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• Re: What Price Beauty?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Tue, 7 Nov 1995 11:29:05 -0600 (CST)
  ...trim rings (not the kind that is held on by the hubcap) are much harder to come across than the 15". Reason being that...
• More Silver Wheel Painting
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Sun, 26 Aug 2001 07:30:32 -0400
  ...looked good enough to me when used in the Winter without hubcaps on my former 87 Syncro. They now reside on my 84 Westy...
• Re: VW obscene parts pricing
  Historical mailing list - rea
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 17:15:15 -0400
  ...Thats $204.00 for a set of HUBCAPS !!Evidentially they don't want to be bothered with my business. Anyone have a good set...
• Re: Ebay vin# switcharoo?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:24:51 -0400
  ...was originally - the underneath shots seem to show it's undercoated?). Hubcaps aren't '80. The Westy options (P22 and P27) for '80 both...
• Re: FS '88 westy with only 36k original miles
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:45:19 -0600
  ...not diggin >>> those chrome moon hubcaps tho >>> >>> >>> _http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=896425_ >>> (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail...
• RE: rear hatch struts
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Aug 94 9:13:00 PDT
  ...apt to save doors, rear hatches, engine hatches, and other stuff (like hubcaps). I think their main focus is Mercedes/Audi/BMW, anyway. -Jim
• Re: FS: '85 Westfalia GL, $4250, _DEALER_SALE_
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Oct 1996 23:33:43 -0300 (ADT)
  ...The asking price of $4250 includes >the stock wheels and hubcaps; I would want a little extra for the chrome >wheels, or would sell...
• FW: [VWPICKUPS] FS: Diesel 1982 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 4 Aug 2000 17:19:56 -0400
  ...One hubcap > missing. > Radio antenna missing. Some paint chips caused by flying rocks - > particularly on passenger side dent and rust on side door. Rust...
• Re: wheels
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:02:09 -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: Tires.. Again
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 20 Jun 2015 11:49:53 -0500
  ...weekender has the original 14" steel rims and the chrome VW hubcaps. But > > tires seem impossible to find. > > > > Is there a last ditch hope...
• NON-GL vans revisited (was:Re: really dumb newbie question
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 11:41:27 EST
  ...the 86-87's usually had the sh*tty dark brown corduroy seats without armrests, no tach, came with chrome moonie hubcaps and silver...
• Re: (another) Van Dies, Refuses to start in extreme hot weather.. (very long)
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Rafferty
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 19:13:11 -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...
• Re: A Vanagon to sell you..
  Historical mailing list - Paul C.
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 07:34:25 -0600
  ...lot's of new stuff, new heads, water pump, expansion tank.(Blue coolant) No missing parts, stock late Vanagon hubcaps. Improvements while in my...
• Re: Dash mounts for fancy gadgets?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 06:47:57 -0700
  ...really don't care about dents or holes or trim or > hubcaps, etc. In fact, > three friends this weekend went on an off-road...
• Vanagons for sale
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Wed, 18 Jun 1997 22:04:02 -0400
  ...It is also dark blue w/ the standard 14" wheels painted black w/ the chrome VW logo hubcaps. It looks pretty good, tho I...
• Re: Misc stuff for sale.
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 15:27:16 -0400
  ...5 of those late model silver Vanagon hubcaps in fair to good condition. 1 ECU 1 AFM Automatic plate. (Came with the engine I...
• '84 Vanagon for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 30 Apr 1997 20:16:18 -0400 (EDT)
  ...4 brand new BFGoodrich Radial All-Terrain tires (no hubcaps). this vanagon has not been beaten or abused in any way (save the rear...
• '84 Vanagon for sale (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 30 Apr 1997 20:36:16 -0400 (EDT)
  ...4 brand new BFGoodrich Radial All-Terrain tires (no hubcaps). this vanagon has not been beaten or abused in any way (save the rear...
• Re: Value of 83.5 Westy
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Sun, 30 Nov 1997 05:00:28 -0800
  ...Brown and beige. > -New Michelin MX reinforced tires, new chrome hubcaps. > -New hatch struts, CV boots, muffler, tuneup, coolant flush. > -Does not consume or...
• Re: [DIESEL] WTB steel rims for A3
  Historical mailing list - James Hansen
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 00:24:35 -0600
  ...I purchased mine for Can$25 each with the factory plastic VW hubcaps. They should be around, but don't be afraid to dicker...
