Title: Fuel filler flap Post by: smithymc on October 27, 2017, 03:24:06 PM Any tips on getting this off? Might get some touch up and the paint place suggested leaving them the flap to do some testing.
Vertical pin I can see, not so sure how it is secured. Appears flared at base. Tricky to get anything on it anyway. Thanks Mark Title: Re: Fuel filler flap Post by: capriblu on October 28, 2017, 01:18:04 PM Just about to remove mine for the same reason. Last time I simply removed the flap complete with the spring hinge itself by simply undoing the two mounting bolts on the B post side of the recess. Not sure if this is the same on earlier cars?
Title: Re: Fuel filler flap Post by: HFStuart on October 28, 2017, 05:05:57 PM There are different designs.
The only way mine came out was cutting the pin with a dremel - it looked like it had been fitted before the assembly was welded to the inside of the wing. I could see no way to get it out otherwise. Title: Re: Fuel filler flap Post by: smithymc on October 28, 2017, 05:58:47 PM I think mine is the latter type described by Stuart and looks a bit of a mystery..
It can stay on for now until I can get a new pin made- just moved lathe and have yet to re-arrange garage. Impulse ebay buy this week makes space a premium. Mark Title: Re: Fuel filler flap Post by: Neil-yaj396 on October 29, 2017, 09:17:39 AM I think mine is the latter type described by Stuart and looks a bit of a mystery.. It can stay on for now until I can get a new pin made- just moved lathe and have yet to re-arrange garage. Impulse ebay buy this week makes space a premium. Mark Car? Motorbike? Title: Re: Fuel filler flap Post by: smithymc on October 29, 2017, 09:29:21 AM Bike- 1961 Matchless, first foray into classic bikes. Probably something else I won't have time to use!
Title: Re: Fuel filler flap Post by: peteracs on October 29, 2017, 12:08:30 PM Hi Mark
Yes, but you have to fill the garage with something..... Peter |