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Protect your vintage cooling system with this genuine Gates RAD-14 Radiator Cap. This is a vintage New Old Stock (NOS) part. Rated at 7 PSI (7 lbs), it is designed for pressurized cooling systems found on General Motors, Ford, and AMC vehicles from the late 1940s through the mid-1950s, including the early Chevrolet Corvette.
This part is designed for the radiator filler neck on specific 1953-1955 Chevrolet Corvette, 1948-1957 Buick/Olds/Pontiac, and 1949-1951 AMC/Nash vehicles requiring a 7lb cap.
| Make | Model | Year | Notes |
| AMC / Nash | Ambassador, Statesman | 1949-1955 | 7 PSI System |
| Buick | Special, Super, Roadmaster | 1948-1956 | 7 PSI System |
| Chevrolet | Corvette | 1953-1955 | 6-Cyl & V8 |
| Chevrolet | Passenger Cars | 1954-1957 | 7 PSI System |
| Oldsmobile | 88, 98 | 1949-1956 | 7 PSI System |
| Pontiac | Chieftain, Star Chief | 1951-1956 | 7 PSI System |
1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957
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Please Note: All vehicle fitment data is manually researched from vintage catalogs. While we strive for accuracy, historical data can sometimes be imperfect. Additionally, this part may fit other vehicle makes, models, and years not explicitly listed. We strongly encourage you to perform your own due diligence by comparing our provided photos and specifications to your original part to ensure proper fitment before purchasing.