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Subject:Gas Cap
From:David Johnson
Date:Sat, 15 Jul 2006 20:32:22 -0600

Ok, so I'm an idiot.  I spent a great day working Blue Midget (my '80
Westy) and got new fuel lines installed to the expansion tanks,
repaired my speedometer, installed a new fire extinguisher mount, and
patched up some interior trim.  Great.  So I take my daughter and we
go to the nearest gas station (25 miles away) to get gas and pizza
(yes, there is a pizza place in the gas station).  Fill up all the
way, for the first time in weeks, not a drop of gas spills, no drips
under the car, and I am thrilled.  Got the pizzas and headed home.  A
great night.

Until I realized I forgot to put the dang gas cap on at the station.
Damn!

So - searching the web and a few calls - 1.  The gas station couldn't
find it.  2.  AutoZone doesn't have one.  3.  Neither do NAPA,
Checker or any place else likely to be open tomorrow.

So, anybody know a place I might be able to turn one up on a Sunday,
since I am heading to Purgatorie on Monday AM for a few days
camping.  I can maybe try the dealer on the way through town Monday
if I have to, but I had planned to go back roads instead of highways,
and so miss town if I could.

Failing that, anyone got one they want to get rid of for less than
the $20 Bus Depot will sell me one for?

Thanks,
David.