Roof Deuce Restoration

**mockingbird812** · #1 05-22-2009, 09:10 PM

I tried to find the fairly recent thread on radiator cap restoration, but couldn't

. Someone suggested using Windex and quad-ought steel wool. Worked wonders!

I spent the last two evenings using plenty of elbow grease as it is pretty slow going. My Windex had a little vinegar (acid) in it which I think helps. Last photo compares my restored original to a reproduction. It is not a bad repop, but there are differences in the brass rivet and some details in the letters.

<font color="blue"> Big thanks to the fella who suggested the Windex and 0000 steel wool</font>

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**Xplantdad** · #2 05-23-2009, 01:21 AM

Looks great and saved you money as well. You can't beat that!!

CamarosRus · #3 05-23-2009, 03:08 AM

How much is the going price for restorable originals????

and which vendor sells the repop for how much $$$$

NICE hand polishing, Sam!!!!

Ngtflyr · #4 05-23-2009, 03:29 AM

Being retired Navy, Sam's used to hand polishing knobs and stuff... Looks good though I must admit.

**mockingbird812** · #5 05-23-2009, 05:50 AM

I have two things to say about that...

1. I resemble that

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2. It can get lonely at sea

**mockingbird812** · #6 05-23-2009, 06:11 AM

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How much is the going price for restorable originals????

and which vendor sells the repop for how much $$$$

NICE hand polishing, Sam!!!!

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Thanks Chuck - Schonye will have to chime in on his source and cost for this repop cap. (Be advised - i asked Schonye to save a number of projects for me to restore including this cap). Restorable caps? some of the folks like Jason "SuperNovaSS" will have to weigh in on this.

**SuperNovaSS** · #7 05-23-2009, 06:23 AM

I may have a few laying around.

Sam, the cap came out great! Nice job!

**mockingbird812** · #8 05-25-2009, 05:37 AM

Any one taken one of these rad. caps apart before? I did a pressure check on my originial and it would not hold pressure. I would like to rebuild it. The rubber seal/gasket is still flexible and appears to be in nice shape, but it is compressed flatter as compared to my repro.

Any guidance is appreciated.

Schonyenko2 · #9 05-25-2009, 05:41 AM

Chuck, the repo cap came from Ron Norman, at McHenry Classics in IL. I can get you a nbr if you need it. I don't remember what the cost was.

**mnyenko** · #10 05-25-2009, 07:19 PM

The stainless RC26 15# cap is available from GM for $8.43 on GMPartsdirect. The part number is 6410206. It looks good for the money. Earl

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