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Default Radiator Cap Restoration

I have a couple of RC-15 radiator caps that I want restored. Where do you all recommend?

Also, the rivet and the underside are very different. Can someone explain why? Are they from different years….?

TIA……Kurt
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Agree 100% with the above recommendation. I had Tim do a couple of rad and gas caps and every one of them turned out great.
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Just had 2 done at Gen2. They came out great.
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Just got these back from Tim. Quick turnaround.
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Also, the rivet and the underside are very different. Can someone explain why? Are they from different years….?
I often wondered what years the various rivet designs were correct for as well - any sources for this information?

Google search produced this information from 2006 sYc thread - not sure if correct?

https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=88323

2 circles flat rivet. (1968L - 1972)
2 circles hollow rivet. (1966 - 1968)
No circles hollow rivet. (1964 - 1966E)
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Just got these back from Tim. Quick turnaround.
Tim did my Radiator Cap also. Turned out great.
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I'm looking for a cap like the one on the right. unrestored for my 72 C/10
you want to sell it Kurt?
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Tim at Gen II . he knows the correct rivet design. also replates horn relays and voltage reg. Real nice work.701-240-3750.
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Thanks for all the replies….I'll contact Tim soon.

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