Tail light gas filler - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sailed2japan · 11-24-2009, 05:09 PM

I saw a truck up for sale on e-bay that had the filler door behind the tail light. I was wondering if anyone had ever done this and how difficult it is. It looks like one of those things that's simple, yet complicated to pull off. i thought there might be a kit for it, but a quick googling yeilded no luck.

tvblazer78 · 11-24-2009, 10:19 PM

Anyone?

bigblock73 · 11-24-2009, 10:37 PM

I thought Ken did one on the Balzer he sold...Ken?

I almost went that route on my 73, but decided not to...kind of wish I had at times.

jdurant · 11-24-2009, 10:46 PM

I'll see if I can get some pics up from the Blazer

SQUAREBODYS · 11-24-2009, 10:58 PM

its not that hard my cuz did it on his 71

spaseghost · 11-25-2009, 12:21 AM

im guessing that this is more likely suited on a blazer rear tank swap? i just couldnt see running that much more hose, unless im totally bored and dont have a wife to ***** about me doing something that she doesnt understand...

**N2TRUX** · 11-25-2009, 01:00 AM

This is how we did it on my old Blazer. The hinges were built from scrath. We tried magnets as a latch, but they weren't strong enough.

jdurant · 11-26-2009, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

This is how we did it on my old Blazer. The hinges were built from scrath. We tried magnets as a latch, but they weren't strong enough.

Thanks for posting those. I forgot to take pics today.

I like the idea too. In fact, this is kinda silly , but when Ken and I were negotiating on the Blazer. I was kinda on the fence until he showed me that.

BLE 'BURBAN · 11-25-2009, 01:39 AM

I've been trying to devise a way to use a factory gas door & hinge set up to mount the light assembly to with the filler neck located behind and below the light. Something like what was done on this F*@d bed.

ghettoluxury · 11-25-2009, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BLE 'BURBAN

I've been trying to devise a way to use a factory gas door & hinge set up to mount the light assembly to with the filler neck located behind and below the light. Something like what was done on this F*@d bed.

Sorry but that is 99 up Chevy stepside bed.

BLE 'BURBAN · 11-25-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ghettoluxury

Sorry but that is 99 up Chevy stepside bed.

Nope it was from a wrecked '03 Ford Lightning. The owner builder of the truck put it behind the cab of his '52 Ford F100.
BTW the owner/builder was my former boss when I worked @ Stepp brothers Lincoln/Mercury up here.

Restrorob · 11-26-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BLE 'BURBAN

the owner/builder was my former boss when I worked @ Stepp brothers Lincoln/Mercury up here.

Look at the shape and area above the tail light....

Maybe he was mis-informed as what the bed came off of ?

Wonder if he knows he built a mix breed ? Still looks to be sharp looking from what can be seen.....

longbedrick · 11-25-2009, 02:10 AM

that's rad. I remember going to a car show in my youth. My dad said he'd give me $5 if I could find the gas filler on a '57 Bel Air... I won't make that mistake again.

andrewmp6 · 11-25-2009, 04:46 AM

I seen one for sell here he used the piece off a 56/57 chevy or make this work with your truck http://rockyhin.ipower.com/store/page9.html

joe231 · 11-25-2009, 09:52 AM

I thought '56 was the only year with the filler behind the light, 57's have them also??

Tx79chevy · 06-15-2013, 12:53 AM

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I thought '56 was the only year with the filler behind the light, 57's have them also??

Well you don't really move the taillight to get to it. It's above the taillight on the fin.
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motornut · 10-10-2013, 05:23 PM

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Well you don't really move the taillight to get to it. It's above the taillight on the fin.
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I had to look,a friend had a 57 said it was in the fender,had not seen this either

Tx79chevy · 10-10-2013, 11:26 PM

That looks like a 56 tail light

motornut · 10-11-2013, 12:12 AM

yup,thats google for ya,couple of nice ones here

Mr.Scary · 11-25-2009, 10:37 AM

yep got a friend wit a 57 that's got 1

andrewmp6 · 11-25-2009, 10:38 AM

55 was the only tri5 with a gas door but a lot of people shave them off.

Driveway Dreams · 11-26-2009, 12:58 AM

I do like the idea. And as said before, you would be much better off doing this with the Blazer tank. For ease of plumbing. Anything to clean up the exterior.

Driveway Dreams · 11-26-2009, 01:12 AM

I have a question about the Blazer. What did you set up for the wiring on the light?

thrtsxchambers · 11-26-2009, 01:24 AM

I have been thinking of the same thing on my 83. My fuel cell is under the back of the bed but have not attempted it yet, hopefully this winter.

