Fuel door spring?

[K10noob182]

Any fuel door spring suggestions?

The fuel door on my 84 runs out of spring tension an inch before it reaches the truck. I know that's not a big deal but it will haunt me.

I've tried springs from LMC and Ebay. Same thing. I've tried flattening them in a vice. Bending them different ways. I've gently bent the oem arm that houses the spring. No luck.

I've spent SO much on this seemly simple task, I'm ready to have a meltdown.

I would replace the whole door but then it will need to be painted. Last resort.

Anyone run into this?

 

[Chevy 88]

Throw the spring away and glue a magnet to the fuel door.

 

[K10noob182]

Throw the spring away and glue a magnet to the fuel door.

That's a decent idea.

 

[edgephoto]

buy a door and install it, then figure out what the difference in yours is and get it corrected.

 

[waterpirate]

I threw mine away and bought a new one with the spring installed.
Eric