I have a problem on my 86 gl (go figure) . My pin that holds back the fuel door was snapped off by the previous owner and I was thinking about taking the door off all together and putting on one of those aftermarket lock/tap to open doors like you see on some trucks. i found a few on e-bay, napa-online and such but they are all for specific trucks like dodge or hummer. Has any one done this, and if so where did you get the new fuel door?

i would imagine it would be simpler to just buy a keylock, drill a hole in the subaru door, and put it on there.. it would require removing the stock latch mechanism to give the latch a place to latch, but to MY thinking that would be the simplest route. you should be able to find a cabinet-type lock that should work, i would think..

good idea! that would be simple. sorta like a lock box key set up. i might do that if i cant find some after-market application that will work. thanks for the help!

one thing to keep in mind.. the type of lock im talking about is gonna have a catch at right angles to the lock cylinder, to slide into a slot or groove in the jamb of the door, right?? so picture this.. to achieve a tight, snug fit, the slot in the doorjamb needs to be angled a bit so that as you rotate the lock, the catch pulls itslef tighter to the body of the car. the could also be achieved with a flat slot in the doorjamb, and a bent tab on the lock catch.. but you need to visualize the point im making to ensure that the thing doesnt flap in the wind, yanno?

 

im trying to draw a picture with words.. the concept is simple, but i dont know if ive been abundantly clear in my description.

My pin that holds back the fuel door was snapped off by the previous owner.

I have the same problem with an 87GL wagon.

Keep up posted as to what works out easiest.

Stumpy

Yes i see what your getting at. I think the straight hole withe the bump would be the easiest way. today I'm swinging by home depot to look for locks. i will let you know how it turns out.

Why don't you just go to a junk yard and get a new fuel door cable and replace it?

 

I have two donor cars that I could get one from if you have trouble finding a JY with a sub in it.

Why don't you just go to a junk yard and get a new fuel door cable and replace it?

 

I have two donor cars that I could get one from if you have trouble finding a JY with a sub in it.

 

i was wondering the same thing. Sounds like alot less work and easier to do.

 

nipper

well i ultimately decided to just replace the latch/pin mechanism instead of a hole new fuel door. sadly i could not find a door with a small enough opening device that i could recess in to the fuel door area. if i ever find one small enough i might just consider doing it anyways.