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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Muncie, IN U.S.A.
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What to do with the hole if I relocate the fuel tank
Anybody know a way to cover the old filler hole if I relocate my tank to under the bed? I don't really want to weld and repaint right now. My truck is my only vehicle that is already shiny.
Is there any kind of a cover or ????? OCB |
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Getting cabin fever?!?!?!
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: chisholm, mn
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i'm using duct tape right now. works well for a temp fix. i'm just using it over my marker light holes and antenna hole. ugly, but effective.
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Manchester, TN
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You could just cut the neck off your original tank and leave it in place till you decide to fill it. Stock apperance outside, room behind the seat inside!
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: utica, oh,
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I am going to cut the neck off my in cab tank and put it back in with a new rubber gasket untill I do the paint.
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KEEP ON TRUCKING
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: martinsville va
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just be sure to block it off so you dont forget and fill your cab up
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Washington State
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Filler
Can't remember where I saw it, but there was a post from a member that could possibly help you.
He had made some of these and several people wanted them. Try the search, might fill your needs. ![]()
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KEEP ON TRUCKING
Join Date: Sep 2000
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efabman had them but you gotta weld
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Dreams are free
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Hogansville Texas
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what about an electric antennea??
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Join Date: May 2002
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Working on a Nova.
Join Date: Nov 2002
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Get some kind of chrome emblem and stick it on both sides so that the one on the drivers side covers the hole! Not that I would ever do anything half way and try to hide it!
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: utica, oh,
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Yep I was a certifed welder for a while and did side jobs for extra cash. Welded a mower deck on a push mower once and being in a hurry didn't think about the gas tank when I had it on its side untill I seen the fire.
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Grubbin'
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Chico, CA
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Here's the post from efabman
Here's a link, it will take you directly to efabman's pictures and explainations, Hopefully. He da man.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=efabman
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: North Delta, British Columbia
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Stick a billiard ball in the hole into the rubber. Seen it, worked well.
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Join Date: Jan 2002
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I took a old gas cap and placed it in the rubber boot then tied wired it down tight so water can't get inside cab, been like that now for two years, waiting to get truck painted again to have fixed.
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So Many Ideas, So Little Money
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Marshalltown, IA
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I found a plate on a c-60 that had prongsin it that cliped onto the rubber seal and had a bar across teh back and screw holding it ll together.... I got it round here somewhere..
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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I have one of them too if chevy2racer can't locate his.
Whats it worth to ya? |
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Ringtown,PA
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i too was looking for something to cover up the hole on my drag truck and when i asked about a factory delete people started acting like they were a great rare option, whatever. i used a large freeze plug from doorman (automotive hardware company) looks cool! Dev.
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So Many Ideas, So Little Money
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Marshalltown, IA
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Fast_dev, I remeber you askin and I sent you a PM bac in the day.... I had only seen the one I got... I may keep this one for now... not sure really.. I ay have one with out tnk and nt ready forpaint
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Muncie, IN U.S.A.
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Thanks for all the great ideas guys! Efabman's approach is the best, of course, but my welding looks like a chicken crapped on it. I think I'll go with the cut off original neck or the billiard ball idea.
In fact, the billiard ball is a great idea. Of course I will feel guilty about stealing one from the local pool hall, but I'm sure I will get over it (Just kidding!). My truck is bright red, so I could get the red solid ball to fill in (number 3? my misspent youth is fading away in a haze). OCB |
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