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Opinions on fuel door #1031847
07/13/11 11:27 AM 07/13/11 11:27 AM
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I recently installed a fuel door in my deckilid and it has made refueling the car so much easier

The ? is do I leave natural or paint it to match the trunk?


what would you do
single choice
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Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: WILD BILL] #1031848
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have it airbrushed with $20 bills!

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Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: moparniac] #1031849
07/13/11 11:42 AM 07/13/11 11:42 AM
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Looks good,Bill! But I would have a large steaming cup of coffee airbrushed on it..

Need your rear end checked out? Contact Grizzly!!
Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: tboomer] #1031850
07/13/11 11:20 PM 07/13/11 11:20 PM
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Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: WILD BILL] #1031851
07/13/11 11:23 PM 07/13/11 11:23 PM
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I always thought the fuel door was behing the license plate or on the quarter panel I think you are going to devalue the car by leaving that there



Russ
Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: max_maniac] #1031852
07/13/11 11:26 PM 07/13/11 11:26 PM
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If any of us cared about how "valuable" our cars "could be" we be babying them and hanging out in the restoration forum.

Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: max_maniac] #1031853
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Leave it natural. If you paint it, you have to paint the zeus fasteners too!

Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: abodiesonly1] #1031854
07/13/11 11:31 PM 07/13/11 11:31 PM
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For some reason I'm ok with those being natural but the more I think about it the more I think I want to replace the large headed bolts with flush head rivets and paint it.

I've seen it done that way on a few cars and like it but then some cars leave it as is and they look good to.


Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: WILD BILL] #1031855
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If any of us cared about how "valuable" our cars "could be" we be babying them and hanging out in the restoration forum.




And another thing that is the wrong hood scoop for that year car


Russ
Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: max_maniac] #1031856
07/13/11 11:32 PM 07/13/11 11:32 PM
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BROOK PARK, OH
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But it has the power buldge hood.

Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: abodiesonly1] #1031857
07/13/11 11:33 PM 07/13/11 11:33 PM
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That fuel door looks like the wrong date code.

Seriously, if it's not painted, it can't chip. I'd leave it.
Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: max_maniac] #1031858
07/13/11 11:33 PM 07/13/11 11:33 PM
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Mine.. Got tired of taking the wing loose every time..



Chris..

Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: Chris'sBarracuda] #1031859
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natural looks fine

footbrake N/A SB 408 Scamp 10.10 @ 132 street/strip
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Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: WILD BILL] #1031860
07/13/11 11:41 PM 07/13/11 11:41 PM
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Quote:

For some reason I'm ok with those being natural but the more I think about it the more I think I want to replace the large headed bolts with flush head rivets and paint it.

I've seen it done that way on a few cars and like it but then some cars leave it as is and they look good to.





Leave it as is.... if you painted it blue the next
thing would be the wheels and tires blue..... you
gotta have some contrast

Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1031861
07/13/11 11:58 PM 07/13/11 11:58 PM
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Mine is hydro dipped carbon fiber. Looks nice and was a good compromise between painted or natural.

Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: 408strokerdart] #1031862
07/14/11 12:21 AM 07/14/11 12:21 AM
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BROOK PARK, OH
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Funny Raff.

However, If I could find a way for the tires to leave blue streaks and blue smoke during the burnout.


Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: WILD BILL] #1031863
07/14/11 12:26 AM 07/14/11 12:26 AM
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Funny Raff.

However, If I could find a way for the tires to leave blue streaks and blue smoke during the burnout.





I dont know about the streaks but a blown piston
will leave blue smoke........

Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1031864
07/14/11 01:05 AM 07/14/11 01:05 AM
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Been there done that.



Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: WILD BILL] #1031865
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Quote:

Funny Raff.

However, If I could find a way for the tires to leave blue streaks and blue smoke during the burnout.






Cant figure the streaks but, throw some blue leds up in the tubs and turn them on at night....Instant Blue Smoke!!

Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: abodiesonly1] #1031866
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if you paint it blue how will you be able to find it?

Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: bonefish] #1031867
07/14/11 10:15 AM 07/14/11 10:15 AM
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I would leave it natural. It gives the car some depth...unless you want it to blend into the blue sea.

67 Barracuda street car, 408, e85, 1.38 60', 6.44 @105.9 in the 1/8 mile, 10.19 @130.5 in the 1/4...so far....
Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: WILD BILL] #1031868
07/14/11 10:42 AM 07/14/11 10:42 AM
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Leave it o'natural...If painted it will not stay looking good. Since it will be opening and closing and generally being fussed with it will never stay looking good. It will get scratched, scuffed and chipped. So just leave it be.
Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: WILD BILL] #1031869
07/14/11 11:04 AM 07/14/11 11:04 AM
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Leave it natural. There's already way too much blue on that car. Like the whole thing. In fact, you should just paint it all green.

Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: WILD BILL] #1031870
07/14/11 08:09 PM 07/14/11 08:09 PM
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I like it as is, breaks up the blue

It really doesn't matter whether you win or lose…
as long as you look good doing it!

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‘73 Vega GT
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Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: WILD BILL] #1031871
07/14/11 08:20 PM 07/14/11 08:20 PM
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I like it the way it is.
But 408strokerdart is onto something with the carbon fiber.
You could get a little sheet of it and make it look like CF.

Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: HEMIDARTS] #1031872
07/14/11 08:27 PM 07/14/11 08:27 PM
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I really thought more would like the hidden body colored look to it.

FWIW, I hate the look of CF

Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: WILD BILL] #1031873
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i think it looks great the way it is. no paint.

Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: rickraw] #1031874
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Quote:

i think it looks great the way it is. no paint.




FWIW It's done.

Old, tired, and sometimes broke down. Me, not my car...
Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: Shoozy] #1031875
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You might have to paint the trunk lid as far up that the door is located. Better find some sort of a pad to protect the the trunk lid from fuel can slips. Leave the new door unpainted until it starts looking crappy. It makes the car look like a race car LOL

it's ok to butt heads, just don't do it with a butthead
Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: abodiesonly1] #1031876
07/14/11 11:26 PM 07/14/11 11:26 PM
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Quote:

Quote:

Funny Raff.

However, If I could find a way for the tires to leave blue streaks and blue smoke during the burnout.






Cant figure the streaks but, throw some blue leds up in the tubs and turn them on at night....Instant Blue Smoke!!





Don't tempt him
He's from Brook Park


Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: roadhazard] #1031877
07/14/11 11:28 PM 07/14/11 11:28 PM
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Oh.......call it done

Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: rowin4] #1031878
07/14/11 11:29 PM 07/14/11 11:29 PM
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I actually tested the paint for alcohol splashing.

I took the part that I cut out and poured some on it and just let it dry and saw no discoloration.

I do however use a microfiber towel just in case.

Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: WILD BILL] #1031879
07/14/11 11:42 PM 07/14/11 11:42 PM
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Okay i guess i'll be the oddball here but i would paint it. I'm not much into shiney stuff

Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: aarcudaden] #1031880
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Shiny stuff adds horsepower. Just ask the Chevy guys, lol.
Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: dustergirl340] #1031881
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Shiny stuff adds horsepower. Just ask the Chevy guys, lol.

Guess thats why i'm not a chevy guy

Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: dustergirl340] #1031882
07/14/11 11:51 PM 07/14/11 11:51 PM
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Shiny stuff adds horsepower. Just ask the Chevy guys, lol.





Id leave it as it is. The flush install by the pics could be a little better, IMO.

No Paint for now!

Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: Sport440] #1031883
07/14/11 11:54 PM 07/14/11 11:54 PM
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The flush install by the pics could be a little better, IMO.





Not sure what your refering to.

The frame of the door does sit on top of the deck lid but even though it may not look like it the door is flush with the frame.
Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: WILD BILL] #1031884
07/15/11 12:22 AM 07/15/11 12:22 AM
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Quote:

Quote:

The flush install by the pics could be a little better, IMO.





Not sure what your refering to.

The frame of the door does sit on top of the deck lid but even though it may not look like it the door is flush with the frame.




Im sorry Bill. I shouldent be so critical. It does look fine as is.

I was referring to the gap difference from the outer ring flange vs the fuel door panel at the top junction point at the back window.

Does it really matter, No, But ,you asked for opinions. I say fix that and " dont paint it blue" " Or Not"

Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: roadhazard] #1031885
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Quote:

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Funny Raff.

However, If I could find a way for the tires to leave blue streaks and blue smoke during the burnout.






Cant figure the streaks but, throw some blue leds up in the tubs and turn them on at night....Instant Blue Smoke!!





Don't tempt him
He's from Brook Park







Re: Opinions on fuel door [Re: abodiesonly1] #1031886
07/15/11 12:42 AM 07/15/11 12:42 AM
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Quote:

Quote:

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Funny Raff.

However, If I could find a way for the tires to leave blue streaks and blue smoke during the burnout.






Cant figure the streaks but, throw some blue leds up in the tubs and turn them on at night....Instant Blue Smoke!!





Don't tempt him
He's from Brook Park













OK, Now I'm seriously considering the lights



Mike, I think what your seeing might be the hinge.

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