
Joined: February 23, 2014 Posts: 13 Location: Morganton, NC
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Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 10:05 am Post subject: |
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It's been converted to disk brakes front and rear at some point, so
I guess I just need to get the later model
Hubcaps??? |
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glutamodo The Android
Joined: July 13, 2004 Posts: 26307 Location: Douglas, WY
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1963VEEDUB Samba Member
Joined: February 23, 2014 Posts: 13 Location: Morganton, NC
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Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 10:58 am Post subject: |
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Yes, that's the wheels I have. Thanks for the link! That's the hubcaps I want. I'd like the VW logo, but I'll settle for the smooth. I just like the moon caps. Thanks guys, I'm a noob and trying to learn! |
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glutamodo The Android
Joined: July 13, 2004 Posts: 26307 Location: Douglas, WY
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Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 11:16 am Post subject: |
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I've not handled those caps personally, but if they are like most aftermarket caps I suspect they will be pretty thin on the metal, and you'll have to be careful installing them to prevent them from denting.
Here's a thought.... you can get VW logo decals, which are designed to fit inside the VW logo on stock caps. I wonder how horrible it would look if you tried putting them on those smoothie style hubcaps. I suspect it wouldn't work out very well though.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=858763 |
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KTPhil Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2006 Posts: 33991 Location: Conejo Valley, CA
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Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 12:01 pm Post subject: |
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Those are the most common style of hubcap (they fit all types since 1968), so you'll find lots in the classifieds I bet. New, as noted, may be too thin to last. Find originals and have them straightened and re-chromed if necessary; they will outlast the new caps. Unless they curbed them and scraped the chrome off, I've found straightening originals and going over them with steel wool gives me a great condition cap. |
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
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Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 1:09 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah ^^
_________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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glutamodo The Android
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Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 1:25 pm Post subject: |
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The ones I linked to were not the standard flat hubcap though - he wanted a moon style cap and it seemed those were the ones he was interested in. Thus the warning about quality of those non-stock style aftermarket caps.
I too would recommend shopping for good-used if stock flat-top hubcaps were to be used here. |
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1963VEEDUB Samba Member
Joined: February 23, 2014 Posts: 13 Location: Morganton, NC
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Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 10:19 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks guys! Im going to my local VW yard this week to see if they have any caps! Thanks so much!!! |
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glutamodo The Android
Joined: July 13, 2004 Posts: 26307 Location: Douglas, WY
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Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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Bugs used those from 1968-79 except for special edition models. Type 3s used them 68-73, and all type 4s. Bus used them from 1972-79 and many post 1980 Vanagons used them as well. |
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50ate Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2007 Posts: 1171 Location: Rainier/Olympia Washington
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Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 10:51 pm Post subject: |
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I know this wasn't your question but it would solve your issue..
Wide 5 disks are so cheaply priced these days, even with drop spindles. Its a sin to run the old 4 lug stuff. I know the CSP and super high end stuff is still really pricey but I've installed a few sets of the EMPI kits on customer cars and a friends two beetles (I know I know EMPI sucks) both front and rear and with and without drop spindles and they were easy installs and I was pretty impressed with the results as were the customers.. I recommend the forged rear caliper bracket and not the stamped one tho, it really makes a difference in pedal feel..I'm sure you could even pass the 4 lug stuff on to someone and gain some funds toward a wide five set... |
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Jose LS Gil Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2013 Posts: 4 Location: San Gabriel Valley
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Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 11:34 pm Post subject: hub caps |
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The hub caps you are searching for, were standard on the Beetle from 68 on up.
They were standard on Type III and Ghia's from '67 on up.
Ghias and Type III came with front disk brakes from '67 on up. |
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69802 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2014 10:21 am Post subject: Re: hub caps |
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Jose LS Gil wrote: |
The hub caps you are searching for, were standard on the Beetle from 68 on up.
They were standard on Type III and Ghia's from '67 on up.
Ghias and Type III came with front disk brakes from '67 on up. |
For Type 3s:
68-up on those caps 66-up are 4-lug but 66-67 Type 3s have unique hubcaps.
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andk5591 Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2005 Posts: 16757 Location: State College, PA
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Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2014 10:33 am Post subject: |
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Suggestion - I use spray undercoat on the inside of all of my hubcaps after a throrough cleaning. Logic is that it will help rust from forming. _________________ D-Dubya Manx clone - 63 Short pan,1914.
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60ragtop Bonneville Belt Bitch
Joined: March 13, 2006 Posts: 7800 Location: Big Wonderful WYO 82401
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Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2014 10:36 am Post subject: |
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glutamodo wrote: |
Bus used them from 1972-79 and many post 1980 Vanagons used them as well. |
don't they fit a 71 bus also ? _________________ Rick
Certified Mechanic by the State of Michigan in 1977
ASA certified in 1987
Certified Hunter Wheel Alignment Master Technician 1986
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I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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maybe he just snapped cause his car sucked |
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glutamodo The Android
Joined: July 13, 2004 Posts: 26307 Location: Douglas, WY
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Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2014 11:54 am Post subject: |
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Yeah, that too. Typo. lol |
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