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OHV DeLuxe · 08-29-2018, 07:23 AM

Who made this very cool V8 locking gas cap? The key and cylinder is Star brand.
I suppose it is an aftermarket item? i have not seen this type before.

Kube · 08-29-2018, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by OHV DeLuxe

Who made this very cool V8 locking gas cap? The key and cylinder is Star brand.
I suppose it is an aftermarket item? i have not seen this type before.

They have been on eBay quite frequently. One, about a year ago, set a "stupid" record and was sold in excess of $2000. There is currently one listed on eBay.
These were an after-market offering and not authorized by Ford. And, in reality, not all that rare. A friend of mine has a box full of them in various conditions.

Tinker · 08-30-2018, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Kube

They have been on eBay quite frequently. One, about a year ago, set a "stupid" record and was sold in excess of $2000. There is currently one listed on eBay.
These were an after-market offering and not authorized by Ford. And, in reality, not all that rare. A friend of mine has a box full of them in various conditions.

Kube my favorite ebay bait and switch is the repro item in a old original box.

OHV DeLuxe · 08-30-2018, 03:13 AM

Ok thanks! that is what i thought, cool looking though, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Brian · 08-30-2018, 05:10 AM

I've had two of them, [my avatar photo is of one], sold one to a guy Todd, who used to hang out on here. The other one is fitted to my 35. The V8 logo on the cap matches the 35 version on the hubcaps. Unable to answer your question about manufacturer, but agree, they are nice!!

Kube · 08-30-2018, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian

I've had two of them, [my avatar photo is of one], sold one to a guy Todd, who used to hang out on here. The other one is fitted to my 35. The V8 logo on the cap matches the 35 version on the hubcaps. Unable to answer your question about manufacturer, but agree, they are nice!!

I agree that they are cool!

Not $2000+ cool, but cool nonetheless

modelafords · 08-30-2018, 02:11 PM

The one that was on Ebay this week sold for $613!!

Ian NZ · 08-30-2018, 04:58 PM

Are these caps vented or non vented underneath because a cap for a 1935 Ford V8 should be non vented.

Brian · 08-30-2018, 09:58 PM

Ian, The cap is vented, but I'm running a '36 tank.

08-30-2018, 03:13 AM	#4
OHV DeLuxe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norway Posts: 298	Re: V8 lockable gas cap. Ok thanks! that is what i thought, cool looking though, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

08-30-2018, 05:10 AM	#5
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,829	Re: V8 lockable gas cap. I've had two of them, [my avatar photo is of one], sold one to a guy Todd, who used to hang out on here. The other one is fitted to my 35. The V8 logo on the cap matches the 35 version on the hubcaps. Unable to answer your question about manufacturer, but agree, they are nice!! __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

08-30-2018, 02:11 PM	#7
modelafords Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 5	Re: V8 lockable gas cap. The one that was on Ebay this week sold for $613!!

08-30-2018, 04:58 PM	#8
Ian NZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Taranaki, New Zealand Posts: 922	Re: V8 lockable gas cap. Are these caps vented or non vented underneath because a cap for a 1935 Ford V8 should be non vented.

08-30-2018, 09:58 PM	#9
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,829	Re: V8 lockable gas cap. Ian, The cap is vented, but I'm running a '36 tank. __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!