It's been beat to death, but... The old locking gas cap

[jb666]

This is definitely something I want on my car... Too many shows I'll go to and walk away from my car for an hour... Or two.. To talk to people..

Anyways, not trusting anyone... I figured it's a good idea.. Oem ?? $200? I don't think so...

Does anyone have experience with this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Parts-Plus-P5771-locking-fuel-cap-Fuel-Cap-/350483116276?fits=Year:1969|Model:Charger&hash=item519a6bf0f4&item=350483116276&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

It's cheap enough, and if it works, it's worth it's weight in plastic....

[tan top]

if thats the  actual picture of it ,  wont fit  ,  must be for a third generation , maybe   ,  or you might need to remove the spring in side the flip top gas cap ??

laysons  repoped a locking gas cap for a second generation , at one stage  , did think about getting one ,   although i have a NOS one  still sealed in plastic  & box  , bought it a good few years ago for $50  ,  some reason cant bring my self to use it  , now i got it   ,    

[Troy]

I don't see how that could possibly work on a Charger. You're better off buying the Layson's repro for $45.

Troy

[Ghoste]

I'm in the same boat as you Tan Top. 

[johnnyseville]

Looked at Layson's website and could not find it, just the flip caps, is it made anymore?  Anyone have a link?

[tan top]

Looked at Layson's website and could not find it, just the flip caps, is it made anymore?  Anyone have a link?

from last year  , Rick @laysons  is a member here also

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=162549

[johnnyseville]

Cool, thanks!

[WHITE AND RED 69]

If I didn't have an original I would go with the Layson's. Just the piece of mind knowing nothing can fall into the tank is worth it. Here is a link to the Layson's locking cap.  

http://www.laysons.com/Catalog.cfm?nCatID=708&nModelID=14&nModelYear=1969

[mauve66]

thier page times out here is the part # to use the search function
RD-25881

[buckeyecharger]

$45 turned into $69! Regardless, I think I need to get one for next season. Thanks for the info. fellows!

[tommymac]

Ive had mine for years,and use it all the time,its a great thing to have there.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

I don't see how that could possibly work on a Charger. You're better off buying the Layson's repro for $45.

Troy

IDK....looks like it might fit under the cap....the top surface is flat & thin enough to have the spring seal compress enough to close the cap.....

[69_Charger_RT]

I bought a NOS one years ago and the first time I used it and shut the cap, the piece dropped down the filler neck  

I was so pissed and have never used it since. Luckily I got that sucker out  

Still have it laying in my garage.

[Ghoste]

I've heard of that once or twice before.  What makes them fail in that way I wonder?

[rick@laysons]

The RD-25881 locking gas caps are in stock here in the warehouse and available to ship out.

Payment via PayPal can be accepted.

They are also in stock on our show truck which will be at the Turkey Rod Run coming up here shortly.

[JB400]

Thanks for letting me know, it's on the wish list.

[69_Charger_RT]

I've heard of that once or twice before.  What makes them fail in that way I wonder?

I have no idea ...... Seemed secure when I dropped it in place. Maybe top of filler neck was warped alittle 

[buckeyecharger]

Rick,

How bout a discount for members?!!

[Bob T]

thier page times out here is the part # to use the search function
RD-25881

Only the first page does.
Click on the Mopar Categories 

[Ghoste]

Rick,

How bout a discount for members?!!

There ya go!

[mauve66]

i'm in for one

[Dino]

Did someone say discount?   

How big would the order have to be to make it worthwhile Rick?  I'm sure a lot of us can use a cap but with all the other expenses going on it's way down on my list as well.

[6pkrtse]

Yeah, I am in for one. I need one also. Always find mine open at cruise nights & car shows. Don't know if people walk by & just think it is cool to pop it open or what??? I know it is not from driving around because whenever I stop to get gas or park in the garage or something it is always still closed.

[rick@laysons]

At this particular time, we cannot do any group buys or group discounts on this particular part. But do keep an eye out for any upcoming seasonal sales from Layson's, because this part would be eligible for a percentage discount when the order is placed with a sales code.

The manufacturer of this reproduction part went bankrupt a couple of years ago, and the tooling is gone for any more production runs. Hence, any further production runs of this part will have to be started from square one again. We do plan on another production run, but the time frame for that is un-determined right now.

My best advice.......if you want/need one...get one while the gettin's good.

These are popular items at our show tent, they sell very well. In fact, we will have a tent set up at the Daytona Turkey Rod Run coming up Nov. 22-25. These will be in stock in our tent at the show.

[wingcar]

It's just too much of a temptation for some people and they feel compelled to pop it open....and once it's open some wiseaxx will drop something in that dark hole.   I've had one on my Charger since day one as I figure it's just cheap insurance against those that don't respect other people's cars.   I also added one to my 2008 Challenger for the same reason.   

