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Ford Falcon Wagon - Gas Caps?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by SickGirlOC, Feb 18, 2014.

  1. SickGirlOC
    Joined: Apr 22, 2004
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    So I've been trying to find a new gas cap for my '61 falcon wagon but all of the ones I'm finding online say they aren't for the wagons. The cap I have on it now is a generic locking cap that doesn't hold a seal very well and I end up with spillage with I turn a corner when the tank is close to full. Where can I find a cap that will work with my wagon?

    Any help is much appreciated!
     
  2. HOTRODPRIMER
    Joined: Jan 3, 2003
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    Are you using a vented cap? HRP
     
  3. stationWAGONS
    Joined: Mar 2, 2008
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    from Vegas

    Oh boy - got the Falcon wagon ( nice job!)...and now you're realizing the cap is not just a Falcon cap.
    Yeah - sorry. Lots of us have felt that pain.

    They're always missing and kind of scarce. (Pronounced, "expensive").

    So here is some info to help you out=
    ~There is no reproduction of it.
    ~There is no store-bought modern one that will look right.

    ~When looking on ebay, etc., look for an original for:
    '60-'63 Ford Falcon wagon / Mercury Comet wagon / Ford Ranchero...only.
    ~They're different than the "cars".

    Unless you get a deal they usually bring over $100. in an auction situation.
    If I find an extra one soon (I do occasionally)...I will let you know on here.
    I am here in NV also.
    Have fun with it.
     
    Last edited: Feb 19, 2014
  4. stationWAGONS
    Joined: Mar 2, 2008
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    from Vegas

    Here are some good HAMB Falcon links.
    If you don't want to use links you can do an advanced search for the ***les.

    ~The Rust Ranch" (Ranchero)
    He installs a new Spectra Premium gas tank and sending unit, and talks about the obnoxious leaking the filler necks do no matter what, it seems!
    Good info.
    http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=254755&highlight=rust+ranch

    ~100s of pages of inspiration on here for your Falcon:
    "Falcons Done Right"
    http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80033&highlight=falcons+done+right

    ~Falcon Wagons!! Who's got em'? PICS!!
    http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=159713&highlight=falcon+wagons
     
  5. gimpyshotrods
    Joined: May 20, 2009
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    The filler neck issue is just that. The problem is not with the cap. This has been a problem since they were new.
     
  6. Fuzzy Knight
    Joined: Jun 8, 2009
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    Good luck with the cap. 20 years ago when I started my Ranchero, Same gas cap, They were asking 150 bucks for them and there were none to be had.
     
  7. gimpyshotrods
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  8. customrod48
    Joined: Oct 10, 2010
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    there is a wagon cap on ebay right now (as of last night) for I think under $50. I just did a ranchero so found out the hard way about this piculiar issue. This one has the curve and is for the wagon and ranchero which are the same.
     

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