Floating Marauder Center Caps???

[jus2rel]

UPDATE!!!!!! HERE IT IS ON MY RIMS AT 50mph!!!!!

https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/111893634624205993217/albums/5788195723161407585/5788195723034040738

Here is the cap during a burnout, more videos are on youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM0OcUeW7q8

Member lji372 was able to make a design for the factory rim that works great, also see his post on pg 3 or 4 and see his videos on youtube, search "Floating Marauder Center Cap"

Thanks

[Krytin]

Here's one - too big but headed in the right direction.

http://www.capads.com/

[guspech750]

Interesting.

Nice job on your current center cap. Fits nicely.


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4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

[Curless]

Yes some sort of bearing set up would work. Make sure to use a high dollar bearing, they turn a LOT...I like your wheels but you need some bigger brakes!

[jus2rel]

Here is the floating Marauder Godshead Prototype, check out the rim close up vids

https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/111893634624205993217/albums/posts

[Krytin]

THAT is the coolest self made mod on any Marauder I have ever seen!!
I may have to change my rims if I have to to get those on my car.
If you want to sell kits for this put me down for the first set!!

[jus2rel]

I will look into modding the factory cap to be able to float in the factory rims. I'm sure that would be a hot commodity if I can figure out how to make it at a reasonable price. I have to be sure the quality is superb if I'm doing it for others. But I'll look into it and get back if I figure it out.

Thanks for the compliment

[LeoVampire]

Very interesting and unique mod to say the least!
I hope you get it just the way you want it.

[jwibbity]

You kno how picky these old guys are about keepin the stock rims so you might have a decent crowd if you modify it for the factory rims

[Ms. Denmark]

You kno how picky these old guys are about keepin the stock rims so you might have a decent crowd if you modify it for the factory rims
I think we have a winner...

[jus2rel]

I'm almost finished with a mod to the stock cap that works. I just have to test it out, problem is my stock rims are across town. So by the end of the day I should have a video of it.

[Krytin]

That was fast!!

[jus2rel]

Here is the stock cap... I need to refine it and perfect it, but I have it figured out

https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/111893634624205993217/albums/5787684845046399601/5787684845281342482

before I would think about doing it for others, I need to be sure I can do it efficently and with superior quality. I'll keep refining it. Get a video of it in action on a stock marauder rim and post a video once I do.

[Krytin]

Looks very nice in the prototype stage - you are good!
I'll be waiting.

[ctrlraven]

I have to say that is a pretty cool self made mod, def different and original.

[rocky]

WOW...That is pretty damn awesome!

[camelgrundle]

awesome on the stock rims but 24s.... sorry not my style.

[jus2rel]

HERE IT IS ON MY RIMS AT 50 mph!!! Looks amazing and I couldn't be happier!

https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/111893634624205993217/albums/5788195723161407585/5788195723034040738

I will try to finish the mod for the stock rims and post a video as soon as I can. Problem is I have to either replace all my rims with factory to do a real test run or find someone with stock rims in town to test on? once I finish the cap I will figure that part out.

Thank You for everyone who has looked and commented...

[Paul T. Casey]

THAT is the coolest self made mod on any Marauder I have ever seen!!
I may have to change my rims if I have to to get those on my car.
If you want to sell kits for this put me down for the first set!!

jus2rel, FYI this is about the best praise you'll ever recieve. If you get a chance, someday check out Paul's self made mod's. He is awesome. I too am interested in the floating godshead wheel mod. It'll go nice with my lighted godshead front grill badge.

[jus2rel]

Thank you sir and thank you to everyone who has read the post. I really do appreciate the support. Glad I can contribute to the Marauder community.

As soon as I figure out the stock caps 100% and feel comfortable with the quality, I will post results.

[J.bo]

Put me down when you figure out the stock wheel set up. Like someone said earlier make sure you use a high quality bearing. You don't want cheap on this set up.

[1stMerc]

That is a cool mod.

subscribing...

