Wheel components also has a pretty good selection of center caps -
http://www.wheelcomponents.com/index1.html follow the menu at left,
products,acessories,center caps. I found some that are a perfect fit for
the set of older Western minilite/pana knock-offs I found on Ebay.
http://home.neo.rr.com/mark2000/images/datsun1600/engine_temp/motor_in5.jpg
http://home.neo.rr.com/mark2000/images/datsun1600/Progress_2-16-02/wheel1.jp
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Mark Sedlack
OROC
Cuyahoga Falls OH
66 1600 http://home.neo.rr.com/mark2000/images/datsun1600/
77 280Z http://home.neo.rr.com/mark2000/images/datsun1600/Z/Z.htm
----- Original Message -----
From: "Victor Laury" <vlaury@earthlink.net>
To: <WisslerJon@aol.com>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2002 2:10 AM
Subject: Re: Ebay Item #1832703773 - Z Iron Cross Wheels
> Those are right. The guy doesn't know what he talking about. Nissan never
> change lug patterns. They fit the roadster just fine. A little on the
heavy
> side though at 18 pounds a piece. They need special lugs, Nissan Style
but
> 7/16 thread. These are available (Quote Pat Horne) "Call Wheel Components
at
> (877) 459-4335 and ask for bulk part number 5302."
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <WisslerJon@aol.com>
> To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, May 31, 2002 10:21 PM
> Subject: Ebay Item #1832703773 - Z Iron Cross Wheels
>
>
> Take a look at the exchange below. Does this seem right that an early
240Z
> had a 100MM bolt pattern rather than 114.3/4.5"? I just slapped the Z
> turbine wheels I bought a while ago on my 69 2000. They look awesome, but
> the crummy 185/70 x14 tires that came with them (Federal's), rub just a
tad
> on the front fender at full turn. I was hoping to slap some 195/60 or
maybe
> even 205/60's on there. I sure as heck hope they fit. After about 20
hours
> of wheel restoration effort (thanks to everybody's advice if I missed
you),
> these better work. I do need center caps however. These wheels have
about
> a
> 1/4" think mounting flange that has a slim lip that the caps would clip
> into.
> Anybody have any they want to part with or know where I could get them.
> The
> guy at Les Scwab told me fat chance, but I gotta believe they are out
there
> somewhere. The lugs by the way slip inside the wheel and grab onto the
> studs, which just barely protrude from the wheel face.
>
> 69 2000 (Need to clean her up for the Blue Lake Datsun show tomorrow)
> 60 510 Wagon (naked and at the paint/body shop)
> NOWROC
> Troutdale, OR
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> To: <wisslerjon@aol.com>
> References: <200205311509.g4VF9Dr9029158@rom.ebay.com>
> Subject: Re: Question for seller -- Item #1832703773
> Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 23:36:59 -0400
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> my information is that the Z cars went from 4.5 inch to 100mm in 1972 or
> early 73
> these wheels are 100mm 4bolt pattern----- Original Message -----
> From: <wisslerjon@aol.com>
> To: <fewg@msn.com>
> Sent: Friday, May 31, 2002 11:09 AM
> Subject: Question for seller -- Item #1832703773
>
>
> > If these are really off of an early Z, which they certainly appear to
be,
> the bolt patter should be 4x4.5" or 4x114.3mm. Is there any way you can
> check to see if this is true on these wheels. If they are the 4 x 4.5" I
> may be interested. Thanks.
> >
> > Jon
> > --------------------
> >
> >
> > Question from: benny_beaver
> > Title of item: 14 X 6 Nissan Z Wheels
> > Seller: afewsevens
> > Starts: May-28-02 16:44:06 PDT
> > Ends: Jun-04-02 16:44:06 PDT
> > Price: Currently $52.69
> > To view the item, go to:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1832703773
> >
> >
> >
> > Visit eBay, The World's Online Marketplace TM at http://www.ebay.com
>
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