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thesledhead · 01-10-2011, 07:57 PM

Im now putting the 69 short bed back together and Im second guessing my orignal plan of putting my fuel filler behind the left tail light. I was thinking of getting a fuel door from the scrap yard but really hate cutting up a nice orignal bedside. What do you guys think??? Lets see what you have done???

bosco200 · 01-10-2011, 08:09 PM

I like when they are in the tail light...and I also don't like when people cut the bedside to put one in.

cdowns · 01-10-2011, 08:23 PM

i like when tanks are in the cab

your truck do what you want to it

you could always chop up the shortbed and make it into a longbed to b different

rogergodding · 01-10-2011, 08:30 PM

Had planned on doing the side door thing, but I think I have decided to go with a camaro tank and license plate filler:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423035

swamp rat · 01-10-2011, 10:49 PM

I had to think about what i use my truck for before i decided, I haul stuff, i may put a camper on it and i pull a trailer so that rules out the rear license plate area and anywhere inside the bed. That left me with the rear light or a fuel door on the bedside.
The frame being a long bed 3/4t put the tank in my opinion too far from the rear ( again with a tow reciver) of the bed to do a light fill..

roughedup72 · 01-10-2011, 11:05 PM

heres mine

BigRed76 · 01-10-2011, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by roughedup72

heres mine

Would that happen to be a fuel door from a 79-87 chevy truck?

profe56 · 01-11-2011, 12:48 AM

I'd like to see in a stepside

76kcfdeng · 01-11-2011, 12:57 AM

I am also doing the Camaro tank with the fold down license plate. No cutting the bedside or floor.

thesledhead · 01-11-2011, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bosco200

I like when they are in the tail light...and I also don't like when people cut the bedside to put one in.

I hear ya, any of you guys have one that you put in the tail light????

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Originally Posted by cdowns

i like when tanks are in the cab

your truck do what you want to it

you could always chop up the shortbed and make it into a longbed to b different

LMAO

sorry bro didnt mean to piss in your wheaties

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Originally Posted by rogergodding

Had planned on doing the side door thing, but I think I have decided to go with a camaro tank and license plate filler:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423035

yea I already have a suburban tank in the truck so my options are limited.

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Originally Posted by roughedup72

heres mine

Nice.

RPBurris · 01-11-2011, 06:30 PM

mine is on the passenger side but looks the same as the silver one. I have a blazer tank in mine.

dixietruck71 · 01-11-2011, 08:55 PM

i have a buddy that hinged the left rear marker lite and had the filler in that hole. it worked awesome. thats what im in the process of cathering parts for now. i will post pics of it during the process. since he has sold the truck and i cannot get pics of it.

502ss · 01-11-2011, 09:14 PM

I started the same thread in the 73-87 section. I have a dually that I am replacing the saddle tanks with a burb tank and have the same dilemma. I think I am going to do the taillight option but maybe you want to keep an eye on this thread also.

Good luck!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=439908
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turp mcspray · 01-11-2011, 09:30 PM

I have a customers truck that I am going to put a blazer tank into. My plan is to move the filler neck to the rear behind the license plate.

502ss · 01-11-2011, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by turp mcspray

I have a customers truck that I am going to put a blazer tank into. My plan is to move the filler neck to the rear behind the license plate.

Not sure how well that is going to work! The filler neck of the burb tank with the tank mounted in the truck exits just above the frame. The license plate is roughly 2-3 inches below the height of the filler neck.
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**Ironhorse** · 01-11-2011, 11:38 PM

Don't have any pics loaded in the computer right now but when I moved my in-the-cab tank to the rear behind the axle I put the fuel filler inside the bed on the left side wheel well tub, bout mid-way up the back side. Used a screw on type fuel cap/fill tube from a early 90's truck. Had to do some tube bending and such but it fills well with no problems. If I can find the pics on a disk I will try and post them.

roughedup72 · 01-11-2011, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRed76

Would that happen to be a fuel door from a 79-87 chevy truck?

That would be correct. Real cheap and plenty to get.

