Burrogs Matt Burroughs Houston, TX (39 posts) Registered: 01/18/2016 02:19PM Main British Car: 1970 MGB GT V8 Conversion Ford 331ci |
Aston Style Gas Cap
I'm looking to get an Aston/Works style gas cap to go on the C pillar of my BGT. There are WAY too many options. I think I've decided on a roller catch style, but am a bit shy on getting the full size cap (3.5 in). Does anyone have a recommendation on size, where to buy, etc? Prices are all over the place on these things (From $120 all in to $600).
I've got the Mocal brochure in front of me and am looking at the following: Aston 2/34" Roller Catch Fuel Cap in Chrome with the alloy Flange (approx $325) Aston 3.5" Roller Cap kit (approx $245) Anyone have any opinions on these? |
ex-tyke Graham Creswick Chatham, Ontario, Canada (1165 posts) Registered: 10/25/2007 11:17AM Main British Car: 1976 MGB Ford 302 |
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tbo Tim Body St Thomas Ontario (221 posts) Registered: 01/27/2013 06:47PM Main British Car: 1954 Triumph TR2 stock 2 litre |
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I think I would check out a TR3 gas cap. The TR6 is bigger and more competitive looking The TR3 cap is smaller and more refined and would look much better on your car . They are not very expensive either as far as I know maybe sixty bucks or so.
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RMO 699F Mike Maloney SW Ohio (531 posts) Registered: 12/09/2007 12:28PM Main British Car: 1974 MGB Sebring GT, 3.9 Rover V8 |
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My gt does have a tr6 gas cap in the C pilar.....I like it for a couple of reasons..one it looks cool...two..it has a very small separate separate vent passage cast into the exterior gas cap assembly to vent the gas tank...on the internal side of the "C" pilar there is a nipple in that side of the casting that you connect a hose to and run through the trunk floor..I'll post a pic tomorrow
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Burrogs Matt Burroughs Houston, TX (39 posts) Registered: 01/18/2016 02:19PM Main British Car: 1970 MGB GT V8 Conversion Ford 331ci |
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Burrogs Matt Burroughs Houston, TX (39 posts) Registered: 01/18/2016 02:19PM Main British Car: 1970 MGB GT V8 Conversion Ford 331ci |
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BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6468 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS |
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Looks like a wart.
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Burrogs Matt Burroughs Houston, TX (39 posts) Registered: 01/18/2016 02:19PM Main British Car: 1970 MGB GT V8 Conversion Ford 331ci |
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Ok, I think I figured it out, I found a screw on cap with a bezel with screws. Should not require any modification to my current setup, and will give me the size I'm after along with some of the bulk. Plus, this setup is 1/3 the price of the others. Here's a quick mockup, sans the screw on cap.
Product links. This place has a lot of nice stuff at reasonable prices. [www.eddiemotorsports.com] [www.eddiemotorsports.com] Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/05/2016 11:03AM by Burrogs. |
Burrogs Matt Burroughs Houston, TX (39 posts) Registered: 01/18/2016 02:19PM Main British Car: 1970 MGB GT V8 Conversion Ford 331ci |
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Mark,
Yes, I believe yours is the Newton Aero 300. They make the one for Ridetech too, it is slightly larger with more decoration. I just wish it was polished instead of the satin finish. It looks great and is the one I prefer, as well as being able to lock it. I may just break down and get the ride tech one and have it polished if it looks off. How do you like it? Any regrets? Matt |
rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
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Can you polish the one you like? Or maybe take it somewhere that'll polish it for you.
My 2¢ (which is all its worth). With the shaved badges, side strips, side markers, etc., your car is very clean and cohesive looking. With that clean/classy look, less is more. Now, if you want to really change the look, the gas cap, a racing number or circle for one, a stripe, etc would make it look more aggressive. Just a different theme. |
mgb4tim Tim Nagy Pittsburgh, PA - USA (44 posts) Registered: 11/22/2008 06:38PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB 5.0 EFI |
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mgb260 Jim Nichols Sequim,WA (2461 posts) Registered: 02/29/2008 08:29PM Main British Car: 1973 MGB roadster 260 Ford V8 |
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DiDueColpi Fred Key West coast - Canada (1365 posts) Registered: 05/14/2010 03:06AM Main British Car: I really thought that I'd be an action figure by now! |
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Go check out a marine supply store.
The array of boat fuel fillers is astounding. Aluminum, stainless and brass are all available. Almost any style that you can think of. My personal favorite though is an old wire wheel spinner. The conversion is pretty easy. And if you have the spinners on your wheels as well it kinda completes the look. Here's a ratty old one on my Esprit Live like you mean it. Fred |
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You can also use a XJ6 Jaguar gas cap
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