[jwibbity]

put me down for one also, whenever you get 100% complete

[jimbok1951]

I am in, awsome mod

[jwibbity]

any updates??? are you still gonna make kits???

[Blk04MM]

HERE IT IS ON MY RIMS AT 50 mph!!! Looks amazing and I couldn't be happier!

https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/111893634624205993217/albums/5788195723161407585/5788195723034040738

I will try to finish the mod for the stock rims and post a video as soon as I can. Problem is I have to either replace all my rims with factory to do a real test run or find someone with stock rims in town to test on? once I finish the cap I will figure that part out.

Thank You for everyone who has looked and commented...

Still doing these??? If you still need a test vehicle I'm about a hour & half away. If you've completed the mod id like a set

[Krytin]

I'm working on a set right now w/help from the OP (supplied the parts).
The problem I'm having is my clips for the caps are too loose/worn -130K miles.
It does work w/a tight fitting cap.
I need to get a set of cap clips - no point in taking apart a brand new set of G/H caps.
Anyone know if the Mustang center cap clips fit the MM rims?

[Ms. Denmark]

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[rocky]

Mine kinda wiggle...that count?


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[jwibbity]

I want these now!!!!!!!!

[marauder410]

im in for a set if this happens...looks awesomeeee

[Bigdogjim]

I'm working on a set right now w/help from the OP (supplied the parts).
The problem I'm having is my clips for the caps are too loose/worn -130K miles.
It does work w/a tight fitting cap.
I need to get a set of cap clips - no point in taking apart a brand new set of G/H caps.
Anyone know if the Mustang center cap clips fit the MM rims?
I have a set of '06 mustang rims and the marauder cap fits but, sticks a little so the mustang caps will be loose in a marauder wheel.

[Shaijack]

I really like that mod but it gets me dizzy running besides the MM looking at them. Good idea.

[Krytin]

Mine kinda wiggle...that count?


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That's the problem I'm having - mine are so worn the wobble around w/out the spinner!

[rocky]

I keep thinking one day I'll see one or two missing but as much as they wobble they are all there


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[NATEHAWK]

This is definitely something I would do just post a how to and Im sure we can take it from there...

[Blk04MM]

This is definitely something I would do just post a how to and Im sure we can take it from there...

I'm with the "how-to"

believe I know how to do this myself though.

[jus2rel]

Check out the caps, still floating the Godshead on the 24's. Sorry about the quality, was recorded on an iPhone. I intend to make a real video later. Sorry about the dirty tire and rim as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM0OcUeW7q8

[NATEHAWK]

Check out the caps, still going strong on the 24's. Sorry about the quality, was recorded on an iPhone. I intend to make a real video later. Sorry about the dirty tires and rim as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM0OcUeW7q8

Can you give us a how to so others can create this mod?

[jus2rel]

Can you give us a how to so others can create this mod?

Member Krytin is currently working on making the mod work for the factory rim. My rim was just a little different as far a specifics and measurements. So, I supplied him with the necessary parts and pieces, nothing too complicated, actually very simple, however I did have to order pieces and alter some to make it work.

Once he is able to successfully finish the mod on the factory wheel, we will see if it is plausible to sell a kit with instructions, have caps mailed and modded for a fee, or just post a DIY for everyone to attempt individually with a parts list.

Problem is, there are websites and places that charge $600 to perform this mod for people. I have people email me from youtube occasionally asking how to do it or if I will mod theirs. So its a hot commodity and I'd hate to just have anyone jump on our site and steal the idea. I wouldn't mind Marauders having the mod, but I would hate to see every Honda and whatever else having the same thing because it would eliminate the originality that it currently has.

Wait for an update from Krytin as far as ability on stock rims and we can go from there.

[rocky]

Member Krytin is currently working on making the mod work for the factory rim. My rim was just a little different as far a specifics and measurements. So, I supplied him with the necessary parts and pieces, nothing too complicated, actually very simple, however I did have to order pieces and alter some to make it work.

