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Longhorn Man · 02-11-2003, 01:20 AM

Well, if you have a locking gas cap, you may be interested in this.
I was real late for work today....turns out, some snow melted and ran into the lock on my cap, then it froze in there come night fall.
This wouldn't be a big deal except I ran out of friggen gas on the way in since I was unable to get any go-go juice.
Just keep it in the back of your mind in the colder months....your cap may get stuck on there and you'll be up the creek.
Now I am running around with the redneck gas cap...you know the kind...it doubles as a red rag to wipe your dip stick off with when you check the oil...
I have a smooth stainless steel one some place, i saw it a couple weeks ago, but now it is MIA.
I know how to find it....go buy a new one.

This has been a public service message from Andy.

Bill72BB · 02-11-2003, 01:33 AM

That's the Hillbilly way

**breeh** · 02-11-2003, 01:54 AM

Sounds like a malatav cocktail to me

crazy longhorn · 02-11-2003, 02:02 AM

On wheels too!

casey · 02-11-2003, 02:20 AM

Isn't it a shame we can't use the original chrome smooth gas cap,dam gas theives,

Hooter · 02-11-2003, 03:58 AM

I never have enough gas in my truck to necesitate the need for a locking gas cap anyways

68 Suburban · 02-11-2003, 04:08 AM

Why didn't you heat up the cap with a torch?? :p

Lippyp · 02-11-2003, 05:42 AM

Just gently heat your key with a lighter or match or any heat source and work it into the lock. It may take a couple of go's but the heat will unfreeze the lock or even better just pick up one of those cheapo hot lock defroster gadgets from an accessory store they use batteries to warm up a slim metal bar that you can slide into your lock to defrost it. Also keep your lock well oiled with a good lock lube (they contain graphite as well as the oil.

70c10 · 02-11-2003, 08:53 AM

Just do the refridgerator magnet trick!. Cut the flexable magnet to the size you need and slap it on the night before a freezing rain. Works like a charm. I had to do this with my last truck all the time.

**oldiron** · 02-11-2003, 09:55 AM

Happens around here all of the time. When I stop at the gas station I go in and get a cup of hot water and pour it over the gas cap. Even at 10deg. this worked for me.

Blue Beard · 02-11-2003, 10:04 AM

I use to do Locksmith work.

I use the Liquid Graphite in the lock. Works great on troubled door locks as well. Simply put some on the key and put the key in and out of the lock.

Warning!!!
With the Liquid Graphite if you have it on the key, make sure the key is clean and dry before putting it back in your pocket, I have had it stain clothing.

Don't use WD-40 or any oil based product.......they only draw dirt and dust in the lock leading to more problems.

Myride67c10 · 02-11-2003, 10:34 AM

I would have to agree with oldiron I have used the hot water trick quit a few times just make sure you stop somwhere you can get hot water or coffee ect. it only take a small splash. And it sure beets running out of gas.

RON WOODGEARD · 02-11-2003, 11:28 AM

OK GUYS<

I might live down here where the SUN SHINES and you can Swim year round...

BUT, What about that little tiny spray can of stuff they sell to spray into the door/gas/trunk locks when they freeze up.. Yep, you're right I haven't lived in this great SUN all of my life.

It's so easy to spray it into the locks. I remember not being able to get into the car to get it out of the glovebox.. Damn bosses didn't like that excuse for being late.

RON

**Desert Rat** · 02-11-2003, 01:20 PM

Guess my excuse when i run out isnt as good here,its too hot to stop and fuel up,you burn your hand on the gas cap.then you run out when its 120 out that sucks especially when you were in a hurry forgot your water,have no change,forgot cell phone.i had to turn into a beggar and ask strangers for change for the phone,very emberassing.me"excuse me sir,you got some change?",then i here "get a job you fkin loser-alcoholic."

JHickson6 · 02-11-2003, 01:34 PM

Ahh just piss on it!! that'll always do it!!

Project1970 · 02-11-2003, 02:05 PM

I'll definiitely keep that in mind with my girlfriend's Opel...it's got a trick locking gas cap with a cover over it with the Opel logo on it...

Damn good thing it locks, too. It's a $200 gas cap!!!!!

