LeMans style fuel cap

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  1. welch1jim

    welch1jim Maverick-iac

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    Does anyone have experience in using a Lemans style fuel cap on a Maverick/Comet? This is the hinged fuel cap that was used on Shelby Cobras and some Mustangs. I am considering aftermarket units, but would like to be able to do a bolt-on without modifying sheet metal. I am OK with modifying the filler neck if needed. What brand or manufacturer? Pictures? Thank you.
     
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  2. welch1jim

    welch1jim Maverick-iac

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    Very neat. Thanks.
     
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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    I installed one from a 71-73 Mustang. It does stick out just a little but I'm going to re-work the tail panel to get it a little more flush.

    It does bolt right up, though.
     
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    doesnt rayzorsharp have one on his blue "shelby" maverick?
     
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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    Those Mopar caps are really nice horizontal opening caps. :thumbs2:

    My Mustang cap opens with the latch at the top and flips down.
     
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  7. Mavman72

    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    I did my flip open cap a bit differently...it flips up.:tiphat:
     
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    302mav76 Isaac Serna

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    Man, those Mustang gas caps are sexy. But you can get gas stolen easily, isn't it??? I don't see any lock.
     
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    No worse than the standard maverick gas cap most of us are using
     
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    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Yes, and I like it much more than a twist-on.
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    Here's a link to the one I'm using on my Shelby-style Mav. I ordered it from England about 3 years ago, but the car is still on jackstands, so no pics available of it installed. I chose it because it's the same as the one used on Cobras, but in a 2 3/4 in. neck as opposed to the 3 1/2 in. neck used on the Cobras. It's a natural aluminum finish, for that authentic race car look. As you can see on the one page, there are a number of variations available (chrome, polished aluminum, non-polished, and various sizes), but they aren't cheap. Back then it cost me $200 by the time I'd paid exchange and shipping. I felt this little detail would help in a big way to impart the style I wanted my car to reflect. I hope this helps.

    http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/F...p1765/ASTON-CAP-ALLOY-2-3/4/product_info.html

    http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/FUEL-CAPS-Aston/c22_147/index.html
     
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    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Yes, I really like that cap John. I was having a hard time deciding between that one and the one I presently have. Yours would probably work best on a stock tail panel because mine would hang over the top and bottom edges.
     
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