RC 26 Radiator Cap

[Wayne M.]

Re: RC 26 Radiator Cap

With the perfect reproductions made today the bottom has fallen out of the RC-26 market .... .

What version are the repoppers making ?



x

[Don L.]

Re: RC 26 Radiator Cap

This is little more than light hearted fun Don. Whaddayabid?

Oh, that old cap? It aint no good. Not even close to a "REAL" one

I don't really need a cap, was just funn'n.

BTW, Ralph says to tell us all the cap's gone. Crazy, I know. He also says to say hi and thanks for all the interest.

PS: if anyone needs a very nice RC-26 cap, see me at Carlisle. I might have one....

[Don L.]

Re: RC 26 Radiator Cap

Just so I don't jeopardize Ralph's potential, I was indeed kidding in my earlier post to Dick. I have a couple RC-26 caps already.

I do note, however, there are apparently at least 3 different variations of the RC-26 cap. I recall Pete Lindahl telling me the differences, however, I lost the detail from my memory. Can anyone shed light on why/how the "RC-26" stamp is different in the 2 previously attached caps in this post, plus now the pic of one of mine? The differences in the stamps is not addressed in the 4th edition TM & JG, however, The stamp's orientation in the JG sketch is the same as Ralph's cap.

[Dick W.]

Re: RC 26 Radiator Cap

Is there an island that goes with the bridge?

Hmmmm! Sell the bridge and isolate you on the island where you can cause only so much trouble.

[Steven B.]

Re: RC 26 Radiator Cap

Gotta $60 bid, woodabid $70, bidabuy $70, gettamon $70

I'm lost! Auctioneers always talk too fast for me to understand what they are saying. Dick, will you please slow down a bit so I know what you are saying and how much others bid?

Sorry for not hearing faster. Thanks!

Steve

[Alan S.]

Re: RC 26 Radiator Cap

Hi Don,
Here's the RC-26 cap from 71 #6589.
It seems to be most similar to the one in Ralph's picture, rather than those in Wayne's and your pictures.
So?
Regards,
Alan

[Vinnie P.]

Re: RC 26 Radiator Cap

Hmmmm! Sell the bridge and isolate you on the island where you can cause only so much trouble.

OH...I actually meant the island that sold for $24...I live on the other island...and yes...if they isolate me...I'd still find a way to cause you trouble!!!!

Immannabid 80...that will probably confuse everyone...

[Ara G.]

Re: RC 26 Radiator Cap

show me a good reproduction of a rc-26, i will sale you a bridge in new york.

exactly....

[Ara G.]

Re: RC 26 Radiator Cap

Just so I don't jeopardize Ralph's potential, I was indeed kidding in my earlier post to Dick. I have a couple RC-26 caps already.

I do note, however, there are apparently at least 3 different variations of the RC-26 cap. I recall Pete Lindahl telling me the differences, however, I lost the detail from my memory. Can anyone shed light on why/how the "RC-26" stamp is different in the 2 previously attached caps in this post, plus now the pic of one of mine? The differences in the stamps is not addressed in the 4th edition TM & JG, however, The stamp's orientation in the JG sketch is the same as Ralph's cap.

Don,
IMO Wayne's cap is an earlier cap - pre 1966. Your cap and Dick's cap are correct for at least 66/67. There were two ways originals were stamped with the RC 26...One was vertical on the ear, the other horizontal on the ear...I have a couple of both kinds...Somewhat of an anomoly, but true....Dick's and your cap look great.....
Regards
ARA

[Wayne M.]

Re: RC 26 Radiator Cap

....IMO Wayne's cap is an earlier cap - pre 1966. ....

This cap was on my early '65 VIN..014xx air car when purchased in 1980. Believe (with no proof) that it's the original.

[Peter L.]

Re: RC 26 Radiator Cap

January 18th, 2012, 04:51 PM

#1

Peter Lindahl (6598)
Extremely Frequent Poster

Join DateJune 1st, 1983Posts1,590

Re: Verify 66 RC26 Configuration

Don - I found it. Pete

Jeff - The photos you and Craig posted of the AC RC-26 Radiator Pressure Cap covers are typical of the RC-26 cover stamping configurations introduced with the 1966 Production year on the 66 sb Corvettes and carried on into the early 70s. As far as I know there are no specific Production year configurations related to the orientation of the 15# RC-26 stamping on the ear but it will be on one of the ears. The same goes for the AC stamping as it will be as shown or located 180 degrees from the position show. Examples I have seen that have the AC to the right of the rivet have 2 circles around the AC as opposed to the single circle in the examples shown. Other examples I have seen on 67s have both the AC and 15# RC-26 stamping located together with the AC to the left of the rivet and the 15# RC-26 on the left ear. Pete

[Michael H.]

Re: RC 26 Radiator Cap

What about an RC-26 with a brass center post?

[Peter L.]

Re: RC 26 Radiator Cap

Michael - I never say newer when it comes to new and interesting items related to Corvette parts and production. From your comment, I figure you have seen one. Any particular information on that RC-26 radiator pressure cap? Inquiring minds want to know about it. Pete

[Michael H.]

Re: RC 26 Radiator Cap

Peter,

The cap was on my 66 when I bought the car in the early 80's. Definitely a brass center post. Also, a pic of an NOS RC 26 that has a brass post.

[Patrick H.]

Re: RC 26 Radiator Cap

Peter,

The cap was on my 66 when I bought the car in the early 80's. Definitely a brass center post. Also, a pic of an NOS RC 26 that has a brass post.

Michael,

Those are both RC-15's not 26's in your photos. They're supposed to be brass rivets.

Patrick