Question on Motion Corvette gas cap

[JoeC]

Is the Motion Corvette LeMans style gas cap used as the actual gas cap on the tank or does the tank retain the original gas cap? Looking at pictures, it appears that the LeMans cap has a flange that is bolted to the fiberglass rear body panel but is there another flange connecting the tank to the cap? In the original Motion parts ads, it is not shown how the cap is connected to the gas tank.

[SuperCars]

Joe, on my 69 Phase III Vette the Lemans style gas cap is screwed to the fiberglas top body panel. When you flip it open all you see below is the factory gas cap flange with no gas cap. It appears there is nothing to prevent gas from sloshing up over the top of the factory gas cap flange when you have a full tank.There is only the rubber boot surrounding the factory gas tank flange.

Also, sorry I didn't respond to some old 69 Yenko Nova questions you had a while back, as I got sidetracked. I will go back to that topic and respond on what little bit I know. Kevin.

[JoeC]

Thanks Kevin. I have another question for you on your ZL1 Corvette. I am curious about the history on the black stripe. Was it done at the factory or the dealership or by another owner? It appears to be the same as a Motion style stripe.

[JoeC]

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[Edited by JoeC (01-18-2001 at 08:14 PM).]

[DarrylD]

Joe,
The black stripe on Kevins car is factory and was special ordered (2ZQ4AA)$400.00 along with the Can-Am White (2972AA)no-charge, by the original owner, Jack Cheskaty. Wonder if he saw a Motion car and said he wanted it painted like that? This info came from an article in the Nov. 1985 issue of "Vette" magazine. Maybe Kevin can varify this or inform us if new information has come out.
Darryl

[DarrylD]

Using this as an opportunity to practice posting pictures. If this works, its the magazine cover with the ZL-1 Corvette.
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