Does anyone know where I might be able to lay my hands on some of the 'D' style wheel trims from the 1970/71 model 240's. I have 260 style mags (actually with Skyline caps) and I would really like to return the car to a more authentic appearance.

Here is a picture of the trims that I am after.

Nigel,

Check out the link below..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2400867386&category=34209

:classic:

Nigel,

Check out the link below..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2400867386&category=34209

:classic:

Heh Nigel,

I have the original wheels and trims for 71 240Z right here in Brisbane Australia.

I was going to take my car back to original but I am having too much fun racing the beast.

If you want me to email pics contact me.

Can phone on 07 33251145

Rick.

Skyline caps?

What do they look like?

According to those who should know at the Sydney Z Car Club, Skyline hubcaps look like this ...

:?

what part of the hub cap is that? I was under the impression a "hub cap" is the wheel cover - the metal/plastic cover that covers entirely the usually black steel wheel?

:/

Alfa,

Sometimes I thinkI might be confusing things myself. Being a Pom in Australia trying to communicate with such a worldwide group of Z fanatics. Hence my use of the terms wheel trims rather than hub caps.

I just had a look at the Victoria British cattle dog and they call the piece a "centre cap". This comes of the centre of my mag wheels. Check out my picture gallery to see the wheels.

Please excuse my rambling, I am typing this after several bottles of Wynns Coonawarra.

Ahh

OK then, sorry to hassle you! I'm not after those unfortunately..

thanks anyway mate - that car is gorgeous - I actually like those little chromy things on teh fenders (where the mirrors used to be?)

The set of D style hubcaps on e-bay went for US$450. :surprised

That's AUS$766 which is half what I paid for a whole car (albeit a 260).

Seems a bit steep to me! Any comments?

Nigel,

Here is a single wheel cover for an small opening bid. You may have to work the single angle as sets are obviously costing more (450). This may be your best option. A few from the people on the board, a few in e-Bay and you will have a set.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2401579842&category=34209

Nigel

Why not try and get hold of a set of the late 71/72/73 & 260z style "Z" caps. These are more plentiful as they were used over a larger range of years.

Only the very early 240z's into Australia would have been fitted with the "D" style caps from the factory.

I own a Sept 71 240z. I picked up a complete set of 5 rims and 4 caps for AUS$10 per rim and AUS$15 per cap a few years back. They are from a 74 260z and hence the rims are slightly wider than the stock 240z ones.

I am happy with these. As my car was produced in the transition period from the 71 model year to the 72 model year I could probably pass them off as original equipment.

Who knows...

BTW, the caps do have some slight surface rust on the rears, but will come up nice. I have them stored away as I enjoy driving my 240z too much these days and dont want to risk loosing one.