'67 BB oil filler cap

[William F.]

Were any '67 L36 oil filler caps chrome instead of black? Noland Adams book shows a chrome one on a 400 hp; he doesn't comment on whether original or not, though.

[Joe L.]

Re: '67 BB oil filler cap

Were any '67 L36 oil filler caps chrome instead of black? Noland Adams book shows a chrome one on a 400 hp; he doesn't comment on whether original or not, though.

William------


1967 L-89's with chrome valve covers used chrome oil filler caps. I don't think any others did, though.

[Page C.]

Re: '67 BB oil filler cap

The oil cap is well described and pictured in the new 5th edition on the 1967 Judging Guide.

[William F.]

Re: '67 BB oil filler cap

Well, what do it say??

[Kenneth B.]

Re: '67 BB oil filler cap

Well, what do it say??

SEE post 2

[John H.]

Re: '67 BB oil filler cap

Were any '67 L36 oil filler caps chrome instead of black? Noland Adams book shows a chrome one on a 400 hp; he doesn't comment on whether original or not, though.

William -

NO. Very few of those photos are factory original configuration.

[William F.]

Re: '67 BB oil filler cap

Thanks. Are the repops like in Paragon correct? Any NOS or originals for sale?-Like in Driveline?
John, concerning Noland's book, I've also noticed a lot of nonoriginal items in some of his photos. That being the case, what do you think is the main use of this oft quoted book?

[Joe L.]

Re: '67 BB oil filler cap

Thanks. Are the repops like in Paragon correct? Any NOS or originals for sale?-Like in Driveline?
John, concerning Noland's book, I've also noticed a lot of nonoriginal items in some of his photos. That being the case, what do you think is the main use of this oft quoted book?

William------


In my opinion, the reproductions are very close to the original configuration. However, there are very minor deviations. One that I seem to recall is a slight difference in the configuration of the "S" on the rivet head. Original NOS or good used are usually for sale on eBay but for BIG $$$$. I'd use the reproduction and suffer a very minor point loss.

[Jaime G.]

Re: '67 BB oil filler cap

There is a major difference between original caps and reproductions including finish(original caps have a greenish tint), rivet configuration and the ear configuration.
Some reproductions have a gold anodized finish which is incorrect. With patience, and if you desire a correct cap, keep looking.

[William F.]

Re: '67 BB oil filler cap

Thanks Joe, except you've probably made the asking price go up with comment about $$$$.

[Page C.]

Re: '67 BB oil filler cap

William,
The asking price has been sky high for these original oil caps for quiet a while. That's why I suggested getting the new 1967 Judging Guide so you can be better informed as to originals verses repros.

[Joe L.]

Re: '67 BB oil filler cap

There is a major difference between original caps and reproductions including finish(original caps have a greenish tint), rivet configuration and the ear configuration.
Some reproductions have a gold anodized finish which is incorrect. With patience, and if you desire a correct cap, keep looking.

Jaime------

I think that this "greenish tint" thing is a part of "urban legend". I have no doubt that SOME of the caps did have a "greenish tint", mainly because I remember seeing them that way way-back-when. However, I don't think that all of the GM #3856959 caps were like this. The GM spec for the cap just calls for "black enamel".

[Daniel Y.]

Re: '67 BB oil filler cap

from what I understand the "green tint" is a chemical reaction from the Black Oxide plating that took place (not a black paint). Spec might have called for paint but apparently they plated for some reason. the plating is also inside as well as outside.

[William F.]

Re: '67 BB oil filler cap

Anybody have (or know where to find) a genuine one with good gasket that they would sell for $100?