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Old 07-06-2012, 10:53 AM   #1
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**Gas Cap

..can any of you tell me where I can find a gas cap for my 72C10 fleet..I have the original but want something nicer like chrome or billet alum..It has to be VENTED..I've looked LMC/Summit/yearone etc..can't find anything except $5.00 cheapies..
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Old 07-06-2012, 01:45 PM   #2
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Re: **Gas Cap

original 72 gas caps are nonvented
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Old 07-06-2012, 03:58 PM   #3
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original 72 gas caps are nonvented
..yeah I know but my main mechanic removed the eec or whatever its called..gotta vent thru the cap now..
U know where i can get a nice custom cap?
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Old 07-06-2012, 05:44 PM   #4
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Re: **Gas Cap

I got a locking one a few years ago through Classic Parts, had a nice bowtie cover over keyhole and another locking chrome one I picked up somewhere along the way (I only could seem to find nice locking ones)

BUT both of them leaked gas as the tank sloshed back and forth while driving leaving a nice trail of gas down the side of the bed.

My solution was to polish the sh*t out of the cheap $5 ones - not great but its either that or gas all over the side of the truck

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Old 07-07-2012, 05:10 AM   #5
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I got a locking one a few years ago through Classic Parts, had a nice bowtie cover over keyhole and another locking chrome one I picked up somewhere along the way (I only could seem to find nice locking ones)

BUT both of them leaked gas as the tank sloshed back and forth while driving leaving a nice trail of gas down the side of the bed.

My solution was to polish the sh*t out of the cheap $5 ones - not great but its either that or gas all over the side of the truck

my 2 cents...
Thanks..yeah, I seen those in LMC..I'd say those were venting too well huh..
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Old 07-06-2012, 11:43 PM   #6
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yeah, sucks. I looked on ebay a couple months ago for a decent cap from back in the day and they're going for over $100. The newer ones on the market are crap.
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Old 07-07-2012, 01:10 AM   #7
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Try Classic Industries - they have nice paintable originals for $35.
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Old 07-07-2012, 05:13 AM   #8
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Try Classic Industries - they have nice paintable originals for $35.
I thought I did..maybe not..Thanks Dan
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Old 07-07-2012, 09:32 AM   #9
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Picked up my last chrome one at the local mom and pop parts house. No leaks and vents fine.
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Old 07-07-2012, 11:28 AM   #10
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I just did a quick search and found nice stainless caps from Brothers, Classic Industries, The Truck Shop, Auto Zone, ORailly's, some listed as ACDelco, all for under $8 bucks. These stainless steel caps can be easily polished to a chrome like finish. Brothers, Classic Industries, Truck Shop also have paintable and locking caps.
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Old 08-03-2012, 05:31 PM   #11
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No luck on the billet gas cap? I saw one on a truck but cannot find one to buy.
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Old 08-03-2012, 06:03 PM   #12
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I'll check to see if these fit when I get home. I have one on a buggy, and have a 69 tank to check it on. It's billet pressed over a steel cap, and does not leak on my buggy.

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http://www.dansperformanceparts.com/...buggyfuel1.htm
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Old 08-03-2012, 06:39 PM   #13
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i've had 2 nice nos chrome caps....both stolen. =(
now i rock the advance auto parts slant locker cap.
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Old 08-03-2012, 08:38 PM   #14
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ordered a vented"paintable" from classic for $36.plus frt and as soon as i seen it I liked it and couldnt wait til it was painted..went to put it on truck but wouldnt fit!
The center part that goes inside the tank spout was too large! Called classic's and all they could say is that "that part number is suppose to fit." I say I realize that but I'm telling you it does not! and told him about the center being too large and probably the wrong cap got in the right box but all he could say is it's suppose to fit and gave me authorization to return and offered no more help..First time i've ever ordered from Classic..maybe that's the problem
I already had one of those from oriely's, fits good and vents but I dont like it..It has that warning tag glued to the outside center and dont feel likes it wants to come off..
Oh well guess i'll keep looking
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