Anybody use a locking gas cap on their Charger ?

[70 sublime]

With the locking gas caps that are listed in the for sale section got me thinking ( ouch that hurts my head )

Does anyone here use one on their car that locks inside the filler neck under their pop cap lid ?

At one time I had a bunch of parts with a project car and it came with the lock in the filler neck but I never had a key for it   
So when I sold that pile of junk it went with it

With the way the gas cap lid pops open is such a cool thing it would be very tempting just to push the button as someone walked by just to see it open but I can not see anyone dropping something down the hole unless they really had it out for you

Most of you guys probably do not let your car out of your sight when you are out and about but I tend to drive mine and park it to go for dinner or a movie ( well have not gone to the movies yet but is part of the plan )

[mr. hemi]

I have used an OEM one on my R/T for nearly 40 years.

[b5blue]

I have one also. 

[kent]

I have my original one and I will be using it when the time comes. Since I have it. Right?

[Wasco]

What is the opinion of the reproductions sold by Laysons?  About $100 shipped.  Seems like a good deal, especially since I've heard the OEM ones have longevity issues?

http://www.laysons.com/catalog.cfm?action=viewcart&message=Shopping%20Cart%20Updated&nocache=69910408_310&CFID=4477101&CFTOKEN=69910408

[bull]

I bought one of the Layson's caps in 2014 and it has always worked great. The only complaint is that the key doesn't look original, unless they've changed it.

[Wasco]

I bought one of the Layson's caps in 2014 and it has always worked great. The only complaint is that the key doesn't look original, unless they've changed it.

Thanks!  Great car, by the way.  I'm planning to convert my '68 383 to a four speed, once I get another project car out of my garage.  I'm in Washington state - how are things in Oregon?

[TexasGeneral]

I use one. but I bought a repro for big $$$

[kab69440]

Still have one on my car from the early 90s when the stash of NOS originals was offered for $25@. Needs nothing but the occasional squirt of graphite powder.

[70 sublime]

Well I have saved the link for the locking gas cap so I can order one if I need to 

[myk]

My car came with one, so I use it.  Besides, I don't like the idea of the flip up gas cap being the only thing that keeps anything other than gas from going in to the tank...

[Ghoste]

What is the opinion of the reproductions sold by Laysons?  About $100 shipped.  Seems like a good deal, especially since I've heard the OEM ones have longevity issues?

I had always heard the opposite, that the repro ones had fitment issues?

[CDN72SE]

Have never used one, don't think anyone would know it's behind my license plate, lol.

[green69rt]

I had one on my old Charger and have one for my current Charger.  I've always been paranoid about folks dropping stuff in the gas tank.

[c00nhunterjoe]

I have a fuel cell in the trunk. The flip cap and tube are still in tact, just nothing under the car is there anymore. Every fall i check and pull 5-6 cigarette butts out of the tube....

[darbgnik]

I'm using the seemingly factory one mine came with.

To be honest I never much thought about the possibility it was an extra, and not needed..... 

[6pkrtse]

I have had one on my red Charger that came with almost 30 years ago and it that still works and locks as needed.

[jefferson]

Were these optional from the factory ?
Anyone have a scan of the order form.  Always thought these were aftermarket

[ht4spd307]

I have a fuel cell in the trunk. The flip cap and tube are still in tact, just nothing under the car is there anymore. Every fall i check and pull 5-6 cigarette butts out of the tube....

Wow you need new friends

[6970Charger]

From the 1970 Data Book. Sorry poor picture...Had mine since early 1990s with no problems.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

I use one.  Also added the locking cap screws to prevent theft....  Hey I live in NYC...gotta lock shit up!   LOL

[Ghoste]

Were these optional from the factory ?
Anyone have a scan of the order form.  Always thought these were aftermarket

Definitely factory.

[375instroke]

I totally forgot I bought one of these from a guy parting out a '68 Barracuda when I could only afford Darts, in anticipation of getting a Charger some day.  Looks like I have something to do now during the covid lockup, looking for where it may be hiding.  Hope the key's in it.

[70 sublime]

I ended up buying one from Layson so will see what it looks like when it gets here
Sounds like they did not have it in stock but were getting 30 of them shipped in air freight so they could have them
This virus thing was messing up their shipping container shipments

[70 sublime]

It seems like a lot of Chargers have these locks in the fuel filler tube

What do you guys do with the locks when you take them out to pump in the gas ?
Set them on the trunk lid ?
Set them on top of the gas pump ?
Set them on the ground ??

Think If I put it any place other than right in front of my nose on the trunk lid I might forget it
My paint is not too fancy yet but some day it will be better and not sure I would want to set it on the car

[VegasCharger]

.....I ended up buying one from Layson so will see what it looks like when it gets here.....

Did you receive you lock cap yet from Laysons? If so is it good quality?

