Chrome petrol filler cap??? - Forum Archive

Jools 2 Feb 2013, 3:23pm

Anyone got any ideas where to get a chrome filler cap from, problem is not sure where the original black scruffy one came from. The o/d is3" & the i/d 1.5" with a large slot in the filler neck & a smaller slot opposite to facilitate locking. My car is a relatively old build so any ideas would be appreciated.

cabrioman 3 Feb 2013, 9:55am

Hi Jools

Most of the Cabrio's used a modified fuel neck from a sierra, the black knurled edge caps used were often painted to match the car.

If you take measurements off the one you have or post a picture I can compare it to the sierra setup on my cabrio.

John

denniswpearce 3 Feb 2013, 9:57am

Jools wrote:

Anyone got any ideas where to get a chrome filler cap from, problem is not sure where the original black scruffy one came from. The o/d is3" & the i/d 1.5" with a large slot in the filler neck & a smaller slot opposite to facilitate locking. My car is a relatively old build so any ideas would be appreciated.

Most of the suppliers do "Monza" or "Aston" filler caps, which are in chrome and add a touch of bling to the car.

Jools 3 Feb 2013, 1:11pm

Filler cap

cabrioman wrote:

Hi Jools

Most of the Cabrio's used a modified fuel neck from a sierra, the black knurled edge caps used were often painted to match the car.

If you take measurements off the one you have or post a picture I can compare it to the sierra setup on my cabrio.

John

Thanks piccy attached, Jools.

cabrioman 4 Feb 2013, 6:22pm

Hi Jools

Sorry but I can't help you, it doesn't look anything like my Sierra fuel neck, not sure what yours is off but it doesn't look like most of the Cabrio ones I've seen.

John

Jools 4 Feb 2013, 7:42pm

Filler cap

Thanks anyway it was worth a shot. Maybe someone else catches this thread & recognizes it.
Jools.

GreatOldOne 5 Feb 2013, 5:17pm

From your pics, it looks as if the neck has a flexible rubber hose attached to it which will (I assume) lead to the tank.

If this is the case, why not ditch the sierra filler altogether, an fit something along the lines of this:

http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/product/2_1%7C2%22_16TPI_One_Piece_Neck_%7C_Flange_AFLA212

You'll need a lockable insert:

http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/category/Fuel_System/Fuel_Caps/Classic_Style,b.html?page=2

And then top it off with a shiny cap:

http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/product/2%22_Polished_Alloy_Monza_Cap_MON2ALP
http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/product/2_3%7C4%22_16TPI_Chromed_Brass_Aston_AST234

Obviously you'll need to get ones that all fit together, and a flange that has an outlet a similar size to the sierra one.

Expensive? A bit. Is it worth it? Yup:

Jools 5 Feb 2013, 8:36pm

I have thought about this route, I did it on my previous kit car (Cobra).
I may well do it if I keep it long term but I was looking for a quick (inexpensive) bling up. Thanks for the reply.

davecymru 5 Feb 2013, 9:27pm

Excuse my ignorance, but is your car already sva'd / iva'd and on the road?

If so then have a look on eBay for a triumph Spitfire fuel filler cap as I think it might be just what you're after!
I had one on my Sammio and they are a lovely solid bit of kit. You can also pick them up for about £15 and then it's just a case of adapting the pipes to join it to your tank.

Jools 6 Feb 2013, 3:50pm

davecymru wrote:

Excuse my ignorance, but is your car already sva'd / iva'd and on the road?

If so then have a look on eBay for a triumph Spitfire fuel filler cap as I think it might be just what you're after!
I had one on my Sammio and they are a lovely solid bit of kit. You can also pick them up for about £15 and then it's just a case of adapting the pipes to join it to your tank.

Yes it's roadworthy & registered. I'm just rebuilding it over the winter after having all the panels re-sprayed. I'll check out the spitfire angle, thanks.