Baby Moons for Big Rigs

[Warren D]

I'm looking for the "baby moon" chrome caps for the rear hubs on tractors.  I'd prefer a source in the US and a stock item, I have a deadline and don't have time to wait 6 weeks.

Thanks

[DRIPTROIT 71]

16 minutes ago, Warren D said:

I'm looking for the "baby moon" chrome caps for the rear hubs on tractors.  I'd prefer a source in the US and a stock item, I have a deadline and don't have time to wait 6 weeks.

Thanks

Go to Micheal’s or Hobby Lobby and look at iron on studs. There are various sizes.

Edited May 28, 2021 by DRIPTROIT 71

[Warren D]

Don't recall any Hobby Lobby's but I think there is a Michael's somewhere around here.  Thanks. 

[plastic trucker]

The Kenworth kits had them.

[wayne00]

ST Supply has them!

AUSLOWE HC5 CHROME PLATED HUBCAPS MIXED SMALL AND LARGE – ST Supply Company

   Rog?

[Warren D]

5 hours ago, wayne00 said:

ST Supply has them!

AUSLOWE HC5 CHROME PLATED HUBCAPS MIXED SMALL AND LARGE – ST Supply Company

   Rog?

Thanks, that should work!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

7 hours ago, Warren D said:

Thanks, that should work!

I don’t know how tight your time schedule is, or if things are the same in Connecticut, but it usually takes 2-3 weeks for something to arrive in North Carolina from ST Supply in Canada once it has been shipped. Not speaking negatively of ST Supply. It is a shipping from Canada thing. I received my KFS tires yesterday that were shipped on the 10th.

[Warren D]

I've had better experiences but a lot depends on where in Canada.  I think it'll work, I have about 3 weeks left, just don't have time to order from Australia which can take 6 weeks or more.  I have a plan B I could go to if time gets critical.  The good thing is these parts can be put on anytime, nothing else depends on them being in place.  It's a tight build anyway, been busy with other things in life and I'm quite behind where I wanted to be.  Rain all this weekend will help this build but puts me behind in other areas.  I could use a couple extra days each weekend or maybe 2-4 extra hours each day.....

[stitchdup]

You could try thumb tacks, they might be the size you need

[Muncie]

The local hardware store may have a selection of packages of decorative tacks in the small nail section - I've seen them there, but not all hardware stores carry them.

[Jim B]

If you're still looking, I have a set of the Baby Moons from the AMT KW kit if you need them.

[Warren D]

11 hours ago, Jim B said:

If you're still looking, I have a set of the Baby Moons from the AMT KW kit if you need them.

Thanks Jim, PM sent!

[Mr mopar]

Went to Michel's yesterday here in Canada , and what a disappointment ,they had nothing even close to what look like Baby moon's ,the hunt continues.

[stitchdup]

2 minutes ago, Mr mopar said:

Went to Michel's yesterday here in Canada , and what a disappointment ,they had nothing even close to what look like Baby moon's ,the hunt continues.

I get mine from an office supplies place (thumbtacks)

[DRIPTROIT 71]

2 hours ago, Mr mopar said:

Went to Michel's yesterday here in Canada , and what a disappointment ,they had nothing even close to what look like Baby moon's ,the hunt continues.

I will look the next time that I go to the Michael’s here. That is where I found the ones above.  I had to buy a set that had more that I couldn’t do anything with than ones that I could use. They were pretty cheap though. I will let you know if I find any more.

[Mr mopar]

3 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

I will look the next time that I go to the Michael’s here. That is where I found the ones above.  I had to buy a set that had more that I couldn’t do anything with than ones that I could use. They were pretty cheap though. I will let you know if I find any more.

That would be Awesome thank you ,I mainly need them for 1/24th Italeri truck kits .

[Bills72sj]

I agree with many of you. A package of stainless steel thumb tacks would give you a lifetime supply for little cost. Go to the Dollar Store.

[misterNNL]

On 5/28/2021 at 5:53 PM, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

Go to Micheal’s or Hobby Lobby and look at iron on studs. There are various sizes.

At Hobby Lobby these can be found in the sewing accessories dept.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

On 5/31/2021 at 2:11 PM, Mr mopar said:

That would be Awesome thank you ,I mainly need them for 1/24th Italeri truck kits .

I just left Micheal’s. Evidently they don’t carry those studs anymore. The closest thing that they had was more like a flat mirror than a hubcap. I will check Hobby Lobby soon and see if they have anything similar.

[Mr mopar]

11 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

I just left Micheal’s. Evidently they don’t carry those studs anymore. The closest thing that they had was more like a flat mirror than a hubcap. I will check Hobby Lobby soon and see if they have anything similar.

Thx !

[Mr mopar]

I see Auslowe make them but there the wrong shape no side lip ? 

[Warren D]

Got the STS order today.  Not bad, about 9-10 days.

[Mr mopar]

I got my order of Baby moons today off etsy 8mm & 10mm  look awesome .

Edited July 3, 2021 by Mr mopar

[DRIPTROIT 71]

8 hours ago, Mr mopar said:

I got my order of Baby moons today off etsy 8mm & 10mm  look awesome .

I checked Hobby Lobby again today with my wife. Evidently those iron on studs that I had found in the past, are just that, a thing of the past. Sorry for taking so long to get back. I have actually made a couple of trips to both Micheals and Hobby Lobby looking for them. I thought maybe that I was just overlooking them. Glad that you found some!

[Mr mopar]

On 7/3/2021 at 1:07 PM, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

I checked Hobby Lobby again today with my wife. Evidently those iron on studs that I had found in the past, are just that, a thing of the past. Sorry for taking so long to get back. I have actually made a couple of trips to both Micheals and Hobby Lobby looking for them. I thought maybe that I was just overlooking them. Glad that you found some!

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/675454248/100pcs-4mm6mm8mm10mm12mm-silver-round?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=chrome+round+dome+stud&ref=sr_gallery-3-37&orgasearch_click=1nic_ the 8mm and 10mm work good for 1/24th trucks .