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

HuggerCST · 01-09-2007, 12:22 AM

Here's my version of a tail light fuel filler. I would have taken better pics of it as it went together, but my fab skills leave alot to be desired.

It was fun though, and turned out ok I think. It still needs some fine tuning(rubbing, spring tension, paint, etc), but I'm satisfied so far. Filling the tank will be the real test. Thanks to you guys that helped with ideas and parts.

ClassicRedneck05 · 01-09-2007, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by HuggerCST

Here's my version of a tail light fuel filler. I would have taken better pics of it as it went together, but my fab skills leave alot to be desired.

It was fun though, and turned out ok I think. It still needs some fine tuning(rubbing, spring tension, paint, etc), but I'm satisfied so far. Filling the tank will be the real test. Thanks to you guys that helped with ideas and parts.

thoes LED tail lights are them the ones that are like 600 a piece??

HuggerCST · 01-09-2007, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ClassicRedneck05

thoes LED tail lights are them the ones that are like 600 a piece??

I got them before the latest price increase, but they were still pretty pricey. They were the only ones that I liked though.

ClassicRedneck05 · 01-09-2007, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by HuggerCST

I got them before the latest price increase, but they were still pretty pricey. They were the only ones that I liked though.

how many others are there i love the look at them i have the LEDS that plug into stock locationa nd love them also but i want them more

IvelDesigns · 01-09-2007, 12:41 AM

i don't understand why these LED taillights are so expensive. Aren't LED bulbs like a couple pennies each? bread board, some wire, resistors, and you're done.

I'm not saying i could go out and make a set without burning the house, or my truck down, but it just doesn't compute with me how these lights can be so expensive.

I do agree, the full led looks really good.

IvelDesigns · 01-09-2007, 12:42 AM

oh, and your work looks really good too. This is exactly what i am planning to do once i get my tank relocated.

give us some details on what you used for parts.

The Hard Way · 01-09-2007, 12:59 AM

Where did you get the full-panel LEDs?

byrd · 01-09-2007, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ClassicRedneck05

how many others are there i love the look at them i have the LEDS that plug into stock locationa nd love them also but i want them more

Frank's pickmups sells them for like $80 a pair I think.

Nice work I like it

gringoloco · 01-09-2007, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by IvelDesigns

give us some details on what you used for parts.

Yeah, what he said!

sdkid · 01-09-2007, 01:04 AM

I think this calls for a full FAQ writeup. I like this better than the side marker fill. I'm wondering what holds it closed?

ClassicRedneck05 · 01-09-2007, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by byrd

Frank's pickmups sells them for like $80 a pair I think.

Nice work I like it

have a link?

IvelDesigns · 01-09-2007, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by byrd

Frank's pickmups sells them for like $80 a pair I think.

if they are the ones i'm thinking of, those aren't full panel. I can see spending $100 or less on LED taillights, but the only set i could find that was a full LED setup was $200 plus whatever cost for the flasher.

unfortunately for me, i like the full plate LED's, so i'll end up forking over the $200 for them.

i guess that's why they can charge that much.

HuggerCST · 01-09-2007, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by IvelDesigns

oh, and your work looks really good too. This is exactly what i am planning to do once i get my tank relocated.

give us some details on what you used for parts.

Sorry for crappy pics.(cheap camera) I used the same marine filler that John Fabris used with his custom filler in FAQ. http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...allpartial/0/0
The LEDs came from ECE, and are manufactured by board member "Jmac05". Other than that, it's just 1 & 1/2" muffler pipe, fuel hose & clamps, some 3/8 pipe fittings, an old hinge that I had, a throttle spring, sheetmetal, bondo, & primer. If I was to do it again, I'd change a few things like lowering it a half inch or so, and I would change the angle of the muffler tubing to aim straight at the tank filler pipe. This would require removing one or two of the bedside to rear crossmember bolts, but I think it would still be strong enough. Oh yeah, the 2 rubber bumpers are 67-72 fleetside tailgate bumpers. Here's another angle.

ClassicRedneck05 · 01-09-2007, 01:20 AM

the ones i seen are way more expensive than that heh im lookin just for a decent set of them

HuggerCST · 01-09-2007, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by sdkid

I think this calls for a full FAQ writeup. I like this better than the side marker fill. I'm wondering what holds it closed?

Kinda hard to explan, but I used a universal throttle spring that is mounted at an angle so that it holds it closed, but when opened, "cams over", and holds it open. You can see it in the inside pic. The other end is attached to the side of the light backing plate. You can see that just below my finger in the LED pic.
Frank (PICKMUP) has changed suppliers, and doesn't sell this brand anymore.

Aarons72s · 01-09-2007, 01:37 AM

That is sweet man. Thanks for posting pics and faqs for us.

**Hart_Rod** · 01-09-2007, 09:30 AM

Truck's looking good Wynne, can't wait to see it done.

