What to do with the hole if I relocate the fuel tank - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

oldcarbuff · 01-30-2003, 11:50 AM

Anybody know a way to cover the old filler hole if I relocate my tank to under the bed? I don't really want to weld and repaint right now. My truck is my only vehicle that is already shiny.

Is there any kind of a cover or ?????

OCB

yellowgmc · 01-30-2003, 11:56 AM

i'm using duct tape right now. works well for a temp fix. i'm just using it over my marker light holes and antenna hole. ugly, but effective.

cheyguy · 01-30-2003, 11:58 AM

You could just cut the neck off your original tank and leave it in place till you decide to fill it. Stock apperance outside, room behind the seat inside!

694X4 · 01-30-2003, 11:58 AM

I am going to cut the neck off my in cab tank and put it back in with a new rubber gasket untill I do the paint.

72shadetree · 01-30-2003, 12:48 PM

just be sure to block it off so you dont forget and fill your cab up

Blue Beard · 01-30-2003, 01:35 PM

Can't remember where I saw it, but there was a post from a member that could possibly help you.

He had made some of these and several people wanted them.

Try the search, might fill your needs.

72shadetree · 01-30-2003, 01:37 PM

efabman had them but you gotta weld

still w.i.p '68 · 01-30-2003, 01:56 PM

what about an electric antennea??

XXL · 01-30-2003, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 694X4
I am going to cut the neck off my in cab tank and put it back in with a new rubber gasket untill I do the paint.

Please fill the tank with water before you start cutting so you don't blow yourself up

GloryHound · 01-30-2003, 04:59 PM

Get some kind of chrome emblem and stick it on both sides so that the one on the drivers side covers the hole! Not that I would ever do anything half way and try to hide it!

XXL I hope we are not talking from experience!!

694X4 · 01-30-2003, 05:13 PM

Yep I was a certifed welder for a while and did side jobs for extra cash. Welded a mower deck on a push mower once and being in a hurry didn't think about the gas tank when I had it on its side untill I seen the fire.

Well needless to say I lost money and some hair on that job had to buy a new mower. Now I am very carfull about fire.

rusty ol' 69' · 01-30-2003, 06:13 PM

Here's a link, it will take you directly to efabman's pictures and explainations, Hopefully. He da man.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=efabman

72gmcshorty · 01-30-2003, 07:07 PM

Stick a billiard ball in the hole into the rubber. Seen it, worked well.

Andy4639 · 01-30-2003, 10:09 PM

I took a old gas cap and placed it in the rubber boot then tied wired it down tight so water can't get inside cab, been like that now for two years, waiting to get truck painted again to have fixed.

chevy2racr · 01-30-2003, 11:55 PM

I found a plate on a c-60 that had prongsin it that cliped onto the rubber seal and had a bar across teh back and screw holding it ll together.... I got it round here somewhere..

Longhorn Man · 01-30-2003, 11:57 PM

I have one of them too if chevy2racer can't locate his.
Whats it worth to ya?

fast_dev · 01-31-2003, 12:40 AM

i too was looking for something to cover up the hole on my drag truck and when i asked about a factory delete people started acting like they were a great rare option, whatever. i used a large freeze plug from doorman (automotive hardware company) looks cool! Dev.

chevy2racr · 01-31-2003, 12:49 AM

Fast_dev, I remeber you askin and I sent you a PM bac in the day.... I had only seen the one I got... I may keep this one for now... not sure really.. I ay have one with out tnk and nt ready forpaint

oldcarbuff · 01-31-2003, 03:05 PM

Thanks for all the great ideas guys! Efabman's approach is the best, of course, but my welding looks like a chicken crapped on it. I think I'll go with the cut off original neck or the billiard ball idea.

In fact, the billiard ball is a great idea. Of course I will feel guilty about stealing one from the local pool hall, but I'm sure I will get over it (Just kidding!).

My truck is bright red, so I could get the red solid ball to fill in (number 3? my misspent youth is fading away in a haze).

