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Where is the fuel door located in the 1970 Cadillac Deville?

Started by cadilover, August 14, 2017, 04:39:34 AM

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cadilover

Hi there,
I know this is a dumb question, but I can't seem to find information anywhere.
I've rented a 1970 Cadillac Deville. The gas tank is half full, but given the fuel economy, I'm going to have to fill this guy up soon.

I can't seem to find the gas tank. Is it behind one of the tail lights? How do I access it? I'd very much appreciate any help here.

Also, this car is a convertible. There is a latch under each visor, but I'm not sure how to press it to unlatch before pressing the switch to bring the top down.

Thank you in advance for any help. Thank you thank you!

The Tassie Devil(le)

Firstly, the fuel cap is accessed by swing down the rear registration plate.

Now, as for the roof operation, if you don't know how to operate it, I wouldn't advise you trying to put it down.

Bruce. >:D
'72 Eldorado Convertible (LHD)
'70 Ranchero Squire (RHD)
'74 Chris Craft Gull Wing (SH)
'02 VX Series II Holden Commodore SS Sedan
(Past President Modified Chapter)

Past Cars of significance - to me
1935 Ford 3 Window Coupe
1936 Ford 5 Window Coupe
1937 Chevrolet Sports Coupe
1955 Chevrolet Convertible
1959 Ford Fairlane Ranch Wagon
1960 Cadillac CDV
1972 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe

cadilover

Thank you for the location! :).
I hear ya - I'd rather learn how to operate it than break it.

Scot Minesinger

Curious, where are you located and what place rents 1970 Cadillac DeVille Convertibles?  If I ever go there would want to rent one myself.
Fairfax Station, VA  22039 (Washington DC Sub)
1970 Cadillac DeVille Convertible
1970 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1970 four door Convertible w/Cadillac Warranty

Steve Passmore

Can't understand who would rent out a car like that and not explain how to operate the top??
Steve

Present
1937 60 convertible coupe
1941 62 convertible coupe
1941 62 coupe

Previous
1936 70 Sport coupe
1937 85 series V12 sedan
1938 60 coupe
1938 50 coupe
1939 60S
1940 62 coupe
1941 62 convertible coupe x2
1941 61 coupe
1941 61 sedan x2
1941 62 sedan x2
1947 62 sedan
1959 62 coupe

35-709

1935 Cadillac Sedan resto-mod "Big Red"
1973 Cadillac Caribou - Sold - but still in the family
1950 Jaguar Mark V Saloon resto-mod - Sold
1942 Cadillac 6269 - Sold
1968 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible - Sold
1950 Packard 2dr. Club Sedan
1935 Glenn Pray - Auburn Boattail Speedster, Gen. 2

TJ Hopland

Just remembering the original Vacation movie and the 'Family Truckster' at the gas station...... 

And then the salesman's slogan, You think you hate it now just wait till you drive it. 

Did anyone ever come up with a tally of how many George Barris cars there were?  Wonder if even George himself knew? 
StPaul/Mpls, MN USA

73 Eldo convert w/FiTech EFI
80 Eldo Diesel
90 CDV
And other assorted stuff I keep buying for some reason

76eldo

Brian Rachlin
Huntingdon Valley, Pa
I prefer email's not PM's rachlin@comcast.net

1960 62 Series Conv with Factory Tri Power
1970 DeVille Conv
1970 Eldo
1970 Caribu (?) "The Cadmino"
1973 Eldorado Conv Pace Car
1976 Eldorado Conv
1980 Eldorado H & E Conv
1993 Allante with Hardtop (X2)
2008 DTS
2012 CTS Coupe
2017 XT
1956 Thunderbird
1966 Olds Toronado

cadilover

Thanks everyone for your replies!

I rented the car through an online rental service. If you look at "Rent a classic car", I'm sure you will find one or two that are pretty good :).

They had a driver deliver the car to me, and he did go through the basics. My guess is that they had the car filled up before the driver took over. By the time I took the car for a drive, it was pretty late, so I turned online.

Today was a fantastic day! Had a great time cruising around in this boat :).

67CaddyV


Chas

Mr. Patel.........still waiting to hear WHERE you can rent a 1970 convertible!
1967 Coupe DeVille
1970 Coupe DeVille
1976 Coupe DeVille
1983 Coupe DeVille
1977 Harley Cafe Racer
1991 Harley Fat Boy
1957 Harley Hardtail
1949 Lusse Bumper Car
If you're 25 years old and not a liberal, you have no heart. If you're 45 years old and not a conservative, you have no money!

35-709

As Mr. Patel suggested, look at (Google) "Rent a classic car".  I did just that and this is only one of several that came up --- this one looks to be the most promising.

http://www.classiccarrentalusa.com/aboutcarrentals
1935 Cadillac Sedan resto-mod "Big Red"
1973 Cadillac Caribou - Sold - but still in the family
1950 Jaguar Mark V Saloon resto-mod - Sold
1942 Cadillac 6269 - Sold
1968 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible - Sold
1950 Packard 2dr. Club Sedan
1935 Glenn Pray - Auburn Boattail Speedster, Gen. 2