240z Gas Caps are Outrageous! Locking?

[venus]

Why, why, why? $60+ for a simple OEM gas cap for a 1972 240Z! My after market locking one is 10 years old & really hard to open now. Can't seem to find another locking one at all. Any source for the locking type now? Photo is what I have now with locking mechanism sticking to where I’m worried the key will break.

[SteveJ]

I read that the BMW 1600 gas cap would work. I bought one, but it didn't fit. I haven't heard of any other alternatives.

[Gary in NJ]

Here's a thought...get a non-locking cap.

[venus]

Here's a thought...get a non-locking cap.

Yeah, I could get an OEM for $60. But I really want a locking one for security. Some of my neighbors may not like the roar of my Chevy 350 V8 I run with duel Supertrapps & do something evil like sugar or water.

[Travel'n Man]

I have an almost new (only used for a few months) one that I will sell you for $30 if you want it...........pm me and we can discuss if needed. It is non locking. I'll pay for the shipping...........your call.

[Zedyone_kenobi]

traveling man, if he dies not bite on that, let me know. Does it have that purdy cadmium finish on it? Mine is quite dull and ugly now.

[240260280z]

you can always take it to a locksmith who gives a damn and can refresh your lock and cut new keys.

In the interim, spray a lot of PB blaster into the lock to flush and turn it for a few min then spray some lithium grease in it.

[Brubaker]

Maybe you can take it to an old time locksmith and they can refresh the mechanisms.

[Brubaker]

Blue, you beat me to it.

[Unkle]

Maybe you can take it to an old time locksmith and they can refresh the mechanisms.

Wait , I'll add the next line .... shouldn't cost more than 3 dollars , and he'll do it right away......

I could do away with the '' gives a damn '' idea too - as a locksmith , I find that this trade gets

more goofballs stuck in the '70's phoning at ALL hours , lookin' for a deal to '' refresh the mechanisms ''

of my '70's locking gas caps or whatever . Please don't take it to an ''old time locksmith '' .

He'd rather not see or hear about it , trust me .

[5thhorsemann]

Two words..............."Truck Stop"....................Pre '74 cars have a diesel style filler neck as does any vehicle not covered by the unleaded gas federal mandate. Matter of fact, my Bobcat fuel cap and hydraulic reservoir cap both fit my '73Z.

[Arne]

But I really want a locking one for security. Some of my neighbors may not like the roar of my Chevy 350 V8 I run with duel Supertrapps & do something evil like sugar or water.

You leave the car outdoors?