NM WTB: Radiator cap NOS or excellent OEM used for 1972 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**DeadheadNM** · 09-25-2016, 01:22 AM

Anyone have a NOS radiator cap or exellent used OEM example for sale or trade? Thanks, Pete

**70STOVEBOLT** · 09-25-2016, 06:10 PM

I have an NOS AC cap but I don't know the psi. I will get some pics in a little bit.

**DeadheadNM** · 09-25-2016, 07:20 PM

Thank you

**Already Gone** · 09-25-2016, 07:59 PM

Pete the one on my Highlander is original to the truck. Its not rusted and still looks real nice except its 44 years old. There is still lots of spring pressure on it yet. If you think it may work for you you can have it as I have a new cap waiting to go on my truck but just haven't installed it.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 09-26-2016, 07:50 AM

Pete, the cap I have is a RC29, it is 15 psi. I forgot to get pics last night. I do not have the box. $22 shipped. If you want pics I can get them tonight after work.

Thanks,
Mark

**70STOVEBOLT** · 09-26-2016, 08:08 PM

Here are pics. One at a time, on the iPhone...

**70STOVEBOLT** · 09-26-2016, 08:10 PM

Number two...

**DeadheadNM** · 09-26-2016, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Already Gone

Pete the one on my Highlander is original to the truck. Its not rusted and still looks real nice except its 44 years old. There is still lots of spring pressure on it yet. If you think it may work for you you can have it as I have a new cap waiting to go on my truck but just haven't installed it.

Thanks Greg. Sending PM. Would be perfect for the gmc.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

Pete, the cap I have is a RC29, it is 15 psi. I forgot to get pics last night. I do not have the box. $22 shipped. If you want pics I can get them tonight after work.

Thanks,
Mark

Mark- thanks! Great cap great price but differs from the design I'm chasing so will pass. Its the RC15 cap I believe I need. Will keep searching.

**72 Super** · 09-26-2016, 09:30 PM

Hi Pete,

Do a search on Joe Perri radiator cap restoration. He does radiator cap restorations for the NCRS Corvette guys as well Chevelle, Camaro etc. He probably can supply you with a restored unit as he was able to for my 70 Chevelle. The correct cap you need for a 72 is a RC-15 large ear cap with a flush rivet to be 100% original. Sometime in mid year 69 they switched from a hollow to a flush (smooth) rivet.

Ray

**72 Super** · 09-26-2016, 09:38 PM

Here is a mid 69 and earlier hollow rivet cap.

**72 Super** · 09-26-2016, 09:41 PM

Here is a flush (smooth) rivet correct for late 69 and up.

Hope this helps,
Ray

**DeadheadNM** · 09-26-2016, 10:02 PM

Ray thank you! Great info on the caps. I'll cast about to see if one crops up but great to know I can have one redone. I couldn't find his website but I did this quick article with before/after pics and contact info: http://www.z28.net/2012/05/02/radiator-cap-restoration/

Inline tubes is also making a reproduction RC15 cap in the USA I believe.

Looks like an original style cap then on my K20

**Already Gone** · 09-27-2016, 10:35 PM

Here is mine Pete.

**DeadheadNM** · 09-27-2016, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Already Gone

Here is mine Pete.

I'll take or Greg. Thank you. Sending pm.

09-25-2016, 01:22 AM	#1
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	WTB: Radiator cap NOS or excellent OEM used for 1972 Anyone have a NOS radiator cap or exellent used OEM example for sale or trade? Thanks, Pete __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

09-25-2016, 06:10 PM	#2
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,414	Re: WTB: Radiator cap NOS or excellent OEM used for 1972 I have an NOS AC cap but I don't know the psi. I will get some pics in a little bit. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

09-25-2016, 07:20 PM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: WTB: Radiator cap NOS or excellent OEM used for 1972 Thank you __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

09-25-2016, 07:59 PM	#4
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Re: WTB: Radiator cap NOS or excellent OEM used for 1972 Pete the one on my Highlander is original to the truck. Its not rusted and still looks real nice except its 44 years old. There is still lots of spring pressure on it yet. If you think it may work for you you can have it as I have a new cap waiting to go on my truck but just haven't installed it. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

09-26-2016, 07:50 AM	#5
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,414	Re: WTB: Radiator cap NOS or excellent OEM used for 1972 Pete, the cap I have is a RC29, it is 15 psi. I forgot to get pics last night. I do not have the box. $22 shipped. If you want pics I can get them tonight after work. Thanks, Mark __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

09-26-2016, 08:08 PM	#6
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,414	Re: WTB: Radiator cap NOS or excellent OEM used for 1972 Here are pics. One at a time, on the iPhone... Attached Images __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

09-26-2016, 08:10 PM	#7
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,414	Re: WTB: Radiator cap NOS or excellent OEM used for 1972 Number two... Attached Images __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

09-26-2016, 09:30 PM	#9
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: WTB: Radiator cap NOS or excellent OEM used for 1972 Hi Pete, Do a search on Joe Perri radiator cap restoration. He does radiator cap restorations for the NCRS Corvette guys as well Chevelle, Camaro etc. He probably can supply you with a restored unit as he was able to for my 70 Chevelle. The correct cap you need for a 72 is a RC-15 large ear cap with a flush rivet to be 100% original. Sometime in mid year 69 they switched from a hollow to a flush (smooth) rivet. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

09-26-2016, 09:38 PM	#10
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: WTB: Radiator cap NOS or excellent OEM used for 1972 Here is a mid 69 and earlier hollow rivet cap. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

09-26-2016, 09:41 PM	#11
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: WTB: Radiator cap NOS or excellent OEM used for 1972 Here is a flush (smooth) rivet correct for late 69 and up. Hope this helps, Ray Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

09-26-2016, 10:02 PM	#12
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: WTB: Radiator cap NOS or excellent OEM used for 1972 Ray thank you! Great info on the caps. I'll cast about to see if one crops up but great to know I can have one redone. I couldn't find his website but I did this quick article with before/after pics and contact info: http://www.z28.net/2012/05/02/radiator-cap-restoration/ Inline tubes is also making a reproduction RC15 cap in the USA I believe. Looks like an original style cap then on my K20 Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

09-27-2016, 10:35 PM	#13
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Re: WTB: Radiator cap NOS or excellent OEM used for 1972 Here is mine Pete. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

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