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mtdave2 · 08-17-2003, 01:54 AM

What are the differences in the gas caps over the years? I notice that they have a few different ones. (none for a 72) will a 68 work on a 72?

hum, this is kind of confusing

i need a painted gas cap for a 72!

highboy_04 · 08-17-2003, 02:07 AM

i never realized that they ever changed how the gas cap looked but i think a 68 and 72 gas cap would function the same. so the 68 cap would fit fine. only one way to tell though just put it on there and see.

Z-72 · 08-17-2003, 08:36 AM

I believe 67 thru 71 are the same, 72 is differnt, just a little smaller around the latching part. Hey high boy-04, what part of kansas are you from, I'm in coffeyville.

highboy_04 · 08-17-2003, 01:53 PM

ever heard of hope?

Longhorn Man · 08-17-2003, 03:25 PM

I think 68 - 70 was the same, and then in 71 they went to a vented cap...maybe I have that backwards..either way, there is a function differance.

Z-72 · 08-17-2003, 03:55 PM

Yes highboy-4, I have, use to work for the railroad that went thru there, was there many times back in the 70s and early 80s.

ChevLoRay · 08-17-2003, 06:05 PM

According to Classic Truck magazine, I have a rarity on my '69...which is the original chrome gas cap. Never thought much about it, but that's what THEY said.

highboy_04 · 08-17-2003, 06:11 PM

im a little too young to remember the 70s and 80s.....oh well.

Longhorn Man · 08-17-2003, 11:56 PM

Actually, all CST trucks had a bright fuel cap when they were new.
If it is in fact a 34 year old cap, that is the rare part.
It is probably like the one i have on my truck...from auto zone.

08-17-2003, 01:54 AM	#1
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,508	gas cap help What are the differences in the gas caps over the years? I notice that they have a few different ones. (none for a 72) will a 68 work on a 72? hum, this is kind of confusing i need a painted gas cap for a 72! __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

08-17-2003, 02:07 AM	#2
highboy_04 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: kansas Posts: 1,071	i never realized that they ever changed how the gas cap looked but i think a 68 and 72 gas cap would function the same. so the 68 cap would fit fine. only one way to tell though just put it on there and see. __________________ '67 c10 350/th350

08-17-2003, 08:36 AM	#3
Z-72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: south-east kansas Posts: 68	I believe 67 thru 71 are the same, 72 is differnt, just a little smaller around the latching part. Hey high boy-04, what part of kansas are you from, I'm in coffeyville. __________________ 72-C-10-LWB-Big Block-TH400- PosiTrac Leaf Springs- A Dark Green Ford Eaten Machine. And those are not rust holes, there cooling vents..

08-17-2003, 01:53 PM	#4
highboy_04 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: kansas Posts: 1,071	ever heard of hope? __________________ '67 c10 350/th350

08-17-2003, 03:55 PM	#6
Z-72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: south-east kansas Posts: 68	Yes highboy-4, I have, use to work for the railroad that went thru there, was there many times back in the 70s and early 80s. __________________ 72-C-10-LWB-Big Block-TH400- PosiTrac Leaf Springs- A Dark Green Ford Eaten Machine. And those are not rust holes, there cooling vents..

08-17-2003, 03:25 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I think 68 - 70 was the same, and then in 71 they went to a vented cap...maybe I have that backwards..either way, there is a function differance.

08-17-2003, 06:05 PM	#7
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	According to Classic Truck magazine, I have a rarity on my '69...which is the original chrome gas cap. Never thought much about it, but that's what THEY said. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

08-17-2003, 06:11 PM	#8
highboy_04 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: kansas Posts: 1,071	im a little too young to remember the 70s and 80s.....oh well. __________________ '67 c10 350/th350

08-17-2003, 11:56 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Actually, all CST trucks had a bright fuel cap when they were new. If it is in fact a 34 year old cap, that is the rare part. It is probably like the one i have on my truck...from auto zone.



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