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Who makes the most accurate/best reproduction RC-15 radiator cap for 1970 SS Chevelles? Thanks in advance.
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I would find an original in nice shape or have an original restored. JMO Sammy P.S. Ask Sam "Mockingbird" Griffith, he is a radiator cap collector!
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One of the fellas 'round here encouraged me to use windex and 0000 steel wool and it worked real nice. (my windex had some vinegar in it which I think help cut thru the gunk and corrosion quicker. Top left is my original and bottom right is repro. There are differences:


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Who makes the most accurate/best reproduction RC-15 radiator cap for 1970 SS Chevelles? Thanks in advance.

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Dewitt makes one that looks pretty good, but, is easily detectable from originals.

http://www.dewitts.com/pages/product....asp?ProdID=87
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Paragon, the Corvette people have it. I heard it's accurate
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Rick's Camaro Parts has one that is very close and sells for around 45 bucks...

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Paragon, the Corvette people have it. I heard it's accurate
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It's pretty good, but again, easily detectable from the original.

http://www.corvette-paragon.com/p-35...iator-cap.aspx
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Rick's Camaro Parts has one that is very close and sells for around 45 bucks...

Rich

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More better, but, it ain't gonna fool anyone.

http://www.rickscamaros.com/product....ept%5Fid=3204#
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