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Posted by: kshighlander May 27 2014, 04:55 PM

I got some new center caps for my 76 teener, but they don't fit over the front bearing caps. Was told I needed to get some smooth Brazilian aftermarket caps without the bump outs. Where does one purchase those?

Thanks
LD

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker May 27 2014, 05:30 PM

What kind of wheels?

Posted by: Mikey914 May 27 2014, 10:39 PM

If you got the wheel caps from me they should fit I clearanced mine for the stock dust caps as I have 75's. The only atermarket dust caps I have found are the same clearance as the ones I have.
I'd be interested to see if there is another option.

Posted by: kshighlander May 28 2014, 09:27 PM

I did not Mikey, I asked a couple of times here if anyone had them. I sure would have! They are AEC 2.0 repops. Do your caps have that nub that sticks out on one side?

Posted by: luskesq May 28 2014, 09:57 PM

I have a set of Mark's which are clearance for the bearing cap. I believe this will take you to his center caps: http://shop.914rubber.com/searchquick-submit.sc?keywords=wheel

They are quite nice BTW.

Keith

Posted by: Mikey914 May 28 2014, 11:11 PM

The dust caps I have on mine have a square hole punched in the center. There is no nub sticking up. They were available at the local VW parts store for a few bucks. About $6 if I recall correctly.

Posted by: r_towle May 28 2014, 11:14 PM

Makes me feel old because I know exactly what that square hole is for, and I recall hating it more than a few times on many cars....

Posted by: Mark Henry May 29 2014, 04:52 AM

Beetle speedo drive, hole should only be on the drivers side cap

Smooth Brazilian sounds like some kind of porn or a bar drink .

Posted by: kshighlander May 30 2014, 10:55 AM

These are my wheels AEC repops.