1971 Gas Cap

[Les G.]

Looking for an original 1971 gas cap. i would even go for a reproduction if it met NCRS standards.

[Joe L.]

Re: 1971 Gas Cap

Looking for an original 1971 gas cap. i would even go for a reproduction if it met NCRS standards.

Les-----


If you are talking about the early 1971 cap, I don't think there is a reproduction available. They do show up on eBay from time-to-time.

The late 1972 style cap is still available from GM under GM #3994339

[Edward J.]

Re: 1971 Gas Cap

Les, I believe the 71 gas cap had the red warning label and is really hard to come by, Unless you can find a decent used one. and most of the time they need replating. I was lucky to come by NOS one for my 72. which is like yours except no label.

[Joe L.]

Re: 1971 Gas Cap

Les, I believe the 71 gas cap had the red warning label and is really hard to come by, Unless you can find a decent used one. and most of the time they need replating. I was lucky to come by NOS one for my 72. which is like yours except no label.

Edward-----


Early 1971 did have the red label. It also had the "scalloped" perimeter like 63-70. However, I believe later 1971 and all 72-74 used the GM #3994339. This cap has no red label and a "smooth" perimeter. It's still available from GM to this day in SERVICE for all 1970-74 as well as 63-69 with SERVICE fuel tanks incorporating an integral pressure-vacuum valve.

[Paul O.]

Re: 1971 Gas Cap

To All

We have seen gas caps with the red label on cars near the end of production. Most likely the supply bin may have been intermixed with both style caps.

Paul 18046

[Dave S.]

Re: 1971 Gas Cap

Edward-----


Early 1971 did have the red label. It also had the "scalloped" perimeter like 63-70. However, I believe later 1971 and all 72-74 used the GM #3994339. This cap has no red label and a "smooth" perimeter. It's still available from GM to this day in SERVICE for all 1970-74 as well as 63-69 with SERVICE fuel tanks incorporating an integral pressure-vacuum valve.

Joe,
I have a last week of production 71 (VIN #21467) and it has the gas cap with the red sticker. 99.99% sure it is original.

[Kenneth T.]

Re: 1971 Gas Cap

Dave, Joe,

I find it interesting that such a mix occured. I makes the judging process all the more a challange. I have a last day of production 71 (Vin#21715) with the scalloped cap without the red sticker. Probably only a day apart and I got the cheap cap...

[Joe L.]

Re: 1971 Gas Cap

Dave, Joe,

I find it interesting that such a mix occured. I makes the judging process all the more a challange. I have a last day of production 71 (Vin#21715) with the scalloped cap without the red sticker. Probably only a day apart and I got the cheap cap...

Ken, et al------


In a way, these red label, scalloped caps seen so late really surprises me. The change to the 3994339 cap was dated July, 1970. So, based on the reports, it would seem that the change was either not implemented, at all, or, at least, some of the early style caps were used right through the end of 1971 production. St. Louis or Stant Manufacturing must have had one hell of an inventory of the early style caps.

[Paul O.]

Re: 1971 Gas Cap

Dave, Joe,

I find it interesting that such a mix occured. I makes the judging process all the more a challange. I have a last day of production 71 (Vin#21715) with the scalloped cap without the red sticker. Probably only a day apart and I got the cheap cap...

Ken

Does your cap have have the stamped in wording "OPEN SLOWLY CAUTION" along with the scalloped edges.

Paul 18046

[Kenneth T.]

Re: 1971 Gas Cap

Paul,

Yes. SEALED Sealed is upside down, but I can't do that here
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OPEN SLOWLY
CAUTION

[Patrick H.]

Re: 1971 Gas Cap

Interesting. My 19518 also has that same cap. I always assumed the red sticker was lost along the way but possibly the way it is now is the way it always was.

Patrick

[Alan S.]

Re: 1971 Gas Cap

Hi Les,
Here's the original cap and stick-on label from 71 #6589, a mid-January build.
The cap is blank under the label, so is only stamped 'SEALED'.
I've included a picture of a reproduction label. I believe I see some differences in the font and spacing of the letters.
Hope this helps you know just what to be looking for.
Regards,
Alan

[Paul O.]

Re: 1971 Gas Cap

To All The 71 gas cap is only a 1970 with red placard installed the follow on cap is the configured the same with the scalloped edges but now has the wording Embossed/De-bossed into it. I would expect early to even possibly mid 1972 cars may also have this cap till the change to a new design with smooth outer sides with the same wording. Paragon sells a reproduction cap with the placard but the ears of the handle that is spot welded to the cap point toward the word sealed instead of toward the placard. Along with the reproduction placard. I call it a placard and not a label due to it is stiff not flexible like most labels are.


Paul 18046



2178 Gas Cap Reproduction.jpg

[Paul O.]

Re: 1971 Gas Cap

Paul,

Yes. SEALED Sealed is upside down, but I can't do that here
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OPEN SLOWLY
CAUTION

Ken

Can you post a photo of your cap.

Paul 18046

[Kenneth H.]

Re: 1971 Gas Cap

I was looking for a '70 gas cap about a year ago but could only find an original '71 cap. I removed the red label from the '71 cap and now I have my '70 cap. I need to get it restored though, and was wondering if anyone is doing restorations on these caps. Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks.