Date:         Sat, 15 Jul 2006 23:06:27 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Gas Cap
Comments: To: David Johnson <davidj@ELPASOTEL.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <DAB7A36C-958E-4984-A2EB-22D220572CAA@elpasotel.net>
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Sorry, David, I don't have a cap ... but ... What I'm about to say may
help after you get a replacement.

My '84 and my '85 have the gas caps that use a smaller "Gas" key (not
the ignition key).  I keep it on the ignition key ring.  When I unlock
the cap I insert the ignition key into the passenger door handle which
leaves the gas cap hanging right there next to the filler.  Hard to lose
the cap ... hard to lose the keys.

Mike


David Johnson wrote:
> Ok, so I'm an idiot.  I spent a great day working Blue Midget (my '80
> Westy) and got new fuel lines installed to the expansion tanks,
> repaired my speedometer, installed a new fire extinguisher mount, and
> patched up some interior trim.  Great.  So I take my daughter and we
> go to the nearest gas station (25 miles away) to get gas and pizza
> (yes, there is a pizza place in the gas station).  Fill up all the
> way, for the first time in weeks, not a drop of gas spills, no drips
> under the car, and I am thrilled.  Got the pizzas and headed home.  A
> great night.
>
> Until I realized I forgot to put the dang gas cap on at the station.
> Damn!
>
> So - searching the web and a few calls - 1.  The gas station couldn't
> find it.  2.  AutoZone doesn't have one.  3.  Neither do NAPA,
> Checker or any place else likely to be open tomorrow.
>
> So, anybody know a place I might be able to turn one up on a Sunday,
> since I am heading to Purgatorie on Monday AM for a few days
> camping.  I can maybe try the dealer on the way through town Monday
> if I have to, but I had planned to go back roads instead of highways,
> and so miss town if I could.
>
> Failing that, anyone got one they want to get rid of for less than
> the $20 Bus Depot will sell me one for?
>
> Thanks,
> David.
>