Once he is able to successfully finish the mod on the factory wheel, we will see if it is plausible to sell a kit with instructions, have caps mailed and modded for a fee, or just post a DIY for everyone to attempt individually with a parts list.

Problem is, there are websites and places that charge $600 to perform this mod for people. I have people email me from youtube occasionally asking how to do it or if I will mod theirs. So its a hot commodity and I'd hate to just have anyone jump on our site and steal the idea. I wouldn't mind Marauders having the mod, but I would hate to see every Honda and whatever else having the same thing because it would eliminate the originality that it currently has.

Wait for an update from Krytin as far as ability on stock rims and we can go from there.

Damn Honda owners lol

Good luck Krytin and at least PM a brotha if you don't want to put it out there for the masses 😉


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[Blk04MM]

Member Krytin is currently working on making the mod work for the factory rim. My rim was just a little different as far a specifics and measurements. So, I supplied him with the necessary parts and pieces, nothing too complicated, actually very simple, however I did have to order pieces and alter some to make it work.

Once he is able to successfully finish the mod on the factory wheel, we will see if it is plausible to sell a kit with instructions, have caps mailed and modded for a fee, or just post a DIY for everyone to attempt individually with a parts list.

Problem is, there are websites and places that charge $600 to perform this mod for people. I have people email me from youtube occasionally asking how to do it or if I will mod theirs. So its a hot commodity and I'd hate to just have anyone jump on our site and steal the idea. I wouldn't mind Marauders having the mod, but I would hate to see every Honda and whatever else having the same thing because it would eliminate the originality that it currently has.

Wait for an update from Krytin as far as ability on stock rims and we can go from there.


No disrespect or discredit to your idea at all I'm interested in this mod as well. But can't be mad at a Honda or whatever else when it was an idea brought publicly by Rolls Royce (may have been someone else) but they made it as well. Either way. Someone keep us posted on this. Thanks.

[marauder21]

Subscribed!!
Love this mod
Subtle and REALLY unique...just the way i like it;)
Lol

[lji372]

i have no patience, i'm ordering a set of caps and will get this accomplished asap
any tips via pm will be appreciated.
i now have a good reason to utilize my shop for the betterment of my rides
(maybe i found a loophole to write them off as a business expense!!)



*update*stayed home sick from work today (cough,cough), but have saved enough strength to hit the local rim shop to see how a similar rim is done :)
all they had were big ugly dub rims :/

went as far as pulling one off my car ripping it apart and am currently searching for the best bearing i can find for fit and function-maybe a different method because i don't see a wobble issue. maybe just a different way to skin a cat. i have two speeds procrastination or relentlessness, guess which one this mod falls under :)

[lji372]

i found a sealed bearing with a nice free roll. open bearing would roll with less resistance but am concerned with dirt getting in the bearing and causing havoc over time. Put my mock up in the manual lathe today and ran it at about 1150rpm. Everything looked good. Cnc was busy with a money making job:mad2: will get in there tomorrow to make my drill and assembly fixture and spin a few stems. everything should get put together on it tomorrow and wait a day for the epoxy to dry then we'll go from there. I am only doing one cap for now and will post results.
Using epoxy, lead and body filler (for weight), a bearing, aluminum stem (turned in a lathe), a washer,and a nut.

[lji372]

:D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pRGzOKJEiI&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pRGzOKJEiI&feature=youtu.be)

take 1, minor weight adjustment then full assembly. if all goes well burnout and bumpy road test tomorrow.

this is a fun project, i better get it done quick. wife's gonna shoot me:help:

[Blk04MM]

:D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pRGzOKJEiI&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pRGzOKJEiI&feature=youtu.be)

take 1, minor weight adjustment then full assembly. if all goes well burnout and bumpy road test tomorrow.

this is a fun project, i better get it done quick. wife's gonna shoot me:help:

Lol damn you ain't play no games. Got right to it. Looks good. Sounds like the same materials I've located to use. PM with any info if you're willing.

Thanks

[jus2rel]

Once the other designs are done, I'll be more than happy to share. I feel like two or three minds solving a problem independently, then collaborating can make a better product or design. Unless we all design the same thing.

