mel
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Post by mel on Jun 5, 2019 4:46:48 GMT -8
I cannot get the hubcaps on the Compact, is there some kind of trick to getting them on? Im starting to think they are maybe too small. Does anyone know any measuring tips for me to check? I do remember getting them on the Airflyte was hard but a good solid kick did the trick lol They are not babymoons, they are just some other vintage hubcaps that were inside of the camper when I got it, I dont know if they have ever been installed on the rims or not.  IMG_0445 by Mel L, on Flickr  IMG_0446 by Mel L, on Flickr |
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Post by vikx on Jun 5, 2019 20:52:44 GMT -8
They probably don't fit the wheels. It looks like the grease caps may have rubbed on them as well. Be careful.
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Post by Ten on Jun 5, 2019 20:56:36 GMT -8
My suggestion would be to use them on the Airflyte, if you know they fit on those rims.... There were a couple different size diameters that were used on the old style rims, and it may just not match up with the Compact rims. Either that or you need a bigger sized foot to kick them on with... By the way be careful kicking them on. Those are nice old caps. Dents from an errant kick could be really tough to get out, and especially as nice as that chrome looks! If you decide you don't want them, I'll find a home for them...  . |
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Post by mel on Jun 7, 2019 2:30:00 GMT -8
vikx your right, the grease caps stick out too far and that is why I cant get them on
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