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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by TexasLinc, Nov 9, 2012.

  1. TexasLinc
    Joined: Aug 16, 2011
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    Anyone done, seen, or know of anyone with a quick fill gas cap set up on their model A? My gas tank is in the trunk and I thought it'd be cool if there was a quick fill cap that was close to flush with the trunk lid. I could eliminate the bulky trunk latch handle and that would make me happy.
     
  2. SMITTYtheSMOKER
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  3. TexasLinc
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    That's cool

    Anyone else? I thought I had see one in a build thread from one of our friends across the pond but I'm not sure.
     
  4. Mine
     

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  5. I don't have a good pic of this but it's a marine screw in type filler. It's exactly like Second Amendments only black. My tank is behind the seat in the roadster. I think the location looks good but it's kind of a pain to put gas in, keeping the hose off the trunk lid.
     

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  6. chaddilac
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    Jaguar cap....

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  7. Cerberus
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    Got mine from Marinepartdepot.
     

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  8. Marine supply stores are a good source for flip caps. This one is cast brass chromed. It's vented and does not leak.


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  9. fiftyv8
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    What do reckon this is off!
     

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  10. damagedduck
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    from Greeley Co

  11. damagedduck
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    Maybe a boat?
     
  12. 9sectruck
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    Nothing to do with Model A's but thought it might be of interest if you're looking for a cheap alternative.
    Heres what I used on my Comp Coupe, couldn't afford a Moon spinner and found this old Cragar wheel center on Ebay for $25, made a spacing ring to fit between the twist off cap on the tank, pressed them all together then put a small grub screw in the side for added security.
    I like it better than the Moon spinner I couldn't afford, it's unique and it's got a nice patina to it.

    Ray
     

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  13. Rogueman
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  14. fleetside66
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    Hey, man, brilliant minds think alike! There goes my patent. I made mine from a Halibrand wheel knock-off from an early 60's Lark/Avanti. It was living hell to adapt it to my odd thread screw-on bung in my 1924 Federal-Knight gas tank. But, it spins like butter (and cheaper than the Moon repop). Truthfully, there's a HAMBer here, that's an even older fart than me, that says he did that back in the 60's. So, it's officially traditional.

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  15. 9sectruck
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    That is cool, knew I wouldn't have been the first to do it.............and yours has more street cred than mine too, nothing cooler than a Halibrand.
    Nice to be different :)

    Ray
     
  16. fiftyv8
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    Jeep...
     
  17. This is an Attwood Marine filler cap...I think they are actually called "deck fill" ...
     

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  18. BISHOP
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    one more cragar
     

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  19. Roger Walling
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    Not an A, nor quite flush, but it is how I get the gas to the tank.
     

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  20. Paul
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    I used a large flip top to fill the 20 gallon tank I built for my old coupe.

    notice there is still plenty of room to fit a pair of shorts and socks in the trunk.

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  21. manyolcars
    Joined: Mar 30, 2001
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    Woah! You dont even have a trunk. I have been planning a tall tank stood up behind the seat, full width so that my trunk will be useable
     
  22. 9sectruck
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    Great minds think alike..........looks like you beat me to it.:cool:
     
  23. mow too much
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    I have two too chose from.

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  24. djust
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    I'll play along, heres mine.
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    But it's not smooth, it could be recessed with some extra work.
     
  25. bobadame
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    Here's one from my old Dwarf car.
     

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  26. Hurley50
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    Any more gas caps out there? I'm getting ready to put mine on my roadster.....
     

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