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Old 10-15-2009, 06:47 AM   #1
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Good Source for Baby Moons....

Anyone know a good source for the "Clip Style" Baby Moons? I've found some in stainless steel, but at $40 a piece I'm looking at $160 if I go this route.

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Old 10-15-2009, 10:42 AM   #2
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I'm assuming your wheels are 15 inch. I ordered a pair off of ebay but they are too small in diameter by at least 1/2 an inch and they are too shallow. They look spiffy but they're not going to work.

I'm about resigned to have the originals, which I have, rehabilitated and rechromed. Can't cost more than the new AC unit, can it?
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I'm assuming your wheels are 15 inch. I ordered a pair off of ebay but they are too small in diameter by at least 1/2 an inch and they are too shallow. They look spiffy but they're not going to work.

I'm about resigned to have the originals, which I have, rehabilitated and rechromed. Can't cost more than the new AC unit, can it?

Yes I've seen some on ebay that the seller claims are too small but "Can Be Made To Fit". I'd rather avoid trying to make something work even if I end up spending the $160.

My opening is 7 3/4" on a 15" rim.

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These probably won't fit yours, but here's a link in case it helps someone else:

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Old 10-15-2009, 01:28 PM   #5
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Baby Moons

Hubcap Mike’s has them stainless listed as: AirStream Baby Moon Hubcaps-Retro Travel Trailer Wheel Covers L-159, set of 4 for $160.

http://www.hubcapmike.com/airstream-trailer-hubcaps.html

I got my chrome Mr Gasket 4580 Baby Moons for non-clip 15” wheels (like Inland RV and Vintage Trailers sell) set of 4 for $53.25 in 2 days from Streetside Auto.com.
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