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bruce3404 · 07-02-2018, 10:16 PM

I just acquired a 1949 Custom and am trying to source the correct cap for my car. I see plenty that say "Correct for 50-52, fits '49, which is telling me that whatever is mass-produced still isn't correct for my year. Could anyone post a photo of what the '49 cap is supposed to look like?

bruce3404 · 07-03-2018, 01:11 AM

I did find this, but not sure if it's correct. It sure looks different.

38coop · 07-03-2018, 05:17 AM

Call Chris at Shoebox Central. 405-259-9222.

flatford8 · 07-03-2018, 06:44 AM

I think the difference may be the ‘50 is painted body color and the ‘49 is stainless because it’s on the outside. I agree Shoebox Central will know, and no doubt have, what you need.
Love them Shoeboxes!!!!!.........Mark

Bob C · 07-03-2018, 10:59 AM

I think this one would be more correct. http://dennis-carpenter.com/fuel-tank-cap/p/8A-9030/

Bob

bruce3404 · 07-03-2018, 11:24 AM

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With a lot of research, it appears that the cap is surrounded by an odd looking chrome piece, so I need both the cap and that chrome piece which can be seen here: https://classics.autotrader.com/clas...stom/100990714 See third photo.

Thanks for all your assistance on my first post. I appreciate it! I'll give Chris at Shoebox a call.

fordy_nine · 07-03-2018, 12:30 PM

You don't need that chrome piece - it is just a scratch guard for the body when refueling, an aftermarket accessory.......Bob L

bruce3404 · 07-03-2018, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by fordy_nine

You don't need that chrome piece - it is just a scratch guard for the body when refueling, an aftermarket accessory.......Bob L

Thank you! I really don't like the look of it anyways. I am wondering about the odd looking area that surrounds a proper cap. That metal surround looks awkward. I wonder if it should be painted to match the car's paint?http://tinypic.com/r/359b95g/9

PS. I'm not driving it with the duct tape!

Frank Miller · 07-03-2018, 01:34 PM

Someone posted the picture of Carpenter's cap and that is it. I have a 49 and it is just a stainless cap with serrated edge. You can see it on the car. 1950 went to a gas door and I've never looked to see what that cap should look like. a nice looking stainless cap would fit but they may have gone to a crappy looking no one will see it cap.

Bob C · 07-03-2018, 02:02 PM

Should be a rubber grommet around the filler. http://dennis-carpenter.com/fuel-nec...met/p/8A-9080/

35fordtn · 07-03-2018, 02:37 PM

Attached are photos of a Genuine NOS 1949 cap.. Gates and Stant produce a decent looking NEW cap that resembles the original to a degree (i.e. the cap carpenter sells)

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50fordcoupeman · 07-04-2018, 11:45 AM

My 50 has one just like the pic posted above but is behind a gas cap door.

07-02-2018, 10:16 PM	#1
bruce3404 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 4	Correct 1949 Gas Cap for Shoebox I just acquired a 1949 Custom and am trying to source the correct cap for my car. I see plenty that say "Correct for 50-52, fits '49, which is telling me that whatever is mass-produced still isn't correct for my year. Could anyone post a photo of what the '49 cap is supposed to look like?

07-03-2018, 01:11 AM	#2
bruce3404 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 4	Re: Correct 1949 Gas Cap for Shoebox I did find this, but not sure if it's correct. It sure looks different. Last edited by bruce3404; 07-03-2018 at 01:12 AM. Reason: Image didn't post. Please delete

07-03-2018, 05:17 AM	#3
38coop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cocoa Florida Posts: 180	Re: Correct 1949 Gas Cap for Shoebox Call Chris at Shoebox Central. 405-259-9222.

07-03-2018, 06:44 AM	#4
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 2,623	Re: Correct 1949 Gas Cap for Shoebox I think the difference may be the ‘50 is painted body color and the ‘49 is stainless because it’s on the outside. I agree Shoebox Central will know, and no doubt have, what you need. Love them Shoeboxes!!!!!.........Mark __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver

07-03-2018, 10:59 AM	#5
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,741	Re: Correct 1949 Gas Cap for Shoebox I think this one would be more correct. http://dennis-carpenter.com/fuel-tank-cap/p/8A-9030/ Bob

07-03-2018, 11:24 AM	#6
bruce3404 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 4	Re: Correct 1949 Gas Cap for Shoebox Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) With a lot of research, it appears that the cap is surrounded by an odd looking chrome piece, so I need both the cap and that chrome piece which can be seen here: https://classics.autotrader.com/clas...stom/100990714 See third photo. Thanks for all your assistance on my first post. I appreciate it! I'll give Chris at Shoebox a call.

07-03-2018, 12:30 PM	#7
fordy_nine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springboro. Ohio Posts: 212	Re: Correct 1949 Gas Cap for Shoebox You don't need that chrome piece - it is just a scratch guard for the body when refueling, an aftermarket accessory.......Bob L

07-03-2018, 01:34 PM	#9
Frank Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn, MA Posts: 2,106	Re: Correct 1949 Gas Cap for Shoebox Someone posted the picture of Carpenter's cap and that is it. I have a 49 and it is just a stainless cap with serrated edge. You can see it on the car. 1950 went to a gas door and I've never looked to see what that cap should look like. a nice looking stainless cap would fit but they may have gone to a crappy looking no one will see it cap. __________________ “The technique of infamy is to start two lies at once and get people arguing heatedly over which is true.” ~ Ezra Pound

07-03-2018, 02:37 PM	#11
35fordtn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: McMinnville, TN Posts: 2,327	Re: Correct 1949 Gas Cap for Shoebox Attached are photos of a Genuine NOS 1949 cap.. Gates and Stant produce a decent looking NEW cap that resembles the original to a degree (i.e. the cap carpenter sells) IMG_0736.JPG IMG_0737.JPG IMG_0739.jpg IMG_0738.JPG

07-04-2018, 11:45 AM	#12
50fordcoupeman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: LaGrande Oregon Posts: 865	Re: Correct 1949 Gas Cap for Shoebox My 50 has one just like the pic posted above but is behind a gas cap door.