Early and Later Center Caps-Need Lesson

[Uwon]

I am trying to decide whether or not to install center caps on my project build so having answers to the following trivial questions would go a long way........
1. I understand that the early center cap male insert into the rim measures 67mm vs 70mm for the later style. Correct?
2. Will an early style cap fit a later Fuch rim?
3. What is the difference, if any, on the face, logo, outside ring, edging, shaping, etc.?
4. When was the change-over from early to later style?
5. When were colored or painted logos first introduced?
6. Anything else that one should know?
Thanks in advance.
Cheers,
Johan

[Uwon]

Anybody?

[pors1968]

The early cap three clips 67-73 silver clip retainer whith removable hole 74-86 black 74-86 the three clip wont fit on 74-86

[wayner]

Originally Posted by Uwon

I am trying to decide whether or not to install center caps on my project build ...

Johan, I did not install centre caps on mine because to me this look is in keeping with the theme of my build

Here is a picture for reference since you are also considering that direction.

[Uwon]

Originally Posted by pors1968

The early cap three clips 67-73 silver clip retainer whith removable hole 74-86 black 74-86 the three clip wont fit on 74-86

Interesting.... only fellow Canadians have responded.
por1968, many thanks for your response. It's now clear that I have to stay with the later caps for my build.
I remember once a Porsche guru commenting to me on a pic that I had posted of an original '73 RS ( on sale for over $600k) to the effect that "those are the wrong caps for the "73 RS". Other than the clip thing that pors1968 pointed out I have not been able to determine whether the face of the cap differs in any way. Hence this thread. So my question that still remains is.... is there a difference between the face of the earlier and later caps?

[Uwon]

Originally Posted by wayner

Johan, I did not install centre caps on mine because to me this look is in keeping with the theme of my build

Here is a picture for reference since you are also considering that direction.

wayner, that stance and wheel are truly outstanding. Those must be 17's 0r 18's by 13 wide, or more. I agree with you that no centre caps is the right look particularly for your car.
Mine will ultimately be a bit more subtle so I want to be able to possibly switch from all business to a bit more subdued. Also, while I'm working on my gravel rashed wheels (and I mean gravel rashed inside and out) which require substantial restoration and possibly will have to be painted with only a polished lip, I thought that it would be wise to do proper caps as well now, particularly for colour match. If I don't do it now, it will never be done.
Cheers,
Johan

P.S. I just went through your thread on your build. Truly inspiring. Can you comment on the finish of your wheels, please. Satin clear coat directly on alloy???

[wayner]

Thanks for the comments on my build. A lot of collective Pelican wisdom (and hours on line here learning) went into that car.

As for the wheels, I followed Jeremy's lead and had Jim at True Design build those wheels for me.
I sent Jim a set of 16" curb rashed wheels and he put 17" hoops on them so that I could run big fat modern rubber.

The finish that I asked for is a scotchbrite type finish, which I can easily maintain with a Mr. eraser (or more scotch bright pads if I really let them go).
This season I am going to experiment with some clear plastidip on them.

[Uwon]

Got a PM from Wayner. put me on to hubcaps.com. Cannot believe the center cap variations, although, unfortunately no real ID unless you already have a part number. Nevertheless, this web site may be valuable to anybody who is looking for a replacement cap or two at a reasonable price with some assurance that its in good refurbished condition. The value of this forum, amazing....
Johan

[arrivederci]

Some details for you with two (bad) pics. This shows 70mm and 67mm caps. As you know, The 3 prongs are 67mm. When looking at the two different 3 prong ones, the 'clean' one came with a set of 15x8s that I bought used. The other was on my 15x6 flat Fuchs from my '72. Finally, the white ones were on a set of 16x7 and 16x9. I am having the 16s redone to rsr style and need to figure out how I want the center caps to look. I don't want the painted, inlayed style on the rsr finish.

[Uwon]

arrivederci, Thanks for the pics. First time that I have seen the back side of a early cap. All clear to me now. From the pics I surmise that there really is no difference on the front. The logo and the recessed ring look the same.
May I ask which rsr finish you are contemplating?
Johan

[wayner]

Got a PM from Wayner. put me on to hubc...

That wasn't me that sent that

[Uwon]

Originally Posted by wayner

That wasn't me that sent that

My apologies. Thanks should have gone to pors1968.
Cheers,
Johan