Gas cap ?

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  1. rickm

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    Has anybody seen a cap like this before, what year would it be from ? Thanks [​IMG]
     
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    smegnl Roger Saffle Supporting Member

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    I believe that's called a delux cap. Not sure of year.
     
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    Red1972Grabber Hangtown Hot Rods-NorCal

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    Never seen one in person. Have seen them for sale on ebay. Not sure of the year.
     
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    I have on one on mine, came with it when I got it. I like the gear look.
     
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    I have a cap like this now but it doesn't have the word Maverick on it. Thats what I'm wondering about ?
     
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    It is considered a deluxe gas cap. I know the 1970 Maverick Grabber had it, as well as the LDO cars up through at least 1974. I am sure other Mavericks got the cap as well. Not sure what the reason is as far as why some said "Maverick" and others did not.
     
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    Thanks Craig
     
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    the ones that actually say "Maverick" like the one pictured are for the later cars (76-77) that had the unleaded fuel filler neck, and it has the double twist lock design on the back as well....where the earlier 71-75 cars were just simple twist on design with only two ears, where as these had 4. hope this helps
     
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    Great answer, now I know. Thanks Rick
     
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    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    From what I have noticed, the Maverick named caps came on cars that had the F O R D letters in the trunk lid instead of the Maverick script of the earlier cars.

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