HotToppers on my exposed underhood bolts
7/2/06, 09:34 AM
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HotToppers on my exposed underhood bolts
So, I went to the Harley shop and bought (30) 1/4" and (26) 5/16" HotTopper bolt covers. I put them on every exposed bolt I could see. As best I can tell, I need about 6 more of each size. They look better than the exposed bolts. I put them on with heat resistant RTV. $1.15 for the small ones and $1.50 for the larger.
I think I missed some of them marking them w/yellow so you could see them. My camera don't do great on underhood pics.
I think I missed some of them marking them w/yellow so you could see them. My camera don't do great on underhood pics.
7/2/06, 09:53 AM
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I like it..YOur engine looks great..just enough flashy stuff but not to much ..just right!
The anodized fittings contrast really nice..Great work Donna!
The anodized fittings contrast really nice..Great work Donna!
7/3/06, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by odiaz
Hi Donna,
Where did you get those. I'm lookng online and the best Price I can see is $1.95 each, and that's not including shipping. The price you quoted was 40% less.
Where did you get those. I'm lookng online and the best Price I can see is $1.95 each, and that's not including shipping. The price you quoted was 40% less.
I got them at my local Harley Davidson shop.
7/3/06, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Eleanor Dreaming
Looks Good, I think I'll make a trip to the local Harley Shop. I want them for the Cam Cover Bolts.
Yep, it made the cam cover bolts look much better!!
7/7/06, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by BurntPony
Nice, what do you have on the center strut bolt?
The covers that I purchased from Mustangs Unlimited:
http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/key...vers&x=17&y=17
The strut bolt covers came from CJ Pony Parts.
7/15/06, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by TinPony2
You say you put them on with RTV, I'll admit I don't what that is, could you tell me please.....
7/16/06, 03:25 PM
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Yep, thats it. I didn't buy it online, but heres what it is.:
http://www.midwayautosupply.com/deta...ption.asp?2371
http://www.midwayautosupply.com/deta...ption.asp?2371
7/19/06, 08:18 AM
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I got some chrome bolt head caps from my local Autozone. They look like this and the price was around $5 for a six pack.
These didn't require any RTV. Instead, a triangular plastic retainer is slid over the bolt head, then the chrome cap press fits over it.
I only have these on my MRT hood struts and they look great! Click here for pics.
These didn't require any RTV. Instead, a triangular plastic retainer is slid over the bolt head, then the chrome cap press fits over it.
I only have these on my MRT hood struts and they look great! Click here for pics.
7/21/06, 12:09 PM
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On the same theme, I went to lowes and got some polished nuts that look similar and covered my strut bolts and center strut nut. I painted the real nuts first to match (black) and the one's for the BMR brace (red) and used clear silicone to attach them.
Good Idea Donna going to HD shop.....never thought of that one.
Good Idea Donna going to HD shop.....never thought of that one.