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Critter · 03-04-2010, 11:02 AM

I am hoping to go to the salvage yard sometime in the next week or two and cut out a fuel door for my blazer. I want a round one as opposed to square so I was thinking about an 88-98 full sized truck. Does anyone know of something that might fit better? Sheet metal work is still pretty new for me so I need the best fitting right out of the "box" as possible so hopefully I can make it look decent. I want it to be round and at least come off of a GM vehicle

other wise I'm open to suggestions.

my67chevytruck · 03-04-2010, 11:13 AM

I have seen ppl use the round s10 gas door as well

skidder111 · 03-04-2010, 11:27 AM

Critter - I used a door from a 88-98 truck. I too wanted it to look like it belonged there. I used the door, flange, plastic housing and filler neck. The plastic housing interfered with the inner panel of the box, so it had to be clearanced. If you go this route, make sure the filler neck does not interfere with the floor support. I can get pictures tomorrow if you like. Good luck.

Critter · 03-04-2010, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

I have seen ppl use the round s10 gas door as well

Thanks, I will look for one.

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Originally Posted by skidder111

I can get pictures tomorrow if you like. Good luck.

Pics would be great. Thanks!

Big J · 03-04-2010, 07:14 PM

Click this link and scroll down to post #212. I cut what I needed out of a 1990 Chevy 1500. Start here and look at the next page or two also.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=264226&page=9

Here is what it looks like completed. post #779
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...264226&page=32

**Classic Heartbeat** · 03-04-2010, 07:20 PM

I don't like the finger recesses of the GM doors so I opted to cut one out of a Plymoth Voyager van. They have cable pull latch so they are entirely flush.

Sorry about the bad pics, but you can see there aren't any finger pulls. WES

Critter · 03-04-2010, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big J

Click this link and scroll down to post #212. I cut what I needed out of a 1990 Chevy 1500. Start here and look at the next page or two also.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=264226&page=9

Here is what it looks like completed. post #779
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...264226&page=32

I think that turned out good. Its kinda hard to see in the pic but it looks like everything fit behind the factory filler neck cover, which means the inner bed panel will fit as well, is that correct?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

I don't like the finger recesses of the GM doors so I opted to cut one out of a Plymoth Voyager van. They have cable pull latch so they are entirely flush.

Sorry about the bad pics, but you can see there aren't any finger pulls. WES

Looks nice, I have thought about finding a flushmount like that. Probably going to go to the yard and look around and if I don't see anything better I will go with the 88-98 style, or the S-10 like My67 and others have mentioned. Thanks for talking through this with me guys.

skidder111 · 03-05-2010, 11:27 AM

Critter - Here are some pics of my setup, but after looking at Big J's setup, that turned out nicer than mine. Nice work, Big J!

skidder111 · 03-05-2010, 11:30 AM

Critter - I used seam sealer on the box shaped cover and was unable to remove it. It looks pretty much the same as Big J's under there.

Critter · 03-07-2010, 12:18 AM

Thanks Skidder, I like what you've done. By the way, white has made my short list of colors that may find its way onto my Blazer, yours looks good.

Big J · 03-07-2010, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Critter

I think that turned out good. Its kinda hard to see in the pic but it looks like everything fit behind the factory filler neck cover, which means the inner bed panel will fit as well, is that correct?

I could have made it fit flush if I'd of grabbed the 1990 filler neck. But I used the 72 (I wanted to retain that big shiny gas cap, lol) and at the angle it was at I had to make the hole a little bigger on the back side. You can see the angle on the bottom of the inner cover I put in. The mod I did to it is someplace in the thread after the filler door install.

Critter · 03-08-2010, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big J

I could have made it fit flush if I'd of grabbed the 1990 filler neck.

Thanks J, that's what I was hoping to hear.

03-04-2010, 11:02 AM	#1
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Gas Filler door I am hoping to go to the salvage yard sometime in the next week or two and cut out a fuel door for my blazer. I want a round one as opposed to square so I was thinking about an 88-98 full sized truck. Does anyone know of something that might fit better? Sheet metal work is still pretty new for me so I need the best fitting right out of the "box" as possible so hopefully I can make it look decent. I want it to be round and at least come off of a GM vehicle other wise I'm open to suggestions. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com Last edited by Critter; 03-04-2010 at 11:07 AM.

03-04-2010, 11:27 AM	#3
skidder111 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada Posts: 141	Re: Gas Filler door Critter - I used a door from a 88-98 truck. I too wanted it to look like it belonged there. I used the door, flange, plastic housing and filler neck. The plastic housing interfered with the inner panel of the box, so it had to be clearanced. If you go this route, make sure the filler neck does not interfere with the floor support. I can get pictures tomorrow if you like. Good luck. Last edited by skidder111; 03-04-2010 at 11:27 AM.

03-04-2010, 07:14 PM	#5
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: Gas Filler door Click this link and scroll down to post #212. I cut what I needed out of a 1990 Chevy 1500. Start here and look at the next page or two also. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=264226&page=9 Here is what it looks like completed. post #779 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...264226&page=32 __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

03-04-2010, 07:20 PM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Gas Filler door I don't like the finger recesses of the GM doors so I opted to cut one out of a Plymoth Voyager van. They have cable pull latch so they are entirely flush. Sorry about the bad pics, but you can see there aren't any finger pulls. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

03-05-2010, 11:27 AM	#8
skidder111 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada Posts: 141	Re: Gas Filler door Critter - Here are some pics of my setup, but after looking at Big J's setup, that turned out nicer than mine. Nice work, Big J! Attached Images Last edited by skidder111; 03-05-2010 at 11:28 AM.

03-04-2010, 11:13 AM	#2
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Gas Filler door I have seen ppl use the round s10 gas door as well __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

03-05-2010, 11:30 AM	#9
skidder111 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada Posts: 141	Re: Gas Filler door Critter - I used seam sealer on the box shaped cover and was unable to remove it. It looks pretty much the same as Big J's under there.

03-07-2010, 12:18 AM	#10
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Gas Filler door Thanks Skidder, I like what you've done. By the way, white has made my short list of colors that may find its way onto my Blazer, yours looks good. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

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