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ajsstormer Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2020 Posts: 14 Location: North Saanich, British Columbia
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Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2022 7:09 am Post subject: Pop up fuel lid |
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Looking for a chrome plated or polished aluminum pop up fuel lid for the front deck of our dune buggy. Flush mounted type lid as in the pics attached. Must be around 5" to 5 1/2" OD. Would be helpful if you could send a link and/or a part number if you know where to find one. thx!
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joemama Samba Member
Joined: February 09, 2006 Posts: 1636 Location: La Crescenta, California
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Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2022 7:26 am Post subject: Re: Wanted: Pop up fuel lid |
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Do a search for custom gas doors, or caps
Amazon carries them. Many offroad suppliers too. They are often used on trucks. Also look under boat gas caps. |
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MrGoodtunes Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2012 Posts: 851 Location: South Florida
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Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2022 7:32 am Post subject: Re: Wanted: Pop up fuel lid |
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ajsstormer wrote: |
... send a link if you know where to find one ... |
Like this?
https://www.carid.com/gas-caps.html |
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slayer61 Samba Member
Joined: June 01, 2021 Posts: 1018 Location: CA
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Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2022 8:31 am Post subject: Re: Wanted: Pop up fuel lid |
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https://lmgtfy.app/?q=gas+cap+cover _________________
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Luftwagen 2180 Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2020 Posts: 50 Location: Ontario Canada
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Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2022 7:00 pm Post subject: Re: Pop up fuel lid |
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If having it waterproof is important, check out boat "Deck plates" I have a full roof and side curtains, so driving in the rain happens. Got tired of the rust on the top of the gas tank. Stainless looks nice but isn't cheap. |
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EVfun Samba Member
Joined: April 01, 2012 Posts: 5475 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2022 3:26 pm Post subject: Re: Pop up fuel lid |
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I had one hell of a time with this when building my buggy. All those filler doors have "applications" but no idea if it will fit in a plain flat fiberglass panel. No idea if the "screws" shown around the perimeter are real. I went with a stainless steel marine deck plate.
I used the 4 inch version of this. Here is another example, with the key (it isn't hard to make a key.) _________________
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Dale M. Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2006 Posts: 20378 Location: Just a tiny bit west of Yosemite Valley
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Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2022 3:51 pm Post subject: Re: Pop up fuel lid |
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Top gas door shown looks like a AMP RESEARCH gas door.... Very similar to the one I have ... Mine was designed for "M" class Mercedes.... Uses latching mechanism on hinge...
Bottom picture is cheap imitation cover that uses magnetic cabinet latch, the one on my autocross car was like that and it kept popping open, had to use duct tape on it to stay closed....
Go to various FLAPS and sort through the "Bling" till you find one that fits your needs....
https://www.amp-research.com/alloy-fuel-door
JEEP door would be flat/slab sided... _________________ “Fear The Government That Wants To Take Your Guns" - Thomas Jefferson.
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clonebug Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2005 Posts: 4027 Location: NW Washington
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2022 7:20 am Post subject: Re: Pop up fuel lid |
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The first pic is my hood and fuel door.
Back in 2003-2004 when I was building my buggy those doors were being made for just about every vehicle made.
I think mine was for a Dodge pickup if I recall. It was a pretty expensive piece back then.
Amp Research is the brand but I don't think you can get them anymore. _________________
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EVfun Samba Member
Joined: April 01, 2012 Posts: 5475 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2022 1:25 pm Post subject: Re: Pop up fuel lid |
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I was looking around and found this. Oval shape and no exposed fasteners gives it a clean and different look. _________________
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ajsstormer Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2020 Posts: 14 Location: North Saanich, British Columbia
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Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2022 12:48 pm Post subject: Re: Pop up fuel lid |
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Still looking for a quality hinged fuel lid around 5 1/2" OD if anybody has one on offer for our buggy. |
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Dale M. Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2006 Posts: 20378 Location: Just a tiny bit west of Yosemite Valley
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Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2022 3:28 pm Post subject: Re: Pop up fuel lid |
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ajsstormer wrote: |
Still looking for a quality hinged fuel lid around 5 1/2" OD if anybody has one on offer for our buggy. |
Go to any autoparts and look in bling section for PU door hinged lids.... _________________ “Fear The Government That Wants To Take Your Guns" - Thomas Jefferson.
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"Joe Pody Sandrover" Buggy with 2180 for Autocross (Sold)
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NJ John Samba Member
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jspbtown Samba Member
Joined: January 27, 2004 Posts: 5156
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Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2022 5:27 pm Post subject: Re: Pop up fuel lid |
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I always liked the Cobra style ones.
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ajsstormer Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2020 Posts: 14 Location: North Saanich, British Columbia
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Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2022 2:21 pm Post subject: Re: Pop up fuel lid |
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Ordered a chrome plated hinged fuel lid assembly for a Jeep Wrangler. With some modification it may be what I'm looking for. |
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