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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 12:36 PM
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I closed the gas cap on my 74 corvette and now it's locked and the guy I bought the car from didn't give me the key for the gas cap, any ideas on how to get it off?
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 12:46 PM
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A good locksmith can get it open, or you can take a 1/4 drill and drill the lock out. Maybe find someone that has a locking cap and try their key. ( I'd drill it and be over it)
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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It should be easy to pick.
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Most of the caps were not very strong or secure. A twist with a screwdriver in the key slot might just do it.
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Ward
Most of the caps were not very strong or secure. A twist with a screwdriver in the key slot might just do it.
I agree with Mike. The locking linkage is incredibly flimsy. Just stick a slothead screwdriver in the keyhole and twist.
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 02:06 PM
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Locks are made to keep honest people honest.

Screwdriver should do it.
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 02:11 PM
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I'm going to try the screwdriver and if that doesn't work I'm gonna drill it.
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by jordan89
I closed the gas cap on my 74 corvette and now it's locked and the guy I bought the car from didn't give me the key for the gas cap, any ideas on how to get it off?
If you get a new one buy the brand named Stant.
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If you get a new one buy the brand named Stant.
Do they have the locking ones? Where can I buy it?
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Most of the caps were not very strong or secure. A twist with a screwdriver in the key slot might just do it.
The screwdriver works I left my key a hundred miles away and needed gas it didnt take much either
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Originally Posted by jordan89
Do they have the locking ones? Where can I buy it?
Yes they have locking. The quality is great. I believe your cap is non vented type. Here's their website.
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http://stant.com/
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