C2 (C1, C3?) tire valve caps -- Dill markings

[Gary B.]

Anyone with an original C2 never used spare tire w/ weights?

Small font with batch code - oldest
large font with batch code - 80's
No batch code - 90's and later

Small font with batch code being the oldest sounds opposite of what John D. and Mike M. stated. Is there no one out there with an original 63-67 never used spare with Dill caps to help resolve this difference of opinion?

Gary

[Jeff A.]

Re: C2 (C1, C3?) tire valve caps -- Dill markings

That is the part i am really positive about.
I had a full bag of caps years ago - i got them from a guy who left the
plant in 1988.
They were all large fonts with a batch code.
That code is not a date - the bag was full of many different codes.
It was likely the machine ID or something else for quality control?
The smaller font is the older.

[Randy R.]

Re: C2 (C1, C3?) tire valve caps -- Dill markings

The standard wheel spare on my May 67 built car has the Schrader valve cap.

[Marlo M.]

Re: C2 (C1, C3?) tire valve caps -- Dill markings

There appears to be another variation of the Dill 627 black plastic valve stem cap. Those in the pictures shown have a volcano inward facing area around the center. The type that I am seeking has the entire center rounded and pointing upward, almost like a Tee Pee or upside down cone (or Top). Does anyone know where I can obtain such, as ebay and Corvette Central do not have these advertised? Thank you, Marlo M. Member 26309Dill 627 Valve Stem.jpg

[Richard M.]

Re: C2 (C1, C3?) tire valve caps -- Dill markings

There appears to be another variation of the Dill 627 black plastic valve stem cap. Those in the pictures shown have a volcano inward facing area around the center. The type that I am seeking has the entire center rounded and pointing upward, almost like a Tee Pee or upside down cone (or Top). Does anyone know where I can obtain such, as ebay and Corvette Central do not have these advertised? Thank you, Marlo M. Member 26309[ATTACH=CONFIG]47256[/ATTACH]

Hi Marlo, Welcome to the TDB. I'm glad you registered.

I got your email with the pictures and of that type. I've never seen that variation. Hopefully someone else here has and may help you find some.

Rich

[Henry J.]

Re: C2 (C1, C3?) tire valve caps -- Schrader valve cap

Peter:

The valve cap on my 66's virgin spare wheel and tire is Schrader, just like yours.

[Pat F.]

Re: C2 (C1, C3?) tire valve caps -- Dill markings

Here are some photos of the Dill Caps on my 1995.