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whats the name of the tool to install the gas cap

Started by BigBlockSam, August 07, 2006, 01:28:02 PM

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BigBlockSam

August 07, 2006, 01:28:02 PM
hey guys
  i have 3 bolts that hold the gas cap and ring on. they have a strange head on them. what is the name of the tool you use to tighten them down and where can i buy one . Rene
I won't be wronged, I wont be Insulted and I wont be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to others, and I require the same from them.

  [IMG]http://i45.tinypic.com/347b5v5.jpg[/img

Orange_Crush

#1
August 07, 2006, 02:18:36 PM
I had to spend a bunch of money on a very hard-to-find tool.  Call Snap on or Mac and tell them you need the following tool.

Phillips head screwdriver

It may take two or three calls, but someone's bound to have one.

Sorry for being a smartass but every charger I've seen used phillips screws to hold the cap and trim ring down.
I ain't got time for pain, the only pain I got time for is the pain i put on fools how don't know what time it is.

runningman

#2
August 07, 2006, 02:20:54 PM
you must be talking about the anti-theft security screws?? 

Old Moparz

#3
August 07, 2006, 02:21:38 PM
Quote from: Orange_Crush on August 07, 2006, 02:18:36 PM

Sorry for being a smartass



No you're not.  :D
               Bob               



              Going Nowhere In A Hurry

4402tuff4u

#4
August 07, 2006, 02:24:38 PM
Some places call them security screws, other places call them tri-groove head.The tool I believe is called a spanner driver - tri groove socket
$ 9.67 for the socket at McMaster-Carr in New Brunswick, NJ;  www.mcmaster.com  good luck Rene.
"Mother should I trust the government?........... Pink Floyd "Mother"

Just 6T9 CHGR

#5
August 07, 2006, 03:03:39 PM
This company has them fairly cheap as well
http://www.lara.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?keywords=trigroove

I used to sell the screws & socket as a set....
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

BigBlockSam

#6
August 07, 2006, 03:11:14 PM
QuoteI had to spend a bunch of money on a very hard-to-find tool.  Call Snap on or Mac and tell them you need the following tool.

Phillips head screwdriver

It may take two or three calls, but someone's bound to have one.

Sorry for being a smartass but every charger I've seen used phillips screws to hold the cap and trim ring down.   

:moon:

those are them anti thift bolts, thanks for the link i will order one  today. thanks for your help. Rene
I won't be wronged, I wont be Insulted and I wont be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to others, and I require the same from them.

  [IMG]http://i45.tinypic.com/347b5v5.jpg[/img

Blue Pentastar

#7
August 07, 2006, 03:23:02 PM
Hey are those factory? All of my chargers have just had the phillips screws holding the ring and cap down also. If they were factory how did they determine which car recieved them just the ones with locking gas caps for all years or what?

Mike Schrader
69 Charger White Hat Special  
04 Chrysler 300M Special
99 Ram 3500 Dually Diesel

Just 6T9 CHGR

#8
August 07, 2006, 03:46:24 PM
Yes they are factory...could have come with either....

Chris' '69 Charger R/T

8WHEELER

#9
August 07, 2006, 04:00:50 PM
Two of my three 68's I have now, came with the theft proof screws, bought the tool from Chris  :icon_smile_big:

Dan
74 Dart Sport 360, just for added fun.

Blue Pentastar

#10
August 07, 2006, 04:03:23 PM
So it doesn't make a difference if it had a locking cap or not it just depends on which ones were closest or available that day is that right. I learned something else I didn't know that is a good day.

Mike Schrader
69 Charger White Hat Special  
04 Chrysler 300M Special
99 Ram 3500 Dually Diesel

8WHEELER

#11
August 07, 2006, 07:31:05 PM
The picture of my wife's 68 ''the old picture' is original, and her car has the locking gas cap on her tag.
The locking gas cap seems to come on cars here and there, but not very common, the theft proof screws
were more common than the gas lock, at least in 68, from what I have seen in the last 28yrs  :icon_smile_cool:

Dan
74 Dart Sport 360, just for added fun.

