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Topic: LeMans or Monza Style Gas Filler / G as Roller Cap

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LeMans or Monza Style Gas Filler / G as Roller Cap

Posted: 2/5/08 6:48am Message 11 of 57
JimmyV69
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Charlotte, NC - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 Custom Modified, Hooker Header Side Pipes, 12 to 1 compression ratio, 355 CID,4 speed close ratio with hurst shifter, 370 rear, Recaro interior, Tilt hood, Hugger Orange and Black.
Steve,
 
I will definitely post the pictures once I get it installed. Speaking of pictures, how do attach a photo of the car to your regular posting such as the setup you have. I have tried various ways via the help guide here under forum signitures - but no luck - keep getting error messages, guess I am more mechanically inclinded than I.T. savey. I had no problem attaching the gas cap photo for the begining of this string but can not figure the "profile -signiture -photo thing out.......Dead
Thanks again for th lead on the cap - now I just have to make it look good and function - hopefully this weekend.
 
Jim
 



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LeMans or Monza Style Gas Filler / G as Roller Cap

Posted: 2/5/08 7:01am Message 12 of 57
JimmyV69
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Vette(s): 1969 Custom Modified, Hooker Header Side Pipes, 12 to 1 compression ratio, 355 CID,4 speed close ratio with hurst shifter, 370 rear, Recaro interior, Tilt hood, Hugger Orange and Black.
Thanks for the welcome,
 
I appreciate a site where you gather helpful information and experience from fellow owners, especially when tring to maintain or restore one of these older versions.
My wife refers to my 69 as the Great Pumpkin - as she is not real happy about the Orange color nor the time I have spent on it over the past 4 months working out some bugs and other bigger issues since buying it off e-bay. Now it runs great and turns a lot of heads - much more fun to drive than our C-4.
Looking forward to possibly meeting a few of the members at various effents in th eastern half of the US.
 
Jim 



LeMans or Monza Style Gas Filler / G as Roller Cap

Posted: 2/5/08 9:59am Message 13 of 57
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Vette(s): 1971, LT-1, T-top, 4-speed (M21), Mulsanne Blue, 3.70 rear, mostly original (sidepipes). 2006, Daytona Sunset Orange Coupe.
I'm definitely looking forward to any pictures or "How-to" info you can provide on your installation. I was thinking of doing the same on my LT-1. Let us know if it works out for you, and just how "painfull" it was to install. Thanks!



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LeMans or Monza Style Gas Filler / G as Roller Cap

Posted: 2/5/08 10:23am Message 14 of 57
JimmyV69
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Vette(s): 1969 Custom Modified, Hooker Header Side Pipes, 12 to 1 compression ratio, 355 CID,4 speed close ratio with hurst shifter, 370 rear, Recaro interior, Tilt hood, Hugger Orange and Black.
Well believe it or not I run into a rather Large snag in my plans for installing the cap assembly this weekend - it appears from several internet sources that the supplier ( Scott Drake Enterprises) of the Cap  that  I was planning on using for this project, no longer has them in stock and does not know when any back orders on the item will be filled to its dealer network - so that does not sound real encouraging and has me back on the the hunt for another source for the LeMans cap assembly with 5.6" diameter flange base.
Will keep you infomed as to my progress with all the issues related to this project
 
Jim



LeMans or Monza Style Gas Filler / G as Roller Cap

Posted: 2/5/08 10:29am Message 15 of 57
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Vette(s): 1969 COUPE CORTEZ SILVER, BRIGHT BLUE INTERIOR 383 cu. in. 512 HP. Hooker headers w/ side pipes PS PS AC AM FM STEREO. 68,000.MILES C5 5oth Anniversary Coupe , auto.350hp
HEY JIMMY,   LOOKING TO GET ONE OF THOSE CAPS MYSELF. i LIKE THE LEMANS . I THINK THAT IS THE STYLE THAT MOTION PERFORMANCE PUT ON THEIR CUSTOMS. ANYWAY I  CHECKED WITH MY LOCAL PERFORMANCE SHOP WHO TOLD ME THEY CAN GET THEM. CHECK WITH YOURS IF YOU HAVE ONE LOCAL, I`LL CHECK BACK WITH THEM AND SEE IF I CAN FIND OUT WHO THE MANUFACTURER IS. BOB


LeMans or Monza Style Gas Filler / G as Roller Cap

Posted: 2/5/08 12:34pm Message 16 of 57
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Vette(s): 1969 Custom Modified, Hooker Header Side Pipes, 12 to 1 compression ratio, 355 CID,4 speed close ratio with hurst shifter, 370 rear, Recaro interior, Tilt hood, Hugger Orange and Black.
Thanks Bob let me know wat you find in terms of details from your local guys and I believe you are correct on tshes being fitted on the Motion design.
I found a source for GT40 Caps that would definitely work but I am not so sold on the design - what do you think in comparison to the Lemans?
 
 
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It would definitely cover the existing  fuel door hole as this measures 6 inches in diameter but it does not have quite the same rounded look of the LeMans Style. Too many descisions.....
 



LeMans or Monza Style Gas Filler / G as Roller Cap

Posted: 2/7/08 3:41pm Message 17 of 57
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Vette(s): 1969 Custom Modified, Hooker Header Side Pipes, 12 to 1 compression ratio, 355 CID,4 speed close ratio with hurst shifter, 370 rear, Recaro interior, Tilt hood, Hugger Orange and Black.
For thoses who had asked, here is an update on the Roller Gas Cap project for my 69. This is just a test fit, as you can see the holes are not drilled yet but the fit to where the original fuel door is located is just about perfect. I found a machine shop in Tennessee that at produces these for GT40 replacements.
 
Jim 
 
Plus I think I am finally getting this picture posting program down.......



LeMans or Monza Style Gas Filler / G as Roller Cap

Posted: 2/7/08 4:30pm Message 18 of 57
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Vette(s): '75 Stingray Coupe - 350 Bored, Edelbrock Alum. Heads, Performer Intake/ Carb., Harland Sharp Roller Rockers, MSD Ign., XE Comp. Cam, Pete Jackson Gear Drive, Hooker Headers, Side Pipes, TH400, 3000 RPM Stall and 3.55 Rear Gears
JimmyV69-   looks GOOD! what's the cost of the fuel door? got a link?
    I tried talking a guy here into custom fab. me a billet door. He was too busy in his shop right now.



LeMans or Monza Style Gas Filler / G as Roller Cap

Posted: 2/7/08 5:55pm Message 19 of 57
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Vette(s): 1969 Custom Modified, Hooker Header Side Pipes, 12 to 1 compression ratio, 355 CID,4 speed close ratio with hurst shifter, 370 rear, Recaro interior, Tilt hood, Hugger Orange and Black.
Gene,
 
Here is the Link to there site with prices and I ordered the the unit with the locking insert just to check it but it is not needed as the Cap and ring are large enough for you to reach in and remove your existing cap from its stock location.
 
 
I bought the additional items because I was not sure of the exact fitment since buying it sort of buying it sight unseen or untouched to be exact.
The owner, Joel did indicate that if guys wanted to get together and place an order for multiple units that he could work something off the price as I mentioned that there might be interest.
Glad you like it
 
Jim



LeMans or Monza Style Gas Filler / G as Roller Cap

Posted: 2/8/08 9:44am Message 20 of 57
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Vette(s): 74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles, all original; paint, interior, engine, split bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.
Jim, looks good.  Also thanks for the link.
                           Real Nice vette you haveThumbs%20Up. enjoyed the pictures......steve



Steve, Lifetime Member #129

74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles,
all original; paint, interior, engine,
split  bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.

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