68 Gas Lid experts needed
Le Mans Master
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From: North Alabama
Originally Posted by sarchevyman
MY vette has the cobra gas lid on it and I want to put it back to OEM, Are the lid and bezel a one only year part? or will 68-72 or later fit. Thanks
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Racer
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From: Sarasota Florida
Let me get it off, I have the lid off but there is a neck that bolts to the tank and then the outside area of the setup that I have not figured out how to get it off yet. Looks like they really glued it on tight. I will let you know how it goes, but you are welcome to it.
Racer
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From: Long Grove, IL
Originally Posted by sarchevyman
MY vette has the cobra gas lid on it and I want to put it back to OEM, Are the lid and bezel a one only year part? or will 68-72 or later fit. Thanks
Reagrds,
Jay
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: North Alabama
Originally Posted by sarchevyman
Let me get it off, I have the lid off but there is a neck that bolts to the tank and then the outside area of the setup that I have not figured out how to get it off yet. Looks like they really glued it on tight. I will let you know how it goes, but you are welcome to it.
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From: Beverly Hills/Pine Ridge Florida
Originally Posted by griffths
68 was a one year only part. If you want it to be 100 % correct you will need to get the 68 part otherwise a 69-72 will fit. The lid of the 68 part is rivited to the hinge whereas the 69-72 gas door is screwed to the hinge.
Reagrds,
Jay
Reagrds,
Jay
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