I was fortunate, shortly after getting the OS&M, and noticing the painted gas
cap, I
made a terrific find. One of our parts suppliers for our forklifts sent us a
gas cap
that was painted, slightly domed, fit the bugeye, and best of all, it had a
large
ring, not unlike the ring on your keys. It was connected to a chain, which was
riveted to the cap. VIOLA, a no lose gas cap, almost like the original. Mine
will be
painted, of course.................
Brad
ps. I think there was a sticker on it. I can look and see if there are any
identifying marks, if some other lister would like a similar item.
Mike MacLean wrote:
> A lot of people ask me at shows why my gas cap is painted and not chrome.
>When
> these cars first came out, if anyone left their gas cap at the gas station and
> had to replace it the only after market you could get was chrome. After
>several
> years many Bugeyes had chrome gas caps. I bought a stainless one from Moss a
>few
> years ago that looks very close to original and had it painted during the
> restoration, as original.
> Mike MacLean-60 Sprite
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