falcon hubcaps

[EKjimmy]

does anyone know if XK XL XM XP falcon hubcaps will fit 13" holden wheels?
like these ones
http://www.trueblueford.com/uploads/greyxksed_no1.jpg
i know it's sacrilege, but if they don't have &*#@ stamped on them-who's gonna know
Jimmy

[my70wg]

only everybody who reads this

aidan...

[EKjimmy]

okay then, its just between you and me....don't tell anyone else
lol

[Oldnblue]

Hey Jimmy.
I've got a set that I was going to use on my XP (decided to stay with simple steelies and bullets instead). I'll see if they fit on my EK rims and let you know.
Cheers, Scott

[EKjimmy]

Thanks Scott, let me know how they fit
Jimmy

[Oldnblue]

Hey Jimmy
Had a chance to check out the XP hubcaps when I got home this evening. They don't fit on my EK...the caps are larger than the Holden 13s and subsequently sit quite loosely on the lugs. They would need to be modified to fit - could be done but can't imagine it being worth it, considering they are so noticeably &*#@ (most people into these era cars will know).
Basically, you could make 'em fit if you really wanted but it would take some work.
Cheers, Scott

[wot179]

You can do it pretty simply if you drill and tap the rim in 3 places and screw in some big round-headed screws to use as lugs for the cap to clip over.

It will take some careful measuring,but it shouldnt be too hard.

[ozbumpkin]

Hey Jimmy
Had a chance to check out the XP hubcaps when I got home this evening. They don't fit on my EK...the caps are larger than the Holden 13s and subsequently sit quite loosely on the lugs. They would need to be modified to fit - could be done but can't imagine it being worth it, considering they are so noticeably &*#@ (most people into these era cars will know).
Basically, you could make 'em fit if you really wanted but it would take some work.
Cheers, Scott

If the early falcon caps are larger it may only take a few spots of weld on each hubcap lug to build them up,then just pop your early falcon caps on.Ive done it that way before.

[EKjimmy]

hmm only thing is i got chromies and don't really wana mess them up with welds or whatever. could graft whatever caps i like onto crappy EK/holden rings, but that'd still require rechroming...back to the drawing board

[thropzed]

Hey Jimmy, I got some full 13"Foulcan caps from an American 1962 sedan that would look the shizz. Only thing is, I haven't drilled the hole in them for a bullet cause the Foulcan boys would shoot me!!! I did worse to the '52 caddy caps and the caddy guys don't talk to me any more!!!
Will try to get a pic up for you to have a look at!
Cheers Theo Z...................

[EKjimmy]

Cool, thanks theo

[artyfartymarty]

i got a set of XA/XB/XC hubcaps on my 14's c's the stock hubcaps don't fit 14's, they needed some minor adjusting on the inside of the rolled lip only, i reckon they look good, nobody picks that they're F#@D. will post a pic for ya if you're interested to see.

[Harko]

I cant believe this topic hasnt been deleted yet

Can I just say whilst swaying into the wrong pavillion that my first car was XP coupe (14yo) then XP Ute (15yo) mums xm coupe(16 17yo) and at 18 I bought my own driveable registered &*#@ , the next 32 cars have been Holden
Get away from &*#@ stuff , they break stupid things ! like the lip will break off the hub cap

[kiid61]

Also, I hope you realise once they are fixed your car is going to die a little on the inside..

[EKjimmy]

haha just a few more ideas swimming around in my head, i just don't wanna do the same thing that someone else is doing