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Title: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: 1 Wild R/T on August 08, 2018, 10:55:31 AM
I recently changed out my rim blow wheel for a leather wrapped tuff wheel.....  I wanted something nicer then the plastic cap that is standard.... I knew Mickm had been offering a pretty slick cap through his Nupar venture.... I contacted him & got one ordered.... Very nice piece, high quality but honestly for my needs I felt it was a little to modern.... So I contacted Mike again & asked about getting a second center button so I could have it powder coated in a textured coating... I'm sure Mike could have had the powder coating done local but I have a guy who's done allot of powder for me through the years & he knew exactly what I wanted.....   After it was powder coated I returned it to Mike & he had the Challenger logo etched into the cap & returned it to me... Very pleased with the result & Mike is super to deal with... He returns emails, he keeps you informed on whats going on..... Good Guy...

Pictures  First couple are the way Mike normally supplies them...  Like I mentioned really nice but just a little to modern for my taste....  The last shots are my cap...
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: Cuda Cody on August 08, 2018, 11:03:35 AM
That turned out fantastic!   :lookatthat:
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: Cudakiller70 on August 08, 2018, 11:07:52 AM
Yup very nice looking 👍 Maybe it'll be an option direct? What's on the right hand side of your dash?
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: 1 Wild R/T on August 08, 2018, 11:33:05 AM
Quote from: Cudakiller70 on August 08, 2018, 11:07:52 AM
What's on the right hand side of your dash?

FiTech controller... I made up a mount so I can see info a little more accurately then the factory gauges provide....  There are a number of screens available, when driving I normally select large gauges & have four parameters selected....   

But the dashboard screen is good too, just hard to read while driving...
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: 318Stroker on August 08, 2018, 12:15:12 PM
Wow, I really like the cap with the Challenger script, just the way it comes, no powder coating necessary. Can someone tell me how much it costs?
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: 303 Mopar on August 08, 2018, 12:37:16 PM
Quote from: 318Stroker on August 08, 2018, 12:15:12 PM
Wow, I really like the cap with the Challenger script, just the way it comes, no powder coating necessary. Can someone tell me how much it costs?

I love my cap from him too!  Just PM @Mickm (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/mickm_128).
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: JS29 on August 08, 2018, 01:10:33 PM
I have one as well, can't say any thing any better than what was already said!!!!  :1place:
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: BIGSHCLUNK on August 08, 2018, 02:12:48 PM
That cap looks great !  :perfect10:
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: RUNCHARGER on August 08, 2018, 02:36:19 PM
That looks really good.
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: Cudakiller70 on August 08, 2018, 05:49:35 PM
Quote from: 1 Wild R/T on August 08, 2018, 11:33:05 AM
Quote from: Cudakiller70 on August 08, 2018, 11:07:52 AM
What's on the right hand side of your dash?

FiTech controller... I made up a mount so I can see info a little more accurately then the factory gauges provide....  There are a number of screens available, when driving I normally select large gauges & have four parameters selected....   

But the dashboard screen is good too, just hard to read while driving...
Pretty slick and looks easy to read. Nice
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: 71-440 on August 08, 2018, 06:38:32 PM
That Challenger cap is really cool. 8)
I may contact him for one. I have the plain jane one now and was looking for a replacement.
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: Mickm on August 08, 2018, 07:20:49 PM
Hello all,
1 Wild R/T, Thanks for the product review.
To all who have purchased a NuPar horn button, we appreciate your business and am very proud to know you are pleased with our product.
For those not familiar with our products please allow me to tell you a little be about us and them. I am a retired Automotive Engineer. I am interested in developing new age products,  for our Mopar's, that retain the sex appeal of the original design but are engineers with modern technology.
Our first product was our Mopar Horn Button. The horn button design mimics the plastic rim blow but is fully CNC machined from 6061-T6 Aluminum. Our horn button will work with any flat centered steering wheel that utilized either an original or aftermarket mopar horn switch.  It comes complete with all parts, hardware and instructions for assembly.
The center cap can be ordered in the standard satin aluminum finish, anodized color with anything you would like etched or the original barracuda fish emblem for $185 shipped anywhere within the continental USA.
The center cap can be painted to your specific color for an additional charge.
(https://forum.e-bodies.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1104.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh332%2FMickm33%2FNuPar%2520Products%2FDSC03072%2520-%2520300%2520DPI_zpsiqveq91q.jpg&hash=dc83ab828dcc44028a9622d2761e1e72f52486f8) (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Mickm33/media/NuPar%20Products/DSC03072%20-%20300%20DPI_zpsiqveq91q.jpg.html)

We Offer abs plastic 3d gauge cups that will allow the use of modern gauges.

