Detroit Autorama Question

I received the paper work for entering my car in the Detroit Autorama this year. This is our 1st time. The instructions state the car must have a locking gas cap and no more than a 1/4 tank of gas. Could anyone tell me if this is true? If so, I have a Hagan fill through cap that gas can be filled with out removing the cap. I guess I need to find a locking cap that matches the threads of the Hagan. I called Speedway Motors and they didn't know what would fit. I'm probably going to end up taking the cap to an auto parts store and try to match it up. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

 

I was under the impression that the locking cap is a suggestion to prevent tampering, but the level of fuel is more important to the Fire Marshall.

There are many rods there without a locking cap.

Seeya there.


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Been in basement handful of times and don't think anyone ever checked. Upstairs few years ago and never checked that I know of.

 

Entered many times and not a once was it ever checked. I wouldn't sweat it.

 

Piston Power Show limits you to 1/8 tank of gas. With my small tank I may run out of gas just going back and forth from the trailer.

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I have been upstairs and downstairs many times with many different cars. No one ever checked my gas cap or asked me to turn the key on so they could check the fuel level.

 

Few trailer questions:

Is the trailer parking secure?
How far from the Cobo center is the trailer parking?
Can you park the truck there too?


Does anyone attend the Ridler's Ball Friday evening?

 

you will have to pay for trailer parking

 

I did last year and had lots of fun.

 

I was able to park behind the hall.Lots of people did.As I remember there was additional parking close by with security.Id suggest you make a call to the show folks.They probably have a map of the overflow parking location.I also used a trailer tongue lock.

 

good info all thanks.

 

Why yes !!!,..... Yes she did !!

I would strongly suggest following all the rules. MHRA staff does random checks, as well as personal from the fire marshal's office... Its a requirement of COBO Hall, The Fire Marshal and the Insurance Co. Not to mention protecting your own interest as well as the interests of those displaying cars around yours.

This isn't anything new,.... This has been a requirement for decades... Mostly I would say, follow the rules to the best of your ability, and don't draw attention to it.... Otherwise there could be a big crack down.. IMHO

 

When I showed my truck in the basement a while back, I was told to just put tape over the gas cap if I couldn't find a locking one to work. I just took electrical tape, and put a big "X" from the cap off onto the painted surface. They are more looking that the cap does not get removed for any reason. Just my .02