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Scott>72-GMC · 03-19-2013, 04:54 PM

Any of you lose the key to one of these. Know an easy way to remove ?
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Sorry it's upside down but u get the idea
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brad_man_72 · 03-19-2013, 05:05 PM

Remove slowly says it right there on the cap silly....

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Scott>72-GMC · 03-19-2013, 05:23 PM

Lol. Leaning towards channel locks or pipe wrench but don't want to hurt the tank neck
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Gumby · 03-19-2013, 05:25 PM

drill out the lock so the pin n springs come lose, remove as normal.

Scott>72-GMC · 03-19-2013, 05:28 PM

Drill but same size as key assembly?
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71K20chevy · 03-19-2013, 05:28 PM

I'd say drill it out, but you want to be careful to not get shavings in the tank if you go too far

**truckster** · 03-19-2013, 05:35 PM

Drilling around fuel vapor is not my favorite idea.

I would try a screwdriver first. The metal those caps are made out of is not very stout. I'd bet you could force the lock with a screwdriver. If not, I'd try prying it off with a screwdriver.

**jocko** · 03-19-2013, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich916

Call a lock smith, drilling may cause your tumblers to fall into the tank.

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Originally Posted by truckster

Drilling around fuel vapor is not my favorite idea.

I would try a screwdriver first. The metal those caps are made out of is not very stout. I'd bet you could force the lock with a screwdriver. If not, I'd try prying it off with a screwdriver.

what they said.

Rich916 · 03-19-2013, 05:30 PM

Call a lock smith, drilling may cause your tumblers to fall into the tank.

Gumby · 03-19-2013, 06:14 PM

run a 1/4" bit down the center about 3/4-1" deep, then run the drill backwards, then grab the large screwdriver.

nothing will get in the tank[less ya drill farther then 2-3in in], if it did, it would do nothing, only gas soluble particles can make it past the pick up sock in the tank. metal don't dissolve in gas.

truckster, the guy uses a gas tank for a back rest [he has no fear], all sort of electronics, probably people smoking, done would of blown up long ago or drove off the road from them being sucked into the window 3in away or door jam with a 40yr old seal, if he has vapor problems that a drill would make it explode.

Gumby · 03-19-2013, 06:27 PM

Though yes better safe then sorry but, a gas tank 4in from your seat back takes a set of brass ones to begin with and would take a perfect storm of condition to even consider a drill making it explode, if he doesn't think twice about resting his head on the tank for comfort, I can't see a one in a million chance of blowing up is even a concern

Scott>72-GMC · 03-19-2013, 06:28 PM

It's a 72 witch should be vented so I don't think it's built up with pressure but ya I wondered bout drilling on a gas cap rather not burn up lol. Wondering about locksmith since my ignition key is missing too and i have heard the doors and ignition were the same key on these trucks if its all original witch I believe it is
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Scott>72-GMC · 03-19-2013, 06:34 PM

Guess I have always loved the cab tanks since I was a kid and. Probly the wrong way to think but if it has lasted this long with no problem must work ok unlike ford pintos original gas tank witch exploded when rearended lol
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jhwkns · 03-19-2013, 06:43 PM

Those are pretty cheap locks. Try any key that will go into the keyway. It might open. I'm certain I could easily pick that lock.

bigbadchev72 · 03-19-2013, 07:29 PM

Prefferably a torch or plasma cutter if you have one, If not a grinder with a cut off wheel.

Or you could just use a pair of channel locks, they are not very stout and come off easy

JOJABOY · 03-19-2013, 07:34 PM

I have one just like it on a shelf in the garage. If you haven't tried anything yet....I can go take a look at it and maybe see what I can do with it..........

Scott>72-GMC · 03-19-2013, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JOJABOY

I have one just like it on a shelf in the garage. If you haven't tried anything yet....I can go take a look at it and maybe see what I can do with it..........

I haven't tried a thing yet
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Tx Firefighter · 03-19-2013, 07:43 PM

I screw a slide hammer down into the lock and thump it a few times. Pieces go flying everywhere.
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Hutch · 03-19-2013, 07:46 PM

Scott>72-GMC
Ask member LockDoc he probably has some ideas

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-19-2013, 07:56 PM

Tow truck drivers have a pick for gas caps in their lock out kit. Most gas cap locks are two or three tumblers fairly easy to pick. I have one in my tool box but I aint crazy enough to drive that far

JOJABOY · 03-19-2013, 08:03 PM

Let me go see. It's on top of my tool box
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Tinkermc · 03-19-2013, 08:09 PM

I have done it twice the same way Txfirefighter said should work. It does work and just like he said parts go FLYING!!!!