• Re: ??Where Don't I Get Good Frt. Whl. Bearings??
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 03:22:45 EDT
  ...A while back I bought a set of chrome hubcaps from you. According to you, they are suppose to be the superior one's...
• Re: 14" steel rims
  Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
  Sat, 4 Apr 2015 22:50:03 -0400
  ...want to be "in" paint all those wheels black...no hubcaps, or > black hubcaps, too. > Personally, I do so much rough road driving that...
• Re: Bus wheel colors
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Jun 1996 03:02:27 -0400
  ...commericial vehicles had painted (grey) hubcaps, passenger vehicles came with chrome ones. the vee wee symbol was painted the colour of the top half...
• Re: Vanagon Alloy wheels $300
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 11:35:07 -0700
  I recall an old�Car and Driver test of a Dodge police car with steelies and the small "dog dish" hubcaps, a look they...
• Re: window chrome
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 23:49:00 -0500
  ...great with the chrome bumpers and old style chrome dog dish hubcaps... Maybe I just have splittie envy... e-mail me if you want...
• Re: Tires.. Again
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sat, 20 Jun 2015 08:48:02 -0700
  ...weekender has the original 14" steel rims and the chrome VW hubcaps. > But > > tires seem impossible to find. > > > > Is there a last ditch hope...
• Re: driving my bus to and in B.C.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Mar 1995 11:38:04 -0600 (CST)
  ...thingy (about 6" diameter) to each wheel, in place of the hubcaps. When roads are snowy enough, those discs serve as receptacles and each...
• Looking for a few items for '82 diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Snyder
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 17:48:27 -0800
  ...Are there any good used ones available (reasonable priced) from anyone on this list? I need a new set of hubcaps similar to the...
• Re: 15 inch wheels
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 18 Oct 2000 17:27:09 -0700
  ...What alternatives are there? Passat? >Audi? Eurovan? Benz? ??? Anyone? Bueller? > >Somehow, I've always just been into the plain black steel rims, no hubcaps...
• Re: stranded
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Wed, 28 Sep 1994 17:41:49 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Luckily enough I reckognized the Bangity Bang Bang as the same note as when you drop a lug bolt into the hubcap when changing...
• Re: Clunking knocking sound
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 23 Dec 2007 21:14:22 -0800
  Janet, at the very minimum your should remove the rear hubcaps ( or all 4 ) and check that all lugs nuts are tight. It can...
• Re: FS '88 westy with only 36k original miles
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:11:45 -0600
  ...not diggin >>> >>> >>>> those chrome moon hubcaps tho >>>> >>>> >>>> _http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=896425_ >>>> (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail...
• '79 Bus Test Run--I mean walk
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Sat, 18 Nov 1995 19:06:30 -0500
  ...I touched the hupcap and !OUCH! it's hot! I popped the hubcap off and !!OWSHIFUK!! the axle nut is WAY WAY hot. BTW...
• Re: old songs with buses...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
  Sat, 17 Oct 1998 21:58:30 EDT
  ...The angel rides with hunchbacked children, poison oozing from his engine Wieldin' love as a lethal weapon, on his way to hubcap heaven. Baseball...
• Re: Passat 15 in wheels w spacers, correction to ??
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 22:26:50 -0700
  ...In fact, they look stock (except that my syncro is now 1.5" taller!! I have just started modifying the stock Passat hubcaps for...
• Re: Bidding on another Vanagon in Fort Myers, FL
  Historical mailing list - onanov
  Sun, 1 Jun 2003 16:59:43 -0500
  ...Also, has the standard silver > painted wheels with chrome hubcaps that aren't typical of models sold in the > US. I assume these are...
• Re: Tires.. Again
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 20 Jun 2015 11:44:41 -0500
  ...mcneely ---- Tyler Hardison <tyler@SERAPH-NET.NET> wrote: > My weekender has the original 14" steel rims and the chrome VW hubcaps. But > tires seem...
• FS: Vanagon Parts
  Historical mailing list - Mark G
  Sun, 9 May 2004 10:02:43 -0400
  ...025-906-302A Prevents "Vanagon Syndrome" as per VW Technical Service Bulletin) 4) Complete set of factory "disk-style" hubcaps. 5) Five 14" steel...
• Some aerodynamic ideas..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 20:38:19 -0700
  ...Smooth wheel covers would be an easy improvement..Like those old Moon hubcaps..Mirrors that didn't stick way out would help some also...
