Does GM sell a locking gas cap for a 1967?
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Re: 1967 Locking Gas Cap
Don't know about GM, but the aftermarket folks do...such as Paragon. -
Re: 1967 Locking Gas Cap
Paul,
The reproductions don't look correct. The caps I have seen have a pebble grain on the surface. You can find original NOS or nice used GM accessory locking caps in the Driveline or on Ebay at reasonable prices. You will need the vented style for you 67. It will have a small hole in it. The later cars had a sealed system and used the locking cap without the hole.Comment
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Re: 1967 Locking Gas Cap
Steve and Dave,
Paragon seems to have discontinued the offering. And the price was outrageous at $75.00 when it was offered. Checking ZIP also but no listing. I have the original, non-locking cap and can revert to that if need be. So a repro is just fine with me. But I had hoped to go down to the local GM dealer and just order one in.Comment
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Re: 1967 Locking Gas Cap
Give your local Chevy dealer a call. The locking gas cap was a dealer option for a LONG time.... They can tell you quickly whether or not the parts are still in the system for them to order for you.
BUT, there's a drawback to having a locking gas cap. You add a 3rd key to your key ring and SHOULD you happen to mis-place it when you're out driving, you'll NOT be a happy camper!Comment
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Re: 1967 Locking Gas Cap
Jack,
I just called my friends at GM where I used to work and no luck. I recognize your note of caution re losing keys but I would like to procure a unit.Comment
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Re: 1967 Locking Gas Cap
Paul,
I think you will find these caps are long ago discontinued. You can find an NOS cap in the $75-$100 range and a nice use one in the $50-$75 range.Comment
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Re: 1967 Locking Gas Cap
Paul: i've got one left, no key. its yours, no chg. just ket local locksmith to make you a key. email me your address and i'll send it if you want it.mikeComment
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Mike, that is a very generous offer. Thank you!Comment
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Re: 1967 Locking Gas Cap
Just to help me understand the failings of the repro version - is the "pebble grain surface" found on incorrect repros, or on the correct original item? If not on the original item, was the orignal then a smooth chrome?
Thanks65 MM Convertible, L76 (365 hp)Comment
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Re: 1967 Locking Gas Cap
i have trouble considering any locking gas cap ,as being original as they were not available as a factory installed option during c-2 prooduction, but rather a dealer installed accessory. the one i have has been i my posession since 1969 and it is smooth chrome plated, no pebbleing, pox marks etc. mikeComment
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Re: 1967 Locking Gas Cap
Paul-----
Locking gas caps for Corvettes were available from GM as an accessory item and and under several different part numbers over the years of 1963 to 1974. There were several different configurations. For 1963-69, the caps were all a smooth chrome finish with a hole through the top for venting required for these model years. The 1970-74 were sealed and had no hole. The latter caps were available from GM in BOTH the smooth and "pebble grain", depending upon which time period that the cap was purchased. All locking caps have been GM-discontinued for many years. ALL original locking caps use original keys which say "Briggs and Stratton" on one side and "GAS" on the other. Folks prize this feature as they feel it indicates an "original" piece. It's silly and foolish, though, since both "original" and "reproduction" pieces were the same. Not that even that matters as these caps were NEVER originally installed on ANY Corvette. So, what does it matter if the caps are GM or not? They are a NON-ORIGINAL, accessory item REGARDLESS of their origin.
Some time ago, one of the reproduction suppliers apparently identified the original supplier of these caps to GM and ordered a supply. Thereafter, the caps were available in "reproduction". Actually, though, these caps were absolutely identical to the GM originals, including the keys, since they were made by the original manufacturer. More than likley, the reproduction supplier had to order a very large number of these in order to get the manufacturer to produce them. These were available from just about all the Corvette suppliers until, apparently, the supply ran out.
Also available on the market for quite a few years were "not-quite-exact" reproductions. These looked quite similar to the "originals", but can be identified by the use of a different style key which, incidentally, also indicated a very cheap lock. I think that these were foreign-made. I don't think that they're available anymore, either.
ALL of the locking gas caps, GM or otherwise, seal very poorly. They do not use a cam-lock as do the original, non-locking caps. Also, the venting "mechanism" for 63-69 style is quite crude, to say the least, and contributes to further fuel leakage. I recommend the use of these locking gas caps only when the car is stationary and parked in a location where fuel tank security is of concern. At ALL other times, the stock gas cap is the way to go. Period.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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Re: 1967 Locking Gas Cap
Joe,
That is a pretty blunt message but I hear it. Use the locking version when the car is parked and the original when on the road. Makes sense. I will do so.Comment
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Locking Gas Cap Security
Don't regard these locking gas caps as any kind of security for anyone other than the most honest folks. I will not post here how to do it, but see me at any NCRS regional and I'll show you how to open one without any tools. You bring the cap, and we will find a early C3 to put it on.
TerryTerryComment
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Re: Locking Gas Cap Security
Terry,
As with an security measure it is simply a deterrant. But they are useful.Comment
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