Ford Model A radiator locking cap
Ford Model A radiator locking cap

Ford Model A radiator locking cap

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A-18360-AR 

Locking cap only for 1928-29's which is threaded. The rear of the cap has an allen headed set screw to lock it down once in position to prevent theft. Top portion of the cap has a hole in it to accept the A-18354-CR or -WR moto meters.

Once in position, you simply give the upper portion of the cap a counter-clockwise twist and the upper portion and the moto meter simply pivot back so you can check your fluids. Chrome plated. U.S.A.

A-18360-B

Locking cap only for 1930-31's which is secured with 2 tabs. Similar to your original radiator cap except the two tabs lock in place with an allen headed screws to prevent theft. Top portion of the cap has a hole in it to accept the A-18354-CR or -WR moto meters.

Once in position, you simply give the upper portion of the cap a counter-clockwise twist and the upper portion and the moto meter simply pivot back so you can check your fluids. Chrome plated. U.S.A.

NOTE:  The Brassworks does not make these, they are imported from Taiwan and assembled in the USA and, if you have a reproduction radiator from another company, you will have to modify this cap to work. Here are the instructions.


We make to order. Please allow adequate time for us to build.

Build time estimates [late May 2025]

Model Ts Brass/Black [Our foundry has resumed production and we have begun shipping Model Ts.  We will update the lead times asap]

Model As 9-11 weeks

Heater cores ~6 weeks

Model A and 32 Ford Street rods 8-9 weeks

Common street rods ~12-15 weeks

Tricky customs & complicated restorations ~20 weeks

We appreciate your patience as we continue to recruit and train new fabricators and manage the labor shortfall our country has been experiencing.