Author Topic: Original radiator cap? (Read 17941 times)

DavidS · « **on:** March 25, 2012, 03:19:44 AM »

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?

Pacecarjeff · « **Reply #1 on:** March 25, 2012, 10:24:22 AM »

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....

68camaroz28 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 25, 2012, 10:54:08 AM »

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

DavidS · « **Reply #3 on:** March 25, 2012, 12:18:11 PM »

Thanks guys! I am thinking about sending it out to be restored.

sixt9x33rs · « **Reply #4 on:** March 26, 2012, 01:17:05 AM »

Soak it in Evap o rust then soak it in Boe Shield. It will clean up nice.

PURESS · « **Reply #5 on:** March 26, 2012, 08:28:54 PM »

I believe Car Craft had an article a few months ago about how to clean up a old rediator cap......

big iron · « **Reply #6 on:** March 27, 2012, 12:00:07 AM »

Jeff,
Is that cap also correct for a 67 05E build or was the rivet different?
Bob

Quote from: Pacecarjeff on March 25, 2012, 10:24:22 AM

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....

Pacecarjeff · « **Reply #7 on:** April 01, 2012, 02:16:26 PM »

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...

JohnZ · « **Reply #8 on:** April 01, 2012, 03:23:17 PM »

Here's the original RC-15 cap on my 02D '69 Z/28.

DavidS · « **Reply #9 on:** April 01, 2012, 04:07:46 PM »

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!

big iron · « **Reply #10 on:** April 01, 2012, 05:18:53 PM »

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

Pacecarjeff · « **Reply #11 on:** April 01, 2012, 06:09:47 PM »

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...

big iron · « **Reply #12 on:** April 01, 2012, 07:08:29 PM »

Jeff,
Thanks for the reply.

Bob

DavidS · « **Reply #13 on:** May 01, 2012, 03:44:09 PM »

Joe Perri did an awesome job restoring the original cap. He even fixed the hole in the ear.

MO · « **Reply #14 on:** May 01, 2012, 06:58:23 PM »

Wow...that's nice! Can you give us that don't know him his contact info? Thanks

DavidS · « **Reply #15 on:** May 01, 2012, 07:47:10 PM »

Quote from: MO on May 01, 2012, 06:58:23 PM

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

BULLITT65 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 01, 2012, 08:57:41 PM »

"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

tmodel66 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 01, 2012, 09:01:54 PM »

Quote from: BULLITT65 on May 01, 2012, 08:57:41 PM

"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.

BULLITT65 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 01, 2012, 09:04:30 PM »

right on, thank you for the help!

68camaroz28 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 03, 2012, 12:25:42 AM »

Quote from: BULLITT65 on May 01, 2012, 08:57:41 PM

"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.

69Z28-RS · « **Reply #20 on:** March 05, 2014, 03:25:49 AM »

Reply #15 in this thread has Joe Perri's contact information...

camaroman1969 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 05, 2014, 03:31:39 AM »

Jeff, Would you have any of the "flat rivet" caps on hand?? thanks! Don

69Z28 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 05, 2014, 04:24:39 AM »

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.

68camaroz28 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 07, 2014, 11:51:00 PM »

Quote from: camaroman1969 on March 05, 2014, 03:31:39 AM

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!

sixt9x33rs · « **Reply #24 on:** March 08, 2014, 01:58:14 AM »

Joe just restored the horns on my silver X66 convertible. Great job...

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