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lofat · 05-14-2003, 12:34 AM

well, i lost my keys - what a drag. i had the locksmith come and make me some new ignition and door keys, but by the time he was through with all that - i just wanted to get home, and didn't want to wait the extra time for mr. slow *ss to deal with the locking gas cap.

i assumed these aren't too hard to remove, but before i try - any one been through this before? i am leery of prying it off on account of sparks. any one removed one of these before? it is just a standard locking cap - nothing special.

thanks,
scott

Blue Beard · 05-14-2003, 08:47 AM

Try other gas keys, and any key you might have that fits the keyway.

They use a flat wafer tumbler in these, and some other keys with a little wiggling will open it.

lofat · 05-14-2003, 12:23 PM

thanks, i tried my other gas cap key with no luck, but i have a huge collection of 'what are these keys for?' keys. i'll try some of them too.

05-14-2003, 12:34 AM	#1
lofat Rollin' Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hayward, California Posts: 240	locking gas caps and lost keys well, i lost my keys - what a drag. i had the locksmith come and make me some new ignition and door keys, but by the time he was through with all that - i just wanted to get home, and didn't want to wait the extra time for mr. slow *ss to deal with the locking gas cap. i assumed these aren't too hard to remove, but before i try - any one been through this before? i am leery of prying it off on account of sparks. any one removed one of these before? it is just a standard locking cap - nothing special. thanks, scott __________________ :: 1977 C10 cheyenne :: :: 1973 new yorker brougham :: for sale - $1,500 lofat productions

05-14-2003, 08:47 AM	#2
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Try other gas keys, and any key you might have that fits the keyway. They use a flat wafer tumbler in these, and some other keys with a little wiggling will open it. __________________ 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

05-14-2003, 12:23 PM	#3
lofat Rollin' Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hayward, California Posts: 240	thanks, i tried my other gas cap key with no luck, but i have a huge collection of 'what are these keys for?' keys. i'll try some of them too. __________________ :: 1977 C10 cheyenne :: :: 1973 new yorker brougham :: for sale - $1,500 lofat productions



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