Hadn't thought about it until now, but the fuel filler on the driver's side is a pre-requisite for Detroit drivers. Safer on the refill, closer to the door. Driver's door 'protected' by the proximity to the pumps, not exposed to the roadside.

H-m-m-n-n.

If I had the fuel filler on the proper side, I might not have to look for lucky numbers 7 or 11...sucks when there are only six pumps.