RC-15 Radiator cap [Archive] - The Supercar Registry

SS4Real

08-02-2009, 04:04 AM

Who makes the most accurate/best reproduction RC-15 radiator cap for 1970 SS Chevelles? Thanks in advance.

Salvatore

08-02-2009, 04:46 AM

I would find an original in nice shape or have an original restored. JMO Sammy P.S. Ask Sam "Mockingbird" Griffith, he is a radiator cap collector! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Mr70

08-02-2009, 05:38 AM

Me too.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/peterspix_2007/radcaps0001.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/peterspix_2007/radcaps0004.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/peterspix_2007/radcaps0006.jpg

mockingbird812

08-02-2009, 06:20 AM

One of the fellas 'round here encouraged me to use windex and 0000 steel wool and it worked real nice. (my windex had some vinegar in it which I think help cut thru the gunk and corrosion quicker. Top left is my original and bottom right is repro. There are differences:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/DSC_0098.jpg

737Driver

08-02-2009, 08:32 PM

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Who makes the most accurate/best reproduction RC-15 radiator cap for 1970 SS Chevelles? Thanks in advance.

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Dewitt makes one that looks pretty good, but, is easily detectable from originals.

http://www.dewitts.com/pages/productdetail.asp?ProdID=87

X66 714

08-02-2009, 11:20 PM

Paragon, the Corvette people have it. I heard it's accurate
Joe

Mr. Chevy

08-03-2009, 05:53 AM

Rick's Camaro Parts has one that is very close and sells for around 45 bucks...

Rich

737Driver

08-03-2009, 06:40 AM

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Paragon, the Corvette people have it. I heard it's accurate
Joe

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It's pretty good, but again, easily detectable from the original.

http://www.corvette-paragon.com/p-355221-radiator-cap.aspx

737Driver

08-03-2009, 06:43 AM

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Rick's Camaro Parts has one that is very close and sells for around 45 bucks...

Rich

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More better, but, it ain't gonna fool anyone.

http://www.rickscamaros.com/product.asp?pf%5Fid=RC%2D358&dept%5Fid=3204#

SS4Real

08-03-2009, 09:21 PM

Thanks guys.

Salvatore

08-03-2009, 09:43 PM

Like I said before.....get an original! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

1969grb

08-04-2009, 06:38 AM

Sam, I could not agree more!!!
Grady http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

mssl72

08-07-2009, 09:34 AM

I had purchased one from Paragon and sent it back. I ended up finding an original and and cleaned it up.

SS4Real

08-07-2009, 11:57 PM

How much should I expect to pay for an original?

Salvatore

08-08-2009, 12:03 AM

$125.00 to $150.00. Depends on how nice.