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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 10:49 PM
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Now that Design Specialties is gone, is anyone making the etched chrome caps? Creative Engine Cover is not planning to sell them until after the first of the year. I need a cap for the Brake Reservoir in the next few weeks.

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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 10:51 PM
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where did Design Specialties go?
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by My99MagRed
Now that Design Specialties is gone, is anyone making the etched chrome caps? Creative Engine Cover is not planning to sell them until after the first of the year. I need a cap for the Brake Reservoir in the next few weeks.

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I have an original, slightly used, Design Specialties cap that is for the MN6 reservoir that is identical to the brake fluid reservoir...has the same wording (etching)...For Sale...Let me know if interested...
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where did Design Specialties go?
Closed-up shop.
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Old Oct 19, 2004 | 01:35 AM
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Old Oct 19, 2004 | 06:23 AM
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I would be very interested if the cap is still available.
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I would be very interested if the cap is still available.

Still available. PM me.
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Old Oct 19, 2004 | 10:31 PM
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Call Chuck Mars at Performance Design Specialties 859-342-7600. He can get you what you need.
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Yea call Chuck, he was one half of D.S. He is now carrying on those great products from Design Specialties under the name of Performance Design Specialties; same stuff and more. They were at Carlisle Corvette show in August. See Ya!
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Sure, how much are you asking? And do you happen to have a pic of it?

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Sure, how much are you asking? And do you happen to have a pic of it?

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etched...? got pics...
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r0lands, do you still have the caps?
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 02:54 PM
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