Question About Flip Top Gas Caps

[Don67Satellite]

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?

 

[33 IMP]

I haven't done it, but.... if you know the thread size, I'll bet McMaster Carr has something.

 

[1 Wild R/T]

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...

 

[33 IMP]

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...

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And I'll bet horror fright has a ten dollar socket set for em!

 

[1 Wild R/T]

And I'll bet horror fright has a ten dollar socket set for em!

I try to avoid HF.. But your probably right...

 

[Bighouse]

Use 3 different screws? Need 3 different tools.
1 tamperproof torx. 1 square drive and a pop rivet! Lol!

 

[Jerry Hall]

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.

 

[Don67Satellite]

Use 3 different screws? Need 3 different tools.
1 tamperproof torx. 1 square drive and a pop rivet! Lol!

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.

 

[Tony Tee]

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.

 

[Demonic]

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/

 

[YY1]

I used torx.

I'll take the reduction in percentage chance.

The real high theft item for 66/67 is the standard gas cap!