[jb666]

The RD-25881 locking gas caps are in stock here in the warehouse and available to ship out.

Payment via PayPal can be accepted.

They are also in stock on our show truck which will be at the Turkey Rod Run coming up here shortly.

Just placed my order. Thank you!!

If you catch it in time, can you send a catalog along with my order?

[mauve66]

oh yeah, just fyi, even though its a 1st gen it will has a flip top fuel door on the shelf waiting for the rest of the car so i definitely need one, not pulling your leg or anything

Yeah, I am in for one. I need one also. Always find mine open at cruise nights & car shows. Don't know if people walk by & just think it is cool to pop it open or what??? I know it is not from driving around because whenever I stop to get gas or pack in the garage or something it is always still closed.

thats not a very good feeling

[mauve66]

just noticed the no group buy, maybe they will still be left for Xmas.  the dash lights and outside trim are eating up some money right now

[Lee A]

I got one of those locking units on mine it came with the car and the fellow had to cut the spring out to make it fit but at least I know no one is taking gas or sticking stuff in there .

[472 R/T SE]

If anyone decides to deal with Laysons, please deal solely with Rick who has replied in this thread.  You can thank me later.

Hi Rick!     (AllBlueRT)  Mike from Hays, Ks.

[jb666]

Well, before I heard about Rick , I had ordered one of the plastic cheap caps on EBay.

It came today. It snaps down in place and clicks locked.. BUT.. The factory flip top on my '69 WILL NOT close with this in place, as others had mentioned... So save your $$.. I'm sure if I started taking things apart it would work, but why?

[Lord Warlock]

Gonna have to buy another replacement for mine, right now i can't get mine out of the filler neck, somehow i've misplaced the key, which oddly never made much difference in the ensuing decades, pretty much any key would open it, but after the paint job it seems to have gotten paint around the edges and is stuck in place.  don't want to drill out the lock as that would put loose metal in the gas tank.  Mine came that way from the factory, as it was on the build sheet.  guess i'll go out and try to figure out how to loosen it up some more, then buy a repro like the original.

[mauve66]

a little gas around the edges will soften the paint i would think then pull it right out

[DrHemi]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Charger-Barracuda-NOS-MoPar-Flip-Top-GAS-CAP-4Lock-/140436893875?fits=Model:Charger&hash=item20b2b0f0b3&item=140436893875&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

Would this be needed?

[Ghoste]

That's a 68 only piece.

[DrHemi]

I know but the design in general

[Ghoste]

I think if it were needed they would have stuck with it.

[Dino]

1300 bucks for a gas cap.... 

[AKcharger]

Hey on my '70 the cap will not close when the lock is in place, are you supposed to remove the "guts" from the flip top when using the lock?? (it is a CA emissions car)

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Hey on my '70 the cap will not close when the lock is in place, are you supposed to remove the "guts" from the flip top when using the lock?? (it is a CA emissions car)

No.  The spring/seal remain in place

[Ghoste]

Does your 70 have the assembly line installed style or the dealer installed over the parts counter accessory style?

[AKcharger]

Does your 70 have the assembly line installed style or the dealer installed over the parts counter accessory style?

You talking about the door or the locking cap??

I think the CA emission might have somthing to do with it, although the only diffrence I've noticed is the extra hoses and a condensor tube on the PAX side...but cap/door is original. The lock doesn't fit well and the seal spring in the cap makes locking it almost impossible. If I smash the cap down it will lock but Since I could tell it wasn't supposed to work that way I've only used it once (it's an NOS part) and just put it back in it's box and never used it again. Would like to it if I could make it would without fear of damage

[Ghoste]

I never thought about the California emission thing.  Is the inside of the fuel filler door different then on the CA Chargers in 70?

[AKcharger]

I never thought about the California emission thing.  Is the inside of the fuel filler door different then on the CA Chargers in 70?

And/or the filler neck is diffrent

[jb666]

Thought for sure I had updated this..But, I got my cap from Rick @ Layson's a couple of weeks ago... VERY nice pc... OEM quality, perfect fit.. I'm happy 

[model maker]

Looked at Layson's website and could not find it, just the flip caps, is it made anymore?  Anyone have a link?

from last year  , Rick @laysons  is a member here also

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=162549

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[rick@laysons]

See here.......

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,48469.msg529103.html

[Ghoste]

That one at the top of this thread looks like its a generic plastic thing and obviously by their application chart fits a few makes and models.  The Laysons one is very much the one to get but I wonder if that generic one was modeled after an oem one?  Maybe one of those AMC or Buick models, did they even offer such a thing?