CG · 01-11-2011, 11:54 PM

I like em done in the bedside with a later model door. 99 percent of the people would have no idea that it wasn't stock.

crushermechanic · 01-12-2011, 12:29 AM

heres mine behind the back up light.

bigblock68 · 01-12-2011, 12:51 AM

i like it hidden,mines behind the lh side marker.used a streetrod style and modified for my blazer.

Jacfourteen · 01-12-2011, 02:56 AM

Lots of great ideas! Keep em coming, I'm gonna do mine one of these days!

Critter · 01-12-2011, 11:34 AM

I've pondered on this as well. I like the taillight idea and especially the marker light idea but it looks pretty cumbersome trying to get the pump nozzle in there. I've never seen it done in person so maybe I am wrong. At this point I am leaning towards grafting in a fuel door. I think everyone I have seen is a square door, I am considering using an 88-98 style truck filler which is round. I think it might go better with the body lines, not sure though...

Heres a random pic for reference.

turp mcspray · 01-12-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 502ss

Not sure how well that is going to work! The filler neck of the burb tank with the tank mounted in the truck exits just above the frame. The license plate is roughly 2-3 inches below the height of the filler neck.
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I did think of that. LOL! I haven't mocked it up yet. It will be one of those "figure it out as I go deals" The customer doesn't want to cut any holes in the inner or outer bedsides, if possible. I will post pics of what I come up with.

502ss · 01-12-2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by turp mcspray

I did think of that. LOL! I haven't mocked it up yet. It will be one of those "figure it out as I go deals" The customer doesn't want to cut any holes in the inner or outer bedsides, if possible. I will post pics of what I come up with.

Understood! My original plans were to use the factory bed filler location when I moved the tank to the rear and until I actually took the bed off and jacked the tank up into place I realized that I didn't have the required angle for good fuel flow. Last thing I want is a tank that takes forever to fill because it keeps burping out the fill tube!
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TL's72CHEVYSWB · 01-12-2011, 02:39 PM

We installed a late model fuel door in the rear panel.

I used a filler neck cover out of a 80's model blazer to cover the filler neck in the bed.

It looks great. I don't have a pic of that but you'll see the result when you look at the way its used in the blazer.

I am a big fan of moving the tank to the rear. More room in the cab . The interior really opens up behind the bucket seats.

Good Luck

01-10-2011, 07:57 PM	#1
thesledhead Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 153	Fuel filler options Im now putting the 69 short bed back together and Im second guessing my orignal plan of putting my fuel filler behind the left tail light. I was thinking of getting a fuel door from the scrap yard but really hate cutting up a nice orignal bedside. What do you guys think??? Lets see what you have done??? __________________ My 69 Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=398263

01-10-2011, 08:09 PM	#2
bosco200 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ste. Genevieve, MO Posts: 526	Re: Fuel filler options I like when they are in the tail light...and I also don't like when people cut the bedside to put one in.

01-10-2011, 08:23 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Fuel filler options i like when tanks are in the cab your truck do what you want to it you could always chop up the shortbed and make it into a longbed to b different __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-10-2011, 08:30 PM	#4
rogergodding Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sachse, Texas Posts: 614	Re: Fuel filler options Had planned on doing the side door thing, but I think I have decided to go with a camaro tank and license plate filler: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423035

01-10-2011, 10:49 PM	#5
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Fuel filler options I had to think about what i use my truck for before i decided, I haul stuff, i may put a camper on it and i pull a trailer so that rules out the rear license plate area and anywhere inside the bed. That left me with the rear light or a fuel door on the bedside. The frame being a long bed 3/4t put the tank in my opinion too far from the rear ( again with a tow reciver) of the bed to do a light fill.. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's Last edited by swamp rat; 01-11-2011 at 12:13 AM.

01-10-2011, 11:05 PM	#6
roughedup72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 658	Re: Fuel filler options heres mine Attached Images __________________ 1972 chevy cheyenne 10,nothing special at the moment,Its a work in progress, Working on the engine, paint and body,engine, paint and body,now its the suspenion, ahh hell I'm about tired of working on it. Maybe it will be a rat rod.

