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« on: August 19, 2019, 10:50:29 AM » |
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There was a fellow in Canada that sold stainless steel covers that slipped over the rubber boots between the carbs and the cylinder heads on the intakes on eBay. I have searches and can no longer find the item or him. Does anyone have contact info or know where to find them.
Thanks.
Brad
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2019, 11:56:56 AM » |
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If you're asking what I think you're asking, you can go down to Lowes
and get chrome bathroom DWV plumbing pipes that are exactly
the right size... Some of the most chromular Valkyries I've seen
have them...
-Mike
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« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2019, 02:06:42 PM » |
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If you're asking what I think you're asking, you can go down to Lowes
and get chrome bathroom DWV plumbing pipes that are exactly
the right size... Some of the most chromular Valkyries I've seen
have them...
-Mike
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nogrey
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« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2019, 02:45:31 PM » |
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Glad I read this thread! Good stuff! But if you’re still interested, I know I see his stuff on ebay all the time. I had his covers on my first interstate. They did start to tarnish after a couple of years. Took on a yellowish tint. I’ll have to try to remember the Lowe’s conversation and see if I can come up with a set.
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nogrey
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« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2019, 02:46:23 PM » |
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If you're asking what I think you're asking, you can go down to Lowes
and get chrome bathroom DWV plumbing pipes that are exactly
the right size... Some of the most chromular Valkyries I've seen
have them...
-Mike
Mike, what does “DWV” stand for so I know what I’m asking for? Thanks |
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2019, 03:17:44 PM » |
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If you're asking what I think you're asking, you can go down to Lowes
and get chrome bathroom DWV plumbing pipes that are exactly
the right size... Some of the most chromular Valkyries I've seen
have them...
-Mike
Mike, what does “DWV” stand for so I know what I’m asking for? Thanks Drain-Waste-Vent... just plain old chrome bathroom sink drain pipes... there's one size that's perfect for putting at the top of the Valkyrie's intake runners... I guess you cut off a little piece of the pipe and leave the un-cut end where it shows... Perhaps that means you have to get three pieces of the pipe? -Mike "never done it, just seen the result..." |
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« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2019, 03:19:08 PM » |
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Anyone have any pictures of this stuff?
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« Reply #7 on: August 19, 2019, 03:23:41 PM » |
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as far as I know, I came up with the chrome drain pipe, back '00. so mine have been on that long and still look new. but don't know if the quality is the same today. I don't remember if I used 1 1/2" or 1 1/4" but just make sure its thin wall tubing. look for chrome tail piece https://www.homedepot.com/b/Plumbing/N-5yc1vZbqewZ12kx/Ntk-ProductInfoMatch/Ntt-chrome%2Btailpiece?NCNI-5  |
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nogrey
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« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2019, 04:47:50 AM » |
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Sounds like your setup is even better than the one’s I got from Canada on ebay. Thanks for posting the photos. |
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« Reply #9 on: August 20, 2019, 06:06:44 AM » |
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Sounds like your setup is even better than the one’s I got from Canada on ebay. Thanks for posting the photos. I'm pretty sure I used, 1 1/2 for the intakes and 1 1/4 for the turn signals. |
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1973 Duster 340 4-speed rare A/C, 2001 F250 4x4 7.3L, 6sp
"Our Constitution was made only for a Moral and Religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the goverment of any other."
John Adams 10/11/1798
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« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2019, 06:07:32 AM » |
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There was a fellow in Canada that sold stainless steel covers that slipped over the rubber boots between the carbs and the cylinder heads on the intakes on eBay. I have searches and can no longer find the item or him. Does anyone have contact info or know where to find them.
Thanks.
Brad
Rattlebars, when they were in business, had chrome covers for the intake boots, called “tube toppers” and ones for the rubber isolators on the turn signal stems called “turn stylers”. I have a set of the turn stylers that are new that I haven’t gotten around to installing (since 2000). I know I bought a set of the tube toppers too and may have a set somewhere in the attic with my other spare parts. It’s way too hot to check. I think your best bet is to make a set of the homemade version. |
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« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2019, 06:38:27 AM » |
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Rattlebars, when they were in business, had chrome covers for the intake boots, called “tube toppers” and ones for the rubber isolators on the turn signal stems called “turn stylers”. I have a set of the turn stylers that are new that I haven’t gotten around to installing (since 2000).
And I have a set of the Tube Toppers new in packaging which were never installed. Funny how we amass a collection of goodies... |
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