tank relocate. where to put new filler tube? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jason71k10 · 03-11-2003, 12:33 PM

I've been reading a lot about the gas tank relocation some guys have been doing, and it sounds like a really good idea. I just have one question for those people that have done it........where did you put the new filler hose?? That is the only thing that is making me wherry about moving the tank. any info or even pics

would be great!

Jason

72MARIO · 03-11-2003, 12:45 PM

Come on down to my place and we will make some flip down taillights. it's only a hour top to Uxbridge. I have a nice warm shop. A quick patch on the cab and were done. Mario

Jason71k10 · 03-11-2003, 12:49 PM

haha, i may just do that mario! uxbridge is maybe 45-60 mins from me!
i read somewhere that you were doing that, but what about fumes and the lighting?? i have to admit though, flip down tail lights would be sweeeet!!
Jason

72MARIO · 03-11-2003, 12:51 PM

Bill can get you the tank give him a call. I am getting off the board now send me a pm . Mario

70 longbed · 03-11-2003, 04:33 PM

72Mario,

Would you be interested in making a flip tail light for me?

I am in the process of doing my truck, and I have someone to make me a tank, and want to incorporate the flip tail light. It would save me some time, and if you have done a few of them, maybe you can do it at a reasonable price without the trial and error that I would go through.

Letr me know; and how much you would charge.

Keith

Southpa · 03-11-2003, 04:44 PM

Heres another option.

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/mark...t_gas_door.htm

72MARIO · 03-11-2003, 04:47 PM

I will be doing a 2 of them in the next month or so. I will see what I can do. I dont have a clue how much it would cost lets see how long it will take to build them. I am not sure how you want to fasten the hing to your box side. Some cutting of the cross sills is also needed. Later Mario

PICKMUP · 03-12-2003, 10:55 PM

A "Cool Cap", flush with the floor, behind the wheel tub is probably the easiest...and anyone can do it themselves. The flip open TL & marker light are some of the nicest, IF you don't mind the cutting and welding.

70 longbed · 03-13-2003, 12:48 AM

I want to do the flip open marker or tail light, but when I talked with NO LIMIT about the tank, he was worried about the filler hose going into the tank; creating an angle that would hinder the flow of gas into the tank.

I have printed the DYI information from here and Wes' page. Hopefully I can combine all this info into a relatively easy mod, especially if I can get 72Mario to hook me up with the flip door.

I have someone to make the tank for me, but I need to find the necessary connections, filler tube, vent connection, and connection for the supply line.

Anyone have any access to these types of things, or know of a supplier?

flyin99 · 03-13-2003, 01:03 AM

I used a "cool cap" in my wheel tub.......

PanelDeland · 03-13-2003, 02:33 AM

If you have a wood floor try this link.

www.legenshotrod.com

03-11-2003, 12:33 PM	#1
Jason71k10 ready for reassembly Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Barrie ONT, Canada Posts: 413	tank relocate. where to put new filler tube? I've been reading a lot about the gas tank relocation some guys have been doing, and it sounds like a really good idea. I just have one question for those people that have done it........where did you put the new filler hose?? That is the only thing that is making me wherry about moving the tank. any info or even pics would be great! Jason

03-11-2003, 12:45 PM	#2
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Come on down to my place and we will make some flip down taillights. it's only a hour top to Uxbridge. I have a nice warm shop. A quick patch on the cab and were done. Mario __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

03-11-2003, 12:51 PM	#4
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Bill can get you the tank give him a call. I am getting off the board now send me a pm . Mario __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

03-11-2003, 04:33 PM	#5
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 490	flip down tailight 72Mario, Would you be interested in making a flip tail light for me? I am in the process of doing my truck, and I have someone to make me a tank, and want to incorporate the flip tail light. It would save me some time, and if you have done a few of them, maybe you can do it at a reasonable price without the trial and error that I would go through. Letr me know; and how much you would charge. Keith

03-11-2003, 04:44 PM	#6
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,410	Heres another option. http://www.classicheartbeat.com/mark...t_gas_door.htm __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.

03-11-2003, 12:49 PM	#3
Jason71k10 ready for reassembly Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Barrie ONT, Canada Posts: 413	haha, i may just do that mario! uxbridge is maybe 45-60 mins from me! i read somewhere that you were doing that, but what about fumes and the lighting?? i have to admit though, flip down tail lights would be sweeeet!! Jason

03-11-2003, 04:47 PM	#7
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	I will be doing a 2 of them in the next month or so. I will see what I can do. I dont have a clue how much it would cost lets see how long it will take to build them. I am not sure how you want to fasten the hing to your box side. Some cutting of the cross sills is also needed. Later Mario __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

03-12-2003, 10:55 PM	#8
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,144	A "Cool Cap", flush with the floor, behind the wheel tub is probably the easiest...and anyone can do it themselves. The flip open TL & marker light are some of the nicest, IF you don't mind the cutting and welding. __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

03-13-2003, 12:48 AM	#9
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 490	I want to do the flip open marker or tail light, but when I talked with NO LIMIT about the tank, he was worried about the filler hose going into the tank; creating an angle that would hinder the flow of gas into the tank. I have printed the DYI information from here and Wes' page. Hopefully I can combine all this info into a relatively easy mod, especially if I can get 72Mario to hook me up with the flip door. I have someone to make the tank for me, but I need to find the necessary connections, filler tube, vent connection, and connection for the supply line. Anyone have any access to these types of things, or know of a supplier?

03-13-2003, 01:03 AM	#10
flyin99 creator of kong Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kentucky Posts: 538	I used a "cool cap" in my wheel tub....... Attached Images

03-13-2003, 02:33 AM	#11
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