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• Re: smell
  Historical mailing list - Chris Tucci
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 22:32:25 -0500
  ...Lost a hubcap, bearing cover, fractured spindle, warped disc, wrecked bearings. Fritz is all better now, though, along with the recently recalibrated motor, thanks...
• Re: Knobs, wheels, etc.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Aug 94 19:45:39 PDT
  ...a fireplace (heh) painted on the back, and has smiley-face hubcaps, aren't you just a little horrified at what I might have...
• Vanagon List Hat
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Feb 1998 11:13:05 EST
  ...The design looks much like Poor Richards sticker with a hubcap design with vanagon@vanagon.com around the top edge of the hubcap. The...
• Re: FS '88 westy with only 36k original miles
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:36:43 EST
  ...camper has pictures and instructions for removal of the chrome, moon > hubcaps when changing a tire. > > ALL vanagons have that picture in the owners...
• Re: Tires (Tyres) from COSTCO?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 21:32:39 EST
  ...valve stems were too short and didn't reach outside the hubcaps. A nuisance, a PIA, yes! And really a pretty glaring error when...
• WooHoo! got my End-caps from the bus depot.
  Historical mailing list - John Dagastino
  Sun, 24 Dec 2000 01:08:47 -0800
  ...and i still can't find any baby moon hubcaps to fit my wheels...(84 GL,BTW).... Bus Depot Rules~! ===== "George Orwell was an...
• Re: moon caps, and who knows?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:08:25 -0800
  ...As for chrome hubcaps being stock on early Vanagons... you're right. As soon as I sent that email, I remembered that many of...
• van stuff FS
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Feb 2000 13:30:41 EST
  ...w/ decent tires (no alloys, sorry) -slider doorpanels, other panels -vanagon hubcaps -westy front curtain, fits all vans, brown -complete vanagon poptop -4spd trans...
• Re: VW show in Illinois
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 07:14:11 -0500
  ...Look for a light brown (not beige) '82 Westy with a filthy, fuzzy top, seem rust, belt rust, rusty hubcap or 2, and proudly...
• Corrections - Free Syncro brake parts, misc.
  Historical mailing list - Ron
  Sat, 10 May 2014 13:55:52 -0700
  ...And, four hubcaps for VW steelies, factory black paint, with white speckles from a spray paint can some kids rolled under the van while...
• The ultimate gift for VW lovers
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 05:59:08 EST
  ...Seeing a pair of shiny VW van hubcaps in a junkyard reminded sculptor Lynne Lalonde of a friend who once drove from British Columbia...
• Re: Speedo Cable Broken 87GL: What's the Drill?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 19:57:41 EST
  ...Take off your hubcap and take a look at the center of the wheel on the driver's side. There should be a small...
• Re: Moon discs?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:24:21 -0700
  ...it's very important to have good air flow to the brakes through the wheels and hubcaps. You'll notice .. all stock vanagon wheel...
• Re: [Fwd: [wetwesties] Winter Tires...] Oh no! Not again!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 01:43:23 +0100
  ...and one set of winter tires (usually stock steel wheels w/ hubcaps). One can get all-season tires too (I know they are popular...
• vanagon stuff FS (seats, interior bits, wheelcovers, bumpers etc)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Feb 2002 01:05:52 EST
  For sale: -rear hatch screen, snaps in, from a westy but fits all vanagons $35 -vanagon OEM wheelcovers/hubcaps, plastic disc style used from...
• Re: Rotten Head Studs (and names)
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 8 Jun 2005 16:33:33 -0700
  ...I thought there was some SoCal connection to the right front hubcap being named Carl. Must be my genetic German humorlessness acting up! I...
• Re: Which Cromie type Hub Caps fit the Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 05:09:34 -0800
  ...4 Volkswagen Vanagon OEM hubcaps hub caps wheelcovers Item number: 8030083227 dylan --- Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET> wrote: > I have a set of these...
• Re: A few questions from a newbie
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 23:59:11 EST
  ...I am also really > wanting to know if those trick chrome hubcaps you sell will fit on them. > > Does anyone have a recommendation on...
• Awning still for sale
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 21:40:33 -0500
  ...I also need two hubcaps like those! > > Link: > http://onwatersports.com/van.html > > Andree > > > > On Sun, 9 Nov 2003, A. Hurley wrote: > > > Trans-Awn...