[70 sublime]

.....I ended up buying one from Layson so will see what it looks like when it gets here.....

Did you receive you lock cap yet from Laysons? If so is it good quality?

Still waiting

[FastbackJon]

It seems like a lot of Chargers have these locks in the fuel filler tube

What do you guys do with the locks when you take them out to pump in the gas ?
Set them on the trunk lid ?
Set them on top of the gas pump ?
Set them on the ground ??

Think If I put it any place other than right in front of my nose on the trunk lid I might forget it
My paint is not too fancy yet but some day it will be better and not sure I would want to set it on the car

Since you have to unlock it with a key you also have to lock it with the key. So I just unlock it and leave the key in it, set it on top of the gas pump. Pump away and put it back when I'm done. No issues losing the piece since the keys are with it.

[kent]

Still??
That's why I don't want to order anything from anywhere. Some how with my luck it would get lost at the border. My luck.

On top of rear tire. That's where I put mine off my 80 Roadrunner while filling up. Filler is located at around the 2 o'clock position of the rear wheel well. Never lost it yet since 86'  Pump works nicely. Even set it on the back window a few times with it resting up against the window trim. I think I might have forgot it once on the pump for a few seconds. Seems familiar.   Getting old

[70 sublime]

Still??
That's why I don't want to order anything from anywhere. Some how with my luck it would get lost at the border. My luck.

On top of rear tire. That's where I put mine off my 80 Roadrunner while filling up. Filler is located at around the 2 o'clock position of the rear wheel well. Never lost it yet since 86'  Pump works nicely. Even set it on the back window a few times with it resting up against the window trim. I think I might have forgot it once on the pump for a few seconds. Seems familiar.   Getting old

I was wondering what was taking so long so emailed them yesterday
He is very good at replying to emails

They are still waiting to get their shipment in of stuff so .....
Maybe next week is the last I heard

[bakerhillpins]

I've got an OEM locking cap/plug on my 69. I'm assuming it was the original as it's on the broadcast sheet (IIRC? crs)

It seems like a lot of Chargers have these locks in the fuel filler tube

What do you guys do with the locks when you take them out to pump in the gas ?
Set them on the trunk lid ?
Set them on top of the gas pump ?
Set them on the ground ??

Think If I put it any place other than right in front of my nose on the trunk lid I might forget it
My paint is not too fancy yet but some day it will be better and not sure I would want to set it on the car

I just set it next to the fuel tube opening. It sits in the concave depression that rings the filler tube with the key in it. I can't close the cap without moving/replacing it.

[mr. hemi]

I've got an OEM locking cap/plug on my 69. I'm assuming it was the original as it's on the broadcast sheet (IIRC? crs)

It seems like a lot of Chargers have these locks in the fuel filler tube

What do you guys do with the locks when you take them out to pump in the gas ?
Set them on the trunk lid ?
Set them on top of the gas pump ?
Set them on the ground ??

Think If I put it any place other than right in front of my nose on the trunk lid I might forget it
My paint is not too fancy yet but some day it will be better and not sure I would want to set it on the car

I just set it next to the fuel tube opening. It sits in the concave depression that rings the filler tube with the key in it. I can't close the cap without moving/replacing it.

Same here.

[tan top]

 Nope ,  bought a NOS locking cap years ago , but never bothered to use it , my idea for not using it was  because its NOS in box 

[Bronzedodge]

I use one.  Also added the locking cap screws to prevent theft.... 

Neat, they look just like the pic.  Where did you get them?  Have a part #?

[b5blue]

A few years ago I sold off a bunch out of a box of 100 I had to buy just to get 3.   (I added the option to add a driver tip before I ordered.) Now vendors took notice and sell sets on eBay and the like. https://www.ebay.com/itm/68-70-Charger-67-69-Barracuda-67-GTX-Flip-Top-Gas-Cap-AntiTheft-Screws-Tool/382903361318?hash=item5926d19f26:g:z6cAAOSwLqFV7jZz

[F8-4life]

With the gas cap design being so attentiondrawing on a charger yes I got one for my car.
Payed up for a nos one in box I think I payed $165 / $175 for it.

[70 sublime]

I will see how it goes if and when it gets here
I ordered this Mar 31 

Maybe keep my eye open for an original lock for my other car

[Highbanked Hauler]

I've got an OEM locking cap/plug on my 69. I'm assuming it was the original as it's on the broadcast sheet (IIRC? crs)

It seems like a lot of Chargers have these locks in the fuel filler tube

What do you guys do with the locks when you take them out to pump in the gas ?
Set them on the trunk lid ?
Set them on top of the gas pump ?
Set them on the ground ??

