Got my 15x7 ET 25 steelies today!! need some help

[tjones02]

Sorry you got the smaller diameter "13" style" hubcaps.

There are NK wheels, like those on my '67 1800 automatic, that use the smaller diameter 13' hubcaps. Most used the 14' style. This is what you got, # 36 13 1 107 337. Here's the cross reference for that part, notice it is also used on the early '02 1600's.

http://realoem.com/bmw/partxref.do?part=36131107337%09&showus=on&showeur=on

You really have hubcap 6 & 7 in this picture....

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=3211&mospid=48002&btnr=36_0364&hg=36&fg=10

Sorry about your confusion. The hubcaps you want are no longer available new. RealOEM doesn't list the correct 14" NK caps because they've been NLA for so long.

dlhoovler has "Bavaria" hubcaps. #9

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=4512&mospid=47247&btnr=36_0369&hg=36&fg=10

On my Bristol '66 I had a mix of proper NK 14" with one early 2800 sedan cap on the left rear. The NK ones are flatter than the early E3 ones.

Though a bit beat up I've got a spare set of "proper" NK 14" caps I'd be willing to sell. If you're interested I can dig them out and take photos of them. We'll then agree on a price if you want them. I've also got a set of NOS ones, but you'd have to sell a body part for those. :b....

I think they'd look best with a set of the skinny hotrod or old Volvo style trim rings... Hubcap Mike:

http://hubcapmike.com/trim-rings-smooth.html

And another... Early Wheel Company

http://www.earlywheel.com/trimrings.html

Here's what they look like on a wheel...

Cheers and as always HTH,

[FunElan]

I have a set of Bavaria hubcaps if you're interested as well, I decided to go with regular CS hubcaps instead.

[nbristow01]

I have a set of Bavaria hubcaps if you're interested as well, I decided to go with regular CS hubcaps instead.

At this point I will take ANY 14inch hubcaps. Do you have pics?

[beast02er]

Surprise nobody has asked yet......and WHERE did you get this work done? Pretty cool!!

-Bryan

red73

[nbristow01]

I will post that this eve when I get back home

[tjones02]

I have a set of Bavaria hubcaps if you're interested as well, I decided to go with regular CS hubcaps instead.

At this point I will take ANY 14inch hubcaps. Do you have pics?

Though a bit beat up I've got a spare set of "proper" NK 14" caps I'd be willing to sell. If you're interested I can dig them out and take photos of them. We'll then agree on a price if you want them. I've also got a set of NOS ones, but you'd have to sell a body part for those. :b....

[FunElan]

I would ask Tom for pics of his CS hubcaps first, they look better on 02's than the Bavaria hubcaps, that's why I didn't choose them.

BTW Tom I'm working on a set of silver grilles for you!

[tjones02]

OK, dug my caps out and will take pictures tomorrow. Until then enjoy this bit of NK coolness. An old wheel article from the NKBMW site.

http://nkbmw.com/NK_Felgen_artikel.pdf

[nbristow01]

Well it looks like Mr Jons had what I needed so I have hubcaps coming for my rims. BLUNT is sending me new roundels for them so I will be in style for Mid America

[FunElan]

How much were roundels from blunt?

[FunElan]

Just finished up my 14" caps with dad, here's a shot

[tjones02]

Matt, that looks AWESOME! Good work man.

Shipped Nick's out this morning... should be there in time.

[nbristow01]

Just finished up my 14" caps with dad, here's a shot

Matt what did you polish them with?

[tjones02]

We use Adam's products at Casey MotorSports...

http://www.adamspolishes.com/

Metal polish #1 & #2 a little goes a long way, so you'll only need the small bottles.

http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-602-adams-metal-polish-1-2-combo.aspx

Amazing stuff.

[FunElan]

I was recommended to use Ketchup and then chrome polish. Ketchup has acidic properties.