Rob

HuggerCST · 01-09-2007, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Truck's looking good Wynne, can't wait to see it done.

Rob

That makes 2 of us!

Thanks for all the kind words from everyone.

piecesparts · 01-09-2007, 10:32 AM

Where did the backin plate for the lights come from(the one that hinges down)? Is that part of the LED kit? That came out great, and looks smooth.

Just out of curiosity, where does the spring connect to the light fixture at?

HuggerCST · 01-09-2007, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by piecesparts

Where did the backin plate for the lights come from(the one that hinges down)? Is that part of the LED kit? That came out great, and looks smooth.

Just out of curiosity, where does the spring connect to the light fixture at?

I cut the bulb bucket out of my original backing plate, welded in some sheetmetal, and smoothed it with bondo. Here's a pic that I edited to show the spring location.
EDIT- Well, you can hardly see it, but I circled it with red just under my finger on the left side.

big blue 72 · 01-09-2007, 12:52 PM

That Looks Nice Hugger!
Awesome job!

**basketcase** · 01-09-2007, 01:08 PM

Very nice installation. No need to apologize. Your craftsmanship and your photos are excellent.

Tom

68GMC454 · 01-09-2007, 03:24 PM

i think it looks good..i think the ideas for relocating the fill up tube are better than just sticking it under the wheel well to hang there...i like this idea...

[ol'Blue] · 01-09-2007, 03:58 PM

that is a VERY clean mod.

superjeer · 01-09-2007, 04:09 PM

I'll take two. Thanks.

01-09-2007, 12:22 AM	#1
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Tail light fuel filler Here's my version of a tail light fuel filler. I would have taken better pics of it as it went together, but my fab skills leave alot to be desired. It was fun though, and turned out ok I think. It still needs some fine tuning(rubbing, spring tension, paint, etc), but I'm satisfied so far. Filling the tank will be the real test. Thanks to you guys that helped with ideas and parts. Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

01-09-2007, 12:41 AM	#5
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: Tail light fuel filler i don't understand why these LED taillights are so expensive. Aren't LED bulbs like a couple pennies each? bread board, some wire, resistors, and you're done. I'm not saying i could go out and make a set without burning the house, or my truck down, but it just doesn't compute with me how these lights can be so expensive. I do agree, the full led looks really good. __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

01-09-2007, 12:42 AM	#6
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: Tail light fuel filler oh, and your work looks really good too. This is exactly what i am planning to do once i get my tank relocated. give us some details on what you used for parts. __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

01-09-2007, 12:59 AM	#7
The Hard Way Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 24	Re: Tail light fuel filler Where did you get the full-panel LEDs?

01-09-2007, 01:04 AM	#10
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	Re: Tail light fuel filler I think this calls for a full FAQ writeup. I like this better than the side marker fill. I'm wondering what holds it closed? __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster Last edited by sdkid; 01-09-2007 at 01:05 AM.

01-09-2007, 01:20 AM	#14
ClassicRedneck05 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 262	Re: Tail light fuel filler the ones i seen are way more expensive than that heh im lookin just for a decent set of them

01-09-2007, 01:37 AM	#16
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Re: Tail light fuel filler That is sweet man. Thanks for posting pics and faqs for us.

01-09-2007, 09:30 AM	#17
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,856	Re: Tail light fuel filler Truck's looking good Wynne, can't wait to see it done. Rob __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

01-09-2007, 10:32 AM	#19
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Tail light fuel filler Where did the backin plate for the lights come from(the one that hinges down)? Is that part of the LED kit? That came out great, and looks smooth. Just out of curiosity, where does the spring connect to the light fixture at? Last edited by piecesparts; 01-09-2007 at 10:37 AM.

01-09-2007, 12:52 PM	#21
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	Re: Tail light fuel filler That Looks Nice Hugger! Awesome job!

01-09-2007, 01:08 PM	#22
basketcase Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 633	Re: Tail light fuel filler Very nice installation. No need to apologize. Your craftsmanship and your photos are excellent. Tom __________________ '69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project

01-09-2007, 03:24 PM	#23
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: Tail light fuel filler i think it looks good..i think the ideas for relocating the fill up tube are better than just sticking it under the wheel well to hang there...i like this idea... __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

01-09-2007, 03:58 PM	#24
[ol'Blue] Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 158	Re: Tail light fuel filler that is a VERY clean mod.

01-09-2007, 04:09 PM	#25
superjeer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Horseheads, NY Posts: 235	Re: Tail light fuel filler I'll take two. Thanks. __________________ Thanks, Jere '72 Cheyenne LWB, Dark Olive.. gone. Others02 Sienna XLE, 1998 Mercury Tracer Past in order of exit 04 xB RS1, 04 xB BCP, 87 Sciorrco, 97 Safari, 95 Contour, some dodge stratus, 87 Nova notchback, 87 Nova 5 door, 84 Z28. 81 C10 LWB 305 http://www.elmiradhc.com/ http://elmirahockey.com/

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