1972 - LT1 radiator cap

[Jerome P.]

Does anybody know who rebuilds radiator caps? Or in the alternative where I could buy an original cap for my '72? I just tested the one on my car and it failed.

Your help will be appreciated.

Thanks

Jerry

[Duane D.]

Re: 1972 - LT1 radiator cap

Jerry, I just had my radiator cap rebuilt for my 1970 Corvette by Joe Perri in Chiago,Il. He does beautiful work. My cap is as good as NOS.

[Edward J.]

Re: 1972 - LT1 radiator cap

Jerry, why not just keep the original for judging reasons and install a repro or just one from the auto parts store.

[Duane D.]

Re: 1972 - LT1 radiator cap

Jerry, I should have said that Joe Perri restored my gas cap recently. He also does radiator caps.

[Jerome P.]

Re: 1972 - LT1 radiator cap

Jerry, I should have said that Joe Perri restored my gas cap recently. He also does radiator caps.

Duane, Do you have any info regarding phone #, email address, etc. ?

[David S.]

Re: 1972 - LT1 radiator cap

Joe is the best. He did a radiator cap for me, came back beautiful. Then I met him at Bloomington and this week I am sending him 5 more caps (2 -Gas Caps, 3 - Radiator Caps).

Joe Perri
312 - 307 - 1977 or
773 - 631 - 1449

Best,
Dave

[Jerome P.]

Re: 1972 - LT1 radiator cap

Joe is the best. He did a radiator cap for me, came back beautiful. Then I met him at Bloomington and this week I am sending him 5 more caps (2 -Gas Caps, 3 - Radiator Caps).

Joe Perri
312 - 307 - 1977 or
773 - 631 - 1449

Best,
Dave

How much? ball park $'s is ok.

Jerry

[Duane D.]

Re: 1972 - LT1 radiator cap

Jerry, Joe Perri's cell phone is 312-307-1977 and his address is:
6845 N. Mendota Ave.
Chicago, Il 60646

For my gas cap, he replaced the lower component exposed to the gas fumes, re-plated both inside and outside pieces and replaced the rubber seal for $115 which included shipping. The only part I provided was the outside component. I thought he was very reasonable for a professional job.

[Jerome P.]

Re: 1972 - LT1 radiator cap

Thanks alot guys. I will contact Joe. It sounds like he'll do a great job. However, I will use an off the shelf cap for the occasional drive and the refurbished one for shows and meets.

Thanks again.

[Bill C.]

Re: 1972 - LT1 radiator cap

Jerry,

Paul Oslansky does cap rebuild/refurbishing.
I purchased a cap from him and was VERY happy with it - he is reasonable with pricing too.