Model A Gas Tank Refill Protection Pad

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A-Man

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I have a couple of questions regarding the Model A Gas Tank Refill Protection Pad sold by vendors, that I am considering purchasing for my 1930 CCPU. First, what is the size, length and width, of the pad when it is laying open on top of the gas tank? Second, where do others "store" the pad in the pickup, when not in use? Is the pad folded, rolled or what when not in use?
Thanks.
 
My wife made me a pad out of plastic coated fabric. It works great to catch any drips of gas you may have but if you are using a can and it spills all over, it is not to effective. I just fold it up and store it either behind the seat in my huckster or in the back storage space in the coupe.
 
A-Man, if you are tall enough you don't need it. Just lean over the cowl area with your upper arm and shoulder for support, facing the windshield your back towards the front of the car,and slowly tip the gas pump nozzle towards the filler opening.

I'm over 6 foot tall and can' t recall the last time I spilled fuel, been many years!

I see a gizmo advertised and often thought it was not necessary. Unless you are very short.
 
I have one of these that I purchased from Mac's:

http://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_m...rotector-vinyl-with-soft-lined-underside.html

It is 32.5 inches long and 10 inches wide. There is a 2.5 inch diameter hole in the center. The top is a textured plastic material (non-absorbent) and the underneath side is soft fabric. It works well to catch drips and dribbles when refueling to keep gas off the paint. I store it folded in a plastic bag on the package shelf of my '29 coupe. I'm short enough to have to stand on the running board when refueling.
 
I always try to fill from the right side (no spare there), and just tip the nozzle upward as I remove it. Don't think I've had any drops in quite a while. Keep a towel handy just in case though.
 
I rode m/c for years & learned long time ago how to fill & not drip . its ez ............
 
I rarely drip any if I keep the handle pointed up while inserting and taking it back to the pump. For added safety, there's usually a paper towel dispenser next to gas pumps- Cover the end of the pump handle with a wadded up paper towel when moving it over the cowl-
 
I quit using mine because when I spilled I had to smell the fumes in the protector when I put it back in the car.
 
I toss a rag up on the tank set my cap on it and fill. I haven't needed it for drips. I then use the rag to check the oil. I then fold it up and put it in the trunk for next time
 
you are lucky you don't live in Jersey you are not allowed to gas up your car the attendant must do it,good luck!
 
Call me nuts , but i fill a 5 gallon plastic gas cont. at the pump and transfer to a plastic 1 gallon when i get home with rags around the neck... slowly... but then again i don't drive too far..I am in no rush.:p
 
And while we're talking filling up at the local service station, remember to be safe:

http://www.nfpa.org/safety-informat...ce-station-safety/service-station-safety-tips

I've read conflicting reports of the potential of static electricity from devices such as cell phones causing fires while filling up your tank, but believe it's safer to just turn them off. Most experts say not to re-enter your car when filling the tank because static electricity generated from sliding in and out can cause a spark to ignite gasoline vapors.
 
29er said:
Most experts say not to re-enter your car when filling the tank because static electricity generated from sliding in and out can cause a spark to ignite gasoline vapors.
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How do you get home then?:confused::confused:
I think it would be pretty far fetched for an A to blow up because you slid in. Unless you spilled gas everywhere and you dropped your pipe:rolleyes::rolleyes:
 
I actually use mine to pad under the folded top when I have it down on the roadster. Never seemed much use as a fueling pad.
 
Tiny said:
How do you get home then?:confused::confused:
I think it would be pretty far fetched for an A to blow up because you slid in. Unless you spilled gas everywhere and you dropped your pipe:rolleyes::rolleyes:
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The issue with static electricity is from starting the flow of gasoline, then getting in the car, exiting and then reaching for the nozzle. Any static build up would then discharge as you get close to the nozzle where the potential for vapors is.

Rocket1: I'm in NJ and was able to 'cultivate' a few attendants at local gas stations who will permit me to refuel the A myself. (Seems odd to say that I'm 'permitted' to fuel up my own car with gas that my money will be paying for)
 
I took one of those orange "soaks up anything" cloths sold at any fair. Cut about a 1 foot square, cut a hole in the middle that fits the gas tank. When not in use I store it in the trunk I have on the back of my Tudor.

Works good and does not smell up the inside of the car.
 
I live in the great state of new jersey and the gas jockeys allways lets me put my own gas in ...mostly because they have no idea where it goes...:D
 
rocket1 said:
you are lucky you don't live in Jersey you are not allowed to gas up your car the attendant must do it,good luck!
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The attendants pump it here in Oregon but if you have an expensive motorcycle or classic car they get you started and you can pump it yourself. If i'm filling my 68 or 69 impala up all the way I always do it myself because they ALWAYS spew gas everywhere, like 4 feet out and 4 feet wide spray all down theyre pants and everything lol.. worst part is it stains the heck out of my lower valance. In the A they always ask me to do it right away. They don't want anything to do with it.
Never just pull up and slip your credit card tho, did that once and they freaked out. Dude was off behind the building tokin up or takin a poop or something i suspect, it was late, and there was like 3 cars waiting for like 10 minutes so I just went for it, i'm from california, I know how to pump gas. Unlike the 40% of people around here who aren't originally from california haha. anyway he got way mad. "this is MY pump!" HAHAHAHA!
 
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