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Old May 8, 2009 | 08:33 AM
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im wanting to see pics of the caps and covers you people have on the oil, power steering, master cylinder, radiator, etc. also how much ya paid and where you got them from would be helpful. im wanting to do this to mine, but dont wanna spend $50+ like most people. even the kind that velcros to the stock caps would work, just wanna see what you folks have out there.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 08:44 AM
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I got all my covers from MBA when they were still around. I still think they had the best quality stuff available. It was pricey, but well worth it in my opinion.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 10:43 AM
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Sounds like we may be out of your price range but we sell everything you're looking for. Stainless covers in polished and brushed finish. Billet caps in machine and chrome finish. Polished stainless bolt kits. You can view pics/prices here: http://specializedstainless.com

We're also currently having a sale: https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...less-sale.html

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email or call.

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Old May 8, 2009 | 10:55 AM
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I just made a cover for my brake res, pics will be up soon
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stve, your stuff looks great. im sure they are not overpriced, as yours probbly start as blocks of metal and have to be machined. im surprised someone in the aftermarket doesnt make a plastic cap cover just a chrome or polished looking finish to cut the cost down a little bit. steve, whats the best price you can do for me for a brake fluid cap, power steering cap, and coolant overflow cap?
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Originally Posted by kyles2000z
stve, your stuff looks great. im sure they are not overpriced, as yours probbly start as blocks of metal and have to be machined. im surprised someone in the aftermarket doesnt make a plastic cap cover just a chrome or polished looking finish to cut the cost down a little bit. steve, whats the best price you can do for me for a brake fluid cap, power steering cap, and coolant overflow cap?
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stuff looks good... maybe i should do that?
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Hey man check out Thunder Racing they have a bunch of MBA products. Great quality, just as nice looking, and even more affordable than the sale prices of other stores. OH and you can get anodized stuff too!

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Check with emblemspro, they have some nice covers, and they can do nice etching, and they can do GM logos with their license, prices are great to.
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all out of my price range right now. i just cant fathom spending $40 on one polished cap. im more interested to see if there is someone who makes tem out of plastic with a chrome looking finish that would make them more affordable. not knocking any of the sponsors here, their stuff is top notch and i would buy them if i wasnt a broke college gradute looking for a job! just out of my price range.
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Originally Posted by kyles2000z
all out of my price range right now. i just cant fathom spending $40 on one polished cap. im more interested to see if there is someone who makes tem out of plastic with a chrome looking finish that would make them more affordable. not knocking any of the sponsors here, their stuff is top notch and i would buy them if i wasnt a broke college gradute looking for a job! just out of my price range.
make your own caps. buy some quality paints, do the right prep, use a bunch of clear coat and you will have a nice looking cap
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Old May 8, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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Check us out:

http://www.emblempros.com/inc/sdetail/598

Simple and affordable. That's a 5-piece set for $60.00.

We also offer some really nice 18GA mirror stainless steel and etched covers for many engine bay components.
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Originally Posted by hlaalu
make your own caps. buy some quality paints, do the right prep, use a bunch of clear coat and you will have a nice looking cap
sounds like a perfect use for al lthe pringles can tops i have haha!!! i painted my stockers, just wanting to add some bling to the bay and this was the best option. its looks ok painted, but the painted caps are starting to get that "cheap" look to me, idk?
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Pictures from last year of my LT1 caps...

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Old May 9, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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^^^ Looks good! Where did you get that P/S reservoir plate from?
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Originally Posted by travisnd
I got all my covers from MBA when they were still around. I still think they had the best quality stuff available. It was pricey, but well worth it in my opinion.
x2...........all my underhood pieces where from MBA:


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^I just seen your car on gm high tech. Nice bro nice
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Made mine!!!

I tried to manufacture more parts to sell, but I'll be honest, it's hard to make this stuff and keep the price low, you need to make a 1000 parts to get the pricing down....





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^ that's crazy, Ive never seen a lid made out of stainless steel or whatever that is. So there are no apparent problems from making it out of that material?
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