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66nova383 · 06-05-2004, 03:22 PM

lets try again, anybody got pics and info on putting fuel filler in left rear bed corner ? any info or ideas would be great. thanks

67cst · 06-05-2004, 03:34 PM

sorry i cant help but i need one too, 1 1/4 inch in diameter for the hose to slide on, im having no luck finding one, its to the point where id offer a reward for someone who could help out!

ryan68 · 06-05-2004, 04:20 PM

As for the 1 1/4" diameter filler, I needed a 1 3/8" for my tank and had a filler tube from an 87 suburban which was 1 1/2" I believe. I went to checker/autozone and found an exhaust reducer piece that fit a 1 3/8" hose and weld that thing on the filler tube. Just a thought.

Mudder · 06-05-2004, 04:26 PM

Here is mine using a copper elbow that was brazed onto a marine filler. Works, but the only draw back is you can't put gas in real fast. It works ok tho.

67cst · 06-05-2004, 04:43 PM

hey mudder i wish i had a body lift i could dosmoething like that! i have no room for adaptors so i need something with a 1 1/4 off the get go

Mudder · 06-05-2004, 04:55 PM

I can understand where you are coming from. I dont really have that much fall and I have the body lift. I dont see how its done on a truck with no body lift. The hose will not bend either, so forget that.

Gonna go make use of mine right now and spend a bunch of money.....

66nova383 · 06-05-2004, 06:07 PM

My thought is to make a box the same size dimensoins as the stake pocket but only half the height. Then attach it to the stake pocket and have the fill cap at the top of this stake pocket extention.That way it should be elevated enough to make the fuel flow down to the tank real easy. what do ya think ?

ryan68 · 06-05-2004, 07:20 PM

I have no body lift and my filler is about 6" above the bedfloor on the driver's side inner bedside. My tank is also so high the rubber to connect the filler hoses is about 1/8" off the bottom of the bed. I don't understand how you don't have room for an adapter. I cut off part of the original filler and welded the adapter on and it was still shorter than the original.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 06-05-2004, 07:21 PM

I think that there is a how to on the main page of gmc paul's web site that has to do with an s-10 type filler in the corner of the bed...

67cst · 06-05-2004, 07:24 PM

mudder-its hard to explain, the spout comes off the tank at an angle, the hose slides over it and comes up to the bed, there isnt enough for an adaptor so i need a type of filler that will mount flush in my bed then join up with the hose that would be maybe 4-6 inches long at the most then the tank spout is there....

Mudder · 06-06-2004, 02:00 AM

Mine mounts flush in the bed. At some point u will have to have a 90 or a 45 bend . I will try to measure the fitting and filler you see on mine tomorrow. I'm pretty sure its not more than 4 inches it that fromthe bottom of the floor.

71swb4x4 · 06-06-2004, 11:46 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=10076

I am not totally sure what you need but this may help. It will get you a 90 degree.

70short · 06-07-2004, 10:25 AM

Try www.aluminumfuelcell.com He has this in the bed MOD. I beleive he sell's A kit. I see him posting on www.myoldtruck.com every now and then. This is what I will be doing when I get to this point. good luck!!!

PrimeredThunder · 06-07-2004, 12:53 PM

Do you mean like this? This is my setup in my truck...it uses a 69-72 Blazer fillerneck, and a fabbed up bracket. The hoses go between the top of my frame and under the bed floor to my tank under the bed. The truck is a 72' 2wd SWB. Let me know if you need anymore pics.
Kenny

70short · 06-07-2004, 03:17 PM

Nice job PrimeredThunder!!

Can you post more info on that filler neck project PLEASE!! Dimensions, Pictures. What did you use to attatch the filler neck to the tank inlet (hose type)? Does the blazer filler neck come with the vent hose next to the filler? Does the blazer filler neck have A flange on it to attatch to the FAB'ed panel? Sorry for all the questions but I really like that job and really interested!! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gary

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-07-2004, 04:03 PM

Wasn't there also a way to put it behind ur left rear tail light, I thought I
saw a post recently where people where doing this as a option also ......

70short · 06-07-2004, 04:18 PM

I am looking for the in the bed filler myself. Answer to your question there are tail light and marker light filler MODS.

jay6891 · 06-07-2004, 05:49 PM

here is mine that came off a 91 mustang. forgot to prime it though, now I have to regrind it.

I just went to the local muffler shop and had them make me an adapter from 2" to 1 3/8". I broght it home and welded it to my new filler. I think that they charged me $5.

