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nu2-72 · 10-30-2003, 10:24 PM

I was just thinking that if they make them, they might consider a filler neck in different configurations. As you say, side-marker, bed fill or original Blazer. Options are nice and all that is involved is the soldering of the different necks. I am lazy and would like to order a custom fit. All done and ready to install.
Keep up the good work.

bluec10 · 10-30-2003, 11:35 PM

I really appreciate the effort you went through to post the pics and the description. I want to do exactly the same thing on my '68 and put the filler behind the marker light.

Out of curiosity, what are you doing with the old filler cap? I'd like to keep mine where it is for original appearance.

jorgensensc · 10-30-2003, 11:39 PM

I'm actually going to leave it there for now also. I will smooth it someday when I get the truck repainted, but the paint looks good right now. I'm going to put a sign under the cap that says ' NOT HERE IDIOT'

oldcarbuff · 10-31-2003, 11:07 AM

do you think it would be possible on this type of tank to run a filler tube into the fender on a stepside? I am torn between the clean look of a filler in the bed floor, and the sure knowledge that at some point I will have the back filled with sheets of plywood and need to get some gas

OCB

kaycee · 10-31-2003, 05:02 PM

I was wondering if u had it done yet,I finally got most of the parts and ended up getting some parts for my tailgate allso .I am still trying to figure out the side marker, but am waiting on a tank.Thanks alot for the pic's and info.I would like to see the pic's of the fiiler light.

truckresq · 10-31-2003, 05:23 PM

Good Job on the Step by Step

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-31-2003, 09:07 PM

Nice job and thank's for the very detailed photo's and direction's.

A.P. · 11-01-2003, 03:29 AM

Great job.

EGLIDERIDER · 11-01-2003, 08:09 AM

jorgensensc

As one of the FNGs on this board I want to thank you for the outstanding job you've done. I'm sure there are many who will benefit from your guidance. As for me, I copied the entire post and saved it as Word document so it'll be there when I'm ready to do the job.

Thanks again.

Mike

gbkwork · 11-01-2003, 12:32 PM

This couldn't have been posted at a better time for me. I plan on tackling this job next and will be looking forward to the side-fill pictures / instructions.

I am running bags at the rear...do you think this tank drops too far below the frame? I'm not laying frame and have no intention of ever doing so (I'm at about a 4.5" / 6.5" front/rear drop).

Thanks again for the education. This message board is great!

~gbkwork

RED71CHEVY · 11-01-2003, 01:14 PM

is the tank galv. or plain steel, do you need to use a gas tank sealer on the in side of the tank to prevent rust?
why use the steel tank if the ABS tank will work?
did you use rubber strips between all mating surfaces?

Tim

71HUGGER396 · 11-01-2003, 06:10 PM

I'm getting ready to do this next week and I was worried about how low the tank was going to hang down. I'm running a 4" drop in the rear. When I was holding the tank up to the frame I was trying to see if I it would go in the frame instead of under the frame. I thought about removing the cross member in the rear of the frame and sliding the tank in that way. My truck is completely torn apart so I don't have my bed on it. I was wondering how much I could raise the tank before hitting the bed???? Do you have any idea?

guitarornothin · 11-04-2003, 09:44 PM

GOOD JOB.........TTT

ZOOMY · 11-12-2003, 02:17 AM

ttt

jorgensensc · 11-12-2003, 02:34 AM

Haven't replied to this thread in awhile, I apologize, I didn't realize members were asking questions.
Thanks Zoomy for the TTT!!!
Here goes..
71HUGGER396,
There really isn't ANY room between the filler neck and the bottom of the bed. I barely got the filler hose on. It doesn't put any stress on the neck, but it is about 1/8" close.

RED71CHEVY,
The tank is galvanized and no I didn't use any type of sealant on the inside, maybe in hindsight I should have, but I don't think there will be a problem. I coated everything with rubberized undercoating, so there shouldn't be any problems with the mating surfaces. I've heard (not personal experience) That ABS tanks can Sag when full. I've also heard they do that when the heat sets in in the summer. Once again, just what I've heard.

kaycee,
I will get the filler install posted soon, I promise!!

oldcarbuff,
Watch for my side marker light install. Yes you can use a filler tube to the fender. My truck is a stepside too.

gbkwork,
I don't think it will be too low, I will get you a pic soon though.