The issue is, everything must be very precise, especially for the factory cap to work inside the rim because it mounts recessed into the rim. So while you may have it spinning, the hard part is mounting it inside the rim and to remain functional.

My rims have removable cap pieces that I can easily work on and test and the actual godshead doesn't sit recessed like on the factory rim. That is why I sent the materials to Krytin to perfect the factory cap before sharing the design.

[lji372]

Well after more time than I expected they are on table letting the epoxy cure. Was a little more work than expected making the fixture. Made it so I can put these together anywhere with a hand drill and have them centered to themselves. The only issue I saw so far is the stock rim eats up a some of the central tolerance as it all appears cast and polished where the inner cap seats and not machined central. Which makes it even more important for the two pcs to be assembled as accurate as possible. All four were put in four times turning the portions hat clips into the rim. all offset the same direction on the rim which proves the ring in the middle of the rim is not always central.
I myself can't believe how centered you got the stock one in your video without machinery.

And yes I put myself in the doghouse with this:alone:
2nd edit couldn't sleep cause like a dummy drank too much coffee working on dumb (very cool) center caps, so just cleaned the kitchen as the possibility exists of working my way out of said dog house......

[MMcactusflower]

Great work and great ideas different folks have here for personalizing their MMs...
I ordered some chrome bullet tips from a chev parts catalog...took the God'shead off the oem center caps of my MM, drilled a hole directly in the center of the oem cap, and bolted the bullet tip on it from behind. Then snapped the whole thing back in the centers of the wheels.
Some good ol' boy asked me the other day in the local grocery store if those were 'some sort of spinners'?

NOT!

[lji372]

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=372lji&search_filter=0

love it when a plan comes together:banana2:

I'll do a 50 mph roll later and post it.
Usually a house full of people not today :/

[marauder21]

That is EPIC. ^^^

[lji372]

110 miles several bumpy roads 2 minor pot holes:mad2:4 caps still in place and floating:burnout:

and no one came home before dark for doing video:shake:

[jwibbity]

110 miles several bumpy roads 2 minor pot holes:mad2:4 caps still in place and floating:burnout:

and no one came home before dark for doing video:shake:

so when can we expect kits, lol????.......no seriously;)

[lji372]

finally got a little help getting this on video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK8lgjQx_MM

[jus2rel]

Caps look amazing, hats off sir!! I may just have to be your first customer :beer:

[marauder21]

Seriously AMAZING work.. now the question is how much??? Lol how can we get thatt too?? :thumbup:

[License2Bill]

Any more info on this?

[L.Mark]

I think Jerry had a set of these at teh Louisville meet...

[lji372]

I think Jerry had a set of these at teh Louisville meet...

Actually i had 3 sets. One on the car and two in the trunk. I have serious issues, I was going to take them there to sell.....epic fail, I hoarded them. There I confessed!!!! Happy now:lol:

And they're still tucked away in there.....nice and safe :D

[2,4shofast]

Great work! Now just make a set to see to fit my TSW's:beer:

[L.Mark]

SPread the wealth....:cool4:

[Davebmx]

Hi guys firstly ill confess im not a marauder owner i won a BMW e46 i came across this particular thread from searching trying to find a way of making these centre caps !

Im a cnc machinest so making something isnt a problem i can just work out how to make a modified centre cap to float, my centre caps are much the same as yours, ive mocked up a floating cap using a bearing and weight and it works but i just cant figure out how to attach it into the wheel and still keep it floating so any info on how you did yours would be great !

Thanks

[lji372]

Hi guys firstly ill confess im not a marauder owner i won a BMW e46 i came across this particular thread from searching trying to find a way of making these centre caps !

Im a cnc machinest so making something isnt a problem i can just work out how to make a modified centre cap to float, my centre caps are much the same as yours, ive mocked up a floating cap using a bearing and weight and it works but i just cant figure out how to attach it into the wheel and still keep it floating so any info on how you did yours would be great !

