[DML] Re: Custom Made Gas-Flap door

["twinenginedmc12" <twinenginedmc12@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Robert Moseley" <videobob@xxxx> 
wrote:
> I know some of you think I'm nutz (cause I am) but I am thinking of
> taking the brand new flat hood I bought from Houston and cutting it 
up.
> I am thinking of installing a custom gas flap.

> I was looking at some of the fuel access doors that are sued on race
> cars, planes and etc.

> So has anyone else ever thought of doing this, or has maybe actually
> done it?

Hi Bob. 
I've done it to my car.  I had to, since my fuel filler moved to the 
rear fender.  You can see it at 

http://www.gendreaumicro.com/tenpointtwo/11472index.htm

I don't like it.  I used a brushed aluminum filler door.  The color 
of aluminum clashes badly with the color of the stainless.  It took 3 
hours to install, and looks like crap, though it functions properly, 
at least.  I would never do it to the hood.  Personally, I prefer the 
clean unbroken look of the perfectly flat hood, commonality 
notwithstanding.

And by the way, you might want to stop haggling so aggressive with 
the vendors.  It's a niche market and they have what you want.  Very 
few other people do.  It's best not to annoy them recklessly.

Rick 






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