68C15 · 06-07-2004, 05:59 PM

lets hear more about the tail light filler. I havew a general idea, but would like ti hear more or see pics.

special70gmc · 06-07-2004, 10:14 PM

mines just muffler pipe and rad hose

PrimeredThunder · 06-08-2004, 12:21 PM

70short - I will get you info later tonite, I'm at school now, but I'll get you some better pics and measurements. heres a few old pics i found with the bed off

dallas71 · 06-08-2004, 05:25 PM

more info please...

ryan68 · 06-09-2004, 11:29 AM

Primered Thunder, I did exactly what you did, but customized that "Auxillary Fuel Tank Filler Panel".

If anyone can shoot me their, e-mail, I'll send them a pic of what I did, cause I can't figure out how to reduce the size of the pic without making it ridiculously small.

My set-up is an 87 suburban filler tube and I cut the vertical tube in half, rotated it around 180 degrees and welded it back on.

06-05-2004, 03:22 PM	#1
66nova383 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Albany Or Posts: 51	fuel filler in bed corner lets try again, anybody got pics and info on putting fuel filler in left rear bed corner ? any info or ideas would be great. thanks

06-05-2004, 03:34 PM	#2
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	sorry i cant help but i need one too, 1 1/4 inch in diameter for the hose to slide on, im having no luck finding one, its to the point where id offer a reward for someone who could help out! __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

06-05-2004, 04:20 PM	#3
ryan68 Certified Chevy Man Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Tucson, Arizona, United States Posts: 2,053	As for the 1 1/4" diameter filler, I needed a 1 3/8" for my tank and had a filler tube from an 87 suburban which was 1 1/2" I believe. I went to checker/autozone and found an exhaust reducer piece that fit a 1 3/8" hose and weld that thing on the filler tube. Just a thought. __________________ 68 Chevy CST (327,TH400) 3/5 drop lots of fun stuff 71 Suburban 4x4 (350,TH350) 7" lift 37's, D44/14 bolt and other sorts of goodies, lockers front and rear, flexes 40", 895 RTI score Check out my web site!!! http://www.geocities.com/cst68chevy/

06-05-2004, 04:43 PM	#5
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	hey mudder i wish i had a body lift i could dosmoething like that! i have no room for adaptors so i need something with a 1 1/4 off the get go __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

06-05-2004, 07:20 PM	#8
ryan68 Certified Chevy Man Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Tucson, Arizona, United States Posts: 2,053	I have no body lift and my filler is about 6" above the bedfloor on the driver's side inner bedside. My tank is also so high the rubber to connect the filler hoses is about 1/8" off the bottom of the bed. I don't understand how you don't have room for an adapter. I cut off part of the original filler and welded the adapter on and it was still shorter than the original. __________________ 68 Chevy CST (327,TH400) 3/5 drop lots of fun stuff 71 Suburban 4x4 (350,TH350) 7" lift 37's, D44/14 bolt and other sorts of goodies, lockers front and rear, flexes 40", 895 RTI score Check out my web site!!! http://www.geocities.com/cst68chevy/

06-05-2004, 04:26 PM	#4
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Here is mine using a copper elbow that was brazed onto a marine filler. Works, but the only draw back is you can't put gas in real fast. It works ok tho.

06-05-2004, 04:55 PM	#6
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I can understand where you are coming from. I dont really have that much fall and I have the body lift. I dont see how its done on a truck with no body lift. The hose will not bend either, so forget that. Gonna go make use of mine right now and spend a bunch of money.....

06-05-2004, 06:07 PM	#7
66nova383 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Albany Or Posts: 51	My thought is to make a box the same size dimensoins as the stake pocket but only half the height. Then attach it to the stake pocket and have the fill cap at the top of this stake pocket extention.That way it should be elevated enough to make the fuel flow down to the tank real easy. what do ya think ?

06-05-2004, 07:21 PM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,601	I think that there is a how to on the main page of gmc paul's web site that has to do with an s-10 type filler in the corner of the bed...

06-05-2004, 07:24 PM	#10
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	mudder-its hard to explain, the spout comes off the tank at an angle, the hose slides over it and comes up to the bed, there isnt enough for an adaptor so i need a type of filler that will mount flush in my bed then join up with the hose that would be maybe 4-6 inches long at the most then the tank spout is there.... __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

06-06-2004, 02:00 AM	#11
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Mine mounts flush in the bed. At some point u will have to have a 90 or a 45 bend . I will try to measure the fitting and filler you see on mine tomorrow. I'm pretty sure its not more than 4 inches it that fromthe bottom of the floor.

