58 early gas caps

[Brad H.]

Does anyone out there have or know of someone who has the early 58 correct gas caps? A tough call no doubt. Thanks, Brad.

[Adam S.]

Re: 58 early gas caps

EBAY, as of this day in time.............

check this one out, ouch! appears Bill is proud on this used cap, though NOS would bring this price, not used one

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1957-Corvette-Original-Eaton-Gas-Cap-/390343963871?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5ae25034df

check this one out!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1957-1958-57-58-CORVETTE-EATON-GAS-FUEL-CAP-GM-3742472-/370538973901?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ACorvette&hash=item5645d80acd

[Bob B.]

Re: 58 early gas caps

Brad,

Hartok's cap is the better buy, but he apparently thinks that sandblasting everything he sells is the way to go. I don't agree!

Bob

[Brad H.]

Re: 58 early gas caps

Bob, does the center of that cap look correct, it look's a little rough like it has been reworked? Thanks, Brad.

[Adam S.]

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Brad, looks like it could have eithered been taken apart to blast or crosion ate it........... I would lean on a dissasemably , I know it is tricky to reassemable it, I did it once, took two people to assist when repeaned it in proper position with brass drift, never again.

The 500.oo cap has been reworked & the center rivit has incorrect finished pean or smash.

[Gary C.]

Re: 58 early gas caps

Repro 57-E58 gas cap - have not seen one in person Gary....

http://www.topflightrepro.com/corvette-reproduction-parts.shtml

[Adam S.]

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Gary, when I viewed web sight cap looks a little thin or they smashed it too hard & have grane lines, other than that, I guess it is better to have this one than totally incorrect one on car. Also I don't know if at 300.oo if I would want to leave this one unattended at a show either......

[Brad H.]

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Gary, my car is an early 58, I believe the ncrs book says the 300.00 one was for 57 and E 58 as does N. A. Book, is this correct so the flanged would not judge for my car< is that correct? Thanks, Brad.

[Adam S.]

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Brad, all the caps on this thread thus far are correct enough for your early 58.

[Brad H.]

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Thanks all I for the info, Brad.

[Dennis C.]

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Repro 57-E58 gas cap - have not seen one in person Gary....

http://www.topflightrepro.com/corvet...on-parts.shtml

I had the oportunity to look at their line of reproduction caps at Carlisle. They look pretty good. Actualy got to compare an original to one of their later years reproduction and only found one minor difference.

Dennis

[Pat H.]

Re: 58 early gas caps

OJ Exterior on 58-60 at the National in Novi. One car had the Stant cap which was judged as being correct except for the patina. No deductions. Also saw one at a chapter meet. No deductions. I'm sure there are some minor issues, but for the price you can't beat it

[Brad H.]

Re: 58 early gas caps

What is the patina? Thanks, Brad.

[Pat H.]

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Spelling issue. It's the agingof the material