Does anyone know of any alternative security screws and their size for the Flip Top Gas Caps? I know Mopar changed to the security screws at some point due to thefts or whatnot, but everywhere I look, the OEM style screws and the tool seem to be approximately $50. I know, own the car, pay the price. But for 3 screws...? It's messing with my brain. Has anyone here used an alternative screw that won't leave someone feeling screwed?
McMaster Carr has assorted screws and drivers... A pack of 50 tri-groove screw is $11 & the driver is another $11... But owning a Mopar ya gotta have these...
Use 3 different screws? Need 3 different tools. 1 tamperproof torx. 1 square drive and a pop rivet! Lol!
I got mine from custommachinecompontents on eBay. $27 for the tool and 3 security screws. They don't have a current listing, but you could contact them.
Kind of what I was thinking. I may find some weird TORX head screws. Something not easily found on todays multi-tools that people carry around. Otherwise the car is secured indoors.
Just use stainless steel 8-32 button heads bolts with nylock nuts! The bolts will just spin unless the thieves can get the trunk open and have the correct size wrench or socket.
My 69 Charger was built with standard screws. IIRC, the security screws were an option. Not sure. Maybe something about that on the Hamtramck Historical site? https://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopa...-screw-heads-called-what-tool-is-used.486284/
I used torx. I'll take the reduction in percentage chance. The real high theft item for 66/67 is the standard gas cap!
