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Old Jun 29, 2017 | 04:55 PM
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I can't take credit for this, saw it on someone's car at CAA8, can't remember who.
Anyhoo, stopped by a Love's Truck Stop on the return trip and paid 99 cents each for the 18 wheeler wheel nut covers.
They just press on together, no adhesive needed, the wedging between the two is pretty secure :

 
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Old Jun 29, 2017 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ala_xfire
I can't take credit for this, saw it on someone's car at CAA8, can't remember who.
Anyhoo, stopped by a Love's Truck Stop on the return trip and paid 99 cents each for the 18 wheeler wheel nut covers.
They just press on together, no adhesive needed, the wedging between the two is pretty secure :

I think that looks pretty ghetto.
Those covers polish up pretty good.

 
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Old Jun 29, 2017 | 09:05 PM
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I think that looks pretty ghetto.
You are so much more than kind
 
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Old Jun 29, 2017 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ala_xfire
You are so much more than kind
I thought you and Max had them painted red.
I think you will admit that in the cold light of day they do not look too good.
They do not look as if they weremadefor the job do they?
 
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Old Jun 30, 2017 | 07:13 AM
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Nope. I cut properly-sized (and shaped) lengths of stainless steel tape, cleaned them and applied.

George did his own, of course.

https://www.mcmaster.com/#stainless-...-tape/=18ajde8
 
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Old Jun 30, 2017 | 08:21 AM
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I thought you and Max had them painted red.
I think you will admit that in the cold light of day they do not look too good.
They do not look as if they weremadefor the job do they?
Yes, I had them wrapped in the SS tape and tops painted red, but the paint wore off from the heat and the tape came loose.
And no, they don't look like they were made for the job, I have convened the heat valve committee to reevaluate the future direction.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2017 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ala_xfire
Yes, I had them wrapped in the SS tape and tops painted red, but the paint wore off from the heat and the tape came loose.
And no, they don't look like they were made for the job, I have convened the heat valve committee to reevaluate the future direction.
The pressure and heat is on the valve committee, some say POLISH but others want an all American solution. Being made in China the nut covers just will not do, American truck drivers agree and say they would rather go around with their nuts uncovered.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2017 | 09:22 PM
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Dave, I was thinking more like these

16 Pack Chrome Spike Tire Wheel Hex Lug Nut Press On Covers Car & Truck - 15/16" | eBay
 
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Old Jun 30, 2017 | 10:38 PM
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They're the ones for George.
I saw them on a truck the other day, they look really dangerous to pedestrians.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2017 | 11:43 PM
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What would Donald Trump do?? Squirrel Crusher
 
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Old Jul 1, 2017 | 09:38 AM
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Alright already !
Is it too late to delete this thread ?
I have already removed the covers, I promise.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2017 | 09:58 AM
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Alright already !
Is it too late to delete this thread ?
I have already removed the covers, I promise.

And you can't even delete the text by 'edit', it was included in replies... LOL Poor George!

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Old Jul 6, 2017 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by onehundred80
The pressure and heat is on the valve committee, some say POLISH but others want an all American solution. Being made in China the nut covers just will not do, American truck drivers agree and say they would rather go around with their nuts uncovered.
But Canadian truckers are just peachy-neato with them?

Nice to know....
 
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Old Jul 6, 2017 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by James1549
That's the Spirit!

 
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Old Jul 6, 2017 | 08:05 AM
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But Canadian truckers are just peachy-neato with them?

Nice to know....
Max, I'm not too sure that Canadian truckers have any nuts to cover .......
 
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Max, I'm not too sure that Canadian truckers have any nuts to cover .......
They do, they just need bigger covers.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2017 | 01:33 PM
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They do, they just need bigger covers.
Good one ! Touche'
 
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Old Jul 6, 2017 | 11:23 PM
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They do, they just need bigger covers.
You can tell by the tracks they leave in the snow
 
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Old Jul 12, 2017 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by onehundred80
I thought you and Max had them painted red.
I think you will admit that in the cold light of day they do not look too good.
They do not look as if they weremadefor the job do they?
Would THESE look like they were made for the job????
 
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Old Jul 12, 2017 | 07:47 PM
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Flaming Minnerets ?, hand in your keys at once.
:-)
 
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