SWB Fleet Fuel Door in side marker - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

skokie · 10-05-2007, 05:14 PM

I saw a thread the other day on a truck that had fabricated a fuel cell door on his SWB Fleet side. Does anyone remember what that thread is?

Thanks

PanelDeland · 10-05-2007, 05:17 PM

I don't remember the thread but you can search Tennman he's not very active anymore but did a great write up on this mod.I think it may be in the FAQ's also.I think it's also on one of the board vendors sites,maybe Wes's,but I'm not sure.

71swb4x4 · 10-05-2007, 05:48 PM

Here is Tennman's writeup: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/mark...t_gas_door.htm

Frizzle Fry · 10-05-2007, 06:33 PM

Before you do it I suggest removing the marker and going to a gas station to see how awkward it's going to be to try to fill up. I could be wrong, but with those big rubber boots on the gas nozzles I don't think it'll work out very well. I love the idea. Just don't think it's very practical.

The tail light version might work better.

skokie · 10-05-2007, 10:13 PM

I saw Tennman mans. The one that I saw had a cover over the hoses welded into the bed. Ill keep searching.

skokie · 10-05-2007, 10:28 PM

FOUND IT!!!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...el+door&page=7

67_C-30 · 10-05-2007, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Before you do it I suggest removing the marker and going to a gas station to see how awkward it's going to be to try to fill up. I could be wrong, but with those big rubber boots on the gas nozzles I don't think it'll work out very well. I love the idea. Just don't think it's very practical.

The tail light version might work better.

Maybe I'm not thinking about something, but why would it be any different that any other side mounted gas filler. It seems to me the taillight is narrower and would present more a challenge. Maybe I'm I'm taken something into consideration?

skokie · 10-05-2007, 10:31 PM

More on page 6 to.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...el+door&page=6

Frizzle Fry · 10-05-2007, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Maybe I'm not thinking about something, but why would it be any different that any other side mounted gas filler. It seems to me the taillight is narrower and would present more a challenge. Maybe I'm I'm taken something into consideration?

The tail lights are wider than the markers are tall. That was my reasoning but I honestly don't have experience with either. I can tell you this: I considered both options an ended up going with a Hagan fuel door. Even with my set-up it's tight and that nozzle boot pushes on the door hinge.

I really wanted the clean look of no door showing, but now I'm glad I went with something a little bigger (and I mean a little):

Frizzle Fry · 10-05-2007, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skokie

FOUND IT!!!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...el+door&page=7

Quote:

Originally Posted by skokie

More on page 6 to.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...el+door&page=6

Glock has the same set-up as mine: Hagan

67_C-30 · 10-05-2007, 11:13 PM

Yeah, I guess by the you hinged the side marker light it would pretty tight in there. Also I guess up and down would be the diection that you'd need more room.

jorgensensc · 10-05-2007, 11:28 PM

It really depends where you live. When I did the write up on the stepside version I was in California, and the nozzles were a big pain. However now that I'm back in Texas most of the gas stations still only have the spout, not the big rubber boot, and it works fine.
Shawn

67_C-30 · 10-05-2007, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jorgensensc

It really depends where you live. When I did the write up on the stepside version I was in California, and the nozzles were a big pain. However now that I'm back in Texas most of the gas stations still only have the spout, not the big rubber boot, and it works fine.
Shawn

Maybe that's what it is, because our's is also a metal spout. I haven't seen any with a rubber boot.

Frizzle Fry · 10-06-2007, 12:00 AM

That would make a huge difference.

skokie · 10-06-2007, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jorgensensc

It really depends where you live. When I did the write up on the stepside version I was in California, and the nozzles were a big pain. However now that I'm back in Texas most of the gas stations still only have the spout, not the big rubber boot, and it works fine.
Shawn

Shawn

Can you give me some detail on what problems you ran into with the boot? Was it too big to fit into the sidemarker? If that is the case then I will scrap it and probably head the hagan way and graft it next to the sidemarker.

Thanks
Brad

10-05-2007, 05:14 PM	#1
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,342	SWB Fleet Fuel Door in side marker I saw a thread the other day on a truck that had fabricated a fuel cell door on his SWB Fleet side. Does anyone remember what that thread is? Thanks __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

10-05-2007, 05:17 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: SWB Fleet Fuel Door in side marker I don't remember the thread but you can search Tennman he's not very active anymore but did a great write up on this mod.I think it may be in the FAQ's also.I think it's also on one of the board vendors sites,maybe Wes's,but I'm not sure. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-05-2007, 05:48 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: SWB Fleet Fuel Door in side marker Here is Tennman's writeup: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/mark...t_gas_door.htm __________________ 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.

10-05-2007, 06:33 PM	#4
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: SWB Fleet Fuel Door in side marker Before you do it I suggest removing the marker and going to a gas station to see how awkward it's going to be to try to fill up. I could be wrong, but with those big rubber boots on the gas nozzles I don't think it'll work out very well. I love the idea. Just don't think it's very practical. The tail light version might work better.

10-05-2007, 10:13 PM	#5
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,342	Re: SWB Fleet Fuel Door in side marker I saw Tennman mans. The one that I saw had a cover over the hoses welded into the bed. Ill keep searching. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

10-05-2007, 10:28 PM	#6
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,342	Re: SWB Fleet Fuel Door in side marker FOUND IT!!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...el+door&page=7 __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234 Last edited by skokie; 10-05-2007 at 10:29 PM.

10-05-2007, 10:31 PM	#8
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,342	Re: SWB Fleet Fuel Door in side marker More on page 6 to. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...el+door&page=6 __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

10-05-2007, 11:13 PM	#11
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: SWB Fleet Fuel Door in side marker Yeah, I guess by the you hinged the side marker light it would pretty tight in there. Also I guess up and down would be the diection that you'd need more room. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

10-05-2007, 11:28 PM	#12
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: SWB Fleet Fuel Door in side marker It really depends where you live. When I did the write up on the stepside version I was in California, and the nozzles were a big pain. However now that I'm back in Texas most of the gas stations still only have the spout, not the big rubber boot, and it works fine. 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

10-06-2007, 12:00 AM	#14
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: SWB Fleet Fuel Door in side marker That would make a huge difference.

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