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    Offline thedodgeboys

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    Re: napa part number for flip top? anyone?
    « Reply #15 on: July 05, 2010 - 12:00:35 PM »
    I think the hole you are talking about is a drain hole for water or gas overflow.
    Your ring should look like this one http://www.monicattichrysler.com/comersus/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=4262#
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    Offline challydust

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    Re: napa part number for flip top? anyone?
    « Reply #16 on: July 05, 2010 - 12:16:22 PM »
    yes it does look just like that.....okay i see  a drain hole....but i dont have a drain hole inside the recess of the quarter so what how does that work i wonder
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    Offline tman

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    Re: napa part number for flip top? anyone?
    « Reply #17 on: July 05, 2010 - 01:17:13 PM »
    Found this one.  Looks similar to the cap that was under my old Challenger flip top.
     
    http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/MCT0/6032.oap?year=1970&make=Dodge&model=Challenger&vi=1078499&pt=03355&ppt=C0333
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    Re: napa part number for flip top? anyone?
    « Reply #18 on: July 05, 2010 - 03:17:34 PM »
    From removing my flip top, the main piece that the screws go through holds the backing place in. There should be no screws in the trim ring at all.

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    Re: napa part number for flip top? anyone?
    « Reply #19 on: July 05, 2010 - 03:36:34 PM »
    Easiest way to get a cap that works for a 71 is to replace the tube with one out of a 72 to 74 Cuda.

    That's what I did with my 71 Challenger. After buying a locking cap off of Ebay, it didn't fit either. I had a later style filler tube and used it instead.
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    Re: napa part number for flip top? anyone?
    « Reply #20 on: July 05, 2010 - 05:49:39 PM »
    Quote from: ShelbyDogg on July 05, 2010 - 03:36:34 PM
    Easiest way to get a cap that works for a 71 is to replace the tube with one out of a 72 to 74 Cuda.

    That's what I did with my 71 Challenger. After buying a locking cap off of Ebay, it didn't fit either. I had a later style filler tube and used it instead.

    I've been trying to find a non-locking, vented cap for my 71 style filler tube.  I sure hope the only solution isn't to change the filler tube?
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    Offline rallye5.7

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    Re: napa part number for flip top? anyone?
    « Reply #21 on: July 06, 2010 - 09:02:34 AM »
    I recently installed one of the pg flip tops on a new aftermarket qtr. and had the same problem. I ended up grinding the backside of the flip top housing where it meets the trim ring until the housing pushed against the bent tabs to hold it tight against the qtr.

    I found an aftermarket locking gas cap (from previous posts) that fits well but doesnt twist on or off. The two tabs that release with the key hold the cap on tight against the filler neck.
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    Re: napa part number for flip top? anyone?
    « Reply #22 on: July 06, 2010 - 10:05:09 AM »
    mine fit fine....just has no way of fasteing tightly to the quarter.....ill have to try bending the tabs as guys mentioned
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