01-11-2011, 12:48 AM	#8
profe56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chula Vista California Posts: 526	Re: Fuel filler options I'd like to see in a stepside

01-11-2011, 12:57 AM	#9
76kcfdeng Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Wofford Heights CA Posts: 116	Re: Fuel filler options I am also doing the Camaro tank with the fold down license plate. No cutting the bedside or floor. __________________ 70 Chevy SWB Fleet Project. 06 Lancer Evolution MR SE, stupid fast! 03 Ford f-250 crew cab, 6spd, diesel 56 ford f100 project My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426739 Last edited by 76kcfdeng; 01-11-2011 at 01:00 AM.

01-11-2011, 06:30 PM	#11
RPBurris Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 395	Re: Fuel filler options mine is on the passenger side but looks the same as the silver one. I have a blazer tank in mine. __________________ 1969 Chevy K20 Longbed Last edited by RPBurris; 01-21-2011 at 04:39 PM.

01-11-2011, 08:55 PM	#12
dixietruck71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: ravensdale washington Posts: 111	Re: Fuel filler options i have a buddy that hinged the left rear marker lite and had the filler in that hole. it worked awesome. thats what im in the process of cathering parts for now. i will post pics of it during the process. since he has sold the truck and i cannot get pics of it. __________________ 71 gme Sierra Grande lwb. 68 Rambler American 2 door 75 jeep cj5

01-11-2011, 09:14 PM	#13
502ss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 419	Re: Fuel filler options I started the same thread in the 73-87 section. I have a dually that I am replacing the saddle tanks with a burb tank and have the same dilemma. I think I am going to do the taillight option but maybe you want to keep an eye on this thread also. Good luck! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=439908 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1984 CC Dually - 454 - TH400 - Western Hauler Edition Big plans are coming! My build thread HERE

01-11-2011, 09:30 PM	#14
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: Fuel filler options I have a customers truck that I am going to put a blazer tank into. My plan is to move the filler neck to the rear behind the license plate. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

01-11-2011, 11:38 PM	#16
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,301	Re: Fuel filler options Don't have any pics loaded in the computer right now but when I moved my in-the-cab tank to the rear behind the axle I put the fuel filler inside the bed on the left side wheel well tub, bout mid-way up the back side. Used a screw on type fuel cap/fill tube from a early 90's truck. Had to do some tube bending and such but it fills well with no problems. If I can find the pics on a disk I will try and post them. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

01-11-2011, 11:54 PM	#18
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,040	Re: Fuel filler options I like em done in the bedside with a later model door. 99 percent of the people would have no idea that it wasn't stock. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

01-12-2011, 12:29 AM	#19
crushermechanic Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Walton Beach, Fl Posts: 361	Re: Fuel filler options heres mine behind the back up light. Attached Images



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01-12-2011, 12:51 AM	#20
bigblock68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: vancouver,wa. Posts: 282	Re: Fuel filler options i like it hidden,mines behind the lh side marker.used a streetrod style and modified for my blazer. Attached Images

01-12-2011, 02:56 AM	#21
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Fuel filler options Lots of great ideas! Keep em coming, I'm gonna do mine one of these days! __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

01-12-2011, 11:34 AM	#22
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Fuel filler options I've pondered on this as well. I like the taillight idea and especially the marker light idea but it looks pretty cumbersome trying to get the pump nozzle in there. I've never seen it done in person so maybe I am wrong. At this point I am leaning towards grafting in a fuel door. I think everyone I have seen is a square door, I am considering using an 88-98 style truck filler which is round. I think it might go better with the body lines, not sure though... Heres a random pic for reference. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

01-12-2011, 02:39 PM	#25
TL's72CHEVYSWB Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Cleburne Texas Posts: 14	Re: Fuel filler options We installed a late model fuel door in the rear panel. I used a filler neck cover out of a 80's model blazer to cover the filler neck in the bed. It looks great. I don't have a pic of that but you'll see the result when you look at the way its used in the blazer. I am a big fan of moving the tank to the rear. More room in the cab . The interior really opens up behind the bucket seats. Good Luck Attached Images

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