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bluewhitecoopers1968
PostPosted: Sun Apr 12, 2015 11:54 am 
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Hi all, does anyone know where I could get centre caps for Contessa"s?
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timmy201
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Mine have 62mm holes, so something like this might fit. (It's also the same size as the lids on aerosol cans)

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 1669508070

The wheel repair shop near me had bunches of them to choose from

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I had a metal spinner make a set of caps to the exact size. Then I had these chrome plated. It's a bit fussy, but the results were excellent.
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Bill B wrote:
I had a metal spinner make a set of caps to the exact size. Then I had these chrome plated. It's a bit fussy, but the results were excellent.

Might have too look into making some custom caps.
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Ab has a set

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styrofoam cups work :D

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bluewhitecoopers1968
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simon k wrote:
styrofoam cups work :D

Might whittle a set out of a tree trunk. :)
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Here are some more:
http://www.minispares.com/product/Class ... ACAPS.aspx
I might actually buy a set of these, just need to check a few measurements first
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CENTRE-CAPS- ... 19fe308921

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timmy201 wrote:
Here are some more:
http://www.minispares.com/product/Class ... ACAPS.aspx
I might actually buy a set of these, just need to check a few measurements first
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CENTRE-CAPS- ... 19fe308921

Mine measure 63mm, those minispares ones might work. The other chrome ones might be too tall for a Mini, unless you cut them down.
Thanks for all the replies!!
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Here's some I prepared earlier for a mate's S- machined from black HDPE. I'm not doing any more, but feel free to pinch the design. :lol:

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I found some caps at the wreckers today. Bit of a gamble as I didn't have anything to measure them at the time, but worth a go at $10 for a set of 7..
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They ended up fitting quite nicely, they stick out about the same amount as the wheel nuts. Just need to peel off the logos and give them a quick polish!
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I talked to John @ Minikingdom on Monday about sourcing some; he said he's in the process of looking at having some made up. Not sure of time span involved though.

Those ford ones look the job; great find.

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I;ve got some tall black caps here
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1071 S
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Don't forget to measure the hole first ... not all Contestas have the same size center holes..

Cheers, Ian
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Davo111
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a can of coke cut in half, fits just nice, and their easily replaced. Even VB fit to, much better to empty than Coke.

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