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joel55bug
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 26, 2005 5:50 am    Post subject: BRM rims and linkpin spindle nut problem! Reply with quote

I have a problem with my 54. I put BRM wheels on my car but I can't get the front center caps on because of the spindle nuts! Any suggestions, please!!
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 26, 2005 6:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes you're right. Somebody actually makes a repro BRM cap that is raised to clear that nut. I had them on my 59 vert and had to take a 2x4 and flatten my dust caps and sink in my speedo cable to get the regular caps to fit.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 26, 2005 6:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, do you know where I should start looking for that cap!
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 27, 2005 6:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

suggestions? 58-64 brakes. bolt on shorter snout and larger brakes. you are not stock,so 58-64. front and rear.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 27, 2005 6:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think either ISP West or FAT Performance has them. I had Pyroman make some aluminum spacers for me, that set-screw into the wheel, on my Single Cab, wait til you try to stick a center cap on the front drums of a Type 2... Shocked
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