Old Flush Fuel cap?

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Gigantalope
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Old Flush Fuel cap?

Post by Gigantalope »

My old Resorter came with a nice fuel cap that mounted flush to the body. It was chrome plated plastic with the grip to unscrew it that looked like Mercedes Logo (three raised spokes that meet in the middle) This is not the actual tank cap, but rather covers the hole above the tank. Anyway, I've seen a few different styles, but I was hoping to replace my original which was pilfered. Any idea(r)s Thanks!
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Post by newmanx59 »

Those are available from boat shops. It's a 4" Deck plate for a boat. The problem is, they don't make chrome ones anymore. And the grip to unscrew it, is now recessed. Image
Gigantalope
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Post by Gigantalope »

I've seen the new sort which are about the same size (Usually black) I think bugpack sells them too. The threads and pattern of holes are not the same. It's frustrating, as I like the look of the old cap.... Thanks
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Post by dennis-and-cathy »

Ive got a few of the black ones that are new still packaged you are more than welcome to one, could send it over to Gene's and you could pick it up there, will be seeing him a week from sat D&C
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Post by Gigantalope »

I got one of those myself...sadly it's not a good match with the car and the threads don't match the exiting female part on my Buggy, and the bolt pattern is not the same for mounting.... I may get a metal one...sigh. Thanks tho, very thoughtfull!
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Post by manxdavid »

I've been looking for one of those old ones for years with no luck as i want to replace my black one with chrome. I think they came from the long defunct Johnies speed and chrome...
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Post by newmanx59 »

I have recently noticed that there are a few chrome shops advertising that they chrome plastic. I can only imagine the cost.
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Post by manx4dan »

you mean like this?
searched for chrome deck fill plate
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Post by newmanx59 »

The one he is looking for has a 4" diameter screw on cap. The one you have pictured is about 1 1/4" diameter.
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Post by rzeller »

[quote="newmanx59;13574"]I have recently noticed that there are a few chrome shops advertising that they chrome plastic. I can only imagine the cost.[/quote] I've never had any plastic chromed (so this might not be a good comparison), I did have my old gas cap chromed. Cost me $55. Image Bud
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Post by newmanx59 »

Wow, that looks great!
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