• Re: Exciting things happening at Van-Again!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 15 Sep 2005 05:52:47 -0400
  ...The 1995 is very good to excellent >>condition >> >> > > >OK, but how about the VANAGONS they sell? Are they "Armor All and Pep Boys >hubcaps...
• Re: wheels
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 13:04:23 -0700
  ...Jake, Hubcaps... Chris is correct. Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Jake de Villiers...
• Re: Parts Needed
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 21:29:10 -0700
  ...Grey Captains Chairs Fuse box cover in black 4 alloy wheel hubcaps Alloy Wheel Lug Nuts Cruise control control unit Engine Compartment Gasket Tail...
• Re: What a day...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 29 Aug 2003 19:42:48 -0600
  ...Both vans have all 4 chromedome hubcaps which I'm goin back for tomorrow with my hubcap puller... Heh... Good day eh? So, question...
• Re: Name these Parts - TwoFer. (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 11:48:33 -0500
  ...However, if I had the casting # on the front housing that is below the hubcap, I would tell you what it was off of...
• Re: Is this bay window auction for real?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:42:04 -0700
  ...is Frydaye, right? BTW, by the look of the wheels and hubcaps, its a 1971, not a 1970 (Probably an early 71 registered as...
• Re: Silly question about hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:15:06 -0500
  ...http://www.hubcapzone.com/hubcaps/factory/vw/61508.jpg and want to install these: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:VW_Type2_T3_Kombi...
• 84 Wolfsburg For.Sale
  Historical mailing list - corky.williams
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 11:08:29 -0400
  ...Downsides to the car; A minor ding over the back right tire and a missing hubcap. I am asking $3200. Less than what I...
• Re: steel rims
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 08:45:49 EST
  ...i rercently bought a set of 15" e-class steel rims with nearly new tires and full face hubcaps for $80. there are audi...
• Re: Utah trip report & photos
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 09:39:17 -0600
  ...Put VW alloys on Westy the day before I left after loosing 2nd OG hubcap in 1 month & coincidently got over 20 mpg going...
• roadkill treasures..was: Re: wanted: 14" wheel covers
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 12:14:53 EST
  ...Can we at least get the Lat-Long coordinates of those hubcaps? > > Hey! That's not a bad idea. An online map of Vanagon...
• Centerfold Spittie
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  16 Dec 1995 15:19:15 EST
  ...Lowered a bit in front, and it looks like Porsche 356 Super hubcaps, but its still a splittie. Fellow in front of the vehicle...
• Re: Help with value
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Tue, 8 Apr 2003 09:13:08 -0400
  ...Don't forget to evaluate the upholstery, paint, trim items, hubcaps, accessories and so forth...those items can eat up a bunch of time...
• Re: buyer beware
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:33:09 -0500
  ...that mention serious overcharging for >> shipping. >> I wouldn't buy a hubcap from this scammer! Jeff >> > > > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff > '90 Carat (Grover) > '86 (We call...
• Re: Misc stuff for sale.
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 12:24:54 -0700
  ...me a reasonable offer: > > > > 5 of those late model silver Vanagon hubcaps in fair to good condition. > > 1 ECU > > 1 AFM > > Automatic plate. (Came...
• Re: Looking for 15" VW Bus Rims and tires
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:15:14 -0600
  ...You can get rims at swaps for $5-10 each more w/ all 5 of the hubcap clips-retail for $25-40+- each for...
• Re: FS '88 westy with only 36k original miles
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:21:19 -0500
  ...http://www.vanagon.com/info/years/1991/index.html the chrome hubcaps were standard on '91 vanagons. "Eurostyle aerodynamic wheel covers" were listed as...
• Re: Correct hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 31 May 2005 16:05:43 -0700
  "Basket Weave" hubcaps?!? Jeepers, that's a new one to me. Anyone got a picture of those things? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71...
• Re: wanted: 14" wheel covers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:24:13 -0800
  ...set of 4 wheel covers they might want to sell? Not > hubcaps, the full covers. Please p-mail me if so. > > i have like...
• FS: Stock Wheels and Covers (Hubcaps)
  Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
  Thu, 22 May 1997 23:16:33 -0400 (EDT)
  Updated posting- As I have received 10 inquires on either the wheels and/or hubcaps, it was easier to repost a "full" set of...
• Re: how do you break into a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 16:59:01 EDT
  ...My bus has actually not been broken into, although my Fox has twice and the hubcaps have been stolen once. I don't know...
