Under the bed Fuel Cell fillers access - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

'72 Shorty · 01-30-2003, 01:45 AM

I'm about ready to stuff my Summit 16gal cell under the bed and I was wonderin. I know some of you guys have these tanks since the pics are all over, how did you gain access to the filler in the center of the top? I want it to look good since my bed is all done up, and I don't run a tonneau, so that pretty much rules out going to town with the skillsaw and just wackin a hole in there.

Help me out, I need to get this thing in before the panhard rod wacks a hole in the Scout II tank that's under there now.

-Jesse

Mudder · 01-30-2003, 03:53 AM

I'll show ya a couple of in the bed fillers.

Mudder · 01-30-2003, 03:54 AM

Its a marine filler.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-30-2003, 08:58 AM

You guys must have self serve gas stations where your at ? I would not trust any of these gas jockeys in oregon they cant seem to ever get my gas cap on right let alone gas on the paint....Wish we had self serve in oregon.

Mudder · 01-30-2003, 01:18 PM

The first cap you dont have to take off to put gas in. Just stick it through the little spring loaded hole in the center of the cap.

barn9 · 01-30-2003, 04:39 PM

Gas jockey's? You still have those? Everything around here is self serve, hard to find a place with service anymore.

chaptr2 · 01-30-2003, 04:58 PM

I believe that Oregon is the only state where people can't pump their own gas. You have a paid attendant that does it for you. They really throw up a stink if you try to do it yourself.

Can you imagin living you life and never having to pump your own gas? Sorry guys just poking a little fun.

Mudder great pictures of gas tank fillers. I will be doing that soon so ideas are great.

Earl Junior · 01-30-2003, 06:16 PM

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Originally posted by chaptr2
I believe that Oregon is the only state where people can't pump their own gas.

It is against the law, with very few exceptions.

We have two full serice stations in my hometown. My first job was as a pumpjockey/lube-oil-filter monkey at the Texaco. I didn't get paid much, but having airtools and a lift at my disposal was more than worth the low pay. And getting gasoline at cost (it was about $.65 a gallon then) was a definite bonus.

weasel29gm · 01-30-2003, 06:16 PM

How much clearance do you have from the bottom of cell to the ground on a stock height truck?

Patrick Sullivan · 01-30-2003, 08:13 PM

Us and New Jersey are the only two states where you can't pump your own gas. It's not necessarily a bad thing, it gives me a job..

(Gas jockey at Texaco in Garabaldi, OR.. can't say I've ever spilled even a drop on ANY car.. attempting to quit though, the job sucks, as does the boss).

I like the first filler you posted, it looks cool.

'72 Shorty · 01-30-2003, 09:36 PM

Thanks guys, I think I'm going with something like the first one, only polished stainless

67cst · 01-30-2003, 09:58 PM

WHERE do you get those caps that have the spring loaded deal in the center? kinda neat

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-30-2003, 10:59 PM

I think you can get the cap with the spring loaded opening from Hagens or julianos they are street rod items or at least thats where i saw them ....

Mudder · 01-31-2003, 04:15 AM

Yep the spring loaded cap is a street rod part. The stainless or chrome is a marine filler and can be found at most boat places. Check around theres more than one. The first one I got was plastic. I have a body lift on my truck. The tank sits about level with the top of the frame and, its about 3 inches from the frame and bottom of bed.

01-30-2003, 01:45 AM	#1
'72 Shorty I finally got an avatar Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cheney, WA Posts: 180	Under the bed Fuel Cell fillers access I'm about ready to stuff my Summit 16gal cell under the bed and I was wonderin. I know some of you guys have these tanks since the pics are all over, how did you gain access to the filler in the center of the top? I want it to look good since my bed is all done up, and I don't run a tonneau, so that pretty much rules out going to town with the skillsaw and just wackin a hole in there. Help me out, I need to get this thing in before the panhard rod wacks a hole in the Scout II tank that's under there now. -Jesse __________________ -72 C-10 short step (straight line only) 12.922/102.28 -69 C-20 on Propane (DD) -69 C-10 -56 Mack B-753LS (tow rig) -94 Chev K2500 Short Ex-Cab -89 Isuzu Trooper...Kinda -03 Kawasaki KFX-400 -05 Suzuki DRZ-400S

01-30-2003, 03:53 AM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	fillers I'll show ya a couple of in the bed fillers.

01-30-2003, 03:54 AM	#3
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Heres mine Its a marine filler.

01-30-2003, 08:58 AM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	You guys must have self serve gas stations where your at ? I would not trust any of these gas jockeys in oregon they cant seem to ever get my gas cap on right let alone gas on the paint....Wish we had self serve in oregon. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-30-2003, 04:39 PM	#6
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Gas jockey's? You still have those? Everything around here is self serve, hard to find a place with service anymore. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

01-30-2003, 01:18 PM	#5
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	The first cap you dont have to take off to put gas in. Just stick it through the little spring loaded hole in the center of the cap.

01-30-2003, 04:58 PM	#7
chaptr2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Olalla, WA Posts: 705	I believe that Oregon is the only state where people can't pump their own gas. You have a paid attendant that does it for you. They really throw up a stink if you try to do it yourself. Can you imagin living you life and never having to pump your own gas? Sorry guys just poking a little fun. Mudder great pictures of gas tank fillers. I will be doing that soon so ideas are great. __________________ This is only my opinion and it is subject to change. 70 GMC Short box stepside Blown 388 Stroker 72 K/5 Blazer 350/SM465/205

01-30-2003, 06:16 PM	#9
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	How much clearance do you have from the bottom of cell to the ground on a stock height truck? __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

01-30-2003, 08:13 PM	#10
Patrick Sullivan Transcendental Trucker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rockaway Beach, OR Posts: 374	Us and New Jersey are the only two states where you can't pump your own gas. It's not necessarily a bad thing, it gives me a job.. (Gas jockey at Texaco in Garabaldi, OR.. can't say I've ever spilled even a drop on ANY car.. attempting to quit though, the job sucks, as does the boss). I like the first filler you posted, it looks cool. __________________ Patrick Sullivan \| sullivan@oregoncoast.com Rockaway Beach, Oregon 1972 Chevy Cheyenne C-20 1998 Dodge Dakota 4x4 So, fill to me the parting glass And drink a health whate'er befalls... Then gently rise and softly call Goodnight and joy be to you all!

01-30-2003, 09:36 PM	#11
'72 Shorty I finally got an avatar Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cheney, WA Posts: 180	Thanks guys, I think I'm going with something like the first one, only polished stainless __________________ -72 C-10 short step (straight line only) 12.922/102.28 -69 C-20 on Propane (DD) -69 C-10 -56 Mack B-753LS (tow rig) -94 Chev K2500 Short Ex-Cab -89 Isuzu Trooper...Kinda -03 Kawasaki KFX-400 -05 Suzuki DRZ-400S

01-30-2003, 09:58 PM	#12
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	WHERE do you get those caps that have the spring loaded deal in the center? kinda neat __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

01-30-2003, 10:59 PM	#13
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	I think you can get the cap with the spring loaded opening from Hagens or julianos they are street rod items or at least thats where i saw them .... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-31-2003, 04:15 AM	#14
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Yep the spring loaded cap is a street rod part. The stainless or chrome is a marine filler and can be found at most boat places. Check around theres more than one. The first one I got was plastic. I have a body lift on my truck. The tank sits about level with the top of the frame and, its about 3 inches from the frame and bottom of bed.



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