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> How do you uncrimp the gas cap to remove the internal parts
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post Apr 12 2015, 06:35 PM
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I did a search and found my own question but didnt really got an answer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

How do you uncrimp the cap to remove the internal guts.

I want to send my cap to the platers.

Thanks in advance
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post Apr 12 2015, 06:47 PM
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I plated mine by hanging it top side down in the zinc leaving it intact through the process.


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post Apr 12 2015, 06:49 PM
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I don't think the platers will be that careful with the cap.
I picture him just pouring all the contents into a pail or something and dunking everything.

But thanks for your reply.
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post Apr 12 2015, 06:50 PM
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QUOTE(porsche913b_sp @ Apr 12 2015, 05:49 PM) *

I don't think the platers will be that careful with the cap.
I picture him just pouring all the contents into a pail or something and dunking everything.

But thanks for your reply.


Do it your self.... It's cheap and easy.
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post Apr 12 2015, 08:21 PM
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I had mine polished, looks like chrome plated if done properly.
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post Apr 12 2015, 08:34 PM
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Buy one already done from Mr Stone
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post Apr 12 2015, 08:35 PM
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I had mine polished, looks like chrome plated if done properly.
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post Apr 12 2015, 08:46 PM
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No need to take them apart. Plated several of them. Get a new gasket after plating from 914 rubber.
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post Apr 12 2015, 08:58 PM
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QUOTE(bdstone914 @ Apr 12 2015, 07:46 PM) *

No need to take them apart. Plated several of them. Get a new gasket after plating from 914 rubber.

Wow Really ?? I would think when they dunk it in chemicals it would destroy the inner rubber seal. ??
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post Apr 13 2015, 09:11 AM
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QUOTE(porsche913b_sp @ Apr 12 2015, 07:58 PM) *

QUOTE(bdstone914 @ Apr 12 2015, 07:46 PM) *

No need to take them apart. Plated several of them. Get a new gasket after plating from 914 rubber.

Wow Really ?? I would think when they dunk it in chemicals it would destroy the inner rubber seal. ??

http://shop.914rubber.com/914-Early-gas-cap-seal-914EGCS.htm
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post Apr 13 2015, 09:57 AM
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The original seal is paper. I made mine out if rubber for was installation.
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post Apr 13 2015, 10:10 AM
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Another one that is polished on the THINGY
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post Apr 13 2015, 10:16 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) this mod from the "Hulk" car....


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post Apr 13 2015, 10:33 AM
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QUOTE(porsche913b_sp @ Apr 12 2015, 04:35 PM) *

I did a search and found my own question but didnt really got an answer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

How do you uncrimp the cap to remove the internal guts.

I want to send my cap to the platers.

Thanks in advance


Just as you said. You use needle nosers or a screw driver to gently straighten the crimped edge. gasket and spring will come out. I did that and plated it at home. You just have to be confident that you can reverse the metal shaping you do to get it apart. A small ball peen should do it.
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post Apr 13 2015, 06:48 PM
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Craig who polished that cap for you? that looks sweet.
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post Apr 13 2015, 10:05 PM
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Polishing was done by a local fellow who polished some of the monsters created by the blastolene brothers.
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post Apr 14 2015, 02:44 PM
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QUOTE(altitude411 @ Apr 13 2015, 09:16 AM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) this mod from the "Hulk" car....

Love that cap! Are the gas caps aluminum?
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post Apr 14 2015, 05:56 PM
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No they are steel. That must be a whole lot of hours in to making that cap look that good.

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