Stepside filler ( I switched from a 77 bed to a 1980 bed) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

84 400 · 02-16-2009, 10:51 PM

Did a search but came up with not too much...

I got a newer stepside bed maybe a 1980? it has the drivers side tank just like the 77's I took off. The new bed has a square door but the old bed had the exposed cap. Where can I get the correct filler part that mounts to the bed? where can I get the hose. I tried reusing the 77's filler and hose but the angles just aint gonna work. I looked on lmc and capt's website but have not found anything.

Any ideas.

Also NAPA does not sell the hose for this.

andrewmp6 · 02-17-2009, 12:59 AM

You could rig up a cap and use a rubber tube that's rated for fuel.

84 400 · 02-17-2009, 01:17 AM

I have tried a few different options but the angles won't work. It kinks and flattens.

Nobody re pops this right?

Now thinking about a section of exhaust pipe?? and just rubber elbows to connect? But would much rather have all rubber

chrismoore701 · 02-17-2009, 01:04 PM

I think I am going to have the same problem, as I removed my bed, I turned around and noticed my dad cutting the hoses off my tanks. oh well too late now. Anyway, I have seen this stuff at the autoparts place. It is somesort of coil you put in or outside of a straight rubber hose and it will hold the shape when you bend it and keep it from kinking. just a thought

Chris

**Palf70Step** · 02-17-2009, 01:44 PM

Are they still avaialble through the dealer?

dswancutt · 02-17-2009, 06:49 PM

Classic industries has them. Here is the link to the downloadable catalog.

http://www.classicindustries.com/pdf/T_SEC_I.pdf

It is a PDF file and requires adobe to view. The hoses are on page 8.

Here is a link to Classic parts (Chevy Duty) and what they have

http://www.classicparts.com/searchpr...number=8&val=0

84 400 · 02-17-2009, 08:12 PM

Just checked that out on Classic industries site.. Wow that much for a hose? I guess u gotta do what u gotta do.

Question on 84 and up step side beds did they use the same metal part as the 77-79 beds? (the part that screws into the bed?

Also was the main tank on the drivers or passanger side??

Thanks

84 400 · 02-20-2009, 05:27 PM

Classic industries discontinued that part............... arrgggh

Chevy duty did not have it aether...

Gonna try the dealer tomorrow and I will keep you all posted

**Palf70Step** · 02-20-2009, 06:20 PM

I know in 82 they were on the driver side. I think when they went to the door cover it switched back to the driver side.

**Captkaos** · 02-20-2009, 08:07 PM

FYI No one repops the filler assembly or the hose. Got to a boat shop and get a section of their fuel hose..

84 400 · 02-20-2009, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captkaos

FYI No one repops the filler assembly or the hose. Got to a boat shop and get a section of their fuel hose..

They repop em for the 73-76 stepsides.

I thought about kink one but the bends look a bit to sharp to not kink

02-16-2009, 10:51 PM	#1
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Stepside filler ( I switched from a 77 bed to a 1980 bed) Did a search but came up with not too much... I got a newer stepside bed maybe a 1980? it has the drivers side tank just like the 77's I took off. The new bed has a square door but the old bed had the exposed cap. Where can I get the correct filler part that mounts to the bed? where can I get the hose. I tried reusing the 77's filler and hose but the angles just aint gonna work. I looked on lmc and capt's website but have not found anything. Any ideas. Also NAPA does not sell the hose for this. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

02-17-2009, 12:59 AM	#2
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Stepside filler ( I switched from a 77 bed to a 1980 bed) You could rig up a cap and use a rubber tube that's rated for fuel.

02-17-2009, 01:17 AM	#3
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Stepside filler ( I switched from a 77 bed to a 1980 bed) I have tried a few different options but the angles won't work. It kinks and flattens. Nobody re pops this right? Now thinking about a section of exhaust pipe?? and just rubber elbows to connect? But would much rather have all rubber __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

02-17-2009, 01:04 PM	#4
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,326	Re: Stepside filler ( I switched from a 77 bed to a 1980 bed) I think I am going to have the same problem, as I removed my bed, I turned around and noticed my dad cutting the hoses off my tanks. oh well too late now. Anyway, I have seen this stuff at the autoparts place. It is somesort of coil you put in or outside of a straight rubber hose and it will hold the shape when you bend it and keep it from kinking. just a thought Chris

02-17-2009, 01:44 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Stepside filler ( I switched from a 77 bed to a 1980 bed) Are they still avaialble through the dealer? __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-17-2009, 06:49 PM	#6
dswancutt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Franklin, NE Posts: 387	Re: Stepside filler ( I switched from a 77 bed to a 1980 bed) Classic industries has them. Here is the link to the downloadable catalog. http://www.classicindustries.com/pdf/T_SEC_I.pdf It is a PDF file and requires adobe to view. The hoses are on page 8. Here is a link to Classic parts (Chevy Duty) and what they have http://www.classicparts.com/searchpr...number=8&val=0

02-17-2009, 08:12 PM	#7
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Stepside filler ( I switched from a 77 bed to a 1980 bed) Just checked that out on Classic industries site.. Wow that much for a hose? I guess u gotta do what u gotta do. Question on 84 and up step side beds did they use the same metal part as the 77-79 beds? (the part that screws into the bed? Also was the main tank on the drivers or passanger side?? Thanks __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

02-20-2009, 05:27 PM	#8
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Stepside filler ( I switched from a 77 bed to a 1980 bed) Classic industries discontinued that part............... arrgggh Chevy duty did not have it aether... Gonna try the dealer tomorrow and I will keep you all posted __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out Last edited by 84 400; 02-20-2009 at 05:46 PM.

02-20-2009, 06:20 PM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Stepside filler ( I switched from a 77 bed to a 1980 bed) I know in 82 they were on the driver side. I think when they went to the door cover it switched back to the driver side. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-20-2009, 08:07 PM	#10
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Stepside filler ( I switched from a 77 bed to a 1980 bed) FYI No one repops the filler assembly or the hose. Got to a boat shop and get a section of their fuel hose.. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

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