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68 Suburban · 01-02-2004, 04:54 PM

I have gotten everything done on the Plymouth Fury I bought, but I have no key for the gas cap. What is the best way of removing it with out screwing anything up .

Thanks

Perchjerker · 01-02-2004, 04:57 PM

Don't use the Dremel tool; if there is gas in the tank then it might explode in your face! Maybe some vise grips?

68 Suburban · 01-02-2004, 05:17 PM

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Originally posted by Perchjerker
Don't use the Dremel tool; if there is gas in the tank then it might explode in your face! Maybe some vise grips?

What ever gas was in this tank for the past 15 years is varnish...lol

Perchjerker · 01-02-2004, 05:20 PM

Then Hack it!

71swb4x4 · 01-02-2004, 05:36 PM

You could haul it down to a locksmith, they could make quick work of it. Or see if one would come to you.

68 Suburban · 01-02-2004, 05:39 PM

I got a hold of the original owner I got it from and he found the key!!!

*rage'nrat638* · 01-02-2004, 06:09 PM

what's up chris....hope the new crib's doing good....
the old 69's doing great.....happy new year...

glad you found your key
mark

68 Suburban · 01-02-2004, 08:07 PM

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Originally posted by rage'nrat638
what's up chris....hope the new crib's doing good....
the old 69's doing great.....happy new year...

glad you found your key
mark

Thanks Mark....Happy new year to you too..... The key was worthless. The lock was all gummed up and I had to pry it off any ways.

The car had been sitting for 18 years and started right up when I hooked the guel pump directly to a gas can!!

Bled the brakes and drove the car around the block today. It is amazing how well it drives... And the A/C blows cold!!!

I see you have been doing a lot of work to the 69. You will have to take me for a ride when I get up there in the spring.

68 Suburban · 01-02-2004, 08:09 PM

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68 Suburban · 01-02-2004, 08:09 PM

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Wootdog · 01-02-2004, 08:43 PM

I drive my 72 Catalina more than any other vehicle I have. Lots of room and people tend to get out of the way of a big car. Wootdog

Perchjerker · 01-02-2004, 09:04 PM

A/C may blow cold for now, but if the car has sat for a while you might need some oil in those lines. May save you some moola later!

01-02-2004, 04:54 PM	#1
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Gas Tank Locking Cap and no Key I have gotten everything done on the Plymouth Fury I bought, but I have no key for the gas cap. What is the best way of removing it with out screwing anything up . Thanks

01-02-2004, 04:57 PM	#2
Perchjerker Beer Power!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nacogdoches, TX Posts: 280	Don't use the Dremel tool; if there is gas in the tank then it might explode in your face! Maybe some vise grips? __________________ Rather be fishin'

01-02-2004, 05:20 PM	#4
Perchjerker Beer Power!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nacogdoches, TX Posts: 280	Then Hack it! __________________ Rather be fishin'

01-02-2004, 05:36 PM	#5
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	You could haul it down to a locksmith, they could make quick work of it. Or see if one would come to you. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-02-2004, 08:43 PM	#11
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,680	Nice Car. I drive my 72 Catalina more than any other vehicle I have. Lots of room and people tend to get out of the way of a big car. Wootdog __________________ 1967 C10 Got it back after three years Boy I sure missed Peppy 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

01-02-2004, 05:39 PM	#6
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	I got a hold of the original owner I got it from and he found the key!!!

01-02-2004, 06:09 PM	#7
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	what's up chris....hope the new crib's doing good.... the old 69's doing great.....happy new year... glad you found your key mark

01-02-2004, 08:09 PM	#9
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	.

01-02-2004, 09:04 PM	#12
Perchjerker Beer Power!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nacogdoches, TX Posts: 280	A/C may blow cold for now, but if the car has sat for a while you might need some oil in those lines. May save you some moola later! __________________ Rather be fishin'



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