BigBlockSam

#12
August 07, 2006, 07:58:31 PM
my 69 has phillips screws  :shruggy:
I won't be wronged, I wont be Insulted and I wont be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to others, and I require the same from them.

  [IMG]http://i45.tinypic.com/347b5v5.jpg[/img

rare69

#13
August 07, 2006, 10:29:38 PM
my 69 had locking cap and Phillips screws.

Just 6T9 CHGR

#14
August 08, 2006, 07:51:51 AM
The pic with the 2 screws is from the 69 FSM
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

4402tuff4u

#15
August 08, 2006, 11:43:40 AM
Does anyone know what size those screws are? No. 8, 10 or 12 and length?
"Mother should I trust the government?........... Pink Floyd "Mother"

Just 6T9 CHGR

#16
August 08, 2006, 02:38:16 PM
Quote from: 4402tuff4u on August 08, 2006, 11:43:40 AM
Does anyone know what size those screws are? No. 8, 10 or 12 and length?

Mike check your PM
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

runningman

#17
August 08, 2006, 03:41:37 PM
Did anyone have size?  I am going to have to get some too............thanks  matt

Just 6T9 CHGR

#19
August 08, 2006, 07:24:02 PM
Bastard Frank stole my auction!  I was selling those as well but at only $15 for a set of 4 and the socket.   He doesnt mention anything about the socket being included though :scratchchin:
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

8WHEELER

#20
August 08, 2006, 08:17:11 PM
:icon_smile_big:  Yep the socket is included, yes I bought another one  :rotz:  I was scared I would
loose the one I bought from you Chris, infact I did loose it for about 2mo, tore the darn garage a new one
but finally found that little sucker  :devil:

Dan
74 Dart Sport 360, just for added fun.

smasherofall

#21
August 09, 2006, 09:51:55 AM
anybody sell individual screws?  I have the tool allready but lost one screw.

Shakey

#22
August 09, 2006, 12:38:56 PM
I just used Robertson screws to hold mine in place.  Not a common screw among the automotive crowd plus my car (once it gets on the road) will not likely be alone long enough for anyone to steal it.

Ghoste

#23
August 16, 2006, 03:48:42 AM
Have you tried any of the places that specialize in fasteners?

BigBlockSam

#24
August 16, 2006, 09:33:22 AM
I won't be wronged, I wont be Insulted and I wont be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to others, and I require the same from them.

  [IMG]http://i45.tinypic.com/347b5v5.jpg[/img

4402tuff4u

#25
August 16, 2006, 09:41:08 AM
"Mother should I trust the government?........... Pink Floyd "Mother"

BigBlockSam

#26
August 16, 2006, 10:10:25 AM
i just received the kit and it's not there. what a pain in the ass this has turned into. i think i'll just use a set of pliers.  :rotz:
I won't be wronged, I wont be Insulted and I wont be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to others, and I require the same from them.

  [IMG]http://i45.tinypic.com/347b5v5.jpg[/img

dwitzel

#27
August 17, 2006, 03:58:45 PM
Hi Guys, The anti theft screws are the same as used on a International truck radio. The scoket is a Snap -On TTW12. Hope this helps  Dan

Ghoste

#28
August 17, 2006, 04:26:49 PM
Not the newer ones because they are a snap in affair.  The socket part is good to know though.

Silver R/T

#29
August 18, 2006, 12:31:53 AM
I need one of those too
http://www.cardomain.com/id/mitmaks

1968 silver/black/red striped R/T
My Charger is hybrid, it runs on gas and on tears of ricers
2001 Ram 2500 CTD
1993 Mazda MX-3 GS SE
1995 Ford Cobra SVT#2722

Recharger

#30
August 19, 2006, 09:14:04 AM
Quote from: dwitzel on August 17, 2006, 03:58:45 PM
Hi Guys, The anti theft screws are the same as used on a International truck radio. The scoket is a Snap -On TTW12. Hope this helps  Dan

I just checked, it looks like Snap-On has discontinued that socket....

Ghoste

#31
August 19, 2006, 09:53:34 AM
Those Charger haters! :icon_smile_angry:
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