Andrew_L26 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Hi guys, just wondering what centre caps were originally used on Watanabe wheels. I've managed to get a set of old 15" Wats and I'm wanting to complete the look with genuine centre caps. I know these can be purchased new but I don't particularly want plastic centre caps if they had metal ones back in the day. Also I'm planning to paint my wheels the matte black colour and I was wondering if there are were any matte black centre caps to go with them. ( I could just paint some though) These are the type of centre caps that I believe are period correct (but they're upwards of 500$! and not black) https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/u242794982 Also does anyone know what valve stems were originally supplied from RS Watanabe? I was just planning on buying the new genuine ones for about $50 I have been trying to source some of these black period electron lock nuts too but haven't been able to. I did just purchase a set of 3 old silver ones which are missing the key and one locknut for 15$ shipped. I know I'm being a bit over the top with all this but I just want the wheels to be as genuine and period correct as possible! If any of you guys know anything about these accessories let me know! Oh the purity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3c0y Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Ben careful the centre caps come in two diameters and two heights. The early wheels have a larger hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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