LC/LJ Fuel Cap Inserts
#1
Posted 03 June 2007 - 10:11 PM
A bit of a quiz for the LC/LJ mob - which of the below is the original GMH Lion insert and which is the aftermarket?
Bazza
#2
Posted 03 June 2007 - 10:21 PM
I think the one on the left looks more original. It seems to be embossed, whereas the one on the right looks printed.
Also the factory locating tag, just visible at around 2 o'clock on the one on the left, doesn't seem to exist on the one on the right.
Dr Terry.
#3 _Flamenco_
Posted 03 June 2007 - 11:02 PM
#4
Posted 03 June 2007 - 11:03 PM
Tim
#5
Posted 03 June 2007 - 11:53 PM
The lions head on the left one doesn't look right to me either?
#6
Posted 04 June 2007 - 12:06 AM
#7 _Flamenco_
Posted 04 June 2007 - 12:09 AM
It is a genuine one thoughTrick question?
The lions head on the left one doesn't look right to me either?
#8
Posted 04 June 2007 - 12:15 AM
Bazza
#9 _Flamenco_
Posted 04 June 2007 - 12:19 AM
#10
Posted 04 June 2007 - 12:29 AM
I am always interested in establishing the facts. The left one and the middle ones are very similar (if not identical). The middle one I bought as "original" on eBay, I was a bit suspicious but I only wanted it to paint black in any case. I got it for about $40 a year ago - they are going for $100 plus now.
Bazza
#11 _Flamenco_
Posted 04 June 2007 - 12:40 AM
#12
Posted 04 June 2007 - 04:49 PM
might be and error of paralax or my vision but I got couple of old ones ,originals
dents and scratches but the lions are clear and
the ear looks diff, not as pronounced as in pics left & middle
the ball or globe is diff could be shadow in pic
the left leg is finer, thinner looking
and the base of the mane and mane itself looks diff
and the rear left foot has toes on mine, again could be pic/my eyesight
also the inserts completely fill the recessed area no sign of the indent top left or any of the floor of the recess
Edited by limo, 04 June 2007 - 04:51 PM.
#13
Posted 04 June 2007 - 05:37 PM
The more I think about it and look at it closely it, the more I think the one on the right is original. The one on the left doesn't fit perfectly into the recess and looks too "new". It is bright chrome and gloss black - the one on the left is silver on a more subdued black.
Bazza
#14
Posted 04 June 2007 - 06:01 PM
If your making an XU-1 replica, I think the black caps had no decal and were just a plain cap painted. I could be wrong.Thank Flamenco
I am always interested in establishing the facts. The left one and the middle ones are very similar (if not identical). The middle one I bought as "original" on eBay, I was a bit suspicious but I only wanted it to paint black in any case. I got it for about $40 a year ago - they are going for $100 plus now.
Bazza
#15
Posted 04 June 2007 - 06:31 PM
Hi rodomoIf your making an XU-1 replica, I think the black caps had no decal and were just a plain cap painted. I could be wrong.
Yep - that's the way I understand it also.
Bazza
#16
Posted 04 June 2007 - 08:32 PM
mine are bright chrome on glossy background, also the head is like the left one which is proberly a more accurate copyI think the one on the right is original. The one on the left doesn't fit perfectly into the recess and looks too "new". It is bright chrome and gloss black - the one on the left is silver on a more subdued black.
Bazza
#17 _Flamenco_
Posted 04 June 2007 - 10:19 PM
#18 _tuffgong_
Posted 05 June 2007 - 06:19 PM
and there is my head on the chopping block once again.
cheers the gong
#19
Posted 05 June 2007 - 06:59 PM
I heard just today, that sometimes Adelaide XU-1s left the factory with a black cap with a black/chrome lion insert. I hadn't heard that one before.
tuffgong - there are original LC XU-1 publicity shots of cars fitted with an all black cap. The Feb '72 parts catalogue shows a separate part number for the LJ XU-1.
Maybe it's another one of the those Brisbane/Adelaide anomalies.
Bazza
Edited by Bazza, 05 June 2007 - 07:02 PM.
#20 _tuffgong_
Posted 05 June 2007 - 07:50 PM
cheers the gong
#21
Posted 05 June 2007 - 08:00 PM
There are original publicity shots showing the LC XU-1 with an all black cap. Can someone with an LC Parts Manual take a look and post what it says about LC fuel caps?
Thanks
Bazza
#22 _tuffgong_
Posted 05 June 2007 - 08:20 PM
this number does apear in the lc parts manuel but so does the 2805021 for the 186x engine prefix
cheers john
#23
Posted 05 June 2007 - 08:56 PM
John - in essence you are saying the the LC parts catalogue gives a special cap to the XU-1 (the same part number as the LJ parts manual).
Secondly, I have spoken to someone who had a big input into the Fiv Antoniou book and believe me, there are a lot of errors and this book should not be taken as gospel.
Bazza
#24 _tuffgong_
Posted 13 June 2007 - 05:28 PM
cheers anyway john
#25 _gmhgtr_
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