Recent content by bruce3404

To JayChicago , there's definitely enough smoke coming out of the filler tube to discern that it's white. Thanks for the detailed info Flathead Fever and tcom; I just checked the tube and no white gunk. The dipstick oil looked like it should. Getting late here on the Left Coast, but I'll move...

Sorry if this question has been asked before. I am experiencing white smoke from my oil filler tube. While driving, the vehicle doesn't smoke out the rear exhaust unless I'm accelerating up a hill. I've also noticed that I am using a tad more water from the radiator than usual. Any ideas...

Thank you! I really don't like the look of it anyways. I am wondering about the odd looking area that surrounds a proper cap. That metal surround looks awkward. I wonder if it should be painted to match the car's paint?http://tinypic.com/r/359b95g/9 PS. I'm not driving it with the duct...

With a lot of research, it appears that the cap is surrounded by an odd looking chrome piece, so I need both the cap and that chrome piece which can be seen here: https://classics.autotrader.com/classic-cars/1949/ford/custom/100990714 See third photo. Thanks for all your assistance on my first...

I did find this, but not sure if it's correct. It sure looks different.

I just acquired a 1949 Custom and am trying to source the correct cap for my car. I see plenty that say "Correct for 50-52, fits '49, which is telling me that whatever is mass-produced still isn't correct for my year. Could anyone post a photo of what the '49 cap is supposed to look like?