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Old Aug 20, 2002 | 07:26 AM
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Default Where to get Chrome or Alum dipstick

Where can I get a chrome or aluminum dipstick or dipstick handle? I found very cheap ones at Jegs but they are chrome plated and I just don't think I want chrome plated in my engine - chrome could flake. And I know of the MBA dipstick handle. But I was hoping to find better or cheaper ones.
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Old Aug 20, 2002 | 09:30 AM
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How about just paint the handle with aluminum paint or any color you want.
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Old Aug 20, 2002 | 09:35 AM
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I painted mine red! Painting it is a good alternative.
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Old Aug 20, 2002 | 09:58 AM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Xsta Z 28:
<strong>I painted mine red!</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">You did? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />

LOL.. just busting your chops <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />

I say chrome the dipstick tube and either paint the fugly yellow handle or get the MBA one..
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Old Aug 20, 2002 | 10:03 AM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Steve2000SS:
<strong>You did? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />

</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">OK, let me correct THAT Steve painted mine red, JEEES, <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" /> I guess I need to give credit where it is due! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />
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Old Aug 20, 2002 | 10:19 AM
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You can get a chrome plated dipstick for LS1 here: http://www.designspec.com/c5/c5prices-b.htm

<img src="http://www.designspec.com/c5/c-5%20pics%20and%20prices/C5%20Chrome%20Dipstick_01.jpg" alt=" - " />
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Old Aug 20, 2002 | 11:44 AM
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Thats the biggest oil dipstick handle I've ever seen <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />
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Old Aug 20, 2002 | 01:13 PM
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Just playing Andy.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> -- i think im going through SS withdrawls!!!

DARN Mark.. could ya post a bigger picture next time!! LOL
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HOLY HUGE DIPSTICK HANDLE BATMAN!!!!

You know I not too sure of I can see it???
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Old Aug 20, 2002 | 05:46 PM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Steve2000SS:
<strong>Just playing Andy.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> -- i think im going through SS withdrawls!!!

DARN Mark.. could ya post a bigger picture next time!! LOL</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hey, that's linked right from their website. Not my fault!

Man, I tell ya, you try to help a guy out... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />
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