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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: North Louisiana
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Tail light fuel filler
Here's my version of a tail light fuel filler. I would have taken better pics of it as it went together, but my fab skills leave alot to be desired.
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Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com |
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Humble, Texas
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Re: Tail light fuel filler
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Re: Tail light fuel filler
I got them before the latest price increase, but they were still pretty pricey. They were the only ones that I liked though.
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Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com |
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Louisville, Ky.
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Re: Tail light fuel filler
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Frank's pickmups sells them for like $80 a pair I think. Nice work I like it
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Humble, Texas
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Commander Taco Bello
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
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Re: Tail light fuel filler
if they are the ones i'm thinking of, those aren't full panel. I can see spending $100 or less on LED taillights, but the only set i could find that was a full LED setup was $200 plus whatever cost for the flasher.
unfortunately for me, i like the full plate LED's, so i'll end up forking over the $200 for them. i guess that's why they can charge that much. ![]() |
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Commander Taco Bello
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
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Re: Tail light fuel filler
i don't understand why these LED taillights are so expensive. Aren't LED bulbs like a couple pennies each? bread board, some wire, resistors, and you're done.
I'm not saying i could go out and make a set without burning the house, or my truck down, but it just doesn't compute with me how these lights can be so expensive. I do agree, the full led looks really good. |
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Commander Taco Bello
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
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Re: Tail light fuel filler
oh, and your work looks really good too. This is exactly what i am planning to do once i get my tank relocated.
give us some details on what you used for parts. |
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A guy with a truck
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Germany, for now
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Re: Tail light fuel filler
Yeah, what he said!
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Re: Tail light fuel filler
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The LEDs came from ECE, and are manufactured by board member "Jmac05". Other than that, it's just 1 & 1/2" muffler pipe, fuel hose & clamps, some 3/8 pipe fittings, an old hinge that I had, a throttle spring, sheetmetal, bondo, & primer. If I was to do it again, I'd change a few things like lowering it a half inch or so, and I would change the angle of the muffler tubing to aim straight at the tank filler pipe. This would require removing one or two of the bedside to rear crossmember bolts, but I think it would still be strong enough. Oh yeah, the 2 rubber bumpers are 67-72 fleetside tailgate bumpers. Here's another angle.
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Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by HuggerCST; 01-09-2007 at 01:34 AM. |
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Humble, Texas
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Re: Tail light fuel filler
the ones i seen are way more expensive than that heh im lookin just for a decent set of them
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Orange County, CA
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Re: Tail light fuel filler
Where did you get the full-panel LEDs?
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Pierre SD
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Re: Tail light fuel filler
I think this calls for a full FAQ writeup. I like this better than the side marker fill. I'm wondering what holds it closed?
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Re: Tail light fuel filler
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Frank (PICKMUP) has changed suppliers, and doesn't sell this brand anymore.
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Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by HuggerCST; 01-09-2007 at 01:37 AM. |
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Join Date: Apr 2006
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Re: Tail light fuel filler
That is sweet man. Thanks for posting pics and faqs for us.
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Re: Tail light fuel filler
Truck's looking good Wynne, can't wait to see it done.
Rob
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Re: Tail light fuel filler
That makes 2 of us!
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Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by HuggerCST; 01-09-2007 at 10:05 AM. |
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Parts and more parts
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere
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Re: Tail light fuel filler
Where did the backin plate for the lights come from(the one that hinges down)? Is that part of the LED kit? That came out great, and looks smooth.
Just out of curiosity, where does the spring connect to the light fixture at? Last edited by piecesparts; 01-09-2007 at 10:37 AM. |
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Re: Tail light fuel filler
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EDIT- Well, you can hardly see it, but I circled it with red just under my finger on the left side.
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Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by HuggerCST; 01-09-2007 at 11:13 AM. |
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: hamilton,ohio,usa
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Re: Tail light fuel filler
That Looks Nice Hugger!
Awesome job! |
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Re: Tail light fuel filler
Very nice installation. No need to apologize. Your craftsmanship and your photos are excellent.
Tom
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THE VILLIAGE IDIOT
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Tooele, Utah
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Re: Tail light fuel filler
i think it looks good..i think the ideas for relocating the fill up tube are better than just sticking it under the wheel well to hang there...i like this idea...
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Location: West Texas
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Re: Tail light fuel filler
that is a VERY clean mod.
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Re: Tail light fuel filler
I'll take two. Thanks.
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