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  1. omgjon

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    #1 omgjon, Dec 6, 2021
    I got a call from a guy who has a beautiful blue 206 but is missing the correct fuel cap. These are impossible to find with such a small number of cars made. Soooooo another project as I cant ever say no. Luckily I have 00184 with a correct fuel cap to copy. It's not an easy job. I decided to make them out of brass like the originals with stamped number and stamped keys.
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    #2 pshoejberg, Dec 7, 2021
    Lovely "small" project Jon. Can't wait to see the finished product.

    Best, Peter
     
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    #3 TonyL, Dec 7, 2021
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    Great project but I found this cap which the last time I checked is readily available over here. Could save you a lot of heartache. Its the closest I have ever found to the 206 cap. Slight mods required to the actual locking ring, these are 3 pin and the 206 is 2 pin.
    Let me know if you need it
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    #4 omgjon, Dec 7, 2021
    I'm already knee deep!!
     
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    #11 JackCongo, Mar 18, 2022
    Fantastic job! Please keep me on your list for cap and knob!
     
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    #12 omgjon, Apr 4, 2022
    Finally finished this project. It was not easy!! It all started because I got a call from a guy with a 206 that needed an original style gas cap. So I thought what the heck I'll make a few more. This time though I made a correct key and added #'s like the originals. A time consuming costly project.
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    #13 Edward 96GTS, Apr 5, 2022
    outstanding!
     
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    #14 omgjon, Jul 18, 2022
    I have added a few more items that are unique to the 206 Dino. The grab handle is also on the L model. Finally I have slogged my way through to make a very high quality shift knob, locking fuel cap, numbered and with correct keys and grab handle found on the passenger side. As always I've made a few extras. Next up is a very high quality reproduction wood steering wheel, with hub, horn button etc. I'm making it 370mm which is slightly small and should make the 206 more pleasurable to drive. If anyone has driven one you will realize the steering wheel is too big and the shifter is under your right thigh!!
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    #15 JackCongo, Jul 19, 2022
    Fantastic work. Let us know when you will let some of these go. I will definitely be on the buyer’s list.
     
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    #16 swift53, Jul 29, 2022
    Hello Jon, great stuff!

    Are your grab handles flexible?

    Regards, Alberto
     
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    #17 omgjon, Jul 30, 2022
    like originals.
     
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    #18 swift53, Jul 30, 2022
    I have an original, and when removed from the brackets, it is flat, and a bit thinner.
    Straight from Dennis McCann, and it is a FIAT part.

    If you are going through the trouble of reproducing steering wheels, at 370mm, originality is going away, no matter driveability or not.

    Personally, I would want the standard size. :)

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    #20 swift53, Jul 31, 2022
    Right you are Jon! No fun to have a shifter in uncomfortable places...and you are right about only pleasing yourself.
    The grab handle looked different, must be the Hasselblad.

    I never said I wanted to buy anything, others did. Besides, if you are not selling anything, why would you make a baker's dozen gas caps, display?
    And, yes, I am aware that making 1 costs the same as making 12 :D

    I can only speak for the 206 shifter, wishful hoping :)

    Regards, Alberto
     
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    #21 omgjon, Jul 31, 2022
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    I took the strap apart on my L models and made it exactly as the original, it will bend in any position and yes it is not bent in the correct position in the photo. As for the steering wheel, if you've ever driven a 206 with the original steering wheel the gearshift is under your right thigh and very unpleasant to drive. I've tried a spacer which helps a little. A slightly smaller steering wheel and a spacer makes the car a joy to drive!. I'll keep my original steering wheel in the closet. That's why I'm making a slightly smaller steering wheel for functionality which will look exactly like the original. I'm not trying to reproduce an exact replica in size. Parts that I have made are really expensive to make one so I make a few extras.The fuel cap, shifter, grab handle and steering wheel which are unique pieces on the 206 and to me are really pieces of art as you can attest to!! You still covet the 206SP shift boxes I made!!
     
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    #22 swift53, Jul 31, 2022
    Jon, I have never driven a Dino, so hard to argue your logic about wheel diameters. Have only sat in mine making idiotic engine noises :)

    You know I am a die-hard for 'spot on' accuracy in restorations, and as you, parts reproduction, but that, is my 'dark side'.

    I remember your first appearances on Dinoland, and you have come a very long way from your first joint summer venture of dad/son experience. Truly an uncommon trait.
    At times, it was criticized, yet, you surmounted all adversity and went full speed ahead, otherwise, you would not be where you are now.
    Kudos Jon!

    Your parts are sensational, no holds barred, and truly a labour of love.
    I know exactly what that means, as do a few others in Dinoland.

    And yes, I definitely still covet, and am mad with desire for the 206 shift box, even though I have absolutely no
    use whatsoever for it. Yet, I am passionate for things beautiful, and, is it not a great virtue?

    Regards, Alberto
     
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