omw41 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 1988 Comanche Base. OK, I'm going for a drag strip utility vehicle look on my Comanche. I would like to replace the round "Jeep" wheel covers that slip over the lug nuts with the 60s style "Moon Eyes" hubcap look. Has anyone ever done this or does anyone know why it can't be done? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Quick Google search (hint hint) to see what they were (wasn't really sure) turned up this thread about PT cruisers. Bunch of links there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Can't be done with the stock Jeep wheels because there are no retainers to hold the moon caps in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 You could always swap your wheels out with some 15" 70's-80's Ford steel wheels. I know baby moons will fit on them. The bolt pattern is the same and B/S is real close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huck731 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I did this on my 99 new beetle with 66 bug moons. I actually measured the ID of the hub caps and drilled holes in my factory steel wheels for the clips and then riveted the clips in, help great untill I started doing a fair bit of front end work and the clips got wore out and started to rust from the snow/salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omw41 Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 Thanks guys. You are the best. I like the Ford swap idea. What do you mean by B/S? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Thanks guys. You are the best. I like the Ford swap idea. What do you mean by B/S? Back Space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walkenvol Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 On the early Jeep moon hubcaps, the size changed slightly when AMC took over in '71/72 and the moons will not interchange between eras. Be sure to check the hubcaps you want to use with the wheel before buying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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