Does anybody have any pics. of shaved gas caps on a 67-68. I am trying to decide if I want to go ahead and do it while the car is getting it's sheetmetal work done. Any pics or opinions would be appreciated. I'm already going to have to get an aftermarket gas tank anyways.

Easy enough to do with photoshop...

http://www.blown.net/ls1swap/help/shaved_cap.jpg

I like it better with an SS cap.

How about doing this ?

I like it, what is that off of or where can I buy it? Is that just a fuel cell?

I like it too. I've see a few with the aircraft filler lid. Where do you buy, and how difficult is it to install?

Go to www.pro-touring.com and look for the gas cap thread. Larry is going to have them produced but it is taking him awhile. I talked him out of a prototype. I'm sure he will love even more people hounding him. It is a great piece and it locks. My car has a Ricks custom tank but he is designing them to attach to a stock tank.

Ohh here we go, that thread is going to get a few hundred more hits!!

I bought one of those gas caps from a place in Florida that imports them. Installing it was the easy part, but I am still working on how to get the fuel in right because of the angles. Check out my site, there is a pic or two there. I will look up where I bought it and post later.

Rob

Mine fills just fine.

Mine fills just fine.

yep, takes the gas as fast as it can pump, no issues at all.

Jody

I want one!

Charley, all of us 67-8 guys are jealous of you having the "one". I can't wait until Larry gets everything together and is able to sell them to everyone else. Wished it hasn't taken so long though.

Yes I really like the look of that gas cap. I am wnating one also :)

I've also been looking for something like this - any idea on cost? I'd pay up to $100. Been wondering when somone was going to start to fabricate - Hooray for Charlie.

Easy enough to do with photoshop...

http://www.blown.net/ls1swap/help/shaved_cap.jpg

I like it better with an SS cap.


No offense but those are some of the most rickety looking jack stands that I've ever seen. My intent is not to be rude and only in consideration of your safety thought would be wise to consider springing for some new ones.

In all honesty, they look just like a pair I picked up from Advance Auto back about 10 yrs ago, if they are the same then believe me they are stronger than they look.

No offense but those are some of the most rickety looking jack stands that I've ever seen. My intent is not to be rude and only in consideration of your safety thought would be wise to consider springing for some new ones.
but notice the "emergency 4x4 post under the RR tire. LOL

At least the jack is under the diff

I've also been looking for something like this - any idea on cost? I'd pay up to $100. Been wondering when somone was going to start to fabricate - Hooray for Charlie.

Larry was shooting for $200 or so, no way that one will be $100. Now maybe someone can find a similar setup that costs a lot less.

Jody

$200 is fine with me, where do I sign up? Does anybody know how much body work was involved with getting it installed?

$200 is fine with me, where do I sign up? Does anybody know how much body work was involved with getting it installed?

Jody and Charlie will have to chime in on this, but if I recall it was a pretty straight forward install.....

I think all you need to do is use the flange as a template and drill the holes for the screws.

Mine fills just fine.

Where did you get yours chill or did you make it? If you bought it did it comes with everything pictured and were there any modifications needed? Thanks.

he got it from Larry at Pro-touring.com. It was a custom part. Larry is working on getting them made in mass. There was a post on the Pt site yesterday that talked about it and how it sounds like they are going to be made soon...

Why not go with a '69 rear lower valance and tank, and just finish off the rear panel like a '69.

Does anyone have a link to whoever is attempting to fabricate this shaved gas cap?

Thanks,
Jerry

Does anyone have a link to whoever is attempting to fabricate this shaved gas cap?

Thanks,
Jerry


http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31803

Larry's caps are going to be a HOT item but here is another possibilty we have available from Marquez.

Mike

O.k. I changed my mind - I'd pay up to $189 for the above mentioned cap that includes the filler tube, etc. The one from Marquez is also nice and looks like is a direct fit. Does anyone know price and if screws right on?

O.k. I changed my mind - I'd pay up to $189 for the above mentioned cap that includes the filler tube, etc. The one from Marquez is also nice and looks like is a direct fit. Does anyone know price and if screws right on?

I don't think they're taking bids, the price will be what it is. :D My guess, $200+. The Marquez cap is a direct replacement and you can get it from Mike at http://www.musclerodz.com/

Jody

I still need to add the Marquez caps to our site but the are $179 and are a direct fit. I hope Larry's fillers are $200 but I am not holding my breath.

