BigKev	Gas Door Spring?	#1
Webmaster Joined: 2006/4/17 13:30 Last Login : Today 12:51 From North Aurora, IL Group: Webmasters Registered Users Posts: 12163	What kind of spring is used in the gas door to hold it shut? My car was found without its. Posted on: 2007/6/3 17:48
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PackardV8	Re: Gas Door Spring?	#2
Home away from home Joined: 2006/5/30 21:28 Last Login : 2018/6/25 8:43 From USA Group: Registered Users Posts: 6734	I'm guessing it's the same as 55 and 56 since 51-56 all used the Rienhardt body. It is a flat spring about one inch wide and curved about 1.25 inches long. If u really a pic i'll try to dig one out and post a pic of one from a 56 upon request. Posted on: 2007/6/3 21:40

PackardV8	Re: Gas Door Spring?	#3
Home away from home Joined: 2006/5/30 21:28 Last Login : 2018/6/25 8:43 From USA Group: Registered Users Posts: 6734	In a pinch u can affix a string or strip of rubber or other suitable material to the inside of the gas door. At the other end of the string tie a wheel weight. That will keep the door closed until u can get a spring. Posted on: 2007/6/3 21:45

BigKev	Re: Gas Door Spring?	#4
Webmaster Joined: 2006/4/17 13:30 Last Login : Today 12:51 From North Aurora, IL Group: Webmasters Registered Users Posts: 12163	I wouldnt mind a picture so I can understand where it attaches. thanks Posted on: 2007/6/4 12:09
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bozonono	Re: Gas Door Spring?	#5
Just can't stay away Joined: 2006/8/31 23:25 Last Login : 2012/4/3 12:59 From Bremerton, WA Group: Registered Users Posts: 71	the spring works from 51 on. merrit wanted 19.00 for a spring so i ran to the junk yard, found a nice 51 200 sedan and viola!!!!!!!!!!!!! myu 54 convert now has a spring loaded door. ill try to take a digital in the next few days. john Posted on: 2007/6/4 21:15

PackardV8	Re: Gas Door Spring?	#6
Home away from home Joined: 2006/5/30 21:28 Last Login : 2018/6/25 8:43 From USA Group: Registered Users Posts: 6734	56 Executive Attach file:   (27.44 KB) Posted on: 2007/6/4 21:56

BigKev	Re: Gas Door Spring?	#7
Webmaster Joined: 2006/4/17 13:30 Last Login : Today 12:51 From North Aurora, IL Group: Webmasters Registered Users Posts: 12163	Ahh...now it makes sense. Yup mine is missing. I have one on the way to me as we speak. Thanks all. Posted on: 2007/6/4 22:07
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PackardV8	Re: Gas Door Spring?	#8
Home away from home Joined: 2006/5/30 21:28 Last Login : 2018/6/25 8:43 From USA Group: Registered Users Posts: 6734	Before u install the spring be sure to coat the hinge and the contact points of the spring with lubriplate unless there are plans to paint. Posted on: 2007/6/5 6:27

Joel Ray	Re: Gas Door Spring?	#9
Home away from home Joined: 2006/4/19 19:38 Last Login : 2024/5/26 16:10 From Dearborn, Michigan Group: Registered Users Posts: 740	Your spring went to the post office thismorning. Posted on: 2007/6/5 11:28

BigKev	Re: Gas Door Spring?	#10
Webmaster Joined: 2006/4/17 13:30 Last Login : Today 12:51 From North Aurora, IL Group: Webmasters Registered Users Posts: 12163	Thank you sir! I will keep an eye out for in the my mailbox. Posted on: 2007/6/5 20:58
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