[DeTomaso] Gooseneck fuel filler caps for sale

[Mike Drew]

Guys,

Most 1971-73 Panteras have been fitted with an aftermarket gooseneck fuel filler that was made for many years by Hall Pantera. This filler uses a billet aluminum fine-thread cap, equipped with the De Tomaso logo and a rubber seal (both to contain fumes and to provide friction so it won’t vibrate loose).

Some may remember that many years ago, Larry Finch lost his cap in a gas station, and discovered that the filler neck and cap had been discontinued and they were no longer available. He tooled up to have a run of new caps made, and quickly sold out.

In July, a friend in Germany managed to forget his cap in France on his way home from Le Mans. He asked me to source a replacement, and committed to buying two to have one as a spare, a wise move indeed. 

After searching all around I found that there were no replacement caps to be found. After talking with Larry, I decided to follow his lead and have another production run made. The extra machining required for the addition of the De Tomaso logo cap, and the cap itself both added to the cost, but I was determined to maintain the quality of the originals. 

I now have a limited number available for purchase (18 remaining). Once they are gone, there will be no more. I have no financial interest apart from trying to make my money back; I am selling them at my cost, which is $50 each. 

Here is what they look like:

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As I said, when this limited production run is gone, there will be no more. I have always kept a spare for myself because of the inherent risk of losing these caps (the seal insures they won’t fall off by themselves, but nothing will prevent you from leaving it on top of the gas station pump). 

If you are interested in having a spare cap, contact me right away. If I don’t sell all of them to you guys, eventually they will be sold (for a higher price) on eBay. 

Cheers!

Mike


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