Tynee · 02-11-2003, 02:09 PM

I'm with hoter, never keep more than $3 worth of gas in the tank and you don't have to worry about theives. Of course theives are just my excuse, but...

**PICKMUP** · 02-12-2003, 12:43 AM

I wouldn't have a **** locking gas cap. When you turn to the right with a full tank (disregard if you never run over 3 gal in the tank) gas pours out all over your cab. Have you seen what that does to a new paint job before the paint cures? Throw those things away!

Longhorn Man · 02-12-2003, 12:46 AM

Ummm, I been runing my locking gas cap since '98...never a drop come out of it.
After giving over 80 gallons of fuel away to the neighborhood punks, I thought it was time for a cap with a lock.

crazy longhorn · 02-12-2003, 01:00 AM

I have a locking cap on my longhorn, & havent ever seen it spill......but I dunno, it may have slurped up the top 3 gallons before the first turn

crazyL

progress · 02-12-2003, 01:07 AM

Longhornmail, Or a Kodiak pellet rifle with a night scope!!!! Seriously, though I would not advocate shooting anyone but I would consider a baseball bat to the knees!

Longhorn Man · 02-12-2003, 01:18 AM

tell me about it. At least it was all taken back when gas was under a buck a gallon.
The real funny part though, my old longhorn sat for a few years before I bought it. It had a full tank of gas when I bought it. About a week later I notice it has no fuel in it....and some one 3 trailers down is having problems getting his car to run/idle. How did I know it would take a couple bottles of alcohol to get his car to run properly?
I got his ass evicted within a week.

sakohntr · 02-12-2003, 10:34 PM

Dont use the pellet gun trick. They can haul you away for that. Instead, resort to the potato gun. Can you imagine the publicity if you were charged.

02-11-2003, 01:20 AM	#1
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Locking gas cap trouble...must read if you have one.... Well, if you have a locking gas cap, you may be interested in this. I was real late for work today....turns out, some snow melted and ran into the lock on my cap, then it froze in there come night fall. This wouldn't be a big deal except I ran out of friggen gas on the way in since I was unable to get any go-go juice. Just keep it in the back of your mind in the colder months....your cap may get stuck on there and you'll be up the creek. Now I am running around with the redneck gas cap...you know the kind...it doubles as a red rag to wipe your dip stick off with when you check the oil... I have a smooth stainless steel one some place, i saw it a couple weeks ago, but now it is MIA. I know how to find it....go buy a new one. This has been a public service message from Andy.

02-11-2003, 01:33 AM	#2
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02-11-2003, 01:54 AM	#3
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Sounds like a malatav cocktail to me __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

02-11-2003, 02:02 AM	#4
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	On wheels too! __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

02-11-2003, 03:58 AM	#6
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	I never have enough gas in my truck to necesitate the need for a locking gas cap anyways __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

02-11-2003, 02:20 AM	#5
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	Isn't it a shame we can't use the original chrome smooth gas cap,dam gas theives,

02-11-2003, 04:08 AM	#7
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Why didn't you heat up the cap with a torch?? :p

02-11-2003, 05:42 AM	#8
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Just gently heat your key with a lighter or match or any heat source and work it into the lock. It may take a couple of go's but the heat will unfreeze the lock or even better just pick up one of those cheapo hot lock defroster gadgets from an accessory store they use batteries to warm up a slim metal bar that you can slide into your lock to defrost it. Also keep your lock well oiled with a good lock lube (they contain graphite as well as the oil. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

02-11-2003, 08:53 AM	#9
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Just do the refridgerator magnet trick!. Cut the flexable magnet to the size you need and slap it on the night before a freezing rain. Works like a charm. I had to do this with my last truck all the time. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

02-11-2003, 09:55 AM	#10
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,095	Happens around here all of the time. When I stop at the gas station I go in and get a cup of hot water and pour it over the gas cap. Even at 10deg. this worked for me. __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

