I used the flatter dog dish type (not the half moon bug.Thing type) from a
'72 on the '83.5 without any bending or interferance. Maybe it's the wrong
junkyard.
Scott

>Mike Ross wrote:
>
>> I have an 83 Vanagon (with stock steel wheels) and am trying to fit a set of
>> hubcaps from a 71 - 79 Bus.  I have seen this done before, so I know it is
>> possible.  Anyway, the problem I am having is that the dust caps for the
>> front wheel bearings are preventing the hubcaps from seating properly on the
>> wheel.  Is there some special trick that I am missing?  Thanks in advance
>> for your advice.