Aux. fuel tank doors - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

My72Cheyenne · 12-23-2002, 12:04 AM

I have a 72 Cheyenne 4x4 that has the aftermarket side saddle tanks. They have the square doors that cover the hole that was cut in the quarter panels to access the fillers. I'm looking for the replacement doors in chrome. Anyone know where to find them? They're about 8" square with locks in them. They were very popular during these years when aux tanks were installed.
Thanks for any help.
Tom
Bend, OR

Longhorn Man · 12-23-2002, 12:55 AM

Never seen chrome...only in brushed alluminum.

mtdave2 · 12-23-2002, 01:40 AM

id check the rv supply paces. they still use those door on rv stuff..

My72Cheyenne · 12-23-2002, 10:03 AM

Thanks for the info on the RV store. I'll check it out.

cableguy0 · 12-23-2002, 12:37 PM

jegs has em in their catalog

My72Cheyenne · 12-24-2002, 12:36 AM

Thanks cableguy, I'll check them out.

GMC Jim · 12-24-2002, 01:15 AM

when I had body work and new paint....I removed the 2 side tanks and asked the body man to fill the door cutouts before painting....

While the truck was in the body shop; ( a friends! ), I moved the filler spout from each tank to the end of the tank....enabling re-fueling from under the rear wheel well forward of the wheel.

Getting rid of those ugly ( my opinion! ) gas filler door flaps ... gives a smooth, unbroken look to the truck sides...

When I got the truck back, no problem re-installing the aux tanks with the ' hidden ' filler necks..........

JVictor75 · 12-24-2002, 01:34 AM

72Cheyenne

I have a set of these aux fuel doors on my truck. The only time I have seen these doors on any truck like ours is on mine. I agree with another person on this thread, and say that I don't like the way they look on the truck.

That being said, if they are brushed aluminum you can easily polish them with some triple-ought (Ot? Awt? Whatever[/B][/QUOTE]

) Steel wool and some decent rubbing compound. This is the way I "polished" the aluminum on my Suzuki Intruder. You can do the same thing with the aluminum swingarm on a modern sportbike, and many people have. I would suggest doing the same thing with any aluminum pieces that you have before buying a new set of doors. You can also have holes drilled into the doors to install a set of tool-box locks into them, available at any auto-parts store that also sells tool-sets. Napa, Big "A", or Parts Plus should be able to help you out. If possible, avoid the "chain" type stores, as they employ people who are usually unwilling or inable to help out in any way.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by My72Cheyenne
[B]I have a 72 Cheyenne 4x4 that has the aftermarket side saddle tanks. They have the square doors that cover the hole that was cut in the quarter panels to access the fillers. I'm looking for the replacement doors in chrome. Anyone know where to find them? They're about 8" square with locks in them. They were very popular during these years when aux tanks were installed.
Thanks for any help.
Tom
Bend, OR

My72Cheyenne · 12-24-2002, 01:47 AM

Thanks for the input. The ones I have are not in great shape, that's why I'm after new ones.

12-23-2002, 12:04 AM	#1
My72Cheyenne "Work in Progress" Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 55	Aux. fuel tank doors I have a 72 Cheyenne 4x4 that has the aftermarket side saddle tanks. They have the square doors that cover the hole that was cut in the quarter panels to access the fillers. I'm looking for the replacement doors in chrome. Anyone know where to find them? They're about 8" square with locks in them. They were very popular during these years when aux tanks were installed. Thanks for any help. Tom Bend, OR

12-23-2002, 01:40 AM	#3
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,508	id check the rv supply paces. they still use those door on rv stuff.. __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

12-23-2002, 10:03 AM	#4
My72Cheyenne "Work in Progress" Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 55	Thanks for the info on the RV store. I'll check it out. __________________ 72 Cheyenne 4x4, 350, th350, np205, factory air, tach, headliner, tilt

12-23-2002, 12:37 PM	#5
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	jegs has em in their catalog __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

12-24-2002, 12:36 AM	#6
My72Cheyenne "Work in Progress" Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 55	Thanks cableguy, I'll check them out. __________________ 72 Cheyenne 4x4, 350, th350, np205, factory air, tach, headliner, tilt

12-23-2002, 12:55 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Never seen chrome...only in brushed alluminum.

12-24-2002, 01:15 AM	#7
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	Aux Gas tank Doors when I had body work and new paint....I removed the 2 side tanks and asked the body man to fill the door cutouts before painting.... While the truck was in the body shop; ( a friends! ), I moved the filler spout from each tank to the end of the tank....enabling re-fueling from under the rear wheel well forward of the wheel. Getting rid of those ugly ( my opinion! ) gas filler door flaps ... gives a smooth, unbroken look to the truck sides... When I got the truck back, no problem re-installing the aux tanks with the ' hidden ' filler necks.......... __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal).

12-24-2002, 01:34 AM	#8
JVictor75 Maintenance Man Join Date: May 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ US Posts: 213	Re: Aux. fuel tank doors 72Cheyenne I have a set of these aux fuel doors on my truck. The only time I have seen these doors on any truck like ours is on mine. I agree with another person on this thread, and say that I don't like the way they look on the truck. That being said, if they are brushed aluminum you can easily polish them with some triple-ought (Ot? Awt? Whatever[/B][/QUOTE] ) Steel wool and some decent rubbing compound. This is the way I "polished" the aluminum on my Suzuki Intruder. You can do the same thing with the aluminum swingarm on a modern sportbike, and many people have. I would suggest doing the same thing with any aluminum pieces that you have before buying a new set of doors. You can also have holes drilled into the doors to install a set of tool-box locks into them, available at any auto-parts store that also sells tool-sets. Napa, Big "A", or Parts Plus should be able to help you out. If possible, avoid the "chain" type stores, as they employ people who are usually unwilling or inable to help out in any way. [QUOTE]Originally posted by My72Cheyenne [B]I have a 72 Cheyenne 4x4 that has the aftermarket side saddle tanks. They have the square doors that cover the hole that was cut in the quarter panels to access the fillers. I'm looking for the replacement doors in chrome. Anyone know where to find them? They're about 8" square with locks in them. They were very popular during these years when aux tanks were installed. Thanks for any help. Tom Bend, OR

12-24-2002, 01:47 AM	#9
My72Cheyenne "Work in Progress" Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 55	Thanks for the input. The ones I have are not in great shape, that's why I'm after new ones.

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