org cap vs locking cap points question

[Michael F.]

on 67 how many points do you lose if you have the locking cap bought back in the day from chevy??

[Joe L.]

Re: org cap vs locking cap points question

on 67 how many points do you lose if you have the locking cap bought back in the day from chevy??

Michael-------


I don't know how many points would be lost but why lose any points? Simply install an original style cap for judging and use the locking cap at other times. However, I actually do not recommend the use of the locking caps for on-road use. I have found that they are too prone to leak gas. So, I use a conventional cap for on road use and install the locking cap only when I park the car in a " threatening" environment. That virtually never happens for other reasons.

[Stuart F.]

Re: org cap vs locking cap points question

I too found the locking cap to leak a little, but don't believe it any worse than the stock cap on my 63 which just has a vent hole ( unique to 63). The difference is that you can see the telltale evidence of the leak on the chrome. However, the worst thing about the locking cap is that it can be opened with just a nickel, as well as the key. It only slows down the thief, you might say. Thieves are really just looking for your original anyway.

Stu Fox

[Kenneth B.]

Re: org cap vs locking cap points question

I too found the locking cap to leak a little, but don't believe it any worse than the stock cap on my 63 which just has a vent hole ( unique to 63). The difference is that you can see the telltale evidence of the leak on the chrome. However, the worst thing about the locking cap is that it can be opened with just a nickel, as well as the key. It only slows down the thief, you might say. Thieves are really just looking for your original anyway.Stu Fox

Very true. At car shows people lift gas caps, radiator caps ETC. if you leave the Corvette alone. If it is out anywhere else & a would be thief come up 40.00 worth of gas will be the least of your worries.

[John H.]

Re: org cap vs locking cap points question

on 67 how many points do you lose if you have the locking cap bought back in the day from chevy??

Michael -

The cap carries 3/3 originality/condition points (total 6); you'd probably lose all six, as that cap wasn't available from the factory and doesn't resemble the correct cap at all.

[Michael F.]

Re: org cap vs locking cap points question

thanks John on points breakdown and everyone on advice. I used a dime to open cap when I misplaced key one time, learned that back in 70 with my first 67.