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• Alloys on an 83?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Heissenbuttel
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 16:13:49 -0800
  ...and I cannot get the alloy center caps on in front. Tho problem seems to be with the dust caps for the wheel bearings...
• Re: moon caps, and who knows?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:39:37 -0500
  Jim's web site shows moon caps as standard on some vanagon models from '91. He stated that he took the info from window...
• fiberglass bumper caps and trim
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Sun, 20 Jun 2004 11:09:33 -0700
  A while back someone had a source for fiberglass bumper caps and the side trim... Anyone? Thanks, Brian
• Re: moon caps, and who knows?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:14:03 -0800
  ...Early Vanagons had the full-size metal (not moon caps) hubcaps. Mid-year Vanagons had the plastic hub caps with the cross-hatch pattern...
• Re: Alloys on an 83?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 19:29:52 EST
  ...and I cannot get the alloy > center caps on in front. > > Tho problem seems to be with the dust caps for the wheel bearings...
• How do you replace the bumper caps?
  Historical mailing list - ScotiaWesty
  Sun, 15 Aug 2004 11:21:08 -0600
  ...I thought I'd spend an hour this morning and replace my old bumper caps with nice new ones. HA HA HA! Can someone...
• Arm rest bolt caps, quick fix
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 15 Feb 2020 10:55:30 -0800
  Made some Delrin replacements. https://shufti.blog/2020/02/15/vanagon-quick-fix-arm-rest-bolt-caps/ Alistair
• Vanagon in a Time Capsule?
  Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 17:03:50 -0800
  ...Went to the party today, and besides the tasty cake, there was a time capsule, which will be buried and reopened in 100 years...
• Re: End Caps
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 24 Apr 2006 18:39:36 -0400
  ...Mike Rob Rubin wrote: > I have an 83 westy and ordered new end caps for the front bumper. The old > caps were solid on...
• Re: Wheel/hubcaps "look" options
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:43:57 -0600
  ---- Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > Most early Vanagons came with those caps. Well, my camper is a '91, so the caps were likely...
• Re: Silly question about hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:11:13 -0600
  ...I just prefer > > the little VW logo hub caps. > > > > I've seen photos of Vanagons with these VW logo hub caps before. Is there...
• Center caps for Carat Wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 21:24:44
  ...He asked me to ask if anyone can tell him the dimensions (diameter at base and at top, and height) of the center caps...
• Re: Will new Golf hubcaps fit Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 11 Mar 1999 03:32:09 +0100
  Per Lindgren wrote: > > > Jeff, The Golf hub caps would fit IF they were available in 14", but all Golfs, > Jettas, Passats and EVs use...
• Re: Silly question about hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:11:53 -0600
  ...Silly question about hub caps > > > > You may have gotten 15" Beetle caps.Sent from my Windows Phone > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Joe Luther > > Sent: Monday...
• Which Cromie type Hub Caps fit the Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Neptuno
  Fri, 6 Jan 2006 13:49:13 -0800
  Like the tittle states I know that in earlier year Vanagons they used hub caps like the 4lug bugs are they one and the...
• Re: Hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 13:48:44 -0500
  ...Put 2 of the >original Vanagon caps back on the drivers side and the 2 remaining new >caps on the passenger side. First trip...
• Re: on locking gas caps..
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 20:15:59 -0400
  Maybe both my caps are aftermarket, then. They were both on my vehicles when I got them (1991 and 2002) and I don't...
• looking for hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Ethan Fischer
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 20:26:52 EST
  I would like to buy 4 Vanagon hub caps in good condition. If you have some for sale let me know. Thanks Ethan Fischer
• Re: Vanagon in a Time Capsule?
  Historical mailing list - Pablo Bonilla
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 19:28:28 -0600
  ...That is the one you should put in the capsule. Perhaps a 100 years from now, when instantaneous travel is going to be the...
• Spoked aluminun wheel covers- where can I get them?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Hembel
  Mon, 9 Nov 1998 22:07:03 -0600
  Hi everyone, I've seen a couple early 80's vanagons with 9 spoked anodized aluminum hub caps with 5 fake wheel nuts and...
