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  • John G.
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    • September 24, 2013
    • 245

    1988 gas cap correct thread color

    Pictured are two "S" gas caps. The TIM&JG states that the threads are "large off white plastic threads". Which of these two colors is the closest to correct?
    88-corvette-gas-caps.jpg
  • Paul S.
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    • December 13, 2013
    • 83

    #2
    Re: 1988 gas cap correct thread color

    Does either one have the correct date of manufacture stamped at the bottom?

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    • John G.
      Expired
      • September 24, 2013
      • 245

      #3
      Re: 1988 gas cap correct thread color

      Yes - the off color one which also has a green insert. I'm going to a scrap yard probably tomorrow so if I need something different now is the time.

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      • Joe L.
        Beyond Control Poster
        • February 1, 1988
        • 43211

        #4
        Re: 1988 gas cap correct thread color

        Originally posted by John Gammel (58994)
        Pictured are two "S" gas caps. The TIM&JG states that the threads are "large off white plastic threads". Which of these two colors is the closest to correct?
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        John------


        The one that's closest to correct is the one on the left. I believe the one on the right originally appeared just like it although with, perhaps, a slightly yellower coloration. The one on the right has been exposed to gasoline for a long time. That's what causes it to darken considerably.
        In Appreciation of John Hinckley

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        • Pat F.
          Very Frequent User
          • April 1, 1981
          • 853

          #5
          Re: 1988 gas cap correct thread color

          Attached are photos of two 1995 Corvette Gas Caps displaying a date code. The first shows 171-4. This is June 20, 1994. This is one a 1995 Corvette that has a build date code of August 4, 1994. The second shows 079-5. This is March 20, 1995.
          Hope this helps.
          Attached Files
          PAT, Central New Jersey and Florida Chapters

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          • John G.
            Expired
            • September 24, 2013
            • 245

            #6
            Re: 1988 gas cap correct thread color

            Unless I can find a better one I'm going with the yellowed one. It has a date code of 1228 and my car is a 5/88 manufacture.

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