vdub66gone |
Thu Oct 28, 2004 8:40 pm |
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anyone know if these are the original for a 66 bug, i believe mine to be original but its diff than the one in the pic... mines flat topped and has a small vw symbol in the corner...
any imput??
by the way i have an o.g. 66 bug, hence the question
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ScrapJunkie |
Thu Oct 28, 2004 10:06 pm |
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You forgot to put the picture up..FYI |
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zaizai |
Fri Oct 29, 2004 10:26 am |
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I've seen two types of tank cap for '66, but they look identical. The difference is in the metal. My 1966 originally came with a quite soft metal cap (with matching oil cap) - and all 3 of the "lugs" had snapped off. I think these were only found in April 1966 cars. The thicker metal caps are identical, just better metal.
They are also the same as used on the 181/182 ;)
This is the best pic I have, sorry.
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bill may |
Fri Oct 29, 2004 10:19 pm |
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which vender made your cap?? look inside it will be stamped IE blau or other.. |
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vdub66gone |
Sun Oct 31, 2004 1:26 am |
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woah...smoke much? heres the pic, my apologizes for the late update
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=94018
the thing is my cap has the vw part number not only on the cap itself but a tiny vw symbol followed by the part number on the rubber material inside the underside of the cap... thanks again
sorry for the short term mem loss haha |
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zaizai |
Sun Oct 31, 2004 6:03 am |
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that's exactly how my petrol cap looks. I can't actually visually check it until next weekend, since the car is not kept here! |
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bill may |
Sun Oct 31, 2004 7:16 pm |
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the one with vw on top came as original. the smooth one is replacement made by same manufacturer. it is part # not serial #. |
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Petzuh Hut |
Sun Oct 31, 2004 8:13 pm |
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What and how do you disconnect the cap thats on the top of the gastank? |
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bill may |
Mon Nov 01, 2004 5:06 am |
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if you mean the cover for sending unit on top of tank it "pops off" with flat blade screw driver like hub cap. the gas cap twist and lift with hand. |
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zaizai |
Tue Nov 02, 2004 3:38 pm |
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The "VW Logo" cap is correct. The smooth cap is made as an aftermarket item by the same manufacturer - the kind you would buy in your local motor factors after you left the original at the petrol station :) |
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ScrapJunkie |
Tue Nov 02, 2004 4:44 pm |
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Would the "VW" emblem cap be correct for a 65 as well? |
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zaizai |
Wed Nov 03, 2004 3:33 pm |
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I think so |
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ScrapJunkie |
Wed Nov 03, 2004 4:32 pm |
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Alright, because mine came with a "smooth" top cap. |
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bill may |
Thu Nov 04, 2004 11:10 am |
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61-67 used same cap - Blau is on most of mine-- you should see how they look chromed :D |
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ScrapJunkie |
Thu Nov 04, 2004 11:23 am |
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Well, post a picture then. |
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Rome |
Thu Nov 04, 2004 12:37 pm |
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Alright folks, I'll mention something significant about them thar' gas caps. I fully agree that the "VW logo" cap shown above was the type with which the car left the factory. But a friend of mine, who works in the product liability dept at VW's HQ in Germany, told me about a different style cap for all '67 and older T1s. That cap is basically the "Thing" cap, which is much taller than the OGs and has a small VW logo on the top surface. Sorry, no photo available. It also has some larger knurls on the underside to grasp it better. This cap is a much improved design than the original, as it allows the tank to vent air pressure suddenly in case of frontal impact... :shock: This later cap most likely is the only one available at VW dealers in the USA for the older cars. So if you see an older T1 with such a "late" cap at a VW show, do not penalize for it, especially if the car is driven (not a never-driven trailer queen). It is a dealer-offered safety upgrade which was never "publicized". |
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Doug's Bugs |
Sat Nov 06, 2004 6:22 am |
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Here is a picture of what the original cap looks like when it has been buffed out. It's a lot cheaper than chroming them and they look beautiful.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=94980
Also here is a picture of what I believe is the optional dealer replacement cap.http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=94981 |
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Rome |
Mon Nov 08, 2004 8:44 am |
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Yup, that looks like the replacement cap. The one I have is gold/cadmium anodised. |
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