• Re: hub caps wanted for an 82 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jared Roy
  Tue, 18 Jun 1996 10:51:54 -0600 (MDT)
  I am looking for the round silver caps for my 82, does anyone have any they would like to sell me?
• Re: Correct hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 31 May 2005 14:34:19 -0700
  I think, the original early ones came with that chrome caps that only cover the middle of the wheel. Later they went to the...
• Re: uh oh ! rear heater bleeder screw broke off.
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 20 Nov 2005 02:28:53 EST
  ...I once had to resort to substituting a stainless capscrew for the bleeder in a rear heater core, but, once the bleeder hole in...
• Re: Locking Gas Cap
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 19:17:40 -0400
  ...My '84 and '85 gas caps use "VW GAS" keys ... not the ignition key. I'd say that most replacement caps are of this...
• Re: moon caps, and who knows?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:25:57 -0600
  I don't know what you are referring to as moon caps, but I have always thought of them as the chrome dog-dish...
• Re: Hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Colin Rogers
  Tue, 16 Sep 1997 20:30:55 -0700
  Scott wrote: > Anyone know of a source of black plastic VW-insignia caps that will > cover just the hub on my 14" Syncro wheels...
• Re: Alloy Center Caps
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 11 Aug 1998 23:38:31 -0700
  ...wrote: > Does any one know of a source for replacement center caps? > TIA > Neal >
• Hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - Larry Petty
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 13:25:58 -0500
  ...Put 2 of the original Vanagon caps back on the drivers side and the 2 remaining new caps on the passenger side. First trip...
• Re: Alloys on an 83?
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 21:28:41 -0500
  ...and I cannot get the alloy center caps on in front. Tho problem seems to be with the dust caps for the wheel bearings...
• Caps for armrests...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Hoelscher
  Sun, 2 Oct 2011 22:13:54 -0700
  ...A pet peeve I've got with my the interior of my Westy is that all of the plastic armrest pivot bolt caps are...
• Re: Center cap Audi rims
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 12:22:04 EST
  use the carat alloy center caps on the rears and paint the front grease caps silver. looks great and you dont have to glue...
• Re: Chrome hub caps won't fit on ONE wheel?!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 11:34:35 -0400
  Vanagon have ever so slightly deeped hub caps, than the original bugs. ERic Rusty Zarse wrote: >Hey y'all, I tried to swipe my...
• Westy -- Little Brown Caps
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:20:14 -0700
  Is there a source for those little plastic caps that cover various screw heads on the Westy interior (A/C grille, around the fridge...
• diesel head - precombustion chamber steel caps
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Nov 1996 03:21:08 -0700 (MST)
  Does anyone know where I can purchase those steel precombustion chamber caps used in the diesel and turbo-diesel heads? One of those steel...
• Alloy center caps WTB
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 09:40:48 EST
  Hey folks, Who's got the best deal on factory alloy wheel center caps? I'll take new or quality used. Bill Marshall 85...
• FS: '87 bumpers, hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Sullivan
  Tue, 5 Jan 1999 12:43:58 -0800
  ...2 Front Chrome Bumpers - straight and clean overall w/ a little rust and small dents, no rubber or end caps. $35 each. 1 Rear...
• Re: Drain Caps and such
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 Apr 2001 15:55:32 -0400
  ...Wasserstein wrote: >I once again need the lists help, I am in need of the drain plugs/caps for a >1982 Diesel Westy. There...
• Re: Haunted Hub Caps
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 00:48:28 EDT
  ...This, to avoid the adventures with the plastic spoke and fake lug nut hub caps I have now. Has anyone had luck fitting VW...
• Re: Silly question about hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:38:54 -0800
  ...My 84 GL, when I bought it had "311" Caps in the rear and "251" Caps on the front. How's that for confusion...
• Re: Need some hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 00:24:32 -0500
  If by "stock" you mean the "moon" caps that are normally seen on Bugs these are still being made. The quality of the new...