3r!c84 · 11-26-2009, 01:39 AM

thats a damn good idea but it would be hard with a stock truck tank on the side,to run the tubing

11-24-2009, 05:09 PM	#1
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Tail light gas filler I saw a truck up for sale on e-bay that had the filler door behind the tail light. I was wondering if anyone had ever done this and how difficult it is. It looks like one of those things that's simple, yet complicated to pull off. i thought there might be a kit for it, but a quick googling yeilded no luck. __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR

11-24-2009, 10:19 PM	#2
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11-24-2009, 10:37 PM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Tail light gas filler I thought Ken did one on the Balzer he sold...Ken? I almost went that route on my 73, but decided not to...kind of wish I had at times. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 11-24-2009 at 10:37 PM.

11-24-2009, 10:46 PM	#4
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: Tail light gas filler I'll see if I can get some pics up from the Blazer __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd

11-24-2009, 10:58 PM	#5
SQUAREBODYS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: jonesville nc Posts: 5	Re: Tail light gas filler its not that hard my cuz did it on his 71

11-25-2009, 12:21 AM	#6
spaseghost certified tard Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: grand junction, colorado Posts: 182	Re: Tail light gas filler im guessing that this is more likely suited on a blazer rear tank swap? i just couldnt see running that much more hose, unless im totally bored and dont have a wife to ***** about me doing something that she doesnt understand... __________________ 85 swb bbc 5% tint 16.356 @ 84.81 8/07/09 4800 Ft., bad timing, carb tune, and traction, fugg it. 16.169 @ 84.29 8/28/09 good timing, no carb tune, some traction... 06 Equinox LT AWD, wife's and family ride 03 Mustang V6, CAI, Duals, Pullies, Programmer, Short Throw, wife's dream car?! 90 Eagle Talon, other project / space taker, GOT head!! 08 Silverado 2500 HD, the bad ass work truck

11-25-2009, 01:00 AM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Tail light gas filler This is how we did it on my old Blazer. The hinges were built from scrath. We tried magnets as a latch, but they weren't strong enough. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-25-2009, 01:39 AM	#9
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Tail light gas filler I've been trying to devise a way to use a factory gas door & hinge set up to mount the light assembly to with the filler neck located behind and below the light. Something like what was done on this F*@d bed. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

11-25-2009, 02:10 AM	#13
longbedrick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gilroy,CA Posts: 193	Re: Tail light gas filler that's rad. I remember going to a car show in my youth. My dad said he'd give me $5 if I could find the gas filler on a '57 Bel Air... I won't make that mistake again.

11-25-2009, 04:46 AM	#14
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Tail light gas filler I seen one for sell here he used the piece off a 56/57 chevy or make this work with your truck http://rockyhin.ipower.com/store/page9.html

11-25-2009, 09:52 AM	#15
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Tail light gas filler I thought '56 was the only year with the filler behind the light, 57's have them also?? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-10-2013, 11:26 PM	#18
Tx79chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 145	Re: Tail light gas filler That looks like a 56 tail light __________________ 1951 Styleline Deluxe 2dr 1957 Belair 4dr 1975 Scottsdale 1979 Silverado 1987 Silverado 1987 Cutlass Supreme (For Sale)

10-11-2013, 12:12 AM	#19
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11-25-2009, 10:37 AM	#20
Mr.Scary Project Optimus Prime Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 346	Re: Tail light gas filler yep got a friend wit a 57 that's got 1 __________________ 84 SWB work in progress 89 burb 1500 (parts pig) LOL 08 ford focus (I know, I know) Wifes car "I said it b4 and i'll say it agian wiring is my worst enemy":devil:

11-25-2009, 10:38 AM	#21
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Tail light gas filler 55 was the only tri5 with a gas door but a lot of people shave them off.



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11-26-2009, 12:58 AM	#22
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Tail light gas filler I do like the idea. And as said before, you would be much better off doing this with the Blazer tank. For ease of plumbing. Anything to clean up the exterior. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

11-26-2009, 01:12 AM	#23
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Tail light gas filler I have a question about the Blazer. What did you set up for the wiring on the light? __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

11-26-2009, 01:24 AM	#24
thrtsxchambers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 316	Re: Tail light gas filler I have been thinking of the same thing on my 83. My fuel cell is under the back of the bed but have not attempted it yet, hopefully this winter.

11-26-2009, 01:39 AM	#25
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Tail light gas filler thats a damn good idea but it would be hard with a stock truck tank on the side,to run the tubing __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

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