06-06-2004, 11:46 AM	#12
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=10076 I am not totally sure what you need but this may help. It will get you a 90 degree. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

06-07-2004, 10:25 AM	#13
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	Try www.aluminumfuelcell.com He has this in the bed MOD. I beleive he sell's A kit. I see him posting on www.myoldtruck.com every now and then. This is what I will be doing when I get to this point. good luck!!! __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES" Last edited by 70short; 06-07-2004 at 10:28 AM.

06-07-2004, 12:53 PM	#14
PrimeredThunder Back from the Dead Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 522	Do you mean like this? This is my setup in my truck...it uses a 69-72 Blazer fillerneck, and a fabbed up bracket. The hoses go between the top of my frame and under the bed floor to my tank under the bed. The truck is a 72' 2wd SWB. Let me know if you need anymore pics. Kenny Attached Images __________________ The only Carb that matters to me is the one under my hood! Salem, Oregon

06-07-2004, 03:17 PM	#15
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	Cool Nice job PrimeredThunder!! Can you post more info on that filler neck project PLEASE!! Dimensions, Pictures. What did you use to attatch the filler neck to the tank inlet (hose type)? Does the blazer filler neck come with the vent hose next to the filler? Does the blazer filler neck have A flange on it to attatch to the FAB'ed panel? Sorry for all the questions but I really like that job and really interested!! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gary Attached Images __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"



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06-07-2004, 04:03 PM	#16
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Wasn't there also a way to put it behind ur left rear tail light, I thought I saw a post recently where people where doing this as a option also ...... __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

06-07-2004, 04:18 PM	#17
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	I am looking for the in the bed filler myself. Answer to your question there are tail light and marker light filler MODS. __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

06-07-2004, 05:49 PM	#18
jay6891 Car Knocker Join Date: May 2001 Location: jefferson,arkansas Posts: 664	here is mine that came off a 91 mustang. forgot to prime it though, now I have to regrind it. I just went to the local muffler shop and had them make me an adapter from 2" to 1 3/8". I broght it home and welded it to my new filler. I think that they charged me $5. Attached Images __________________ 68 c-10,91 sportside bed,350 .030 over,4 bolt,10-1 comp,2.05 intake/1.94 exhaust,1.6 Harland Sharp roller rockers,edelbrock rpm cam and intake w/750 carb, 700r4, 3.73 gears,Jacabbs Electronic Igntion w/Accel HEI distributer and super coil. ZR-1 roll pan, filled tailights. Blazer tank. Hidden hitch. 2 1/2" Flowmaster 40's. Parts bought but not installed>> ford 9" posi with disc. CCP front and rear lowering kit 4/5. Cab corners,foor boards,rockers, cab braces, Phatom grill, Painless wiring kit.

06-07-2004, 05:59 PM	#19
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	lets hear more about the tail light filler. I havew a general idea, but would like ti hear more or see pics. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

06-07-2004, 10:14 PM	#20
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	mines just muffler pipe and rad hose Attached Images __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

06-08-2004, 12:21 PM	#21
PrimeredThunder Back from the Dead Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 522	70short - I will get you info later tonite, I'm at school now, but I'll get you some better pics and measurements. heres a few old pics i found with the bed off Attached Images __________________ The only Carb that matters to me is the one under my hood! Salem, Oregon

06-08-2004, 05:25 PM	#22
dallas71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Corinth,TX Posts: 444	more info please... __________________ My 1966 LWB Truck My 1966 SWB Truck

06-09-2004, 11:29 AM	#23
ryan68 Certified Chevy Man Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Tucson, Arizona, United States Posts: 2,053	Primered Thunder, I did exactly what you did, but customized that "Auxillary Fuel Tank Filler Panel". If anyone can shoot me their, e-mail, I'll send them a pic of what I did, cause I can't figure out how to reduce the size of the pic without making it ridiculously small. My set-up is an 87 suburban filler tube and I cut the vertical tube in half, rotated it around 180 degrees and welded it back on. __________________ 68 Chevy CST (327,TH400) 3/5 drop lots of fun stuff 71 Suburban 4x4 (350,TH350) 7" lift 37's, D44/14 bolt and other sorts of goodies, lockers front and rear, flexes 40", 895 RTI score Check out my web site!!! http://www.geocities.com/cst68chevy/

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