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Ozark Caveman

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1947 Tank Cap
« on: October 29, 2012, 07:44:25 PM »
Hello everyone,
  I bought a tank from a 1947 model. At least thats what the guy said on e-bay. It has a threaded fill hole on the right side of the tank. Just wondering if anyone has or knows where I can get a cap for this thing?


Thanks!

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Re: 1947 Tank Cap
« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2012, 12:57:25 AM »
Well my time of watching ebay I have only seen one cap in the last three years. You can call Wayne he might have one on hand. Myself If I had known some of the tanks special needs I would of got two filler neck kits and replaced the single with a double. Just a thought. ;D

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Re: 1947 Tank Cap
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2012, 06:23:17 PM »
  the tank thread is  1 1/4 diameter  with 29 tpi threads per inch ,  I 've seen some nice ones made from aluminum on a lathe,    cheers      Larry

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Re: 1947 Tank Cap
« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2012, 01:15:39 PM »
Wayne has reproduction gas caps, and I know that Tom has made one for himself.
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Re: 1947 Tank Cap
« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2012, 06:13:20 PM »
Got one from Wayne!!!

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Re: 1947 Tank Cap
« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2013, 04:09:00 PM »
How much do the original caps cost?

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Re: 1947 Tank Cap
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2013, 02:55:24 PM »
I have one but it looks like brass.??

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Re: 1947 Tank Cap
« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2013, 05:46:39 PM »
 I saw at least one bike at the Wollard auction that had the cap in place . It is brass . appears it should be smooth across the top surface and knurled on the edge . The bottom is bullet shaped and has a vent hole . The other part of the vent looked to be at the vary top of the threads .
  There was an augtion lot that had a couple of the brass ones which were beat up a good bit . In the same lot were some aluminum and possibly a brass home built (machined) caps . I think that lot went for around $50 .

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Re: 1947 Tank Cap
« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2013, 07:28:39 PM »
  Here's one that possible ame from the auction #200890177458 on ebay for $45.00 they also have a aluminum one also.  8)