JOJABOY · 03-19-2013, 08:13 PM

Dremel will work best. Cut around the red ring. Metal is only about 1/16" think. If you don't have a Dremel....drill little holes and connect the dots.

There's about 1/8" between that metal cap and the rubber seal. So no worries.

Once you get outter ring cut off cap you can cut back rubber grommet with a knife and then just stick two small screw drivers in and depress the tabs.

The tabs are at 12:00 and 6:00 looking at the key hole.

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Scott>72-GMC · 03-19-2013, 08:19 PM

Awesome thanks
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03-19-2013, 04:54 PM	#1
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03-19-2013, 05:23 PM	#3
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: Pipe wrench? Lol. Leaning towards channel locks or pipe wrench but don't want to hurt the tank neck Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 GMC super custom.

03-19-2013, 05:25 PM	#4
Gumby Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NW-Ohio Posts: 2,525	Re: Pipe wrench? drill out the lock so the pin n springs come lose, remove as normal.

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03-19-2013, 05:35 PM	#7
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: Pipe wrench? Drilling around fuel vapor is not my favorite idea. I would try a screwdriver first. The metal those caps are made out of is not very stout. I'd bet you could force the lock with a screwdriver. If not, I'd try prying it off with a screwdriver.

03-19-2013, 05:30 PM	#9
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03-19-2013, 06:14 PM	#10
Gumby Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NW-Ohio Posts: 2,525	Re: Pipe wrench? run a 1/4" bit down the center about 3/4-1" deep, then run the drill backwards, then grab the large screwdriver. nothing will get in the tank[less ya drill farther then 2-3in in], if it did, it would do nothing, only gas soluble particles can make it past the pick up sock in the tank. metal don't dissolve in gas. truckster, the guy uses a gas tank for a back rest [he has no fear], all sort of electronics, probably people smoking, done would of blown up long ago or drove off the road from them being sucked into the window 3in away or door jam with a 40yr old seal, if he has vapor problems that a drill would make it explode.

03-19-2013, 06:27 PM	#11
Gumby Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NW-Ohio Posts: 2,525	Re: Pipe wrench? Though yes better safe then sorry but, a gas tank 4in from your seat back takes a set of brass ones to begin with and would take a perfect storm of condition to even consider a drill making it explode, if he doesn't think twice about resting his head on the tank for comfort, I can't see a one in a million chance of blowing up is even a concern

03-19-2013, 06:28 PM	#12
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: Pipe wrench? It's a 72 witch should be vented so I don't think it's built up with pressure but ya I wondered bout drilling on a gas cap rather not burn up lol. Wondering about locksmith since my ignition key is missing too and i have heard the doors and ignition were the same key on these trucks if its all original witch I believe it is Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 GMC super custom.

03-19-2013, 06:34 PM	#13
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: Pipe wrench? Guess I have always loved the cab tanks since I was a kid and. Probly the wrong way to think but if it has lasted this long with no problem must work ok unlike ford pintos original gas tank witch exploded when rearended lol Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 GMC super custom.

03-19-2013, 06:43 PM	#14
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03-19-2013, 07:34 PM	#16
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Re: Pipe wrench? I have one just like it on a shelf in the garage. If you haven't tried anything yet....I can go take a look at it and maybe see what I can do with it..........



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03-19-2013, 07:43 PM	#18
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Pipe wrench? I screw a slide hammer down into the lock and thump it a few times. Pieces go flying everywhere. Posted via Mobile Device

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Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Pipe wrench? I have done it twice the same way Txfirefighter said should work. It does work and just like he said parts go FLYING!!!!

03-19-2013, 08:13 PM	#23
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Re: Pipe wrench? Dremel will work best. Cut around the red ring. Metal is only about 1/16" think. If you don't have a Dremel....drill little holes and connect the dots. There's about 1/8" between that metal cap and the rubber seal. So no worries. Once you get outter ring cut off cap you can cut back rubber grommet with a knife and then just stick two small screw drivers in and depress the tabs. The tabs are at 12:00 and 6:00 looking at the key hole.

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