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shifty · 07-07-2007, 07:37 PM

At this point, you should be able to slide the bolt through the cap.

You will need to use a file or rotary tool to make a "square" opening in order for the carraige bolt to fit flush against the top of the cap. This is easy - I didn't take pictures of the square hole in the top, but you'll figure it out.

Pics of the bolt inserted and sitting flush:

07-07-2007, 07:37 PM	#4
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: HOWTO: Poor man's no-weld gas cap delete At this point, you should be able to slide the bolt through the cap. You will need to use a file or rotary tool to make a "square" opening in order for the carraige bolt to fit flush against the top of the cap. This is easy - I didn't take pictures of the square hole in the top, but you'll figure it out. Pics of the bolt inserted and sitting flush: Attached Images __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.