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Posted by 2beers
- February 26, 2014, 05:59:17 AMQuote from: greenbarn on February 25, 2014, 20:14:40 PMThe magnet idea can work, especially if you want to take the caps on and off the tank. Downsides, though... The surface of the tank isn't flat, and the velcro allowed some 'give' to the mounting. I'd be concerned that the paint could get scratched by a magnet. Depending on the magnet's strength, the cap could grow legs and walk away with a passerby. The velcro makes it difficult to remove, but is still a remove-to-stock mod if desired.You're TOO SLOW, D1. I got one today already!! Ordered it yesterday from my parts supplier. For a 1972 (I think) F-150. I wanted to see if it would work - looks great for about $7. I'm thinking of perhaps mounting some using a magnet. Any thoughts anyone??
Funny magnet story. At some point years ago i had an industrial magnet weighed 5 lbs and was about the size of a softball, but horseshoe shaped. I was known for misplacing my keys in the house. So, i placed that magnet inside the kitchen cabinet and found that i could toss my keys up there on the way into the house. Worked great! But didn't make The Bride too happy.
Posted by 2beers
- February 26, 2014, 05:38:17 AMQuote from: pcarrell on February 25, 2014, 19:31:02 PMGreat! I love discovering new Chrome Shops, lol. I'll check out the local True Value.Hey 2beers, True Value has those cylinder shaped caps you're looking for. I have some on my windshield mounts. I need to get more. They come in lots of different designs on the face and they just snap on over a bolt head.
Posted by greenbarn
- February 25, 2014, 20:16:52 PMQuote from: 2beers on February 25, 2014, 18:44:20 PMThese are great mods, the gas caps and the covers... They look great.D1, that's a quick fix 'for now'. Big truck chrome shops have all different types of lug nut covers (pointed, round, metal, plastic, chrome...all sizes). I had a set laying around here and painted them black, they were a size that fit well. I really want cylinder shaped covers but just haven't found them yet.
Thanks for the compliments! I've been doing 'facade mods' on my KW for close to 30 years, it's nice to have another avenue for my therapy.
I think I might have a box of those truck lug covers, too.. I need to dig them out!
Posted by greenbarn
- February 25, 2014, 20:14:40 PMQuote from: Drift1 on February 25, 2014, 07:33:54 AMYou're TOO SLOW, D1. I got one today already!! Ordered it yesterday from my parts supplier. For a 1972 (I think) F-150. I wanted to see if it would work - looks great for about $7. I'm thinking of perhaps mounting some using a magnet. Any thoughts anyone??GB I ordered the caps last night
I knew Mr. 2beers wouldn't mind sharing this mod ....
Posted by pcarrell
- February 25, 2014, 19:31:02 PMHey 2beers, True Value has those cylinder shaped caps you're looking for. I have some on my windshield mounts. I need to get more. They come in lots of different designs on the face and they just snap on over a bolt head.
Posted by 2beers
- February 25, 2014, 18:44:20 PMQuote from: Drift1 on February 24, 2014, 18:25:50 PMD1, that's a quick fix 'for now'. Big truck chrome shops have all different types of lug nut covers (pointed, round, metal, plastic, chrome...all sizes). I had a set laying around here and painted them black, they were a size that fit well. I really want cylinder shaped covers but just haven't found them yet.Sooooo I noticed the rear peg capped off . What does one use for this ? I'm stealing this one GB as MA-DUECE is a sprung seat so no 2 up riding going on .....
Thanks for the compliments! I've been doing 'facade mods' on my KW for close to 30 years, it's nice to have another avenue for my therapy.
Posted by Drift1
- February 25, 2014, 07:33:54 AMFantastic 
Thank you for the detailed info and pictures to go along with this mod . I was wondering how the center was filled and you summed that up , for me . Tell ya , the more I see "Blue " the more I love this bike , but then again I've always been a huge fan of this color .
GB I ordered the caps last night I knew Mr. 2beers wouldn't mind sharing this mod ....
Chief maybe this thread could be split and added to the mods/tips section 
Thank you again for sharing this 2 beers
Posted by 2beers
- February 25, 2014, 06:21:14 AMHere are some detailed pics
Posted by 2beers
- February 25, 2014, 06:09:52 AMWell guys, 2beers is sitting here on the couch with me, and the "King of Facade" has more detail for you 
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The gas caps have to be gutted and ground down, then fitted with a piece of luan wood or similar material to build them up to the desired height. The wood can fit tight, or use some JB to make sure it adheres well to the inside of the cap. He painted the edge of the wood flat black for disguise. Take into consideration the height of the commercial grade velcro when you figure out your height. The velcro he used comes in a wide strip and was cut in a circle for good adhesion to the parts. The female velcro applies to the tank, the male velcro goes on the cap. Prep the area of painted surface to remove wax prior to adhering, he used GoofOff, but be careful with your paint!
2beers liked this mod because of the look, he also likes that it's non-damaging and can be reversed, and it didn't kill the bank book!
More pics on their way...
The Bride
Posted by Drift1
- February 24, 2014, 18:25:50 PMGB I'll let you copy the mod .... as soon as I'm done Like I said I've seen this done on a few bikes . In fact the first time I saw this was on George Fitzsimmons indianized 800 on you tube . Really does add an old school look .
Why I'm asking all the questions , as usual ....... You see 2beers the other guys leave the questions up to me for one or two reasons 1) they're far knowledgeable mechanics then I
2) they just know I'm going to ask any way LOL ....
Sooooo I noticed the rear peg capped off . What does one use for this ? I'm stealing this one GB as MA-DUECE is a sprung seat so no 2 up riding going on .....
Posted by greenbarn
- February 24, 2014, 16:46:09 PMQuote from: Drift1 on February 24, 2014, 13:38:02 PMHEY, you can't just go and COPY the mod off 2Beers!!!2 beers thanks for sharing the info . I'm guessing the velcro is some commercial grade type ? The bike looks extremely classy . Great job !
GB your nor the only one thinking about this mod
PC , I was inquiring from 2 beers about this mod
What's wrong with you?? 
I was going to do that... 
Posted by pcarrell
- February 24, 2014, 13:45:21 PMAhhh.....missed that!
Posted by Drift1
- February 24, 2014, 13:38:02 PM2 beers thanks for sharing the info . I'm guessing the velcro is some commercial grade type ? The bike looks extremely classy . Great job !
GB your nor the only one thinking about this mod
PC , I was inquiring from 2 beers about this mod Yea absolutely right my good friend I know better !
Posted by greenbarn
- February 23, 2014, 22:07:33 PMI like the fill caps and knob. Makes the bike look great. SO, do you just have the gas cap by itself attached with velcro, or did you fab up some type of "neck" for the cap to mount to??
Great idea- I might have to steel that one... .
Posted by 2beers
- February 23, 2014, 20:29:17 PMQuote from: Drift1 on February 23, 2014, 16:29:16 PM2beers picked up the caps at Pep Boys and the reserve pull is a painted knob from our old kitchen cabinets. Stick on velcro holds them in place :-). No secrets here lol !Additional 'just for looks' fuel, oil and reserve-pull caps were added to the tanks to continue the 'old school' illusion.
I've seen this on a few other bikes and it really does give a nice vintage appeal . Would you share more info on this , such as were does one find these and how exactly are they installed ? Thanks in advance for any info you may provide .
Heres a couple of pics, the closeup is before the 'reserve' but you can see it on the other pic. When he's in the garage, something is always changing....its hard to keep up with the documentation!
The Bride