• '86 Syncro FS
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 14:59:23 -0700
  ...One hubcap missing. Seals between the Air conditioning ducts are missing. Center seat is out. Asking price is $3300.00. In case you are...
• Re: Correct hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 31 May 2005 16:11:22 -0700
  ...alloy wheels just about the > time they switched from the chrome hubcaps to the ugly as hell "aero" > style wheel cover. The kick was...
• Re: westfalia-enterprises.com....anyone heard of them???
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 4 Sep 2005 02:34:36 EDT
  ...get an 85 Weekender for $11K WITH headrests and factory style hubcaps. Or if you're on a budget there's an 81 Westfalia...
• Re: My 91 Vanagon gone, Blizzacks for sale!
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sun, 6 Jun 1999 16:40:21 -0700
  ...Size is 205/70/14 with brand new OE > Hubcaps. Sale price is $250 complete, you pay the shipping or pick them up in...
• Re: 1990 Vanagon FS, 128k, very good condition. No pop top. has rear bed.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Osborn
  Thu, 21 Dec 2000 18:36:53 EST
  ...tires, brand new wheel covers, extra set of decent tires and hubcaps. Includes sony pull-out deck. Has removable middle seat, rear seat folds...
• Re: Is this bay window auction for real?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:04:03 -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...
• Misc. ramblings from Ottawa
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 27 Apr 1995 06:15:45 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Any of you on the list ? Now, if I can just find a hubcap and a door for the electrical service outlet and a...
• Syncro ride height info needed
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Sun, 5 Oct 1997 13:26:17 +0000
  ...of the wheel." I just measured to the centre of my hubcaps. right front 46.5 cm (this measurement is correct!) right rear 45...
• Re: bigger steel wheels, I have some!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 10 May 1998 18:35:05 -0700
  ...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: 15" Wheel Question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Elliott
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 16:43:35 -0700
  ...even fits late model vw >hubcaps. > >benT
• Re: diesel fuel injectors???
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Jan 1997 20:12:11 +0000
  > Hi volks.....another question > > First day on the road with the vanagon...small problems...lost hubcap..found > in weeds.. > > LEAKING fuel injector...QUESTION...is...
• FS: Westy Interior, complete, incl. propane tank, extra fridge
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 14:47:17 -0400
  ...Also have 4 genuine hubcaps in excellent shape, $80, and German high-lift bed hinges to raise the camper bed an additional 4" higher...
• FS Type IV Engine Parts, Heater Boxes, Flapper Valves
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 00:44:30 -0500
  ...3 VW Chrome 1/2 Hubcaps $30.00 all. Lots of engine bolt on oil fill, oil filter mounts, distributors, some type 3 sheet...
• Re: FS: '85 Westfalia GL, $4250, _DEALER_SALE_
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Oct 1996 10:14:04
  ...The asking price of $4250 includes >>the stock wheels and hubcaps; I would want a little extra for the chrome >>wheels, or would sell...
• Re: 16x7" MB CLK Alloys W/ No Drilling from Tire Rack $88/each!! What Model?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:54:59 -0600
  I wonder if you could weld prongs, like on the old Beetles, to hold a VW hubcap.....though I'm sure what will come...
• Re: Silly question about hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:27:11 -0500
  ...possible no one else does. > > I have these: > > http://www.hubcapzone.com/hubcaps/factory/vw/61508.jpg > > and want to install these: > > http://en...
• Re: Syncro GL: keep your eye on that wheel!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 00:46:00 +0100
  ...While letting off the gas pedal, I suddenly recognized the symptom, and stood on the brakes, only to see the left rear hubcap came...
• Slowly Disappearing Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 16:04:37 -0800
  ...Someone also stole the center caps off my alloys this week and two hubcaps off another of my vans. I guess the word has...
• Re: hubcap hubris
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:42:40 EST
  In a message dated 1/20/10 11:51:38 AM Eastern Standard Time, mdrillock@COX.NET writes: > Chris, you explained that the owner...
• SIGNOFF VANAGON
  Historical mailing list - william thompson
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 19:30:49 -0800
  ...Lotsa good taillight assemblies...used diesel injection pumps....generator cores...Westy hubcaps, trim rings, etcs. and my 83 air cooled van. ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: Some aerodynamic ideas..
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 21:26:48 +1200
  ...The T3 already has a fairly-well-raked windshield. > Smooth wheel covers would be an easy improvement..Like those old Moon >hubcaps.. Ugly. And...