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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 11:32 PM
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Anyone use a Locking Gas Cap? If so which one? Thanks,

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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 11:58 PM
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One of the first additions I made to my 91. Mine came from Mid America Motorworks (#609711 for $19.99), though it looks like most of the usual sources have them. Mine works fine and has the feature that you can unlock it as use it as a fixed regular cap or lock it with the key which allows the upper cap to free spin until "unlocked."
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 12:09 AM
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First thing I got for it. 12.95 at NAPA
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 12:16 AM
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Thanks guys I am gonna pick up one this weekend not really worried about people stealing gas but just the vandalism part lol....
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 12:19 AM
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Mine came with one when I bought it. I figured it was a standard thing. I guess our vettes didn't originally come with locking gas caps?
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 12:21 AM
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I think I have a Slant. Works like it should.
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by VetteUSA
Mine came with one when I bought it. I figured it was a standard thing. I guess our vettes didn't originally come with locking gas caps?
My 95 just has a regular non-locking one on it and it looks factory.

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I think I have a Slant. Works like it should.
I thought it would be a good idea to get one after taunting new england fans at the bar after the game last weekend! Go Colts
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 12:33 AM
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I thought it would be a good idea to get one after taunting new england fans at the bar after the game last weekend! Go Colts

I did it for peace of mind .
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 12:44 AM
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can someone provide a link to this
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 01:17 AM
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i to do use a locking gas cap but can't seem to recall where i got it from... but good purchase for sure
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by k0rupt_ed
can someone provide a link to this
Heres a link to the part number that kuma posted (thanks kuma)

http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=1.1218

Ill probably just go to autozone or napa or something like that and get one there so as not to have to pay more money for it/shipping/ and wait for it to be shipped.
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 01:35 AM
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I picked up two of the locking gas caps from MAM; one for the Vette, one for the IROC-Z.
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 08:45 AM
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Got mine from NAPA, i believe it is a STANT brand. It was the first of many mods.
TRUST NO ONE !! Buy a locking cap
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 08:46 AM
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Autozone, Discount Auto, Advance Auto, NAPA, etc...they all have them for 10 to 15 bucks...
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 08:50 AM
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I bought mine at Meijer. I think I paid $7.95 for it. Made by Stanton. Cheap peace of mind from Vette 'hatin' vandals and gas thieves.

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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 09:45 AM
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Ive got one on my 94 as well, where i work there is the ocational issue of "fuel syphoning", and although this hasnt happened to me, i dont want to take the chance either.
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 10:07 AM
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I used to have one and got rid of it. I'm back to the original gas cap.
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by AGENT 86
Got mine from NAPA, i believe it is a STANT brand. It was the first of many mods.
TRUST NO ONE !! Buy a locking cap
Now, I'm getting concerned. TRUST NO ONE !!
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 12:27 PM
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Got mine a long time ago don't remember where, but it's a combo lock 3 digits and inside there's a comp that fits a couple keys in case you get locked out or lose your key. very cool..I still have warranty it says Lifetime automotive products phone# 214-954-6477 in case your interested.
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 03:55 PM
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Got mine from Mid America for about 20 bucks. It's also one of the first "mods" so to say for my '90.
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