Thanks


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kdMItKb25s

i tie 3 pcs of invisible string from the center cap to the fender at 3,9, and 12 o'clock for stability:D

[8UWITH6]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kdMItKb25s

i tie 3 pcs of invisible string from the center cap to the fender at 3,9, and 12 o'clock for stability:D

LOL, nice.

[TAKEDOWN]

So when's the group buy?

[lji372]

So when's the group buy?

What city are you in?

Guess its time to do a bulk buy on bearings and get geared up...
I'll start a new thread next week when I get all the supplies lined up.

Sorry for dragging my butt on this. So far so good on my prototypes, they actually float better now that they're broke in:banana:

[1stMerc]

Have they been out in the rain?

[lji372]

Yes they have been in the rain.
To Louisville and back, over a couple potholes (not on purpose).
Through a couple burnouts at the shop and even curless laid a couple on the way home from the bar last weekend but my favorite is the one in the discount tire parking lot:D
The manager wasn't happy but hey they just got a little advertising :lol:
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[1stMerc]

Sweet, i'll take a set.

[NATEHAWK]

Yea lets get this show on the road! I'm in.

[airjordan2k8]

Im in aswell! :thumbup:

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[jus4kix03MM]

I want a set toooooooooo!!!!!!

[Davebmx]

Wow pretty pathetic really you could of just helped someone but because they drive a different car to you, you make a stupid joke typical dumb american so **** you and ill work it out myself then have a nice day and dont the reat of you think its a bit greedy as hea obviousley not telling you guys how hes done it ao he can make money off you all instead of being a friendly guy

[Mebot]

you make a stupid joke typical dumb american so **** you

"typical dumb american"? what the hell is this supposed to mean? :mad:

I can understand this comment on an international forum, but on an American site for an American car with mostly Americans posting & commenting, I sincerely hope you retract that statement.

sent from space

[lji372]

Wow pretty pathetic really you could of just helped someone but because they drive a different car to you, you make a stupid joke typical dumb american so **** you and ill work it out myself then have a nice day and dont the reat of you think its a bit greedy as hea obviousley not telling you guys how hes done it ao he can make money off you all instead of being a friendly guy

:blah::blah::blah::blah:

i told you how 3 pcs of string:D

listen, your caps are different than ours on the back side yours are flat without cavities. it's not my job to re-invent the wheel for some guy who is not a true member of our forum. if you were i would figure it out for you just for the challenge of it. could i do it, hell yeah but just not into doing them for other cars sorry.

put some thought into it, you'll get it. it might even turn you into an engineer.

since you are a CNC machinist this should be an easy task for you:)


i have showed a couple members in person how i do these and they would concur, for what i charge they wouldn't waste their time. this is a hobby for me not a business.

yes i am a bit of a smart azz and won't apologize for it:bigcry: if your offended :dunno:

see me replying and not telling you to piss off proves i am a nice guy:beer:

these guys will do it for you for way more than i charge our members.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEhDwDw0IFY

:banned:

[lji372]

"typical dumb american"? what the hell is this supposed to mean? :mad:

I can understand this comment on an international forum, but on an American site for an American car with mostly Americans posting & commenting, I sincerely hope you retract that statement.

sent from space

no worries

atlanta!!!!!!:beer:

[Cheeseheadbob]

Typical Dumb American? From your grammar and spelling, it is blindingly obvious, that in your country, it is quite acceptable to leave school after struggling through the 3rd grade...
Wow pretty pathetic really you could of just helped someone but because they drive a different car to you, you make a stupid joke typical dumb american so **** you and ill work it out myself then have a nice day and dont the reat of you think its a bit greedy as hea obviousley not telling you guys how hes done it ao he can make money off you all instead of being a friendly guy

[rocky]

Wow pretty pathetic really you could of just helped someone but because they drive a different car to you, you make a stupid joke typical dumb american so **** you and ill work it out myself then have a nice day and dont the reat of you think its a bit greedy as hea obviousley not telling you guys how hes done it ao he can make money off you all instead of being a friendly guy

