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#1
12-28-2025, 09:59 PM
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Radiator Cap Restoration
I have a couple of RC-15 radiator caps that I want restored. Where do you all recommend?
Also, the rivet and the underside are very different. Can someone explain why? Are they from different years….? TIA……Kurt
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 1969 SS396 Post Sedan Delivered to Van-T Topeka KS MCACN Day2 Concourse Gold Award 1965 VW El Lobo Dune Buggy built in the mid 70’s for the Iowa Shriners 1968 Schwinn Orange Krate 1969 Schwinn Pea Picker 1968 Schwinn 5-Speed 1970 Schwinn 3-Speed Deluxe 1972 Schwinn 10-Speed Continental 1973 Schwinn 5-Speed Suburban All Original Paint Bikes 
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12-28-2025, 10:20 PM
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Rick Nelson Musclecar Restoration and Design, Inc (retired) www.musclecarrestorationanddesign.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62r-6vgk2_8 specialized in (only real) LS6 Chevelle restorations
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12-29-2025, 12:08 AM
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Agree 100% with the above recommendation. I had Tim do a couple of rad and gas caps and every one of them turned out great.
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Corvette nut since I was a kid. 67 435s and L88s are my favorites
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12-29-2025, 01:33 AM
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Just got these back from Tim. Quick turnaround.
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#7
12-29-2025, 02:38 PM
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Quote:
Google search produced this information from 2006 sYc thread - not sure if correct? https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=88323 2 circles flat rivet. (1968L - 1972) 2 circles hollow rivet. (1966 - 1968) No circles hollow rivet. (1964 - 1966E)
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#8
12-29-2025, 07:22 PM
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I'm looking for a cap like the one on the right. unrestored for my 72 C/10
you want to sell it Kurt?
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#9
12-30-2025, 12:48 AM
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Quote:
Kurt
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1969 SS396 Post Sedan Delivered to Van-T Topeka KS MCACN Day2 Concourse Gold Award 1965 VW El Lobo Dune Buggy built in the mid 70’s for the Iowa Shriners 1968 Schwinn Orange Krate 1969 Schwinn Pea Picker 1968 Schwinn 5-Speed 1970 Schwinn 3-Speed Deluxe 1972 Schwinn 10-Speed Continental 1973 Schwinn 5-Speed Suburban All Original Paint Bikes
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#10
12-30-2025, 01:59 AM
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NCRS had an article on those caps over the years. I don't have the article but maybe someone else does.....Joe
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1968 Z/28 Corvette Bronze. Black Hounds Tooth. 02E Los Angeles born 3/13/1968 pnt OO 1969 SS396 Yellow/Yellow 08E Norwood born 8/28/1969 pnt 76E 1970 'cuda Moulin Rouge, 440-6, 4 speed
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