• Stuff For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 04:57:47 -0600
  ...And last but not the least, I have a set of the flat plastic hubcaps, in OK shape, with a couple of scratches, and...
• Slide vs roll
  Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 09:11:00 -0400
  ...mirror? After that it would be a toss up between the hubcaps, and the door handles? Bill Crick 76 Type II/IV/VII Ottawa...
• Re: bigger steel wheels, I have some!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Sun, 10 May 1998 16:35:18 EDT
  ...They are 15" steel wheels, with the hubcaps. They would be a perfect fit because they are of the same bolt pattern as vanagon...
• Re: Vanagon favorite part.
  Historical mailing list - Peter Johnson
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 16:14:42 -0700
  ...Vanagon favorite part. > my favorite part of my VANAGON is the little horseshoe wire you use to > remove the hubcaps. What's yours? > > Rachel
• Re: '81 westy rims / pop-top color
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 08:38:12 -0600
  ...painted to match the body color when they used 1/2 hubcaps. I've also never seen a Pop-top in any other color...
• Idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kenneke
  Thu, 9 Oct 1997 23:07:29 +0000
  ...I did get real VW hubcaps and the Van is very proud! Bill Kenneke <kenneke@clis.com> '85 Wolfsburg GL "The Cool Camper"
• Re: What food to take in a Westie
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 23:33:10 CDT
  ...what looks like the fixings of a delicious turtle soup can turn out to be just a flattened hubcap. or that small but tasty...
• Re: Needed: Audi 5000 lugs around?
  Historical mailing list - Odyssey Stickers
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 11:14:37 +0000
  ...The 14 inch steel w/hubcaps will do me fine. Let me know if you want me to look into the lugs, Chris from...
• Re: Silly question about hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:11:53 -0600
  The hubcaps from my 79 loaf fit my 90 GL just fine. Thanks to Ron for the clarification. I certainly had no idea there...
• (another) Van Dies, Refuses to start in extreme hot weather.. (very long)
  Historical mailing list - John Dagastino
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 14:13:30 -0700
  ...the wheels silver so they look nice with the baby moon hubcapsd) it died and wouldn't start for about 5 minutes. i have...
• bus candles and sighting
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Fri, 25 Jul 1997 22:11:48 -0400
  ...The hubcaps are yin/yang symbols. It's like a well-detailed cartoon of a Bus, made into 3D. Coming out of the roof...
• FS middle lite brwn/tan carpet mat
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 02:25:37 EDT
  ...front door bottom fresh air vents (brown) -3 chrome disk style hubcaps, these are really nice and shinny fit all vanagon steels -two wiper...
• Re: Tires.. Again
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Sat, 20 Jun 2015 16:39:43 -0700
  ...weekender has the original 14" steel rims and the chrome VW hubcaps. But tires >> seem impossible to find. > > > Hankook RA08, hands down... > > http://www...
• Re: What does GL mean?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 31 Mar 1996 17:46:42 GMT
  ...oh and most had the >full plastic hubcaps... have you seen the dreaded "green drips" yet? > >or did the PO fix the heads/gaskets...
• Re: wheels
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 10:32:48 -0700
  ...those are just > wheelcovers aka hubcaps.. > > chris > > > ************************************** > Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at > http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour -- Jake...
• Re: '84 Hub cap problem
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 8 Jul 2010 09:40:55 -0400
  ...Earlier (Bus) versions of this hubcap were just slightly shallower than later Bus/Vanagon ones (which carried a 251 part number). Maybe the one...
• Re: <F> Westy Appearance Package aka help for the sedate
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 13:29:18 -0500
  ...The discerning owner could discard their own hubcaps. The Real Westy experience without letting on that you shower daily. ;-) Have a great weekend! Greg...
• Re: Corrections - Free Syncro brake parts, misc.
  Historical mailing list - ron
  Sat, 10 May 2014 15:22:19 -0700
  ...And, four hubcaps for VW steelies, factory black paint, with white speckles from a spray paint can some kids rolled under the van while...
• '84 GL out of the woods! -Long post-
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL D LINCICOME
  Wed, 7 Feb 2001 13:26:02 -0500
  ...What size & profile of tires were standard on this van? I have only two hubcaps left, one of those badly damaged. The good one...
• Re: '84 Hub cap problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 7 Jul 2010 17:23:23 -0700
  OK, are you saying 'no' metal hubcap will stay on the left front .. like you tried more than one already ? my thinking always goes...