Im buying bits for my build and looking at the fuel fillers on some of your buggy's I quite like the monza style flip up type, wheres the best place to get a fair quality one and what size is best? 2" or 2 1/2" and also what type of neck would I need?
Cheers guys

2" filler tube will fit into the beetle filler hose a 2.5" will need a reducer or a larger tank connection tube. there are a few ways of fitting fuel fillers it also depends where it is sited.
a vented cap is a good idea if it is mounted on the bonnet and then there is no need for a breather vent tube but it may leak if side mounted with fuel surge on cornering so a sealed cap with breather tube would be better.

Are you using the original tank or a repro?

My repro tank (1962+) has a smaller neck ID than the originals, and such needs a different fuel cap, which can come separately. It does not lock as well which is a bit annoying.

I've had a quick scan thru the forum and can't find the topic

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Many thanks for the replies, I wanted the filler to be central on the bonnet, so if I get the vented cap it wont need any breathers? Cheers hudge but I think they are the flush fit ones, im after the monza style, looked on ebay and unsure if they are the same as flatlands ones

In the past I've used a commonly available Aston type cap made for classic Minis fitted to an MG Midget type filler neck and rubber gaiter. It flips open to access locking cap (also Mini) and is vented.







All bought off eBay... same as this... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chrome-aston-petrol-cap-and-stainless-locking-petrol-cap-Classic-Mini-/361137813581?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item54157db84d

Thats a neat idea to get a lockable cap with a flip top

Actually very nice indeed.

I went for a beautiful crafted one with a screw top and locking vented cap within it. Absolutely go for vented if you can. Some other bits I would advise. It looks like the one David mentioned above allows you to take the bonnet off without having to unbolt the clamp on the tank itself - trust me this is a great idea (Mine you can't and so have to climb underneath to get to it - not easy) OK its not often you take the bonnet off but it will make life much easier when you do.

Also if you get a tank from flatlands for example, make sure the filler cap "tube/neck" fits down and well within the neck on the tank which will have a small slit in it to aid clamping together. My custom one wasn't and so left a small gap meaning fuel could spill out if full and going around corners. (Still it helped venting too! )

Mr R, Where did you get yours from? Id like a retro one that fits but can be removed to make gettin the bonnet off easier, If its not to expensive then may explore the options.

From here....
http://brasscraft.co.uk/index.php/fuel-caps.html

The chap is found at  Stoneleigh, as you can see he produces a load of very fine stuff for Cobras and the like. Hunter knows him too. It's a beautiful piece of work and cost me.... Including VAT and shipping £200. So think carefully! It's made up of the 2x images from the right on the top row.

I do like it, it's different, if I was building another buggy (with unlimited funds) would I choose it again? Probably not. The neck to the tank needs to be longer and yes you still need to clamp it down below the bonnet so access is tricky when removing the bonnet.

Thankyou for the info, ive now ordered the one david has put up, looks a good price and exactly what im after. Cheers guys

You'll need the tank/filler neck off an old Mini, Midget, MGB, FX4 Taxi or similar age BL/BMC car to fit it to.

I used a similar cap but frenched it flush