02-11-2003, 10:04 AM	#11
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	I use to do Locksmith work. I use the Liquid Graphite in the lock. Works great on troubled door locks as well. Simply put some on the key and put the key in and out of the lock. Warning!!! With the Liquid Graphite if you have it on the key, make sure the key is clean and dry before putting it back in your pocket, I have had it stain clothing. Don't use WD-40 or any oil based product.......they only draw dirt and dust in the lock leading to more problems. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-11-2003, 10:34 AM	#12
Myride67c10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 165	I would have to agree with oldiron I have used the hot water trick quit a few times just make sure you stop somwhere you can get hot water or coffee ect. it only take a small splash. And it sure beets running out of gas. __________________ 1967 C-10 Use to be Riptide

02-11-2003, 11:28 AM	#13
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	OK GUYS< I might live down here where the SUN SHINES and you can Swim year round... BUT, What about that little tiny spray can of stuff they sell to spray into the door/gas/trunk locks when they freeze up.. Yep, you're right I haven't lived in this great SUN all of my life. It's so easy to spray it into the locks. I remember not being able to get into the car to get it out of the glovebox.. Damn bosses didn't like that excuse for being late. RON

02-11-2003, 01:20 PM	#14
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	Guess my excuse when i run out isnt as good here,its too hot to stop and fuel up,you burn your hand on the gas cap.then you run out when its 120 out that sucks especially when you were in a hurry forgot your water,have no change,forgot cell phone.i had to turn into a beggar and ask strangers for change for the phone,very emberassing.me"excuse me sir,you got some change?",then i here "get a job you fkin loser-alcoholic."

02-11-2003, 01:34 PM	#15
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	Ahh just piss on it!! that'll always do it!! __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!



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02-11-2003, 02:05 PM	#16
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	I'll definiitely keep that in mind with my girlfriend's Opel...it's got a trick locking gas cap with a cover over it with the Opel logo on it... Damn good thing it locks, too. It's a $200 gas cap!!!!! __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

02-11-2003, 02:09 PM	#17
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	I'm with hoter, never keep more than $3 worth of gas in the tank and you don't have to worry about theives. Of course theives are just my excuse, but... __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

02-12-2003, 12:43 AM	#18
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,144	I wouldn't have a **** locking gas cap. When you turn to the right with a full tank (disregard if you never run over 3 gal in the tank) gas pours out all over your cab. Have you seen what that does to a new paint job before the paint cures? Throw those things away! __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

02-12-2003, 12:46 AM	#19
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Ummm, I been runing my locking gas cap since '98...never a drop come out of it. After giving over 80 gallons of fuel away to the neighborhood punks, I thought it was time for a cap with a lock.

02-12-2003, 01:00 AM	#20
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	I have a locking cap on my longhorn, & havent ever seen it spill......but I dunno, it may have slurped up the top 3 gallons before the first turn crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

02-12-2003, 01:07 AM	#21
progress Gotta luv a clean shave Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 226	Longhornmail, Or a Kodiak pellet rifle with a night scope!!!! Seriously, though I would not advocate shooting anyone but I would consider a baseball bat to the knees! __________________ Welding while you wait...you can help if you like and it...might even save you a little as long as you don't mess things up! We make house calls too...just like the old days!

02-12-2003, 01:18 AM	#22
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	tell me about it. At least it was all taken back when gas was under a buck a gallon. The real funny part though, my old longhorn sat for a few years before I bought it. It had a full tank of gas when I bought it. About a week later I notice it has no fuel in it....and some one 3 trailers down is having problems getting his car to run/idle. How did I know it would take a couple bottles of alcohol to get his car to run properly? I got his ass evicted within a week.

02-12-2003, 10:34 PM	#23
sakohntr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Floodwood Minnesota Posts: 1,057	alternative Dont use the pellet gun trick. They can haul you away for that. Instead, resort to the potato gun. Can you imagine the publicity if you were charged. __________________ 1967 K30 Napco 292/SM420 original paint 30k miles 1968 K60 Napco 396/5spd. dbl frame 52" michelins 1969 K10 SWB GMC 454/4spd 6" 35's posi,hooks 1972 C30 longhorn,BB/AT,A/C,Tilt,Toolbox,lokr 1987 K20 Chevrolet Suburban. 6" lift. 5.7L/TH400 1979 K60 GMC Coleman 4x4, 427/Allison.

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