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Offline fplutt

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Flip gas cap fitment issue
« on: July 19, 2017 - 06:56:30 AM »
So what did I do wrong here? Car is a 70 Challenger RT.  Obviously fitment is terrible.





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Re: Flip gas cap fitment issue
« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2017 - 09:17:02 AM »
Original or aftermarket quarters?  I've read about some people having issues with fitment on aftermarket quarters.  Something about the depth of the filler hole.

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Re: Flip gas cap fitment issue
« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2017 - 09:45:02 AM »
I don't think thats his issue, the trim ring fits allot closer than the cap..... The cap looks twisted.... Plus I don't see a screw in the one visible hole....

Take a photo with the cap flipped open looking down the fill pipe...
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Offline 73_Cuda_4_Me

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Re: Flip gas cap fitment issue
« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2017 - 10:38:13 AM »
Almost looks like pivot pin is busted on side closest to camera... or hinge is busted?
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Re: Flip gas cap fitment issue
« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2017 - 11:02:51 AM »
You didn't use that hydraulic pump/cylinder lift in background to open the gas cap, did you???

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Could be the pot-metal hinge holes on cap are worn... doesn't look like either side sits down as close to body as they should... left side doesn't look connected (see previous post)...
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Re: Flip gas cap fitment issue
« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2017 - 10:27:07 PM »
Looks like the hinge is broke on one side. The pin is visable on the bottom.
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Re: Flip gas cap fitment issue
« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2017 - 10:30:07 AM »
Have not figured it out yet.  Ran into a more pressing issue.  K-frame and power steering coupler that came with the car was damaged.  Of course didn't notice until after I put the engine into it. Have replaced the k-frame now and bought a ps coupler which is in the mail.  Will get back to the flip gas cap issue shortly and take better pictures.

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Re: Flip gas cap fitment issue
« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2017 - 08:49:52 PM »
Go to this web site for fuel cap >>>>  1970 challenger gas cap.
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Re: Flip gas cap fitment issue
« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2017 - 02:13:30 PM »
Go to this web site for fuel cap >>>>  1970 challenger gas cap.

Which web site?  thanks

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Re: Flip gas cap fitment issue
« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2017 - 02:49:12 PM »
More pics
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Re: Flip gas cap fitment issue
« Reply #10 on: August 25, 2017 - 03:08:12 PM »
Looks like the hinge is broke on one side. The pin is visable on the bottom.

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