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Offline 69GTconvert

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1969 390 Radiator Cap
« on: May 14, 2014, 11:30:20 AM »
Can anyone tell me which radiator cap my 1969 Mustang originally came with? It was built in Dearborn on April 8, 1969, came with a 390 and a 4 speed. I have seen both a chrome and zinc version.

Also, what would be the best reproduction cap available for my application?

Thanks.
George
Georgia

1969 Mustang GT Convertible
390 4V, Close Ratio 4 Speed
Royal Maroon - Black Standard Interior w/ High Back Seats

Offline J_Speegle

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Re: 1969 390 Radiator Cap
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2014, 12:21:51 AM »
Don't know if there is a "best" or even more than one maker of reproduction radiator caps. Comparing a couple to originals this weekend - both the repos were easy to tell from the originals :(   So as of right now - my answer is non are the better one
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Re: 1969 390 Radiator Cap
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2014, 07:52:46 AM »
Thanks Jeff.
George
Georgia

1969 Mustang GT Convertible
390 4V, Close Ratio 4 Speed
Royal Maroon - Black Standard Interior w/ High Back Seats

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Re: 1969 390 Radiator Cap
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2014, 09:17:54 AM »
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Don't know if there is a "best" or even more than one maker of reproduction radiator caps. Comparing a couple to originals this weekend - both the repos were easy to tell from the originals :(   So as of right now - my answer is non are the better one
So I take it, the ones that are sold by Marti Auto Works are as close, yet not correct? It seems obvious that running your car with "none" would get you knocked for points too :D (I know, you meant "none are better than any of the other ones")
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Re: 1969 390 Radiator Cap
« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2014, 11:22:00 AM »
I have seen both cad dearborn type & chrome (big rivet) caps on Dearborn low mile cars.

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Re: 1969 390 Radiator Cap
« Reply #5 on: May 19, 2014, 01:25:02 PM »
I have seen both cad dearborn type & chrome (big rivet) caps on Dearborn low mile cars.

Thanks Ed.
George
Georgia

1969 Mustang GT Convertible
390 4V, Close Ratio 4 Speed
Royal Maroon - Black Standard Interior w/ High Back Seats