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12-24-2023, 07:14 PM | #1 |
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1932 radiator cap alternative
Backstory, I have sold my 32 pickup and it is heading to Europe in the spring. Looking for a generic auto parts store rad cap to replace the original as the buyer doesn’t want it missing on arrival. Any one have a part number for a replacement like a Stant or similar brand. Thanks
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12-24-2023, 08:20 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1932 radiator cap alternative
I assume this has an original top fill radiator?
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12-24-2023, 08:44 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1932 radiator cap alternative
How about a reproduction '32 passenger car radiator cap? They fit and there are several different sources for them in terms of where and how they're made. They aren't expensive.
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12-25-2023, 12:14 AM | #4 |
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12-25-2023, 01:51 AM | #5 |
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33 truck cap also works.Here on EBAY $19. https://www.ebay.com/itm/25302775231...Bk9SR779nf2TYw |
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12-25-2023, 02:36 AM | #7 | |
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12-25-2023, 03:22 AM | #8 |
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Anyone near you with a used 30,31 Model A cap to get ahold of? Most modern auto parts store caps grip from the outside and pressurized. Model A guys near you?
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12-25-2023, 07:45 AM | #9 |
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try generic gas caps
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12-25-2023, 08:07 AM | #10 |
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If you just want to fill the hole.Radiator cap repair kit sold at MOST VENDORS and make an alu disc to simulate the cap lid for the top
https://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb...Z5Z5Z50000266a Any Vendors near you like in WA? Last edited by deuce lover; 12-25-2023 at 08:18 AM. |
12-25-2023, 12:15 PM | #11 |
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Napa Auto Parts still carries a chrome gas cap that fits the early Ford tank and will fit your radiator.
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12-25-2023, 01:07 PM | #12 |
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12-25-2023, 01:08 PM | #13 | |
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12-25-2023, 01:58 PM | #14 |
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In regards to post #11 the 32-48 pass car gas caps will fit a 1 7/8" opening.The 49 Ford pass car gas cap I think will fit a 1 1/2" opening.I'm not sure what the opening ID is for the radiator but its much smaller then the 32-48 gas cap. Measure your radiator opening first.
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12-26-2023, 09:35 AM | #16 |
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Re: 1932 radiator cap alternative
NAPA Balkamp # 703-1020
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03-12-2024, 08:07 PM | #18 |
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Close but didn’t fit.
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03-13-2024, 01:36 AM | #19 |
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Put a repro pass car rad cap on it and call it a day.Lots on Ebay and reasonable, $25.
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03-18-2024, 12:40 PM | #20 |
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A Napa 703-1220
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03-18-2024, 12:43 PM | #21 |
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Unfortunately living in Canada, that $25 works out to $100 with the cost to ship, tax collectors at the border and exchange rate 😐 Lots of epay sellers charge a premium to ship international.
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03-18-2024, 02:49 PM | #22 |
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Buy it on ebay. Have it shipped to someone here, and then have them mail it to you? $75 is $75
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