240k Style Posted January 9, 2013 Share #145 Posted January 9, 2013 Didn't want to get the top bit remade as well? New bits look the goods!! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42788-1975-c110-khgc110-240k-build/?page=13#findComment-411350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adzmax Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share #146 Posted January 9, 2013 The top is a bit more tricky to remake and was salvageable. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42788-1975-c110-khgc110-240k-build/?page=13#findComment-411357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adzmax Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share #147 Posted January 15, 2013 I had two fuel caps arrive from Japan this week so I pulled them apart to look at the lock mechanism. I wanted to have a key and lock with a key flap and none of the Australian deliverd caps seemed to have one, I just assumed they were missing. On closer inspection it looks like the local caps have no tumblers at all meaning that the lock does nothing, you could open it with a screw driver of knife. The lock barrels are completely different. The design of the caps is also slightly different to accommodation the spring mechanism in the JDM caps. I'm going to mod my cap to fit the JDM lock with key flap. Some useless info, but still interesting to know. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42788-1975-c110-khgc110-240k-build/?page=13#findComment-412034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastadd240K Posted January 16, 2013 Share #148 Posted January 16, 2013 But we got an actual cut key with the Australian delivered cars for the cap/flap? so it was more so just for Looks? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42788-1975-c110-khgc110-240k-build/?page=13#findComment-412036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adzmax Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share #149 Posted January 16, 2013 Yes, my car also has a key. I'm 99% sure that is the case, the barrel has no tumblers. You should be able to test it with a small flat head screw driver. Does yours have a key flap? I'll post some pics tonight. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42788-1975-c110-khgc110-240k-build/?page=13#findComment-412046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastadd240K Posted January 16, 2013 Share #150 Posted January 16, 2013 yeah i have the key flap on both my cars, but your right neither needed more than anything flat to open it just assumed that it was warn out? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42788-1975-c110-khgc110-240k-build/?page=13#findComment-412049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
240k Style Posted January 16, 2013 Share #151 Posted January 16, 2013 So the JDM one is the way to go then, since you ACTUALLY need a key to open it? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42788-1975-c110-khgc110-240k-build/?page=13#findComment-412051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adzmax Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share #152 Posted January 16, 2013 At this stage I'm going to say yes, unless someone can prove otherwise Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42788-1975-c110-khgc110-240k-build/?page=13#findComment-412052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastadd240K Posted January 16, 2013 Share #153 Posted January 16, 2013 thought you would have a brand new Aus one to check against? ^^ Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42788-1975-c110-khgc110-240k-build/?page=13#findComment-412055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adzmax Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share #154 Posted January 16, 2013 (edited) OK, the difference are pretty easy to see... Edited January 16, 2013 by Adzmax Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42788-1975-c110-khgc110-240k-build/?page=13#findComment-412067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
240k Style Posted January 16, 2013 Share #155 Posted January 16, 2013 Tumbler wins. Hands down ! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42788-1975-c110-khgc110-240k-build/?page=13#findComment-412070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adzmax Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share #156 Posted January 16, 2013 (edited) All done! Talk about a pain in the arse though. The whole barrel had to be modified to accept the cylinder and be able to use the key. The lock system has two groves on the inside for the tumblers to move into as the key is moved in and out. I had to make these in mine along with removing a piece of plastic and cutting a slit at the back so the spring mechanism would fit. Bottom line, if you plan to use a key, start with a Japanese fuel flap! Japanese Local Edited January 16, 2013 by Adzmax Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42788-1975-c110-khgc110-240k-build/?page=13#findComment-412132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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