We offer aluminum heater hose clamps that keep the heater hoses properly spaced around and above a Sanden ac compressor if running aftermarket ac. They have the same design as the Mopar Performance air breather and valve covers.
(https://forum.e-bodies.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1104.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh332%2FMickm33%2FNuPar%2520Products%2F20170517_084138_zpsydvmgjzn.jpg&hash=94fa9b1ca6ce621f5f81c777e6605bbf6dec413e) (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Mickm33/media/NuPar%20Products/20170517_084138_zpsydvmgjzn.jpg.html)
(https://forum.e-bodies.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1104.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh332%2FMickm33%2FNuPar%2520Products%2F20170613_172657_zpseep1jnnz.jpg&hash=e0d6244fcad4bb629d76fb25ef72657b1dc96f10) (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Mickm33/media/NuPar%20Products/20170613_172657_zpseep1jnnz.jpg.html)

We are currently working on an abs plastic trunk interior that will carry the design theme from the door panels into and thru the trunk.

I am working at this by myself so I have not advertised our products other than thru word of mouth and a couple of forum postings.

Feel free to contact me at 19mickm33@gmail for answers to any questions.

Mickm
NuPar Products
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: dave73 on August 08, 2018, 08:02:01 PM
I'd be interested to see the trunk panels. Awesome work!

You should make a filler piece that goes in between the radiator support and header panel.
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: Mickm on August 09, 2018, 05:34:23 AM
Good morning dave73chally,
The trunk panel kit is in it's early stages. The first proto type is complete but there are revisions to be made, then tested and dies designed and built.

Great thought on the radiator crossbar apron. It is on the list of things to do next along with under hood cover panels!!!

Thanks,
Mickm
NuPar Products
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: Solarguy on August 09, 2018, 05:48:50 AM
That looks Great,  much better textured. 
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: Solarguy on August 24, 2018, 07:03:15 AM
I want to give a shout out to @Mickm (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/mickm_128) for the beautiful cap he made me.  I was interested in these when he debuted them over on CC.Com awhile back but also wasn't too keen on the black anodizing for my particular application.  I had never thought about textured powder coating until seeing what @1wildr/t did with his.  Now looking at getting leather tuff wheel to go with it.  Here is what cap looks like.  Thanks again Mike
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: JS29 on August 24, 2018, 07:42:09 AM
I like mine!  :1place:
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: Mickm on August 28, 2018, 07:42:59 PM
I thank all of you for the kind words. I am very pleased each of you are happy with your purchases and with our service after the sale.
Cheers!
Mickm
NuPar Products
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: YellowThumper on August 28, 2018, 08:19:51 PM
Awsome looking either way. Nice to have "individual" options as well.

Mike.
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: Mickm on September 07, 2018, 06:40:11 PM
I thought I'd share a photo of the first FRATZOG emblem horn button we have done for a customer.
We can have almost anything you prefer lasered on the button....if you're interested.

(https://forum.e-bodies.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1104.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh332%2FMickm33%2FCuda%2FCUDA%2520HORN%2520BUTTON%2FFRATZOG%2520BUTTON_zpscvafdn0v.jpg&hash=54239b38bdf248538f503807805ec13a6f68da17) (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Mickm33/media/Cuda/CUDA%20HORN%20BUTTON/FRATZOG%20BUTTON_zpscvafdn0v.jpg.html)

Mickm
NuPar Products
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: shawge on September 07, 2018, 09:13:29 PM
 :bigthumb: Can't wait to install it!  Thanks Mike!
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: YellowThumper on September 08, 2018, 09:10:11 AM
That looks great!
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: Chryco Psycho on September 24, 2018, 10:40:19 PM
What a great product & look ,  :twothumbsup:
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: Mickm on September 27, 2018, 10:27:03 AM
Thanks for the kind words guys, they are certainly appreciated.

I have been working with a local powder coat company trying to achieve a powder coat finish that closely resembles rubber.

(https://forum.e-bodies.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1104.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh332%2FMickm33%2FNuPar%2520Products%2FNuPar%2520Horn_Rubber%2520Texture%2520Powder%2520Coating_zpsigktnfma.jpg&hash=a179ce589b7384c55736b89e224e606f0cac69b1) (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Mickm33/media/NuPar%20Products/NuPar%20Horn_Rubber%20Texture%20Powder%20Coating_zpsigktnfma.jpg.html)

This is our latest offering and one I think looks pretty close. The lighting was adjusted to show as much surface detail as possible.

