240Z: Hubcap set arrived

When i started my project, i never thought about putting things like Hubcaps on the car. I wanted it to be cool with aftermarket wheels and all. Today i’m a bit unsure which direction to go, but i have grown up and learned that the value of a car is only there when it comes with all original parts, documents, history, etc. so whenever i see original parts pop up for sale for a reasonable price. i buy them. just because of collecting reasons, or to have the car complete with all the parts, even though it’s modified.

A while ago i got a set of original Datsun hubcaps but t hey’re in terrible shape (see left) and in my opinion beyond reasonable repair. they’re dented, paint is gone, chrome is peeling off, etc.

This is the old set:

So when recently a set of correct build-date popped op for sale in good shape, i had to get it. today i was finally able to get them. Even if i’m not sure if they ever will end up on the car, it’s good to know t hat the care is one piece more to complete, as it originally left the factory. Or 4 pieces, if you will. Ant this time they only need a bit of cleaning to be back in good shape. nice.