Think If I put it any place other than right in front of my nose on the trunk lid I might forget it
My paint is not too fancy yet but some day it will be better and not sure I would want to set it on the car

I just set it next to the fuel tube opening. It sits in the concave depression that rings the filler tube with the key in it. I can't close the cap without moving/replacing it.

Same here.

  X2 got mine in 1991 and used ever since.

[70 sublime]

I got my notice yesterday April 24 that it has finally been shipped and on its way to me in the mail

[VegasCharger]

I got my notice yesterday April 24 that it has finally been shipped and on its way to me in the mail

[INTMD8]

Most of you guys probably do not let your car out of your sight when you are out and about but I tend to drive mine and park it to go for dinner or a movie ( well have not gone to the movies yet but is part of the plan )

This isn't even anything I've considered for many years.

To answer the question, no I do not not use any type of lock/security measure on the fuel tank.

Would rather take the 1000-1 odds I would be able to throat punch the person actually trying to steal fuel from that vehicle.

[Mytur Binsdirti]

Still??
That's why I don't want to order anything from anywhere. Some how with my luck it would get lost at the border. My luck.

On top of rear tire. That's where I put mine off my 80 Roadrunner while filling up. Filler is located at around the 2 o'clock position of the rear wheel well. Never lost it yet since 86'  Pump works nicely. Even set it on the back window a few times with it resting up against the window trim. I think I might have forgot it once on the pump for a few seconds. Seems familiar.   Getting old

I was wondering what was taking so long so emailed them yesterday
He is very good at replying to emails

They are still waiting to get their shipment in of stuff so .....
Maybe next week is the last I heard

Stuff comping from China is a little slow these days.

[70 sublime]

Most of you guys probably do not let your car out of your sight when you are out and about but I tend to drive mine and park it to go for dinner or a movie ( well have not gone to the movies yet but is part of the plan )

This isn't even anything I've considered for many years.

To answer the question, no I do not not use any type of lock/security measure on the fuel tank.

Would rather take the 1000-1 odds I would be able to throat punch the person actually trying to steal fuel from that vehicle.

I am not worried so much about any one trying to steal gas but more some one walking past dropping something down the pipe just because

[b5blue]

Still??
That's why I don't want to order anything from anywhere. Some how with my luck it would get lost at the border. My luck.

On top of rear tire. That's where I put mine off my 80 Roadrunner while filling up. Filler is located at around the 2 o'clock position of the rear wheel well. Never lost it yet since 86'  Pump works nicely. Even set it on the back window a few times with it resting up against the window trim. I think I might have forgot it once on the pump for a few seconds. Seems familiar.   Getting old

I was wondering what was taking so long so emailed them yesterday
He is very good at replying to emails

They are still waiting to get their shipment in of stuff so .....
Maybe next week is the last I heard

Stuff comping from China is a little slow these days.

Unless it's viral! 

[DownZero]

Most of you guys probably do not let your car out of your sight when you are out and about but I tend to drive mine and park it to go for dinner or a movie ( well have not gone to the movies yet but is part of the plan )

This isn't even anything I've considered for many years.

To answer the question, no I do not not use any type of lock/security measure on the fuel tank.





Would rather take the 1000-1 odds I would be able to throat punch the person actually trying to steal fuel from that



vehicle.

I am not worried so much about any one trying to steal gas but more some one walking past dropping something down the pipe just because

This is exactly why I have the locking gas cap.

[Highbanked Hauler]

Most of you guys probably do not let your car out of your sight when you are out and about but I tend to drive mine and park it to go for dinner or a movie ( well have not gone to the movies yet but is part of the plan )

This isn't even anything I've considered for many years.

To answer the question, no I do not not use any type of lock/security measure on the fuel tank.

Would rather take the 1000-1 odds I would be able to throat punch the person actually trying to steal fuel from that vehicle.

I am not worried so much about any one trying to steal gas but more some one walking past dropping something down the pipe just because

Yea same here but driving it less anyway.

[70 sublime]

Well it is slowly getting closer

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[70 sublime]

Well I picked up my fuel neck lock today
I got a notice in my mail box on Monday I could pick it up yesterday

So I ordered it March 31 and got it May 6

Seems to look OK
Comes with 3 keys 

Think I now need to shine up my gas cap

[70 sublime]

So my pet peeve with ordering parts

Part was $89 US funds
Was told shipping $20 but was charged $30 US funds

Come to $109 US
Visa exchange rate to Canadian was $1.44 so that now comes to $157

And of coarse there was duty of 13%
And a handling fee
Added another $26

So I ended up spending $182 Canadian to get myself an $89 fuel lock
I was thinking it would be about double by the time I get it and was not far off

This is half the reason my car looks the way it does
I would rather find stuff local ( or wait till something turns up ) than order a bunch of parts on line

[Ghoste]

And if it crosses the border on a UPS truck they will add another 50 bucks for brokerage.