Cheers!

Mickm
NuPar Products
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: 303 Mopar on September 27, 2018, 10:35:43 AM
Quote from: Mickm on September 27, 2018, 10:27:03 AM
Thanks for the kind words guys, they are certainly appreciated.

I have been working with a local powder coat company trying to achieve a powder coat finish that closely resembles rubber.

This is our latest offering and one I think looks pretty close. The lighting was adjusted to show as much surface detail as possible.

Cheers!

Mickm
NuPar Products

That looks great!  Now you are making me want to buy another one from you.   :takemymoney:
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: 1 Wild R/T on September 27, 2018, 10:38:09 AM
FWIW I really like the less shiny look of the powder my guy used... If you'd like I can get the info on that powder...
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: Mickm on September 27, 2018, 06:41:01 PM
1 Wild R/T - yours look great!  The finish I showed looks shiny for the purpose of displaying the finish. In actual viewing it looks like yours.
Thanks for all the kind words my friend.

Mickm
NuPar Products
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: Mickm on September 27, 2018, 06:43:07 PM
Mopar 303, If you want a different cap, we can do that so you have an option.
Just let me know.

Thanks,

Mickm
NuPar Products
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: blucuda on January 01, 2020, 07:57:54 PM
Just received mine and it looks even better in person.  The texture looks great and the purchase was simple with easy communication with mickm.  Can't wait to see what else he comes up with in the future.
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: JS29 on January 02, 2020, 06:59:36 AM
 :welcome: @blucuda (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/blucuda_5797)  I have one of the fish buttons in my barracuda, Fist class and i rec amend him when people see it in my car.   :1place: 
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: CudaMoparRay on January 02, 2020, 11:28:15 AM
  @blucuda (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/blucuda_5797) :welcome: from Riverside, CA
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: TWS on April 08, 2021, 05:09:19 PM
Does anyone know if Mickm is still making the custom Tuff Wheel center pads?
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: anlauto on April 08, 2021, 05:16:12 PM
Tag him @Mickm (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/mickm_128)   :bigthumb:
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: Mickm on April 10, 2021, 12:13:21 AM
I am currently fighting the physical Therapy portion of having Covid 19.
I am in Hope's I will be reshaping parts within 4 -6 weeks.
Mike
Nupar Products
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: JS29 on April 10, 2021, 05:49:34 AM
 :console: Sorry to hear that Get well soon! @Mickm (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/mickm_128)        :handshake:                                                                                          Mark.
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: jimynick on April 10, 2021, 07:28:30 PM
Take it easy Mike and get yourself back to good health.  :bigthumb:
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: ebodyproducts on April 13, 2021, 07:26:39 PM
Hang in there and keep us posted on your recovery. Also, I'd like to get a horn button when you are back at it.


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Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: ledphoot on April 13, 2021, 07:42:11 PM
Hope you have a full and complete recovery in short order.
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: Cudajason on April 14, 2021, 11:31:56 AM
Get well soon man!

Jason
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: TWS on June 19, 2021, 06:52:58 PM
Just wanted to share what Mike did for us; totally new design for Dusters.  Thanks Mike...awesome piece!

:twothumbsup:
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: heywodja on July 21, 2022, 02:12:23 PM
Are these still available? I just scored a tuff wheel that Needs a horn button. 

@Mickm (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/mickm_128)

TIA
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: Rdchallenger on July 21, 2022, 05:53:55 PM
I too am curious as well
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: BluRaySRT on July 21, 2022, 06:16:15 PM
Yes,  they are available and are a great addition.   Excellent quality.   I highly recommend.
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: Mickm on July 21, 2022, 07:45:47 PM
Hi guys,
Horn button parts are on the shelf although we just had a gangbusters shipment go out this month.
Please, reach out to me at nuparproducts@gmail.com
So we can discuss your specific configuration.
Thanks,
Mike
Nupar Products
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: heywodja on July 26, 2022, 06:04:53 AM
Ordered mine, can't wait!
Title: Re: Nupar Horn Button for Tuff Wheel
Post by: Mickm on August 04, 2022, 02:33:29 PM
Hi Tia,
I have horn assemblies on the shelf and would love to get in your hands.
Please send an email to me at nuparproducts@gmail.com and we will discuss options so we can move forward in getting you fixed up.
Thanks,
Mike