Dunlop D1 caps are very special and very expensive.
Midland wheels does replicas...
http://www.midlandwheels.com/Shop/P-1404-DUNLOP-D1-Alloy-Centre-Cap.html
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| Author: | thomas_hb [ Sat Jan 05, 2013 8:46 am ] |
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Are centre caps generally a universal fit? Like, if they fit one set of 10" wheels they'll fit another? I'm missing a couple on a set of Dunlop D1 wheels so I was just going to buy a set of generic ones. |
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| Author: | Monaco [ Sat Jan 05, 2013 8:54 am ] |
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They are usually wheel specific. In fact, minilite caps are different between 6 inch and 5 inch rims. |
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| Author: | Morris 1100 [ Sat Jan 05, 2013 8:54 am ] |
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Dunlop D1 caps are very special and very expensive. Midland wheels does replicas... http://www.midlandwheels.com/Shop/P-1404-DUNLOP-D1-Alloy-Centre-Cap.html
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| Author: | thomas_hb [ Sat Jan 05, 2013 8:59 am ] |
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Thanks guys, I'll stretch the budget to an extra 20 pounds for vanity caps that don't need to be Dremeled and glued. |
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| Author: | Morris 1100 [ Sat Jan 05, 2013 9:11 am ] |
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I think the replica caps are a bargain. (provided they do actually fit!) A few years ago when the caps were unavailable there was someone on this forum making them out of brass and then getting them chrome plated and then getting stickers made... They looked fantastic but a lot hard work. |
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| Author: | thomas_hb [ Sat Jan 05, 2013 9:20 am ] |
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I was half expecting someone on this forum to reply to say that for engineering purposes they must be machined from billet aluminium by a qualified professional 
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| Author: | Morris 1100 [ Sat Jan 05, 2013 9:22 am ] |
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You mean "AN AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEER"? 
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| Author: | Davo111 [ Sat Jan 05, 2013 10:56 am ] |
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For emergency use, I sometimes cut a coke can in half and it fits perfectly into the centre hole. When it needs cleaning, crack another can and replace it, simple remedy for the right price 
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Sat Jan 05, 2013 11:02 am ] |
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thomas_hb wrote: I was half expecting someone on this forum to reply to say that for engineering purposes they must be machined from billet aluminium by a qualified professional
This `qualified professional' (machinist) has made 1 set of Contessa black ones out of HDPE and fitted a Leyland decal. They look quite nice on my mate's Mk2 S.
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| Author: | Davo111 [ Sun Jan 06, 2013 1:32 pm ] |
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30 love, your serve Doc...... 
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Sun Jan 06, 2013 1:44 pm ] |
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Back on topic re the Dunlops (and particularly their 1/2 sisters, the Tasmans)- I did look (for John Smidt) at machining them from brass and then getting them plated, but the cost was ridiculous. Most of the material would become swarf- and plating's not cheap either. |
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| Author: | Lillee [ Sun Jan 06, 2013 8:13 pm ] |
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Am I missing something? 10 years and I've never run with caps, what's the big deal? |
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| Author: | 1018cc [ Sun Jan 06, 2013 8:18 pm ] |
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Morris 1100 wrote: I think the replica caps are a bargain. (provided they do actually fit!)
A few years ago when the caps were unavailable there was someone on this forum making them out of brass and then getting them chrome plated and then getting stickers made... They looked fantastic but a lot hard work. Was me: 
Still lasting well I might ad. I suppose they should for how much they cost me! |
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| Author: | John Smidt [ Sun Jan 06, 2013 8:23 pm ] |
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Mini King have stickers for the Dunlop and tasman Cap they are stickers but not made of foil I have had the cap made before from brass and then chrome plated But the guy who made them for Me has retired and I have not been able to find someone who can do them for Me at a reasonable cost |
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| Author: | John Smidt [ Sun Jan 06, 2013 8:29 pm ] |
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1018cc wrote: Morris 1100 wrote: I think the replica caps are a bargain. (provided they do actually fit!) A few years ago when the caps were unavailable there was someone on this forum making them out of brass and then getting them chrome plated and then getting stickers made... They looked fantastic but a lot hard work. Was me: Still lasting well I might ad. I suppose they should for how much they cost me! Fantastic Job Did You use Brass or stainless |
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