Thanks to everyone who said great job!! I get soo much from this board and I just want to give a little back!!!!

Look for Tennman's Side Marker Fuel Fill (revised for a stepside) install soon!!!!
Shawn

jorgensensc · 11-17-2003, 02:14 AM

For those of you that wanted pictures of how low it hangs:

jorgensensc · 11-17-2003, 02:16 AM

heres another:
It is about even with my exhaust. It doesn't really hang that low in my opinion.

jorgensensc · 11-17-2003, 02:17 AM

Last one

jugernot · 11-17-2003, 02:18 AM

looks good, thanks for the pics.

jorgensensc · 11-17-2003, 02:19 AM

Also here is alink to the Sidemarker Fuel Fill door:
Sidemarker Fuel Fill door on a stepside
Enjoy!!

10-30-2003, 10:24 PM	#26
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	I was just thinking that if they make them, they might consider a filler neck in different configurations. As you say, side-marker, bed fill or original Blazer. Options are nice and all that is involved is the soldering of the different necks. I am lazy and would like to order a custom fit. All done and ready to install. Keep up the good work. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

10-30-2003, 11:35 PM	#27
bluec10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 663	I really appreciate the effort you went through to post the pics and the description. I want to do exactly the same thing on my '68 and put the filler behind the marker light. Out of curiosity, what are you doing with the old filler cap? I'd like to keep mine where it is for original appearance. __________________ Present: 2015 Tacoma. Yeah, not a GM, but I love it. 1969 GMC 32,000 - fix, drive, relax, fix... 2019 BMW R1250 GSA - Yahoooooooo 1979 Honda GL 1000 - retro touring at its best. Past: '05 Sierra 4x4 - Had 270,000 KM and running well when it was written-off by a stop sign runner. '94 F-150 from the "F word" company. I'll admit it...good truck. Sold what was left of it for $800 to a guy who came to pick it up at 11:00 PM with cash in hand. Hmm. '79 Sierra Grande (Black) organ donor - perfect rebuildable 4-bolt 350 and a good TH350. '76 Sierra Grande (Orange) - hate isn't too strong a word. Kid who bought it turned it into a hot rod. '68 C-10 R.I.P. - Dad's old truck...too far gone to resurrect. '59 C-50 - with hoist. Truck is gone, wife isn't. Nuff said.

10-30-2003, 11:39 PM	#28
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	I'm actually going to leave it there for now also. I will smooth it someday when I get the truck repainted, but the paint looks good right now. I'm going to put a sign under the cap that says ' NOT HERE IDIOT' __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

10-31-2003, 05:02 PM	#30
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,446	Nice job I was wondering if u had it done yet,I finally got most of the parts and ended up getting some parts for my tailgate allso .I am still trying to figure out the side marker, but am waiting on a tank.Thanks alot for the pic's and info.I would like to see the pic's of the fiiler light. __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

10-31-2003, 05:23 PM	#31
truckresq Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sac Valley Posts: 179	Good Job on the Step by Step __________________ John Sacramento Area 1969 C10 Fleetside

10-31-2003, 11:07 AM	#29
oldcarbuff Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Muncie, IN U.S.A. Posts: 60	do you think it would be possible on this type of tank to run a filler tube into the fender on a stepside? I am torn between the clean look of a filler in the bed floor, and the sure knowledge that at some point I will have the back filled with sheets of plywood and need to get some gas OCB

10-31-2003, 09:07 PM	#32
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Nice job and thank's for the very detailed photo's and direction's. __________________ 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..

11-01-2003, 03:29 AM	#33
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	Great job. __________________ 72 Chevy, SWB, 350engine, TH400

11-01-2003, 08:09 AM	#34
EGLIDERIDER Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 24	jorgensensc As one of the FNGs on this board I want to thank you for the outstanding job you've done. I'm sure there are many who will benefit from your guidance. As for me, I copied the entire post and saved it as Word document so it'll be there when I'm ready to do the job. Thanks again. Mike __________________ All men are self made, but only the successful ones will admit it.