• Re: Spark plugs caps
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:25:04 -0700
  ...I looked at my son's 1989 GL > the spark plugs caps don't have the rubber ring. On both vans the spark > plugs...
• Carrier Bar
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Wed, 19 Aug 2020 11:45:47 +0000
  ...I tried pulling out the end caps, but they are corroded into place. Before I apply more force I thought I would ask this...
• Carat/Wolfsburg Alloy Wheel Studs and Nuts For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Sun, 1 Oct 2000 00:18:12 -0500
  ...6 of these have the all-too-easy-to-lose end caps, while the other 4 have already lost their end caps. I also...
• Re: Wheel/hubcaps "look" options
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:42:58 -0500
  Most early Vanagons came with those caps. They look like Beetle caps. The beetle caps do not fit on Vanagons especially the front. I...
• Re: Silly question about hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:50:51 -0500
  ...My 84 GL, when I bought it had "311" Caps in the rear and "251" Caps on the front. How's that for confusion...
• Headliner Finish Caps
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Thu, 27 Aug 2015 14:47:09 -0400
  anybody have a source for finish caps at a local chain store. need brown and tan go westy is out of stock and $.70...
• WTB: LUG nuts and center caps
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 07:38:32 EDT
  ...I also need 4 center caps. TIA Chris VT
• Re: moon caps, and who knows?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:41:06 -0500
  ...moon caps, and who knows? >> >> I may be wrong about this. I reviewed Jim's web site more >> completely. >> For the camper, he shows...
• Re: on locking gas caps..
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 20:12:37 EDT
  ...Is there a difference between the "Older" and "Newer" locking gas caps? > > A friend with an '87 Westy uses his ignition key to open...
• 2 Westy Models, 3 Caps: Sold
  Historical mailing list - Patrick or Jennifer Hatcher
  Sat, 2 Jan 1999 11:17:09 -0500
  Hi all, Just a quick note to say that both of the Revell Models and all three of the Van Caps have been sold...
• Westy stove burner caps
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:36:03 -0800
  Anyone have a set of Westy stove burner caps? Mine are both chipped on one side and I'd like to find to that...
• Re: Lugs & Center Caps for factory alloys?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 18 Oct 2007 10:00:42 -0400
  ...In the rear they did have small stainless caps but that was it. I have them for $50 for a set (both front and...
• Re: Westy -- Little Brown Caps
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:51:07 -0800
  ...Westy -- Little Brown Caps Is there a source for those little plastic caps that cover various screw heads on the Westy interior (A/C...
• Re: Chrome hub caps won't fit on ONE wheel?!
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 11:34:40 -0700
  Yep, there are chrome center caps for Vanagons. I have them on my 84, I think I stole them from my 81 Westy (parked...
• Re: blatant plea for sympathy (LVC!) hair attack
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 10:19:22 -0800
  ...Baseball Caps > Speaking of ball caps, the other day I saw several guys wearing really cool > caps that I'd like to find. They...
• painting alloy wheel caps
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 18:31:29 -0700
  I painted the caps for my alloy wheels this weekend. Much of the original paint had flaked off and they were pretty ugly. I...
• Re: Will new Golf hubcaps fit Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - mike barker
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 22:41:04 -0800
  ...They look good and fit. -Mike Per Lindgren wrote: > > Per Lindgren wrote: > > > > > > > Jeff, The Golf hub caps would fit IF they were available in...
• Re: Free Bumber End-Caps
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Thu, 24 Aug 2006 08:23:22 -0700
  ...You pay the shipping!!! I have 3 left side bumper end-caps in fairly good condition. I have 2 right side end-caps that...
• SA alloy center caps
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 16:46:19 -0700
  Just obtained some used South African alloys, but they are missing their center caps. Anyone have any for sale, or know where to score...
• SA alloy center caps
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 17:10:30 EDT
  A while back there was discussion of a group purchase of the correct center caps for the SA alloy carat2 wheels. Anyone have an...