Gas Cap for '70 Nova

**mockingbird812** · #1 04-15-2009, 11:46 PM

Is this a correct cap? Thanks

**Xplantdad** · #2 04-15-2009, 11:59 PM

http://www.gmpartswiki.com/w/Image:75chev1424.png

good for '70 Nova and Chevelle (except E.E.C.)

**mockingbird812** · #3 04-16-2009, 12:51 AM

Sweet, Bruce! Thanks. Cool reference!

**mockingbird812** · #4 04-16-2009, 04:57 AM

Do the Nova guys out there know if the gas cap pictured above will have problems fitting correctly to a repro gas tank?

**1969grb** · #5 04-16-2009, 05:21 AM

Sam, Should fit your tank with no problem. Grady

**Mr. Chevy** · #6 04-16-2009, 05:23 AM

Looks correct Sam.... BTW... car is looking great!!

Rich

**67BelAir427** · #7 04-16-2009, 06:08 AM

I know first hand that the cap will not fit the reproduction gas tank that I just installed. I bought the Canadian made tank produced by Spectra, and the stock cap will not fit. We tried a bunch of aftermarket caps and none of them would fit. So I contacted the seller, and was given a part number for the correct cap, available from them and through NAPA.Anyway, the cap says that it is vented(Non EEC) and it fits great.Filled the tank, and after 24 hours in 40 degree weather took the cap off. Gas and vapour shot out the filler neck like a hose. On a hot day, the built up pressure would have blown back through the carb for sure. The only solution was to drill out the vent.Not stock, not pretty and not as designed. I am tired of repop parts that do not fit or work as they should.

**mockingbird812** · #8 04-16-2009, 06:35 AM

Thanks Marc - that has been Schonye's experience too.

Am curious Grady (or M22Mike if u have yr ears on). You sound pretty sure that the cap above would fit the repro tank. Are u referring to yr beautiful '69 burgundy L78 Nova?

**1969grb** · #9 04-17-2009, 08:37 AM

Sam, These are the pic's of the cap that Mike had replated for the burgandy Nova.

Next is an NOS one note paper gasket.

Also check the cap on Charley's 70Z , it is the same as should be on your car according to the parts book. Grady

**mockingbird812** · #10 04-17-2009, 10:04 PM

Grady Thanks. My internet was down last eve, sorry I did'nt get back to you sooner. Great pictures. See if you can jog Mike's memory on the fix he used to modify the next and or cap to allow a suitable fit.

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