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B.SUTTON · 07-11-2011, 03:23 PM

I saw that C.W. Moss sells a radiator cap for the 30-31 A with part number A-8100-C on ebay for what seems to be a fair price. According to the packaging shown in the picture, this cap is manufactured by Vintique Inc. Anyone have any experience with the fit and finish of these caps? After my last go-around with purchasing a reproduction cap, I'm a bit more leery - I dont want to buy another shiny paperweight. Thanks for any info you may be able to provide.

-Brian

Marco Tahtaras · 07-11-2011, 03:37 PM

Historically, that is a label I RUN from! Your results may vary.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 07-11-2011, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Turley

I have only used that Vintique repro cap on one car, and never again!!!!!! It does not vent properly. Seems like I saw recently that someone else is making a quality repro cap, but off the top of my head, I can't remember who. Maybe someone else can remember and post.

The radiator cap is not supposed to vent, only the gas cap is vented.

B.SUTTON · 07-12-2011, 08:16 AM

So Fella's, any suggestions on a good source for a replacement cap? Who makes the cap that the dealer's like Mac's and Snyder's sell? Is it the same Vintique one?

I'm just looking for a cap that will seal well and matches the domed top gas cap I have on the car. Dont really care if it's new or used, chrome or stainless. The cap I have on there now is an old used one with a flat top and is prone to leaking when the coolant foams up in the top tank. The cap that came on the car was so rusty inside that the ears where just barely existant.

I'd appreciate any info that can point me to a useable solution. Thank you all!

Big John · 07-12-2011, 08:24 AM

Why don't you search for an original one restored? Or even not restored.. They're out there.....best way to get a proper fit....

Tom Wesenberg · 07-12-2011, 08:25 AM

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Give Bert's in Denver a call 800-321-1931. Chances are they'd have a good used original cap, or if not then they probably have a quality repro. I feel the same as Marco when I see "VINTIQUE" on a part.

John LaVoy · 07-12-2011, 04:48 PM

We wrote up Snyder's repro cap as being done correctly several years ago Winter 2005 Issue Model A Times

SteveB31 · 07-13-2011, 08:32 PM

Their are curently three different manufacturers of both 1930-1931 radiator caps and gas caps.
The Snyders "Eaton " copy is the best.
The Vintique is the distant 2nd best.
The United/pacific is a very distant third.

We stock the good ones. about $20 in stainless.

Steve @ Bert's in Denver

07-11-2011, 03:23 PM	#1
B.SUTTON Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 29	Radiator Cap A-8100-C I saw that C.W. Moss sells a radiator cap for the 30-31 A with part number A-8100-C on ebay for what seems to be a fair price. According to the packaging shown in the picture, this cap is manufactured by Vintique Inc. Anyone have any experience with the fit and finish of these caps? After my last go-around with purchasing a reproduction cap, I'm a bit more leery - I dont want to buy another shiny paperweight. Thanks for any info you may be able to provide. -Brian

07-11-2011, 03:37 PM	#2
Marco Tahtaras Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,099	Re: Radiator Cap A-8100-C Historically, that is a label I RUN from! Your results may vary. __________________ http://www.abarnyard.com/

07-12-2011, 08:16 AM	#4
B.SUTTON Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 29	Re: Radiator Cap A-8100-C So Fella's, any suggestions on a good source for a replacement cap? Who makes the cap that the dealer's like Mac's and Snyder's sell? Is it the same Vintique one? I'm just looking for a cap that will seal well and matches the domed top gas cap I have on the car. Dont really care if it's new or used, chrome or stainless. The cap I have on there now is an old used one with a flat top and is prone to leaking when the coolant foams up in the top tank. The cap that came on the car was so rusty inside that the ears where just barely existant. I'd appreciate any info that can point me to a useable solution. Thank you all!

07-12-2011, 08:24 AM	#5
Big John Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 416	Re: Radiator Cap A-8100-C Why don't you search for an original one restored? Or even not restored.. They're out there.....best way to get a proper fit....

07-12-2011, 08:25 AM	#6
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Radiator Cap A-8100-C Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Give Bert's in Denver a call 800-321-1931. Chances are they'd have a good used original cap, or if not then they probably have a quality repro. I feel the same as Marco when I see "VINTIQUE" on a part.

07-12-2011, 04:48 PM	#7
John LaVoy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 1,219	Re: Radiator Cap A-8100-C We wrote up Snyder's repro cap as being done correctly several years ago Winter 2005 Issue Model A Times

07-13-2011, 08:32 PM	#8
SteveB31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Englewood, Colorado Posts: 1,372	Re: Radiator Cap A-8100-C Their are curently three different manufacturers of both 1930-1931 radiator caps and gas caps. The Snyders "Eaton " copy is the best. The Vintique is the distant 2nd best. The United/pacific is a very distant third. We stock the good ones. about $20 in stainless. Steve @ Bert's in Denver