jmallen05
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Feb 13, 2009 16:31:49 GMT -5
Post by jmallen05 on Feb 13, 2009 16:31:49 GMT -5
What do you guys think of these hub caps? I was thinking of something different and you don't see these on street cars. They are normally for a baja, but I seen them on a lowered car awhile ago on the samba and they looked pretty good. They won't completely fill the center of a wide five og rim, but pretty close.  jerry |
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jmallen05
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Feb 13, 2009 16:41:12 GMT -5
Post by jmallen05 on Feb 13, 2009 16:41:12 GMT -5
Here is the car I've seen them on.   what ya think jerry |
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dansam
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Feb 13, 2009 17:11:28 GMT -5
Post by dansam on Feb 13, 2009 17:11:28 GMT -5
I had em on my buggy. They are ok. Kinda a diff look on a smoothie.
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Feb 13, 2009 17:44:41 GMT -5
Post by ghiastein on Feb 13, 2009 17:44:41 GMT -5
Here's a thought what about sandblasting them and painting them body color. It may look good with the black rims.
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jmallen05
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Feb 13, 2009 18:14:13 GMT -5
Post by jmallen05 on Feb 13, 2009 18:14:13 GMT -5
That wouldn't be a bad idea, but I think I would have a hard time matching the paint.
jerry
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vintagevwnut
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Feb 13, 2009 20:01:13 GMT -5
Post by vintagevwnut on Feb 13, 2009 20:01:13 GMT -5
I like them, particularly the contrast of black and chrome.
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MadMike
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Feb 13, 2009 20:47:00 GMT -5
Post by MadMike on Feb 13, 2009 20:47:00 GMT -5
Looks good (and cheap) Just be sure the rear axel nuts are good and tight Cuz you can't Pop off those to easy to check'em ;D Madmike
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Feb 13, 2009 22:15:57 GMT -5
Post by bren on Feb 13, 2009 22:15:57 GMT -5
It would be a unique look for sure. You could spray the drums with chrome paint to cover the gap area. Removing the hubcap clips would add to the clean / unique look in my opinion.
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Feb 14, 2009 2:05:27 GMT -5
Post by Dustin on Feb 14, 2009 2:05:27 GMT -5
I like them, I think they would look really good on your car Jerry
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bigjoe
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Feb 14, 2009 9:31:17 GMT -5
Post by bigjoe on Feb 14, 2009 9:31:17 GMT -5
From a distance they actually look like Sprintstars!
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jmallen05
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Feb 14, 2009 11:52:24 GMT -5
Post by jmallen05 on Feb 14, 2009 11:52:24 GMT -5
From a distance they actually look like Sprintstars! Thats kinda what I thought. I think I'm going to try them. jerry |
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vintagevwnut
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Feb 14, 2009 15:55:31 GMT -5
Post by vintagevwnut on Feb 14, 2009 15:55:31 GMT -5
I think the key is leaving them chrome, and using chrome lugnuts, that is what gives the cool reflections on the cap. CIP has chrome lugs.
What color rims are you going to use. I had thought about doing this a while back, would sure be cheaper than chrome raders. Cant wait to see it.
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jmallen05
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Feb 14, 2009 17:59:30 GMT -5
Post by jmallen05 on Feb 14, 2009 17:59:30 GMT -5
Are the studs bolts on a 67' 12mm or 14mm? I think they are 12.
jerry
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Feb 14, 2009 19:18:34 GMT -5
Post by Dustin on Feb 14, 2009 19:18:34 GMT -5
yep they are 12
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Feb 20, 2009 22:25:34 GMT -5
Post by bren on Feb 20, 2009 22:25:34 GMT -5
Check this one out Jerry:  |
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