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Chewyeti · 04-07-2008, 11:05 PM

i had shell casings as valve stem caps on my shrader tubed kona.....

HotProwl · 04-08-2008, 09:19 AM

Yep, I'm going to start making them. I just need to know the different diameters for the stems.
I'll figure out a way to get rid of the live primers. May just have to use spent rounds and just deal with the hammer strike mark.

HotProwl · 04-08-2008, 09:28 AM

Found these. They are plastic though.

HotProwl · 04-08-2008, 09:35 AM

Ok, I stumbled upon a pretty cool site.

http://www.sickshooter.com/

foofighter · 04-08-2008, 09:39 AM

i was thinking the opposite...where the bullet's bottom is screwed in w/ the head of the bullet up

autoduel · 04-08-2008, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HotProwl

I'll figure out a way to get rid of the live primers. May just have to use spent rounds and just deal with the hammer strike mark.

Just shoot-em. Or hit up the local range for brass. Easier and safer than pulling the bullets off a live round.
I actually played a prank on a guy using a primered 12Ga shell on the bottom of his stool. It was louder than any firecracker!

Quote:

Originally Posted by foofighter

i was thinking the opposite...where the bullet's bottom is screwed in w/ the head of the bullet up

Probably easierer to make a stem cap since a bullet is solid. Just drill and tap. Not sure you want 250 grains of rotating lead weight on your rims. It might throw you off balance on those high speed DH runs.

HotProwl · 04-08-2008, 09:54 AM

Do a search for Bullet Valve Stem Caps. They make them, although not out of real bullets. Your right, the weight would throw off the balance of the wheel.

Fired Yo Momma · 04-08-2008, 09:58 AM

Pretty sick I may be down for one

Keith B · 04-08-2008, 11:07 AM

I like it, very custom. Good imagination well done

spookydave · 04-08-2008, 11:42 AM

only because you asked.

It was cool when Jessie James did it on his choppers.

silverspot · 04-08-2008, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by drew12

I've blown up primers before.
Trust me on this, you DO NOT want live primers on that sucker...

Think mid-range fire cracker that is directionally focused at you face, and only takes an impact to ignite....

+1 regarding the primers. I happen to have a primer cap in my arm. The thing went off when a buddy was trying to weld the casing and I was sitting next to him, minding my own business and BLAM. The LAST thing you want is that thing going off with your face near by!

soul rider · 04-08-2008, 11:58 AM

Too heavy, would make my 45 lbs bike unrideable.

50 cal? option or what's the caliber on the A-10 warthog?

Dial Tone · 04-08-2008, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soul rider

Too heavy, would make my 45 lbs bike unrideable.

50 cal? option or what's the caliber on the A-10 warthog?

A 30MM Avenger gatling gun.

Chewyeti · 04-08-2008, 03:15 PM

can i get a howitzer stem cap?

Marshall Willanholly · 04-08-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Zippy

I think Jesse James might get mad you stole his idea. Those are standard on bikes made by West Coast Choppers.

I think Jesse James got the idea from his buddy Billy Lane, who has the patent on them:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Lane (scroll down to "Patents")

Evil Chocula · 04-08-2008, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by HotProwl

I'm thinking of making some. $35 shipped.

I want one! PM me.

J_Sims · 04-08-2008, 08:16 PM

gregOREO · 04-08-2008, 08:23 PM

cool idea you're loaded now

biglimey · 04-08-2008, 08:49 PM

.50 Magnum

UseItOrLooseIt · 04-08-2008, 08:54 PM

can you post a picture of the new rim fire billet stem cap?

04-07-2008, 11:05 PM	#21 (permalink)
Chewyeti Shrek must be destroyed	i had shell casings as valve stem caps on my shrader tubed kona..... __________________ -Aaron or Chewy 08 VOODOO Canzo 29er 08 Santa Cruz NOMAD "Dude, this brings back memories of the gay bar I went to!" - Rockinthecasbah

04-08-2008, 09:39 AM	#25 (permalink)
foofighter On the Mend	i was thinking the opposite...where the bullet's bottom is screwed in w/ the head of the bullet up __________________ Pho'd Up: " Heart Rate Monitor + Road miles = fast. Chasing Neil, and Chris (Sar Boats) = Faster." www.coverageispersonal.com http://news.singletrackminded.com/

04-08-2008, 09:58 AM	#28 (permalink)
Fired Yo Momma Client 9	Pretty sick I may be down for one __________________ And the hangovers hurt more than they used to And corn bread and ice tea took the place of pills and 80 proof And it seems like none of us do the things quite like we used to do And nobody wants to get high on the town And all my rowdy friends have settled down -Hank Williams Jr.

04-08-2008, 11:07 AM	#29 (permalink)
Keith B Professional Lion Tamer	I like it, very custom. Good imagination well done __________________ "I once met three guys named pain, suffering and sacrifice. Now, we're inseperable. We're best friends"

04-08-2008, 03:15 PM	#34 (permalink)
Chewyeti Shrek must be destroyed	can i get a howitzer stem cap? __________________ -Aaron or Chewy 08 VOODOO Canzo 29er 08 Santa Cruz NOMAD "Dude, this brings back memories of the gay bar I went to!" - Rockinthecasbah

04-08-2008, 09:19 AM	#22 (permalink)
HotProwl Member	Yep, I'm going to start making them. I just need to know the different diameters for the stems. I'll figure out a way to get rid of the live primers. May just have to use spent rounds and just deal with the hammer strike mark.

04-08-2008, 09:35 AM	#24 (permalink)
HotProwl Member	Ok, I stumbled upon a pretty cool site. http://www.sickshooter.com/

04-08-2008, 09:54 AM	#27 (permalink)
HotProwl Member	Do a search for Bullet Valve Stem Caps. They make them, although not out of real bullets. Your right, the weight would throw off the balance of the wheel.

04-08-2008, 11:58 AM	#32 (permalink)
soul rider Bend over	Too heavy, would make my 45 lbs bike unrideable. 50 cal? option or what's the caliber on the A-10 warthog?

04-08-2008, 08:16 PM	#37 (permalink)
J_Sims P. W. R.	... __________________ Your actions speak so loud I can't hear a word your saying Big Thanks to ::: http://www.thepathbikeshop.com/

04-08-2008, 08:23 PM	#38 (permalink)
gregOREO Senior Member	cool idea you're loaded now __________________ I Hope You Have A Big Trunk Because I'm Putting My Bike In It!(40yr old virgin) “Life is like riding a bicycle: you don't fall of unless you stop pedaling.”

04-08-2008, 08:49 PM	#39 (permalink)
biglimey Bike Industry Slave	.50 Magnum

04-08-2008, 08:54 PM	#40 (permalink)
UseItOrLooseIt break yo'self foo	can you post a picture of the new rim fire billet stem cap?

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