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- Gas Cap, circa 1940 - Gas caps serve multiple purposes. They keep contaminants away from fuel, they prevent gasoline from evaporating, and they stop condensation from forming inside the tank. Modern gas caps are often tied to the vehicle with a cable or strap to avoid losing them. Some caps have built-in locks to prevent anyone from filling -- or emptying -- the tank without a key.
- circa 1940
- Collections - Artifact
Gas Cap, circa 1940
Gas caps serve multiple purposes. They keep contaminants away from fuel, they prevent gasoline from evaporating, and they stop condensation from forming inside the tank. Modern gas caps are often tied to the vehicle with a cable or strap to avoid losing them. Some caps have built-in locks to prevent anyone from filling -- or emptying -- the tank without a key.
- Peerless Gasoline Tank Cap, 1919-1931 - Beginning in 1915, the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, supplied parts such as hubcaps and gasoline-tank caps to automotive manufacturers. This fuel cap was made for the Peerless Motor Car Company in Cleveland, Ohio.
- 1920-1931
- Collections - Artifact
Peerless Gasoline Tank Cap, 1919-1931
Beginning in 1915, the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, supplied parts such as hubcaps and gasoline-tank caps to automotive manufacturers. This fuel cap was made for the Peerless Motor Car Company in Cleveland, Ohio.
- "Gas Lox" Locking Gas Cap, circa 1940 - Gas caps serve multiple purposes. They keep contaminants away from fuel, they prevent gasoline from evaporating, and they stop condensation from forming inside the tank. Modern gas caps are often tied to the vehicle with a cable or strap to avoid losing them. Some caps have built-in locks to prevent anyone from filling -- or emptying -- the tank without a key.
- circa 1940
- Collections - Artifact
"Gas Lox" Locking Gas Cap, circa 1940
Gas caps serve multiple purposes. They keep contaminants away from fuel, they prevent gasoline from evaporating, and they stop condensation from forming inside the tank. Modern gas caps are often tied to the vehicle with a cable or strap to avoid losing them. Some caps have built-in locks to prevent anyone from filling -- or emptying -- the tank without a key.
- Locking Gas Cap, circa 1955 - Gas caps serve multiple purposes. They keep contaminants away from fuel, they prevent gasoline from evaporating, and they stop condensation from forming inside the tank. Modern gas caps are often tied to the vehicle with a cable or strap to avoid losing them. Some caps have built-in locks to prevent anyone from filling -- or emptying -- the tank without a key.
- circa 1955
- Collections - Artifact
Locking Gas Cap, circa 1955
Gas caps serve multiple purposes. They keep contaminants away from fuel, they prevent gasoline from evaporating, and they stop condensation from forming inside the tank. Modern gas caps are often tied to the vehicle with a cable or strap to avoid losing them. Some caps have built-in locks to prevent anyone from filling -- or emptying -- the tank without a key.
- Gas Cap, circa 1940 - Gas caps serve multiple purposes. They keep contaminants away from fuel, they prevent gasoline from evaporating, and they stop condensation from forming inside the tank. Modern gas caps are often tied to the vehicle with a cable or strap to avoid losing them. Some caps have built-in locks to prevent anyone from filling -- or emptying -- the tank without a key.
- circa 1940
- Collections - Artifact
Gas Cap, circa 1940
Gas caps serve multiple purposes. They keep contaminants away from fuel, they prevent gasoline from evaporating, and they stop condensation from forming inside the tank. Modern gas caps are often tied to the vehicle with a cable or strap to avoid losing them. Some caps have built-in locks to prevent anyone from filling -- or emptying -- the tank without a key.
- Ford Dealership Counter Display, "Lock Your Gas with a Genuine Ford Locking Gas Cap," January 1937 - Ford Motor Company offered a variety of accessories for its cars, trucks and engines in the 1930s. Cleaners and polishes enhanced a vehicle's appearance. Lubricants and repair kits improved engine performance and economy. Convenience accessories like luggage carriers, clocks and radios added comfort and convenience while traveling.
- January 04, 1937
- Collections - Artifact
Ford Dealership Counter Display, "Lock Your Gas with a Genuine Ford Locking Gas Cap," January 1937
Ford Motor Company offered a variety of accessories for its cars, trucks and engines in the 1930s. Cleaners and polishes enhanced a vehicle's appearance. Lubricants and repair kits improved engine performance and economy. Convenience accessories like luggage carriers, clocks and radios added comfort and convenience while traveling.
- AMC Hornet Gas Cap, 1970-1977 - Higher gas prices increased the popularity of locking gas caps, which prevented thieves from siphoning gas out of fuel tanks with hoses.
- 1970-1977
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AMC Hornet Gas Cap, 1970-1977
Higher gas prices increased the popularity of locking gas caps, which prevented thieves from siphoning gas out of fuel tanks with hoses.