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Old Oct 20, 2005 | 07:45 PM
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Who makes "quality" billet caps for the brake fluid, windshield washer, power steering reservoirs, etc?
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Old Oct 20, 2005 | 07:52 PM
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Old Oct 20, 2005 | 07:56 PM
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Are all of these caps for $75?
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Old Oct 20, 2005 | 08:08 PM
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Another vote for CEC (Creative Engine Covers). Very sharp.
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Old Oct 20, 2005 | 09:25 PM
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That's what I'm looking for. Thank you very much!

Steve
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Old Oct 21, 2005 | 12:46 AM
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I have billet caps on my engine that I got from Eckler's. They are polished and plain with no lettering on them, which I prefer. Made well and look great.
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Old Oct 21, 2005 | 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by bobdt173
Are all of these caps for $75?
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Ha - Ha - You (and I) wish. Don't forget the Vette Tax figure for stuff like this.
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Old Oct 21, 2005 | 01:31 AM
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Ha - Ha - You (and I) wish. Don't forget the Vette Tax figure for stuff like this.
Vette tax = approx. 1000% of $75.

But I love the CEC caps, and use many of their products:



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I agree - Creative Engine Covers has some very nice bling for the car.
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Originally Posted by Y2Kvert4me
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Yowser.......me like
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$525 for caps,i don't think so.
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I just bought a new laser marking machine for my work. Anybody know where I can get a set of plain caps? I have the ability to mark them with anything I want; should allow some creativity and uniqueness
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Originally Posted by TOOGECKO
I just bought a new laser marking machine for my work. Anybody know where I can get a set of plain caps? I have the ability to mark them with anything I want; should allow some creativity and uniqueness
CEC has chromed plain caps too here
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