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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Originality => Topic started by: Camaro Billy on October 14, 2007, 03:01:59 PM

Title: Orig. oil filler cap ?
Post by: Camaro Billy on October 14, 2007, 03:01:59 PM

I have a '69 SS - 350/300 and I'm working on putting the engine compartment back to as original as I can. I put the plain orange valve covers on it and I have a repop "S" rivitt oil filler cap on it. I found this cap and it has the "S" like the repop, but also has a "SM" or "WS" logo on it. Would this one be an original ?
If it is I'm going to paint it orange and use it.
 Also I know the valve cover bolts need to painted orange (they are bare metal now), do I need to also paint the little silver tabs under the valve cover bolts orange also ?
Thanks for any help.
Billy

Title: Re: Orig. oil filler cap ?
Post by: Pacecarjeff on October 15, 2007, 01:59:47 AM

That is not the cap for painted covers.
In most cases the painted covers used an "X" cap - The FC-2 Oil "Fill Cap".

(http://i11.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/9d/c3/b2ff_1_b.JPG)

Title: Re: Orig. oil filler cap ?
Post by: Camaro Billy on October 15, 2007, 11:45:22 AM

Thanks Jeff,
Could the one I have be an orig. "Chrome " cap like on the finned Z-28 valve covers ?
Billy

Title: Re: Orig. oil filler cap ?
Post by: Pacecarjeff on October 15, 2007, 01:37:14 PM

Could be for that, or big block too.
That sm cap is being made as a repro - would need to see the back to be sure it's authentic.

Title: Re: Orig. oil filler cap ?
Post by: gro51 on October 15, 2007, 09:41:33 PM

To try and answer your other question, I believe when the orange valve covers were used, the whole engine was painted as a unit, with the valve covers already on.  Therefore the valve cover hold down tabs and bolts would be orange also.  Can someone confirm this please?

Title: Re: Orig. oil filler cap ?
Post by: JohnZ on October 16, 2007, 02:56:43 PM

Quote from: gro51 on October 15, 2007, 09:41:33 PM

To try and answer your other question, I believe when the orange valve covers were used, the whole engine was painted as a unit, with the valve covers already on.  Therefore the valve cover hold down tabs and bolts would be orange also.  Can someone confirm this please?

That's correct. :)