Anyone know where to get a set of basic chrome moon hubcaps without any logo for a Beck Speedster with a 5 lug pattern?
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What diameter do they need to be? I have a brand new set in the garage that I purchased by mistake a few years ago that I would let go dirt cheap.
Nick,
Those wheels were ordered specifically without hubcap clips, so in order to use hubcaps, you'll need 20 spring clips and you'll have to pull the wheels, knock the drum skins out of the wheels, lay out and drill for the clips, rivet the clips in place, and then you can run stock VW wide five moon caps.
Those look awesome, I wouldn't change a thing.
Nick.
I always felt the same way you probably do, that it "looks like the hub caps fell off those wheels." I'm guessing that most non-Speedster folks probably think the same thing when they look at such a fancy car with whitewall tires, "where are the hub caps?"
I had to get used to the look, but now I appreciate it. In fact, what I really like now is wide 5s with extended studs and lug nuts rather than lug bolts. I'm not sure how that would look on a car with white walls, but on an outlaw it's awesome!
I really like the look of the wide 5 (without hub caps). Nick, I wouldn't change a thing.
The current set up says I may be old but I'm not a whimp.
Originally Posted by Marty Grzynkowicz-2012 IM Suby-Roadster:
The current set up says I may be old but I'm not a whimp.
Ha!! Thanks! I think you guys are right. I just saw a similar one with white walls and moon caps and thought it was pretty slick. I do kinda like the un-refined vibe I currently have though!
Originally Posted by chines1:
Nick,
Those wheels were ordered specifically without hubcap clips, so in order to use hubcaps, you'll need 20 spring clips and you'll have to pull the wheels, knock the drum skins out of the wheels, lay out and drill for the clips, rivet the clips in place, and then you can run stock VW wide five moon caps.
Yeah, probably way too much effort. Thanks for the info though Carey!!
Originally Posted by chines1:
Nick,
Those wheels were ordered specifically without hubcap clips, so in order to use hubcaps, you'll need 20 spring clips and you'll have to pull the wheels, knock the drum skins out of the wheels, lay out and drill for the clips, rivet the clips in place, and then you can run stock VW wide five moon caps.
Or you can buy new wheels and I will pick up and dispose of those at no cost to you.
Always trying to help out a fellow enthusiast.......
Troy:
Refresh my memory on the source for those long studs and lug nuts, please.
I know you posted it before, but I'm too lazy to go back and look for it.
Thanks!
Originally Posted by BobG / 2110cc '57 VS:
Originally Posted by chines1:
Nick,
Those wheels were ordered specifically without hubcap clips, so in order to use hubcaps, you'll need 20 spring clips and you'll have to pull the wheels, knock the drum skins out of the wheels, lay out and drill for the clips, rivet the clips in place, and then you can run stock VW wide five moon caps.
Or you can buy new wheels and I will pick up and dispose of those at no cost to you.
Always trying to help out a fellow enthusiast.......
I will keep that in mind. For now, I think I'm gonna put the caps on hold. If I get new wheels, I'd want to paint em the Reed Green my current ones are.