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[MOTOWN]

Wow pretty pathetic really you could of just helped someone but because they drive a different car to you, you make a stupid joke typical dumb american so **** you and ill work it out myself then have a nice day and dont the reat of you think its a bit greedy as hea obviousley not telling you guys how hes done it ao he can make money off you all instead of being a friendly guy

You need to take your bad attitude:bs: and your typical bad spelling and find the closest pub, and get bent!:banned:

[L.Mark]

yes i am a bit of a smart azz and won't apologize for it:bigcry:

I agree with this statement...:P...but only cause he has floating caps on his ride and I don't...:depress:...I'll still call him friend no matter how smart he think he's not...:P...:D...:beer:

[L.Mark]

I think somebody needs a chill pill:)...or crumpet:P...or buscuit:eek:...something...:co ol4:...just be one with the Dude mannnn.

[breeze]

I like. Ever notice ppl staring at our wheels at a light, this will add to it.

[rocky]

Spinning would be better, my floating cap mod is cool but getting old..;)


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[Shaijack]

Spinning craps????? How do you get the stuff to stay on the cap?
Jerry you are as smart as you think you are especially when sitting in a chair in the hotel lounge. LOL

[F2F]

okay after all that drama, i am lost. is someone going to sell the spinning or floating caps?

[1Marauder]

I bet his bMw is a "Vine" colored one (maroon DTR).... Hahahahahahaha....

just kidding. I really like the invisible string comment. I've been wrenching on my sons jeep all day (replace all h20 hoses--they lasted 25 years!)... So it took my a few minutes to get the joke.

My son is 16.5 and we had a great father/son holiday.... I let him figure out the hard steps and the hard parts... He learned about water systems today and was proud of his work!

THOSE DREADED FLOATING CAPS HAVE INVADED MY MIND... AND NOW CANNOT SLEEP WITHOUT THEM. I MUST HAVE A SET ASAP.

and make one for our "ur-a-peon" friend too! Only make his static, so the don't float!

Grant

[Curless]

Wow pretty pathetic really you could of just helped someone but because they drive a different car to you, you make a stupid joke typical dumb american so **** you and ill work it out myself then have a nice day and dont the reat of you think its a bit greedy as hea obviousley not telling you guys how hes done it ao he can make money off you all instead of being a friendly guy


O.K., wish I had seen this one earlier...REALLY? Dumb American???? Who is looking for a handout? Who can't figure out his own center cap and where have you come for advise??? Honestly, I am glad your so far away or a road trip would be in order to slap that smart azz mouth of your with an American flag! "you're a cnc machinist" FIGURE IT OUT THEN! You fricken WANKER!

[guspech750]

I have the non spinning wheel mod.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/28/sude2u3y.jpg

Look it's not spinning. ;)




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DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

[Curless]

I have the non spinning wheel mod.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/28/sude2u3y.jpg

Look it's not spinning. ;)




Sent from The White House on taxpayers dimes.

DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom


Yes, but you do have the I wish I had your money brake mod!:beer::bows:

[LR216]

So are these being made?

[Curless]

So are these being made?



:rofl::dunno::poke::hmmm::laug h::laugh::laugh:

Who knows!!!!!!!!!


Oh Jerry?????

[marauder410]

this forum just made my dayy

someone on our website asking for a free handout and dont even own a marauder :argue:

When there is a group buy someone please dont forget about me im in for a set????????

[1Marauder]

I want floating center caps....

[Donald]

Installed my spinner center caps yesterday while the wheels were being balanced. Fit like a champ [they should, made with stock caps :-)] and spin like crazy.
I call them stealth bling.
I tried eBay for 4 center caps. Then just Googled the part number. Fordpartsgiant.com had them for less than any of the eBay guys. Just checked and they are still 33.79 each. When I modify a part I prefer to keep the original and modify a new one. So I bought 4 caps and fired them off to Jerry [ lji372 ]
I also had him do a little project for flag pole parts.