Shoptalkforums.com

I've got several hub caps. For years I used them to store nuts and bolts. But I don't have four of any one type. The Photo shows two kinds. I can't get the loose one to pop onto the wheel. I'm afraid of denting it. The other one popped onto the wheel without much effort. They measure the same size, a bit under 10 inches. Do I just hit it harder?

TIA,

kevin

The one on the wheel is for 4 lug ,68 and later. The other one is for 66-67 bugs only (wide 5 lug).
Tim

Thanks for the help. I found three 1968 hubs on ebay.

kevin

Interesting. It looks like I could put the '66-'67 caps on my '74 Thing with wide 5s. I like the flatter cap look. I tried some from a '70's 4 lug bug, but they don't fit correctly. So do you think I should look for '66-'67s ?

It's a 1967 body on a 1973 chassis and suspension. The flatter caps fit well on my 4-lug wheels. But I don't understand why you want hubcaps of any sort on a Thing.

kevin

The domed caps are like the ones used on pre-66 Bugs and pre-`71 Buses, they're held on by spring clips riveted to the rims. The flatter `66/`67 (and 5-lug Type III IIRC) have that extra flange around the outside because it engages inward-facing bumps on the rims, which Thing rims don't have. I've never tried cramming the `66/`67 caps over springclips, they might fit - but go easy, if the fit is too tight you'll break the clips and they're no fun to replace.

Thanks guys. I just like the look of the flatter caps.

DannyK wrote:Thanks guys. I just like the look of the flatter caps.

I've got four of the hubcaps like the one on the ground in the photo. They fit on 1967 wheels. If you're interested, email me: [email protected]

kevin

crvc wrote:

DannyK wrote:Thanks guys. I just like the look of the flatter caps.

I've got four of the hubcaps like the one on the ground in the photo. They fit on 1967 wheels. If you're interested, email me: [email protected]

kevin

Done.