Chrome Locking Petrol Cap !!!
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I am considering investing in a chrome locking petrol cap for the Wedge. These days petrol is so expensive that the stereo is no longer a favourite amongst thieves. Not to mention the damage that could be caused by someone taking a dislike to the Wedge or it's owner. I have managed to source one, but it is a bit pricey at 50 Sovs including postage. However, in the long run, it would put my mind at ease, and add bling to the car. Though I don't actually leave the Wedge anywhere for a long length of time. Also, now that I have a shiny knob, what better than to have a shiny cap to go with it. Better safe than sorry as they say. The company selling them are on holiday at the moment, so if I do order, it will be next week when they return. Any views on the matter?
Tony.TCB.
Tony.TCB.
ElvisWedgely said:
I am considering investing in a chrome locking petrol cap for the Wedge. These days petrol is so expensive that the stereo is no longer a favourite amongst thieves.
They might wait until you accidentally overfill it mate and then just stick a can under the tank breather...Or if the truth be known...Actually id better not as it would make it easy work for fuel thieves...If you have secured a locking petrol cap make sure its non-vented as most of them are vented..You will be double lucky if its a Ceandess which was the original type..I found someone who had a few of the non-vented non-locking that fit...Zigaadam quantrill said:
You kidding?? Hen's teeth crossed with rocking-horse doo-doo.
well there was 1 attached to this........you got a whole body + the fuel cap for a ton http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tvr-Tasmin-Body-Shell-/1...mrzigazaga said:
If you have secured a locking petrol cap make sure its non-vented as most of them are vented..You will be double lucky if its a Ceandess which was the original type..
It is a Ceandess and I believe it's non vented. If it doesn't fit they will take it back for 15% surcharge which is fair enough I guess. Why must it be non vented? What's the reason? Tony.TCB
gmw9666 said:
well there was 1 attached to this........you got a whole body + the fuel cap for a ton http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tvr-Tasmin-Body-Shell-/1...
Not much use unless they included the key!!! But that's an unusual position for the driver's seat....
adam quantrill said:
But that's an unusual position for the driver's seat....
Maybe the engine is where the drivers seat used to be. A sort of mid engine set up! :#)And that get you home tyre leaning on the body looks a bit big!
Tony. TCB.
Edited by ElvisWedgely on Wednesday 23 April 01:01
mrzigazaga said:
ElvisWedgely said:
Why must it be non vented? What's the reason?
Hi Tony...Basically if you have a vented tank which we do then you would use a non-vented cap..If there is no tank breather then you would use a vented cap...Simples...ZigaTony.TCB.
jindle said:
Been on the hunt for one for ages! No luck so far unless you want to spend £60 or so
I can get them but they are not lockable..The original Ceandess type are not made anymore and in fact haven't been for some time..If you want one then i will get one for you although i won't know the price until Monday but they are nearer £20...ZigaI have 2 lockable ones on my wedge, I'm seriously thinking about taking them off, especially as one seems to have ceased, or gone VERY stiff at least, I don't think its anything drastic just not an easy fix with it on the car.
If I replace them with non-locking they might be up for grabs.
They are in an OK state but really could use a refirb
Norman
If I replace them with non-locking they might be up for grabs.
They are in an OK state but really could use a refirb
Norman
wedgeinald said:
I have 2 lockable ones on my wedge, I'm seriously thinking about taking them off, especially as one seems to have ceased, or gone VERY stiff at least, I don't think its anything drastic just not an easy fix with it on the car.
If I replace them with non-locking they might be up for grabs.
They are in an OK state but really could use a refirb
Norman
I believe your locking cap is the earlier lever flap type which will not fit the later Wedges like mine. We have an outer flap that goes over the cap. The cap I have sourced is an independent locking cap, genuine and made by Ceandess in Wolverhampton. I think for £50 including postage is not bad considering today's prices.If I replace them with non-locking they might be up for grabs.
They are in an OK state but really could use a refirb
Norman
PS. There is a non locking chrome one available from the same people at £14.38
Tony. TCB.
Edited by ElvisWedgely on Wednesday 23 April 15:46
They were originally made for British motorcycles like BSA & Triumph..I have spoken to those guys in Wolverhampton and they did say that someone was going to start making them again as they have had a lot of people asking about them who own classic British motorcycles...Ziga
PS: Thats about right that price for the non-locking....Although i think they are for oil tanks as they have a chain on them which is easily removed.
PS: Thats about right that price for the non-locking....Although i think they are for oil tanks as they have a chain on them which is easily removed.
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