When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. When you have a 3D printer, things get more creative. I got tired or having the dang gas cap roll around on the roof, or burning my fingers on the grille. Now the gas cap just slots neatly into the cover, like normal modern cars, when I'm filling up. Stupidly simple, really, but I think it fits into "Why didn't I do this sooner?"

Source and STL on Thingiverse:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6791740

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A very good idea on an invention to prevent gas cap loss. I would use epoxy to hold this holder to the cap but they are not commercially available as yet.

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"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
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quote Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua: A very good idea on an invention to prevent gas cap loss. I would use epoxy to hold this holder to the cap but they are not commercially available as yet.

Thanks! And yeah, that's all I did, was epoxy the holder inside the cap to hold the filler cap proper:




As for commercially available, at this point I think anyone with a Fiero who *doesn't* have a 3D printer is doing themselves a dis-service, since so many parts can be made/replicated/modified. But I may be biased =)) There are online services that will make stuff for you, or if you ask really nicely (and pay for time/materials/postage) I'm sure somebody here would do it.

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quote Originally posted by dremu: I got tired or having the dang gas cap roll around on the roof, or burning my fingers on the grille.

I guess I'm just weird ... as I put the gas cap from whatever car I'm driving on the gas pump prior to filling the tank, and I grab the gas cap when I'm done.

quote Originally posted by Patrick: I guess I'm just weird ... as I put the gas cap from whatever car I'm driving on the gas pump prior to filling the tank, and I grab the gas cap when I'm done.

Your memory must work better than ... what was I talking about? =))

Plus, as I mentioned, when there's a 3D printer afoot, one tends to find purposes for it, whether or not they're really needed.

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[This message has been edited by dremu (edited 10-11-2024).]

The idea is not that novel. There is a whole bunch of these cap holders being sold on eBay for other bands of cars. Probably could cut and easily adapt one to fit the Fiero gas door.

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" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, P-log Manifold, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, Champion Radiator, S10 Brake Booster, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "

quote Originally posted by Patrick: I guess I'm just weird ... as I put the gas cap from whatever car I'm driving on the gas pump prior to filling the tank, and I grab the gas cap when I'm done.

I would have lost approximately 400 gas caps by now if I did this.

quote Originally posted by dremu: Your memory must work better than ... what was I talking about? =))

quote Originally posted by NewDustin: I would have lost approximately 400 gas caps by now if I did this.

How could you guys not notice the cap was missing when you closed the flap?

I've never forgotten to replace my gas cap in over 50 years of driving... but don't ask me what I had for dinner last night.