Date:         Mon, 14 Aug 2000 15:48:31 -0700
Reply-To:     Garrett Adams <gadams@jps.net>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Garrett Adams <gadams@jps.net>
Subject:      Re: Painted Hubcaps $24.95/set of 4
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OK Ron, I'll bite. Then what holds them on them? The usual hubcaps (not
wheel covers) are mounted just outside the lug nuts. On these do the nuts
themselves secure the cap?

Garrett Adams
83.5 Adventurewagen GL
Stockton, California

----- Original Message -----
From: "The Bus Depot" <ron@netcarrier.com>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, August 14, 2000 3:26 PM
Subject: Painted Hubcaps $24.95/set of 4


> I just obtained some painted VW hubcaps, which are stock on cargo vans in
> Europe.  These are genuine Volkswagen, and are _much_ heavier duty than
the
> aftermarket Mexican/Brazilian ones available today (which rust out very
> quickly). They are just like the small chrome hubcaps used here on '71-82
> busses and vans, except that they are painted black rather than chromed.
> They cover the center area of the wheel (but not the lug nuts), and fit
> '71-91.
>
> Price is $24.95 for the set of 4 (plus shipping).  Part number 251 601
> 151B4.  They'll be on the website tomorrow, or you can order toll-free at
> 1-888-819-DEPOT.  Only ten sets available.  No further discounts apply.
>
> - Ron Salmon
>   The Bus Depot, Inc.
>   http://www.busdepot.com
>
>