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Originally posted by AEX566
Keith,
Given that Ceandess (pronounced C and E) supplied AC with fuel filler caps back in the 50's and 60's, and that Ceandess remains a viable operation on Dixon street in Wolverhampton, still making fuel fill caps, with Director/Sales Manager Peter Killey available at 01902 872000 and on the net at: peter.killey at ceandess.co.uk
Would it be possible to just ring up Mr. Killey, and make a pitch for Ceandess, as the original British designer and supplier, to reissue authentic keyhole fuel caps? Besides the market of AC owners interested in maintaining the authenticity of their increasingly valuable cars, dare we mention the sales potential among the horde of worldwide replica owners? (Consider how many sets of those sand cast aluminum AC embossed clutch and brake pedals have been sold.)
Beyond these arguments for a reissue, an invitation for Mr. Killey to experience some hot laps 'round Donington in a vehicle bearing his product, with attendant PR coverage, might be persuasive too.
Jay, looked at Norton Commando and Triumph bike sites, they don't have the keyhole style replacement cap available, just the ridged square button similar model, made in UK by Ceandess, for a very reasonable $95. See http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Norton-Commando-OEM-Ceandess-Gas-Cap-/310306406189
Art
Rick ,Jay, Art & all seeking correct Fuel Filler Cap Had a meeting with Peter Killey (MD) and a colleague Chris.
Outcome, C and S no longer make exact copy of filler cap, however they are prepared to either cast a copy or modify the press release on the Norton Commando Filler minus the locking devise. ( believe similar to BSA fuel filler ) ..[?]
Have arranged meeting for next week where Peter and Chris will check measurements of the filler cap off BEX333 and discuss price for small run. I'm not prepared to leave my one and only correct fuel filler cap with C&S, as I will be using BEX333, has any one in UK a spare correct unit I could borrow for aweek or two..[?]
If we can group together say order for a dozen or so units price could be in region of £45.00 / £50.00 per unit or lower for exact copy.( subject to quatity )
Any one interested please respond ASAP and pass word around. The budget Price ex works P&P plus vat additional...I will sit down and negoiate Firm price once I have Idea of quantity, However If little or no response then I will ask for price of equivelent unit minus key lock and without the serrated grooved release button. These would be correct shape and size but with rectangular release instead of keyhole shape release.
C and S still hold spares of the seal / anti splash back internals which fit to underside of our Ace, Aceca and early Cobra filler cap. £s or $s ...per set..[?]
Will discusss price and quantity break points. Again any body interested please confirm ASAP. on this Forum or on my email.
Meeting planned for Thursday next week...
Keith..[
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