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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Originality => Topic started by: DavidS on March 25, 2012, 03:19:44 AM
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I have been going through parts that came with my 01B 1969 Z and one of the parts is the radiator cap. Is this an original cap? The rivet on top looks odd and why is there a hole in one of the ears?
(http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l604/1969Z/radiator-cap.jpg)
(http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l604/1969Z/radiator-cap2.jpg)
(http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l604/1969Z/radiator-cap3.jpg)
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Yes - That is an original cap. The rivet is perfectly correct for that month.
The hole was probably drilled by someone who attached a safety cord?
Nice cap - -should clean up very easily....
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Agree with Jeff that it should clean up nicely. Get yourself some evaporust or one of the other similar rust remover solutions and let it soak for a day. Those in nice condititon bring good money. A NOS one just brought $609 recently........
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110844214322?_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&item=110844214322&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT&vxp=mtr
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Thanks guys! I am thinking about sending it out to be restored.
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Soak it in Evap o rust then soak it in Boe Shield. It will clean up nice.
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I believe Car Craft had an article a few months ago about how to clean up a old rediator cap......
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Jeff,
Is that cap also correct for a 67 05E build or was the rivet different?
Bob
Yes - That is an original cap. The rivet is perfectly correct for that month.
The hole was probably drilled by someone who attached a safety cord?
Nice cap - -should clean up very easily....
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No - the earlier cap had a hollow rivet - there may have been some overlap in 68 but typically the flat rivet is 69 and later.
see 67 cap below...
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Here's the original RC-15 cap on my 02D '69 Z/28.
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That is a beauty John!!!! I ended up sending mine to someone who had loads of recommendations - Joe Perri out of Chicago Ill.
I will post up pics when I get it back.
Jeff,
You have an amazing collection. Wow!
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Jeff,
The cap I have for my 67 looks like your 2nd picture. The Ac and 15# are reversed in the two pictures any reason for this?
Bob
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No reason at all. Lots of versions of those Rad caps.
AC on one side - AC on the other side - Sometimes they even forgot a circle or two.
Sometimes the logos are upside down or angled - Really it was just a mass produced item with a lot of different variations.
Nice cap John - -I love the deep stampings on a gently used original...
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Jeff,
Thanks for the reply. ;D
Bob
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Joe Perri did an awesome job restoring the original cap. He even fixed the hole in the ear.
(http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l604/1969Z/2012-05-01_11-36-20_824.jpg)
(http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l604/1969Z/2012-05-01_11-23-52_371.jpg)
(http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l604/1969Z/2012-05-01_11-36-33_617.jpg)
(http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l604/1969Z/2012-05-01_11-37-00_397.jpg)
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Wow...that's nice! Can you give us that don't know him his contact info? Thanks
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Wow...that's nice! Can you give us that don't know him his contact info? Thanks
As long as it's not against CRG policy. If it is, I can delete the info ASAP.
Disclaimer: I have no affiliation with Mr. Perri, but he did an awesome job on my cap and his prices are very reasonable.
Joe Perri
6845 N. Mendota Avenue
Chicago, IL 60646
phone: 312-307-1977
email: corvetteillinois@comcast.net
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"Soak it in Evap o rust then soak it in Boe Shield. It will clean up nice."
What stores sell these products? I have a gas cap and radiator cap that could use a cleaning
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"Soak it in Evap o rust then soak it in Boe Shield. It will clean up nice."
What stores sell these products? I have a gas cap and radiator cap that could use a cleaning
I bought both products on Amazon.com cheaper than any store had it.
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right on, thank you for the help!
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"Soak it in Evap o rust then soak it in Boe Shield. It will clean up nice."
What stores sell these products? I have a gas cap and radiator cap that could use a cleaning
Daniel is correct! I purchase ours at our local harbor freight and use a 20% coupon. PepBoys used to sell it as well but not sure if they still do.
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Reply #15 in this thread has Joe Perri's contact information...
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Jeff, Would you have any of the "flat rivet" caps on hand?? thanks! Don
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Joe also provides a service for those who just want their caps rebuilt instead of restored to keep that patina for survivor or unrestored cars. Great guy to talk with. I called him a while back and he explained the whole proccess.
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Jeff, Would you have any of the "flat rivet" caps on hand?? thanks! Don
Best thing to do is send Jeff a PM or email.
Note for restoration-Joe can utilize whatever rivet you need for your application. For anyone coming to Corvette Carlisle, Joe is normally there with a space and is a great guy!
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Joe just restored the horns on my silver X66 convertible. Great job...