Engine Cover Gas Cap

[newkitman]

In an effort to keep my VW-based TD looking as close to original as possible, do any of you who have VW based TDs have a gas cap on the engine cover in the back? Something that looks like the original TD gas cap? If so, how do/did you mount it?

Thanks

newkitman2012-06-28 17:21:55

Allen Caron
VW based 53MGTD - "MoneyPenny"
"If one thing matters, everything matters" - from the book The Shack

[Royal]

Allen, I don’t have one but am shopping also.  FYI, I sold my Jensen Healey about 6 years ago that had one that was very similar if not exactly the same.  

[edward ericson]

Looks like it’s just screwed into the fiberglass on mine. Nice little flip-top cap, 4 screws that might be sheet metal or wood screws. Or they might be little bolts with nuts and lock washers under ’em.

Looks about like this. CB has ’em for more like $30 though.

The original TDs had flip-tops that opened to the rear of the car, I believe.

[Paul Mossberg]

It looks to me like the TD has a flip type cap, opening from the rear and flipping towards the front:

 

 

 

 

PMOSSBERG2012-06-29 10:25:16

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[newkitman]

Thanks Ed and Paul. I think I’ll order the one from CB Performance. No intent on actually using it to fill the tank, just installing it on the engine cover to assist in the “original” look. newkitman2012-06-29 12:50:23

Allen Caron
VW based 53MGTD - "MoneyPenny"
"If one thing matters, everything matters" - from the book The Shack

[Dan Rosa]

 I was just wondering if a early a Honda and outher motorcycle cap ,the old flip open type used on bikes 60,s through the 70,s would work ???   Dan

[Paul Mossberg]

These are similar in style to the orignal TD cap…but pricier than the option Ed provided.

 

http://www.bellacorse.com/bcc084-85.htm

 

http://www.britishracer.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=93

 

http://www.batinc.net/aston.htm

 

This one on ebay looks good too. But you’ll have to fabricate a way to mount it:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Alloy-Monza-Flip-up-Type-Fuel-Cap-/140711930060?hash=item20c315a8cc&item=140711930060&pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&vxp=mtr

 

PMOSSBERG2012-06-29 15:03:53

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[Royal]

Not trying to hijack this thread.  You gotta love it when Paul gets going.  OK, I’m sold.  But to complete the job, does anybody know where you can get a 2″ or smaller Jack-in-the-box??  😆

[ray10]

Would you like that with or with out a body,and will that be for here or to go?

   Sorry had to put my 2 cents worth in.  

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[edward ericson]

yes, opens to the back–should have said ‘from’ the back.

The BCW opens from the driver’s side.

edsnova2012-06-29 19:29:24

[Paul Mossberg]

It’s the thrill of the hunt Roy!
Google is one of my best friends!

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[billnparts]

I like that.

As my rear cover is still in primer, that would be a nice addition.

Thank you.

Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"

[Paul Mossberg]

Bill,

You need to fund a rusty, corroded one!

Or maybe just drill a hole and stuff a rag in it!
Now THAT would be in the spirit of your rat-rod TD!

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[billnparts]

Now that’s just cruel.

Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"

[Paul Mossberg]

Not meant to be!
I love the “patina” on your TD!

And Cory from the Speedster group STILL wants your car!

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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