11-01-2003, 12:32 PM	#35
gbkwork Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 39	This couldn't have been posted at a better time for me. I plan on tackling this job next and will be looking forward to the side-fill pictures / instructions. I am running bags at the rear...do you think this tank drops too far below the frame? I'm not laying frame and have no intention of ever doing so (I'm at about a 4.5" / 6.5" front/rear drop). Thanks again for the education. This message board is great! ~gbkwork __________________ '72 Custom LWB 383 ci, Lunati 213 / 219 cam (60101L), 2.02/1.6 heads, Crane roller rockers, HPC coated ramhorns, FIRST TPI, '90 Corvette ECM, , Built 700R4, 3.73 Eaton Posi 12-bolt, Magnaflow dual exhaust, PW, Keyless DL, ECE Hidden Hitch, New chrome all around, 17" Torq Thrust II's, 255/50 & 275/50 Nittos, ART airbags, Rick's custom tank w/ custom in-bed filler, '02 Silverado seats, Rod Doors headliner / A-pillar covers and door panels.

11-01-2003, 01:14 PM	#36
RED71CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: LEXINGTON,SC,USA Posts: 208	tank question..... is the tank galv. or plain steel, do you need to use a gas tank sealer on the in side of the tank to prevent rust? why use the steel tank if the ABS tank will work? did you use rubber strips between all mating surfaces? Tim __________________ TIM '71 CUSTOM C-10 torch red ,350 roller GM crate,3.73 GEARS, REAR 4"DROP SPRING, FRONT 2.5" DROP SPINDLE-1.5"lower spring, FRONT=17x8(4.5bs) W/265-60-17, BACK=17x9.5 (5bs)W/285-60-17, Vintage Air Sure Fit AC------NEVER ENDING PROJECT!!

11-01-2003, 06:10 PM	#37
71HUGGER396 Confirmed Truckaholic Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sarver,PA 16055 Posts: 732	I'm getting ready to do this next week and I was worried about how low the tank was going to hang down. I'm running a 4" drop in the rear. When I was holding the tank up to the frame I was trying to see if I it would go in the frame instead of under the frame. I thought about removing the cross member in the rear of the frame and sliding the tank in that way. My truck is completely torn apart so I don't have my bed on it. I was wondering how much I could raise the tank before hitting the bed???? Do you have any idea?

11-04-2003, 09:44 PM	#38
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11-12-2003, 02:17 AM	#39
ZOOMY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WIS Posts: 1,752	tank ttt

11-12-2003, 02:34 AM	#40
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Haven't replied to this thread in awhile, I apologize, I didn't realize members were asking questions. Thanks Zoomy for the TTT!!! Here goes.. 71HUGGER396, There really isn't ANY room between the filler neck and the bottom of the bed. I barely got the filler hose on. It doesn't put any stress on the neck, but it is about 1/8" close. RED71CHEVY, The tank is galvanized and no I didn't use any type of sealant on the inside, maybe in hindsight I should have, but I don't think there will be a problem. I coated everything with rubberized undercoating, so there shouldn't be any problems with the mating surfaces. I've heard (not personal experience) That ABS tanks can Sag when full. I've also heard they do that when the heat sets in in the summer. Once again, just what I've heard. kaycee, I will get the filler install posted soon, I promise!! oldcarbuff, Watch for my side marker light install. Yes you can use a filler tube to the fender. My truck is a stepside too. gbkwork, I don't think it will be too low, I will get you a pic soon though. Thanks to everyone who said great job!! I get soo much from this board and I just want to give a little back!!!! Look for Tennman's Side Marker Fuel Fill (revised for a stepside) install soon!!!! Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE



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11-17-2003, 02:14 AM	#41
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	For those of you that wanted pictures of how low it hangs: Attached Images __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

11-17-2003, 02:16 AM	#42
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	heres another: It is about even with my exhaust. It doesn't really hang that low in my opinion. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

11-17-2003, 02:17 AM	#43
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Last one Attached Images __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

11-17-2003, 02:18 AM	#44
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	looks good, thanks for the pics.

11-17-2003, 02:19 AM	#45
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Also here is alink to the Sidemarker Fuel Fill door: Sidemarker Fuel Fill door on a stepside Enjoy!! __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

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