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68gmsee · 01-20-2010, 06:20 PM

This is about the third filler neck rubber grommet I've bought for these trucks in the last 10 years. Seems like after a few years the rubber starts to break down so that it stains my fingers if I just barely touch it. If I happen to wash the truck or even wax around that area, it stains the sorrounding area.

Anyone have the same problem? And does anyone know if there is a better grommet that doesn't oxidize?

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-20-2010, 06:25 PM

The reproductions that are out there are junk. You need to find NOS, or contact member Classic Heartbeat (Wes). He is having a company that has been in the rubber business for years reproduce them that won't crack or have that problem. He hasn't done any 67-70 yet, but he will soon. Trevor

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-20-2010, 06:30 PM

Thank you 71blksuper4x4. If 68gmsee has a 67-70 Chevy or GMC truck I have a few Genuine GM Gas Filler Grommets left for sale. I have sent one of those off to be reproduced by our manufacturer also, but they are still a ways off. So untill then I am hunting down Genuine GM and finding enough of them to keep my customers happy for now. WES

68gmsee · 01-20-2010, 06:42 PM

Wes,
Yes, it's for my 68 GMC. You list one on your site for 67-68 without EEC. is this the OEM one you mentioned?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-20-2010, 06:54 PM

I don't know if you meant 67-70, but you typed 67-68. They are 67-70 and yes those are the ones that are Genuine GM and will fit your 68 GMC. WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-20-2010, 06:56 PM

As a matter of fact I need to go in and delete the 71-72 grommets because the last one of those I found cost me about $16.00

WES

68gmsee · 01-20-2010, 06:58 PM

Thanx. Just ordered.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-20-2010, 07:32 PM

Got it. Thank you verry much. I will cut the shipping back to $5.00 for priority mail shipping. I have to go to the post office today anyway. WES

68gmsee · 01-20-2010, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

Got it. Thank you verry much. I will cut the shipping back to $5.00 for priority mail shipping. I have to go to the post office today anyway. WES

Thanks mucho.

68gmsee · 01-22-2010, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

Got it. Thank you verry much. I will cut the shipping back to $5.00 for priority mail shipping. I have to go to the post office today anyway. WES

Holy mackerel, man, I just ordered couple days ago, and I got it today... That's the fastest I've received a part.

Thanks much.

capev86 · 01-22-2010, 08:40 PM

make them out of polyurethane?

68gmsee · 01-27-2010, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by capev86

make them out of polyurethane?

The rubber looks like regular rubber however, I'm hoping it's made out of a better quality that doesn't oxidize like the other's I've gotten. Won't know until after at least one summer here in Texas...

Indyuke · 12-25-2011, 10:11 PM

Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I'm looking to replace the tank filler grommet on my 1970 and was wondering if the ones in the link below are good ones to buy or if I should look someplace else? I would like to have NOS GM if at all possible (where could I get those? Dealership?) or failing that, what aftermarket piece would be good quality?

http://www.classicparts.com/1967-70-...ctinfo/23-017/

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-26-2011, 12:35 PM

at the price they are selling them at, I would say it is the same cheap reproduction out there everyone else sells. WES

cdowns · 12-26-2011, 01:16 PM

i've always thought the repops with chaulky and stain issues as well as the drying out and splitting was just an extra feature of them// FUAX PATINA gas filler grommets

Lee H · 12-26-2011, 02:48 PM

GM # 3886792. Still available through your Chevy dealer, Sept of last year I bought several of them. These are no better that the repops. Only last about 6 months before beginning to crack.

Sport/Truck · 12-26-2011, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee H

GM # 3886792. Still available through your Chevy dealer, Sept of last year I bought several of them. These are no better that the repops. Only last about 6 months before beginning to crack.

These aren't any better??

68gmsee · 12-26-2011, 06:17 PM

The one I got from Wes (info above) has gone through one heck of a summer here in Texas (drought) and still holding up good. Black junk doesn't rub off on your hands.

bosco200 · 12-26-2011, 08:25 PM

Ive had my for about 4 years and I got it from LMC, my trucks sits outside, and mines still like new.

