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Stock Steve Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2016 2:41 pm Post subject: Center caps that'll work with stock 4-bolt Bug wheels? |
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Here are a couple of pictures I took of a car at a cruise night in Guilford, CT, back in August of 2012, and am sharing them because the owner obviously found a good looking center cap that works with his stock Type 1 4-bolt wheel.
Overall of the car:
And a cropped version to hopefully show a little more detail:
Unfortunately I do not know the owner of this car and never talked with them about the center caps. I would like to find a recommended source for a "push-thru" type cap (inserts from the back side of the wheel and has a lip at the bottom that keeps it in from pushing all the way through, if you can visualize that...) like this that'll work well with my stock 4-bolt Bug wheels.
Thanks for any ideas or suggestions! _________________ Stock Steve
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Stock Steve Samba Member
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hopkin Samba Member
Joined: June 25, 2012 Posts: 2469 Location: Ottawa, Ontario
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Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2016 10:23 am Post subject: Re: Center caps that'll work with stock 4-bolt Bug wheels??? |
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There are two style of caps (black and silver) for the Mexican Beetle that will fit.
The black ones are easy to find, the silver ones more difficult.
The last image will give you an idea what they look like installed:
_________________ 1971 Super Beetle (past)
1971 Super Beetle (past)
1974 SunBug (past)
1972 914 (past)
1991 Honda Civic (Original Owner)
1996 'Open Air' Mexican Beetle (current)
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Stock Steve Samba Member
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hopkin Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2016 12:31 pm Post subject: Re: Center caps that'll work with stock 4-bolt Bug wheels??? |
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Thanks, a member in our local club has a MG kit car like the one you posted. I haven't seen it yet, maybe this weekend
The caps also fit the rims I have on my car in the picture you posted. _________________ 1971 Super Beetle (past)
1971 Super Beetle (past)
1974 SunBug (past)
1972 914 (past)
1991 Honda Civic (Original Owner)
1996 'Open Air' Mexican Beetle (current)
2015 Golf (current)
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Stock Steve Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2016 12:55 pm Post subject: Re: Center caps that'll work with stock 4-bolt Bug wheels??? |
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hopkin wrote: |
Thanks, a member in our local club has a MG kit car like the one you posted. I haven't seen it yet, maybe this weekend
The caps also fit the rims I have on my car in the picture you posted. |
That's a cool & unusual alloy wheel! I've seen them on a few Mexi Bugs, but that's about it. NOT common at all!
I also did a test fit once with "Marathon" ('72 Baja SE Super Beetle) wheel center caps on a regular 4-bolt Bug wheel, and from what I recall, they also fit properly. Those, of course, snap in from the front (not a push-thru type). They are also mega-expen$ive! I will try to track down my photos--hopefully I still have them around somewhere... _________________ Stock Steve
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hopkin Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2016 3:20 pm Post subject: Re: Center caps that'll work with stock 4-bolt Bug wheels??? |
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I found a photo of the Marathon Beetle cap that you referred to.
A nice looking and I expect hard to find item.
I found this photo at www.sebeetles.com
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1971 Super Beetle (past)
1974 SunBug (past)
1972 914 (past)
1991 Honda Civic (Original Owner)
1996 'Open Air' Mexican Beetle (current)
2015 Golf (current)
2017 Dune Edition (daughter's car) |
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Stock Steve Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2016 7:00 pm Post subject: Re: Center caps that'll work with stock 4-bolt Bug wheels? |
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Stock Steve,
My Type 3 Fastback is lowered a bit, I'm running 205/65/15 Rear & 185/65/15 Front, No rub due the the correct offset of the Porsche 914 Stock Steel Wheels 41ET 5.5J x 15. Good amount of rubber but we don't have nice road in Michigan. |
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Stock Steve Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 2:08 am Post subject: Re: Center caps that'll work with stock 4-bolt Bug wheels? |
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Typ3nut wrote: |
Stock Steve,
My Type 3 Fastback is lowered a bit, I'm running 205/65/15 Rear & 185/65/15 Front, No rub due the the correct offset of the Porsche 914 Stock Steel Wheels 41ET 5.5J x 15. Good amount of rubber but we don't have nice road in Michigan. |
Very cool--thank you again Typ3nut for the info & assistance.
I have 185/65R15 tires for all four corners. Will do my best to post a picture once I get them on the car. _________________ Stock Steve
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60ragtop Bonneville Belt Bitch
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Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 10:06 am Post subject: Re: Center caps that'll work with stock 4-bolt Bug wheels? |
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Chrome-Center-Cap-For-4-...SwZd1VXpkT
I bought some like this except black for my wheels. It's a tight squeeze but they fit. I will install them on the bug in the spring once I put on the summer tires. Can take pics if you want. _________________ Rick
Certified Mechanic by the State of Michigan in 1977
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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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Stock Steve Samba Member
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60ragtop Bonneville Belt Bitch
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Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2016 2:36 pm Post subject: Re: Center caps that'll work with stock 4-bolt Bug wheels? |
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black center cap and lug bolt covers on 5.5 wide aftermarket steel wheels.
I have a set of Wolfsburg Crest stickers to put on to finish the caps off.
_________________ Rick
Certified Mechanic by the State of Michigan in 1977
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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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Stock Steve Samba Member
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Stock Steve Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2016 7:16 am Post subject: Re: Center caps that'll work with stock 4-bolt Bug wheels? |
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Finally found some chrome bullets that will work with stock 4-bolt wheels... Bought a set of 3.125" diameter "push-thru" chrome bullets from an Ebay seller in California ("LugNutKingIV"), and they look to work great with my refinished Porsche 914 "hubcap" wheels! Pictures show one in place on one of my wheels, along with some chromed plastic lug bolt head caps set in place for visual effect. I'm happy!
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rallye Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2016 3:25 am Post subject: Re: Center caps that'll work with stock 4-bolt Bug wheels? |
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What center caps are these
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L.B.C. Samba Member
Joined: November 16, 2010 Posts: 11 Location: The Ghetto, Florida
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Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2016 1:57 pm Post subject: Re: Center caps that'll work with stock 4-bolt Bug wheels? |
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Look at my old Bagged Ghia and you will see the 3 inch Bullets I used, Mooneyes. Had to machine the rotors on outside of hub for clearance , a couple of thousands , not much .Rear had no issues with drums.
then where they go through the rim has to be sanded to fit , tight. |
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