OCB

01-30-2003, 11:50 AM	#1
oldcarbuff Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Muncie, IN U.S.A. Posts: 60	What to do with the hole if I relocate the fuel tank Anybody know a way to cover the old filler hole if I relocate my tank to under the bed? I don't really want to weld and repaint right now. My truck is my only vehicle that is already shiny. Is there any kind of a cover or ????? OCB

01-30-2003, 11:56 AM	#2
yellowgmc Getting cabin fever?!?!?! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: chisholm, mn Posts: 1,679	i'm using duct tape right now. works well for a temp fix. i'm just using it over my marker light holes and antenna hole. ugly, but effective. __________________ Member of the Discs Up Front Club 1972 GMC 1500 1994 F-150 XL 4x4 Tact is for people not whitty enough to be sarcastic

01-30-2003, 11:58 AM	#3
cheyguy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Manchester, TN Posts: 217	You could just cut the neck off your original tank and leave it in place till you decide to fill it. Stock apperance outside, room behind the seat inside! __________________ '71 Cheyenne Super '80 Custom Deluxe '75 Blazer

01-30-2003, 11:58 AM	#4
694X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: utica, oh, Posts: 249	I am going to cut the neck off my in cab tank and put it back in with a new rubber gasket untill I do the paint. __________________ 69 3/4 ton 4x4 gmc with 6" sky jacker soft ride. 350 / th350 / 205 work in progress

01-30-2003, 12:48 PM	#5
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	just be sure to block it off so you dont forget and fill your cab up __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

01-30-2003, 01:35 PM	#6
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Filler Can't remember where I saw it, but there was a post from a member that could possibly help you. He had made some of these and several people wanted them. Try the search, might fill your needs. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-30-2003, 01:37 PM	#7
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	efabman had them but you gotta weld __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

01-30-2003, 01:56 PM	#8
still w.i.p '68 Dreams are free Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hogansville Texas Posts: 546	what about an electric antennea?? __________________ '68 swb fleetside originally w.i.p '68 member since 1-01 w.i.p = ( work in progress )

01-30-2003, 04:59 PM	#10
GloryHound Working on a Nova. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: ## Posts: 506	Get some kind of chrome emblem and stick it on both sides so that the one on the drivers side covers the hole! Not that I would ever do anything half way and try to hide it! XXL I hope we are not talking from experience!!

01-30-2003, 05:13 PM	#11
694X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: utica, oh, Posts: 249	Yep I was a certifed welder for a while and did side jobs for extra cash. Welded a mower deck on a push mower once and being in a hurry didn't think about the gas tank when I had it on its side untill I seen the fire. Well needless to say I lost money and some hair on that job had to buy a new mower. Now I am very carfull about fire. __________________ 69 3/4 ton 4x4 gmc with 6" sky jacker soft ride. 350 / th350 / 205 work in progress

01-30-2003, 06:13 PM	#12
rusty ol' 69' Grubbin' Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 293	Here's the post from efabman Here's a link, it will take you directly to efabman's pictures and explainations, Hopefully. He da man. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=efabman __________________ project rust attack 1969 Chevrolet LWB w/ 307. I got power steering now woohooooo!!!!!!!

01-30-2003, 07:07 PM	#13
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Stick a billiard ball in the hole into the rubber. Seen it, worked well. __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

01-30-2003, 10:09 PM	#14
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Gas Cover I took a old gas cap and placed it in the rubber boot then tied wired it down tight so water can't get inside cab, been like that now for two years, waiting to get truck painted again to have fixed. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-30-2003, 11:55 PM	#15
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	I found a plate on a c-60 that had prongsin it that cliped onto the rubber seal and had a bar across teh back and screw holding it ll together.... I got it round here somewhere.. __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

01-30-2003, 11:57 PM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I have one of them too if chevy2racer can't locate his. Whats it worth to ya?



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01-31-2003, 12:40 AM	#17
fast_dev Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Ringtown,PA Posts: 555	i too was looking for something to cover up the hole on my drag truck and when i asked about a factory delete people started acting like they were a great rare option, whatever. i used a large freeze plug from doorman (automotive hardware company) looks cool! Dev. __________________ 68 chevy 406 small block, budget drag racer, new best e.t 11.91 @112 67 nova numbers matching 327 4 speed 13.6 @ 102mph 70 longhorn c-30 402/4 speed 70 c-10 swb 402, muncie 4 speed 94 s-10 350/th350 3:73 posi 71 c-20 402/th400 towrig for racetruck. 72 4wd lifted on 35's 72 350/3 speed winter beater

01-31-2003, 12:49 AM	#18
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	Fast_dev, I remeber you askin and I sent you a PM bac in the day.... I had only seen the one I got... I may keep this one for now... not sure really.. I ay have one with out tnk and nt ready forpaint __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

01-31-2003, 03:05 PM	#19
oldcarbuff Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Muncie, IN U.S.A. Posts: 60	Thanks for all the great ideas guys! Efabman's approach is the best, of course, but my welding looks like a chicken crapped on it. I think I'll go with the cut off original neck or the billiard ball idea. In fact, the billiard ball is a great idea. Of course I will feel guilty about stealing one from the local pool hall, but I'm sure I will get over it (Just kidding!). My truck is bright red, so I could get the red solid ball to fill in (number 3? my misspent youth is fading away in a haze). OCB

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