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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 09:22 AM
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Locking Gas Tank Door, where to buy?

I did a search and found that some guys have gotten them at auto zone! I do not know where there is an auto zone near me. Is there any other place that sells these. I am looking for either a stock looking one or maybe a metal looking one that will not rust! I am talking about the door, not the caps. Any info or pictures would be great, thanks.
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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 01:28 PM
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Re: Locking Gas Tank Door, where to buy?

Originally posted by 86IROCNJ
I did a search and found that some guys have gotten them at auto zone! I do not know where there is an auto zone near me. Is there any other place that sells these. I am looking for either a stock looking one or maybe a metal looking one that will not rust! I am talking about the door, not the caps. Any info or pictures would be great, thanks.
I think you can just go to www.autozone.com and order stuff to have shipped to you. Otherwise, I think steve86TA might have a spare, toss him a PM, he should be at the next gathering as well.
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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 03:00 PM
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A locking DOOR? No kidding! Got a part #? I have a locking cap already, but hey, if I could add a locking door on top of that, I wouldn't mind!
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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 05:24 PM
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Mom's 6000 LE wagon came with one. You might be able to rob one off a yard car. I can't imagine the doors would be all that diff car to car. Heck you might be able to mock up one with some patience. Just rob the parts off a yard car with one and convert it. Though dont forget the catch that mounts inside the gas door bucket that surrounds the filler.
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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 09:47 PM
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Originally posted by redraif
Just rob the parts off a yard car with one and convert it. Though dont forget the catch that mounts inside the gas door bucket that surrounds the filler.
Don't forget the key either.
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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 11:17 PM
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:sillylol:

You will have to get it rekeyed to match your door key. Or steal the lock cylinder out of the locking cargo box.
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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 11:23 PM
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Thanks guys! Erik, maybe i will send him an e-mail or something! I was looking for a sliver one or a carbonfiber looking one but a stock looking one would blend in more and look cleaner probally. It may be *****, but i like the look! It is similar to those on newer imports like the Celica TRD, or the Lexus IS 300 from Japan. It was just a thought and was hoping someone knew where to get them, thanks guys!
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Old Sep 7, 2002 | 01:54 PM
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I just posted a parts wanted ad in the classifieds,and got 2-3 e-mails from people selling em.(thanx again Zepher)

I had one that was stock on my 83 Trans-am and decided that i would like one for the Formula,and my buddy Transam84 got one for his car too.
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Old Sep 7, 2002 | 04:38 PM
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Dave, were they a basic bolt in? Should i just put up an ad or do you know of someone who has one? Thanks for your help!
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Old Sep 7, 2002 | 06:21 PM
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Yeah just unbolt your old door and bolt in the new one.
I think hte locksmith charged me $10 to rey key the lock to my existing ones.
Yeah i would just post a ad,i dun't know of anyone selling right now.
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Old Sep 7, 2002 | 06:42 PM
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thanks Dave, i will try it! Do you have any pictures of you rinstall? thanks again, Bryan
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