So the cap that was on my car is totally incorrect and 7lb instead of 15lb. I have seen some 15lb ones that appear correct except the wording is different...for one thing. Instead of "Turn Tight" and "Remove Slowly" they say "Never Open Hot" and "Inspect Spring and Fall". These latter ones are GM#861050 and parts catalog confirms they are applicable for 1969...not necessarily correct for my L46 car. What Corvettes models used the 861050. The JG for 69 says nothing about these. Thanks.
1969 Copper Radiator Caps
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Re: 1969 Copper Radiator Caps
I'm not a cap expert, but a couple of thoughts-
- I believe the stainless RC-15 "Never Open Hot" caps are service replacements available from Chevy in the 20th century (Joe L. can probably give specific dates).
These are probably better than original RC-15 since they're stainless. I run one of these on the car and keep an original in the box.
- "Corvette Restorer" recently ran a thorough article with pictures about caps.Mark Edmondson
Dallas, Texas
Texas Chapter
1970 Coupe, Donnybrooke Green, Light Saddle LS5 M20 A31 C60 G81 N37 N40 UA6 U79
1993 Coupe, 40th Anniversary, 6-speed, PEG 1, FX3, CD, Bronze Top- Top
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Thanks. using article index found the article in issue 32 pub 3.,,so i guess that is Fall issue..from 2006. Are back issues available online? If not any chance someone can get me copy of that article somehow??***************
late Oct 1969 L46 350/350, M21 4spd, 3.70 posi convertible --As with life, restoration is a journey, not a destination. Though restored cars provide both journeys AND destinations!- Top
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Re: 1969 Copper Radiator Caps
69 used a RC 15 big ear with solid rivet.
Same as 70-72 LT1.
100_9352.jpgJames A Groome
1971 LT1 11130 - https://photos.app.goo.gl/zSoFz24JMPXw5Ffi9 - the black LT1
1971 LT1 21783 - 3 STAR Preservation.- https://photos.app.goo.gl/wMRDJgmyDyAwc9Nh8 - Brandshatch Green LT1
My first gen Camaro research http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.p...owposts;u=4337
Posts on Yenko boards... https://www.yenko.net/forum/search.php?searchid=826453- Top
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Vice-Chairman (West), Michigan Chapter NCRS
71 "deer modified" coupe
72 5-Star Bowtie / Duntov coupe. https://www.flickr.com/photos/124695...57649252735124
2008 coupe
Available stickers: Engine suffix code, exhaust tips & mufflers, shocks, AIR diverter valve broadcast code.- Top
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Re: 1969 Copper Radiator Caps
Here is the original cap from my October 68 A/C car.
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Which I suppose begs the question, who made the caps originally? Gm? Or??***************
late Oct 1969 L46 350/350, M21 4spd, 3.70 posi convertible --As with life, restoration is a journey, not a destination. Though restored cars provide both journeys AND destinations!- Top
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Mark Edmondson
Dallas, Texas
Texas Chapter
1970 Coupe, Donnybrooke Green, Light Saddle LS5 M20 A31 C60 G81 N37 N40 UA6 U79
1993 Coupe, 40th Anniversary, 6-speed, PEG 1, FX3, CD, Bronze Top- Top
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Re: 1969 Copper Radiator Caps
Well, the description says:
Manufactured By: Inline Tube in the USA
Unlike the cheap overseas made kits Inline Tube manufacturers our kits here in the USA
Manufacturer Part Number INL11771
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Putting NOS in the title of the eBay auction for what is actually a brand new, not at all NOS, cap is not being honest on the part of the eBay seller. Basically, false advertising. That might be why the seller does not have a 100% feedback rating.
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Just for giggles I sent them an ebay inquiry to clarify. Ya really want some giggles check them out on Yelp. 32 reviews averaging 1.3 out of 5 rating. Be careful out there.***************
late Oct 1969 L46 350/350, M21 4spd, 3.70 posi convertible --As with life, restoration is a journey, not a destination. Though restored cars provide both journeys AND destinations!- Top
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Paragon used to use them for their fuel and brake lines too.
They generally make very good products, so don't believe everything the eBay rating says. It's rare for a large parts company to garner 100%.Vice-Chairman (West), Michigan Chapter NCRS
71 "deer modified" coupe
72 5-Star Bowtie / Duntov coupe. https://www.flickr.com/photos/124695...57649252735124
2008 coupe
Available stickers: Engine suffix code, exhaust tips & mufflers, shocks, AIR diverter valve broadcast code.- Top
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I agree with Patrick: I've ordered 3 or 4 times (fuel and brake lines) directly from Inline tube and never had an issue with the orders or the parts. I'm surprised with their liberties on that eBay title listing, which the description text does not mirror.- Top
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And vendor response was.....
New message from: inlinetube (41,787 )
I do not see that listed as NOS, Here is the listing.
GM radiator cap original style RC-15. This is the correct original style radiator cap. It has the correct lettering on the cap .
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late Oct 1969 L46 350/350, M21 4spd, 3.70 posi convertible --As with life, restoration is a journey, not a destination. Though restored cars provide both journeys AND destinations!- Top
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