01-20-2010, 06:20 PM	#1
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	? on gas tank rubber grommet This is about the third filler neck rubber grommet I've bought for these trucks in the last 10 years. Seems like after a few years the rubber starts to break down so that it stains my fingers if I just barely touch it. If I happen to wash the truck or even wax around that area, it stains the sorrounding area. Anyone have the same problem? And does anyone know if there is a better grommet that doesn't oxidize?

01-20-2010, 06:25 PM	#2
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: ? on gas tank rubber grommet The reproductions that are out there are junk. You need to find NOS, or contact member Classic Heartbeat (Wes). He is having a company that has been in the rubber business for years reproduce them that won't crack or have that problem. He hasn't done any 67-70 yet, but he will soon. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

01-20-2010, 06:30 PM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Re: ? on gas tank rubber grommet Thank you 71blksuper4x4. If 68gmsee has a 67-70 Chevy or GMC truck I have a few Genuine GM Gas Filler Grommets left for sale. I have sent one of those off to be reproduced by our manufacturer also, but they are still a ways off. So untill then I am hunting down Genuine GM and finding enough of them to keep my customers happy for now. 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

01-20-2010, 06:42 PM	#4
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: ? on gas tank rubber grommet Wes, Yes, it's for my 68 GMC. You list one on your site for 67-68 without EEC. is this the OEM one you mentioned?

01-20-2010, 06:54 PM	#5
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Re: ? on gas tank rubber grommet I don't know if you meant 67-70, but you typed 67-68. They are 67-70 and yes those are the ones that are Genuine GM and will fit your 68 GMC. 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

01-20-2010, 06:56 PM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Re: ? on gas tank rubber grommet As a matter of fact I need to go in and delete the 71-72 grommets because the last one of those I found cost me about $16.00 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

01-20-2010, 06:58 PM	#7
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: ? on gas tank rubber grommet Thanx. Just ordered.

01-20-2010, 07:32 PM	#8
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Re: ? on gas tank rubber grommet Got it. Thank you verry much. I will cut the shipping back to $5.00 for priority mail shipping. I have to go to the post office today anyway. 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

01-22-2010, 08:40 PM	#11
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: ? on gas tank rubber grommet make them out of polyurethane?

12-25-2011, 10:11 PM	#13
Indyuke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 623	Re: ? on gas tank rubber grommet Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I'm looking to replace the tank filler grommet on my 1970 and was wondering if the ones in the link below are good ones to buy or if I should look someplace else? I would like to have NOS GM if at all possible (where could I get those? Dealership?) or failing that, what aftermarket piece would be good quality? http://www.classicparts.com/1967-70-...ctinfo/23-017/

12-26-2011, 12:35 PM	#14
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Re: ? on gas tank rubber grommet at the price they are selling them at, I would say it is the same cheap reproduction out there everyone else sells. 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

12-26-2011, 01:16 PM	#15
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: ? on gas tank rubber grommet i've always thought the repops with chaulky and stain issues as well as the drying out and splitting was just an extra feature of them// FUAX PATINA gas filler grommets __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-26-2011, 02:48 PM	#16
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: ? on gas tank rubber grommet GM # 3886792. Still available through your Chevy dealer, Sept of last year I bought several of them. These are no better that the repops. Only last about 6 months before beginning to crack. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

12-26-2011, 06:17 PM	#18
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: ? on gas tank rubber grommet The one I got from Wes (info above) has gone through one heck of a summer here in Texas (drought) and still holding up good. Black junk doesn't rub off on your hands.

12-26-2011, 08:25 PM	#19
bosco200 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ste. Genevieve, MO Posts: 526	Re: ? on gas tank rubber grommet Ive had my for about 4 years and I got it from LMC, my trucks sits outside, and mines still like new.



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