Mike

O.k. - that's just me - always bargaining for a better deal. I'm sure he will sell a bunch as they are very cool looking and will be quality mod w/o looking tacky. These cars don't need much improving over the stock appearance but I see this as a respectable mod.

Larry's caps are going to be a HOT item but here is another possibilty we have available from Marquez.

Mike
Mike,

Could you please give me a link to this gas cap. I have visited your web site and can't find the listing for it.

Thanks,
Mark

Mike,

Could you please give me a link to this gas cap. I have visited your web site and can't find the listing for it.

Thanks,
Mark

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=9055

http://www.marquezdesign.com/productgallery/octane_gascap.jpg

Jody

Mike,

Could you please give me a link to this gas cap. I have visited your web site and can't find the listing for it.

Thanks,
Mark
I will get them put in the store today.

Mike

gas caps are now loaded into the store. http://musclerodzstore.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=438

Mike

Or you could shave the trunk lock instead:

http://www.camarorestoration.com/gallery/albums/finalassembly/DSC005902.sized.jpg

Tom is that cap from a Harley bike?

Tom is that cap from a Harley bike?
It is a Goodridge motorcycle cap.

I'm LMAO!! Those ARE some "rickety looking jack stands".

I second that suggestion, buy some new ones for safety's sake.

It is a Goodridge motorcycle cap.

Thanks, I was looking at one like that, did it fit without much modification?

Thanks, I was looking at one like that, did it fit without much modification?
No, we had to cut out the whole tail panel section and a new filler neck was fabricated.

I'm LMAO!! Those ARE some "rickety looking jack stands".

I second that suggestion, buy some new ones for safety's sake.

Looks OK to me. Heck, they're only holding about 700lbs per jackstand. That doesn't even come close to their limit. AND there's a jack under the diff. Is he really going to be better off buying some cheap, offshore replacements? I doubt it, he's just fine.

Looks OK to me. Heck, they're only holding about 700lbs per jackstand. That doesn't even come close to their limit. AND there's a jack under the diff. Is he really going to be better off buying some cheap, offshore replacements? I doubt it, he's just fine.

They've been working fine for 25 yrs... the jack was under the diff because the guy pulling the driveshaft was nervous because the pads are flat on those stands--he's young and has only used modern stands with the wide-V cast pads. The stands themselves are plenty strong (and it wasn't going to slide off them either... flat surface on flat surface on level concrete).

I do have a newer set of 4-post stands with cast pads--those were under the front of the car when the picture was taken.

Hey Mike(Musclerodz)

Its my understanding that the cap that you are selling manufactured by Pascual is just a cover, and do not come with the latching portion of the cap on the opposite side. Am I correct? And if so does all stock camaro caps have the removeable guts required to latch up and reattach to the decorative cover?

Thanks Rich

Hey Mike(Musclerodz)

Its my understanding that the cap that you are selling manufactured by Pascual is just a cover, and do not come with the latching portion of the cap on the opposite side. Am I correct? And if so does all stock camaro caps have the removeable guts required to latch up and reattach to the decorative cover?

Thanks RichCorrect, it is just the cover and you have to reuse the locking portion of the cap. Now that you ask, I will have to check tonight and see if a stock base gas cap can be used with the cover.

Mike

I have to admit, when I talked with Pascaul months ago I was disappointed when I found out it wasn't a done Item that I could pull out of the box and pop on. Although from his perspective I understand Its some fairly simple machine operations, polishing, and wrap it up. I have seen many gas caps that had worn out tabs on the locking portion and really dont fit well. Im not even sure if that part is repo'd yet. Please dont think Im trashing it, its just that when people see it they probably dont relize theres nothing on the other side when they turn it over, it is a beutiful piece as is all the hardware that Pascaul machines.

Rich

Meant to post this last week, but the cover won't work with standard caps. They only have 2 attaching holes where the rs/ss caps have 3.

Mike

This is a pic of the solid model of a cap that I am having made for our '67 project. I am having standoffs machined into the back of it, so it will use the stock locking mechanism....I thought about having the holes already machined, but am not sure how easy it will be to have the gas cap look straight.So, I will drill the holes once I fit it to the car.

so is there anyone here who can tell us how to shave the cap? and which parts to use?
i like the flush look like the pic on page 1 but i want to keep the trunk lock if possible.does the filler neck unbolt ? or does it have to be cut and a new neck welded in?

nevermind ,i found company in england that makes what i want!

