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Z10 · 03-17-2014, 11:49 PM

I've tried all the parts houses in town trying to find a gas cap for my 72 GMC 1500 with no luck. Bought a Stant 10742 which was suppose to fit, but it does not.

Can any of you share a proper GM, Stant, etc cap number for a 72?

Thanks,

IADC43 · 03-17-2014, 11:57 PM

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/s...ntent=18481482

Z10 · 03-18-2014, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by IADC43

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/s...ntent=18481482

The site says it doesn't fit a 72?

I have a store in my neighborhood, I'll give it a try.

Thanks,

In The Ten Ring · 03-18-2014, 02:17 AM

I bought a lockable from Advanced Auto back in 2004 and it works great. The rubber gasket is cracked though but I don't think I lost a drop of fuel in the 7 years I let it sit in my garage!

Katrina/10 · 03-18-2014, 10:22 AM

Rock Auto has a bunch of gas caps listed for 72, I bought one and it fit perfectly. Pretty cheap, too.

kcsa75 · 03-18-2014, 06:13 PM

Is the issue you're having the cap not fitting tightly and spilling gas every time you go around a right turn?

I had the same problem. I bought a piece of cork gasket material and made an additional ring to put on the underside of the cap. I took the rubber gasket off, used it for a template, then put the cork gasket on first, with the rubber gasket on top. Problem solved.

IADC43 · 03-18-2014, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Z10

The site says it doesn't fit a 72?

I have a store in my neighborhood, I'll give it a try.

Thanks,

Oops sorry.

Bad google foo on that.

**lolife99** · 03-18-2014, 06:46 PM

http://www.classicparts.com/1971-78-...ctinfo/23-109/

Z10 · 03-18-2014, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kcsa75

Is the issue you're having the cap not fitting tightly and spilling gas every time you go around a right turn?

I had the same problem. I bought a piece of cork gasket material and made an additional ring to put on the underside of the cap. I took the rubber gasket off, used it for a template, then put the cork gasket on first, with the rubber gasket on top. Problem solved.

Yes. The caps I've tried, including the one that came on the truck fit loosely. Seems like theres a very small sweet spot that the cap will grip. If I can't find a cap I'll give this a try. Thanks,

Z10 · 03-18-2014, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

http://www.classicparts.com/1971-78-...ctinfo/23-109/

Lolife have you actually tried this cap on a 72?

Z10 · 03-18-2014, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Katrina/10

Rock Auto has a bunch of gas caps listed for 72, I bought one and it fit perfectly. Pretty cheap, too.

Katrina, I've seen these but one of the reference caps is a Stant 10742 which I have and it doesn't even come close to fitting.

**lolife99** · 03-18-2014, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Z10

Lolife have you actually tried this cap on a 72?

no.

Lee H · 03-18-2014, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Z10

Yes. The caps I've tried, including the one that came on the truck fit loosely. Seems like theres a very small sweet spot that the cap will grip. If I can't find a cap I'll give this a try. Thanks,

Maybe it's the neck that has worn out? That's my issue anyway. I've tried most after market caps and two NOS caps and they are all lose.

Katrina/10 · 03-19-2014, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Z10

Katrina, I've seen these but one of the reference caps is a Stant 10742 which I have and it doesn't even come close to fitting.

I will look up the part number of the one I bought and let you know. It is a Stant, I believe, and fit great.

03-17-2014, 11:49 PM	#1
Z10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 1,267	Who makes a gas cap for a 72 C10? I've tried all the parts houses in town trying to find a gas cap for my 72 GMC 1500 with no luck. Bought a Stant 10742 which was suppose to fit, but it does not. Can any of you share a proper GM, Stant, etc cap number for a 72? Thanks, __________________ 1969 RS/SS Z10 Camaro Pace coupe 1972 GMC Short Step buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6356218 1979 Mazda RX7 1979 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 & 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary 1999 Honda Valkyrie 2006 Corvette Z06 2010 BMW 650i

03-17-2014, 11:57 PM	#2
IADC43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Nevada, IA Posts: 92	Re: Who makes a gas cap for a 72 C10? http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/s...ntent=18481482

03-18-2014, 02:17 AM	#4
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: Who makes a gas cap for a 72 C10? I bought a lockable from Advanced Auto back in 2004 and it works great. The rubber gasket is cracked though but I don't think I lost a drop of fuel in the 7 years I let it sit in my garage!

03-18-2014, 10:22 AM	#5
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Who makes a gas cap for a 72 C10? Rock Auto has a bunch of gas caps listed for 72, I bought one and it fit perfectly. Pretty cheap, too. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

03-18-2014, 06:13 PM	#6
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: Who makes a gas cap for a 72 C10? Is the issue you're having the cap not fitting tightly and spilling gas every time you go around a right turn? I had the same problem. I bought a piece of cork gasket material and made an additional ring to put on the underside of the cap. I took the rubber gasket off, used it for a template, then put the cork gasket on first, with the rubber gasket on top. Problem solved. __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

03-18-2014, 06:46 PM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Who makes a gas cap for a 72 C10? http://www.classicparts.com/1971-78-...ctinfo/23-109/ __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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