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Old 05-08-2011, 12:07 AM
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Default Oil fill cap ID

Found this chrome oil fill cap that is very similar to the ones used originally on the `69 and `70 big blocks, but the center rivet is square-headed rather than rounded, and has no "S".
Does anyone know what it would have been originally for?




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Old 05-08-2011, 01:59 AM
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Default Re: Oil fill cap ID

Rick,

Sure, These are reproduced by none other than....

Sponge Bob Square Pants, LOL!



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Old 05-08-2011, 02:02 AM
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Default Re: Oil fill cap ID

Rick,

Show a pic of the back side....if not someone might think this was done as a repair?

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Default Re: Oil fill cap ID

I have a few of those on original chrome covers as well.

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Old 05-08-2011, 03:13 AM
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Default Re: Oil fill cap ID

prolly just a different supplier.
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Later 1980 or so GM with oil sticker on top of square-headed.
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