If your getting a lot of sheetmetal work done back there, you could just buy a '69 tailpan and weld it in, then the gas cap goes behind the license plate. On my car the back is lowered 2-3" though and you have to squat down to fill 'er up which isn't as bad as leaning over like you do with every other car out there. I've got somewhat bad knees but squatting relieves pressure off the back if you've been driving long distances anyways. :)

If your getting a lot of sheetmetal work done back there, you could just buy a '69 tailpan and weld it in, then the gas cap goes behind the license plate. On my car the back is lowered 2-3" though and you have to squat down to fill 'er up which isn't as bad as leaning over like you do with every other car out there. I've got somewhat bad knees but squatting relieves pressure off the back if you've been driving long distances anyways. :)

That'd be a good option if you were looking to use '69 style tail lights as well. ;)

Ordered an Aluminum forging Aircraft flush Filler Cap for remote mounting includes filler cap and integral funnel stepped flange for either 2 1/4" or 2" hose yesterday! Ordered the locking cap and flange CAP2LF, cost is $209.30 plus shipping. Inspired from American fuel filler caps used on WWll fighter aircraft. Used on the Ferrari F40, Mclaren F1 and Jaguar XJ200. This is a locking cap comes with two keys. Caps are non-vented but drilling a pin hole under the lever makes it a vented cap. Told I will receive it in five days! 1968 camaro area for mounting a filler cap flange is 4.0". The Aero flange is 3.7" and requires :Dsix small bolts which are provided. Almost perfect fit IMO. Same bolt hole diameter as the stock flange. I would post pix but i understand you have to be a supporting member to do this.

Ordered an Aluminum forging Aircraft flush Filler Cap for remote mounting includes filler cap and integral funnel stepped flange for either 2 1/4" or 2" hose yesterday! Ordered the locking cap and flange CAP2LF, cost is $209.30 plus shipping. Inspired from American fuel filler caps used on WWll fighter aircraft. Used on the Ferrari F40, Mclaren F1 and Jaguar XJ200. This is a locking cap comes with two keys. Caps are non-vented but drilling a pin hole under the lever makes it a vented cap. Told I will receive it in five days! 1968 camaro area for mounting a filler cap flange is 4.0". The Aero flange is 3.7" and requires :Dsix small bolts which are provided. Almost perfect fit IMO. Same bolt hole diameter as the stock flange. I would post pix but i understand you have to be a supporting member to do this.
put your pics on the net somewhere and post a hyper link to them

Bob

u found the newton site i see!

If you'd like to send them my way I'd be happy to host them for you. I'm curious to see how what this looks like.

I was able to find a 4" cap that should work as well. It's the Aero 500, located on the last page of the PDF available on this page.
http://www.batinc.net/aero.htm

im curious as to how your going to adapt the flange from the cap to the metal downspout(flange) from tank or are you just going to use a rubber hose?

Recently, I've been looking into this as well. It actually has a straight replacement neck. I plan on doing a 90* bend fuel elbow similar to the one they show at the bottom of page 14 of the PDF.

http://www.newton-equipment.com/

Thanks for the tip on these caps. Looks like they will do the job.

It looks like fuelsafe (http://www.fuelsafe.com/) is an American distributor of Newton products.

I'm interested to see if we could get the A36L working with only a few changes to the filler neck, or possibly a A36NL57 working with a 90* fuel elbow.

It looks like fuelsafe (http://www.fuelsafe.com/) is an American distributor of Newton products.

I'm interested to see if we could get the A36L working with only a few changes to the filler neck, or possibly a A36NL57 working with a 90* fuel elbow.

Since the stock fuel neck attaches from the back you could probably use as normal then use a little longer screws and a ring or split ring to attach the cap to the tail panel. Just a thought.

Since I plan to use a fuel cell the normal CAP2L that someone found from BAT INC shoudl work nicely for me.

Since the stock fuel neck attaches from the back you could probably use as normal then use a little longer screws and a ring or split ring to attach the cap to the tail panel. Just a thought.


My only worry is that the seal of the filler was actually integrated into the cap. I don't think the neck will be wide enough to fit the A36L inside the neck without making it wider. I will, however, be doing some measuring when I get home! :)