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30 a truck · 03-16-2017, 08:22 AM

When I finished my truck, I tried to put gas in it at the station. It would not take it. I tried several different flush mount "necks" before I had to go to the taller one. So I made a box to kinda hide it. I don't really like it, but have no other choice. You guys are experts. How bad does it really look? Be honest.

**LockDoc** · 03-16-2017, 08:26 AM

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I think it looks good. Are the chrome pieces hold downs or handles? Do you have the vent tube hooked up?

LockDoc

**jocko** · 03-16-2017, 08:48 AM

Look like little hinges so the lid just rotates up? Looks fine, nice job.

30 a truck · 03-16-2017, 09:08 AM

Correct Jocko, those are stainless hinges.
It has 2 vents on it. One was not enough.

**LockDoc** · 03-16-2017, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jocko

Look like little hinges so the lid just rotates up? Looks fine, nice job.

OK, I see that now. I couldn't get my eyes focused on it. Thanks Jocko

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Originally Posted by 30 a truck

Correct Jocko, those are stainless hinges.
It has 2 vents on it. One was not enough.

I had a problem with my Panel Truck fill until I hooked up the vent line, that's why I asked. I know some of the newer gas pumps pump a lot of gas in a short amount of time.....

LockDoc

**biketopia** · 03-16-2017, 11:17 AM

looks like it fits real nice. How's it attached to the rest of the truck, welded in, anchors, epoxy? If it's sealed tight might want to add a drain hole of sorts inside the box in the bed floor in case anything leaks past it going down the road, rain, spilled gas, etc.

GASoline71 · 03-16-2017, 11:33 AM

I also think it looks pretty damn nice! Good job!

Gary

30 a truck · 03-16-2017, 12:10 PM

It is held in with 4 stainless screws, 2 in wheel tub & 2 in bottom. I welded tabs on it. Will not hold water, no drain needed.

LongBox · 03-16-2017, 01:26 PM

Nice work! Don't see any problem with it at all. Could even use it as a secret stash!

**biketopia** · 03-16-2017, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 30 a truck

It is held in with 4 stainless screws, 2 in wheel tub & 2 in bottom. I welded tabs on it. Will not hold water, no drain needed.

Sweet deal, good job!

**blazercrazy70** · 03-16-2017, 01:55 PM

That looks great. What fill neck is that, I have the exact same problem.

30 a truck · 03-16-2017, 04:09 PM

Neck is off a Harley tank welded to 1 1/2" exhaust tubing.

**LockDoc** · 03-16-2017, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 30 a truck

Neck is off a Harley tank welded to 1 1/2" exhaust tubing.

I thought it was a panel/suburban neck, looks just like the one in my '67 panel....

LockDoc

El Dorado Jim · 03-17-2017, 12:40 AM

looks great, you could even add a hasp/lock if you needed too.... what kind of liner did you use on your bed?

**Jcfcamaro** · 03-17-2017, 01:08 AM

X2 on looking good. Good workmanship. ..

30 a truck · 03-17-2017, 05:47 AM

Jim, Bed liner is Duplicolor clear mixed 8 to 1 with paint. Sprayed on. 2 coats. Bought at Jegs.

Acorn · 03-17-2017, 06:18 PM

That looks great! Looks like it belongs there. High enough to make it easy to fill, yet small enough that people won't stare at it and ask "what the heck is that?"
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03-16-2017, 08:22 AM	#1
30 a truck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cowpens S.C. Posts: 138	Gas filler neck box When I finished my truck, I tried to put gas in it at the station. It would not take it. I tried several different flush mount "necks" before I had to go to the taller one. So I made a box to kinda hide it. I don't really like it, but have no other choice. You guys are experts. How bad does it really look? Be honest. Attached Images

03-16-2017, 08:26 AM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,774	Re: Gas filler neck box - I think it looks good. Are the chrome pieces hold downs or handles? Do you have the vent tube hooked up? LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-16-2017, 08:48 AM	#3
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Gas filler neck box Look like little hinges so the lid just rotates up? Looks fine, nice job.

03-16-2017, 09:08 AM	#4
30 a truck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cowpens S.C. Posts: 138	Re: Gas filler neck box Correct Jocko, those are stainless hinges. It has 2 vents on it. One was not enough.

03-16-2017, 11:17 AM	#6
biketopia Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Warrenton VA Posts: 1,105	Re: Gas filler neck box looks like it fits real nice. How's it attached to the rest of the truck, welded in, anchors, epoxy? If it's sealed tight might want to add a drain hole of sorts inside the box in the bed floor in case anything leaks past it going down the road, rain, spilled gas, etc. __________________ 71 c-10 Long Bed, under the knife for a No Limit Engineering Wide Ride Chassis Pack and coil over static drop. 07 Silverado Classic 2wd 95 Camaro 427SBC/TH350

03-16-2017, 12:10 PM	#8
30 a truck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cowpens S.C. Posts: 138	Re: Gas filler neck box It is held in with 4 stainless screws, 2 in wheel tub & 2 in bottom. I welded tabs on it. Will not hold water, no drain needed.

03-16-2017, 01:26 PM	#9
LongBox Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 784	Re: Gas filler neck box Nice work! Don't see any problem with it at all. Could even use it as a secret stash! __________________ Rick -69 GMC 910 Long Box, 350 -98 Chev Silverado 1500, 350 Vortec 4L60e -08 Mustang GT Convertible

03-16-2017, 01:55 PM	#11
blazercrazy70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: illinois Posts: 516	Re: Gas filler neck box That looks great. What fill neck is that, I have the exact same problem.

03-16-2017, 04:09 PM	#12
30 a truck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cowpens S.C. Posts: 138	Re: Gas filler neck box Neck is off a Harley tank welded to 1 1/2" exhaust tubing.

03-17-2017, 12:40 AM	#14
El Dorado Jim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Dorado Ca Posts: 3,374	Re: Gas filler neck box looks great, you could even add a hasp/lock if you needed too.... what kind of liner did you use on your bed?

03-17-2017, 01:08 AM	#15
Jcfcamaro Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Fairfax, Missouri Posts: 1,049	Re: Gas filler neck box X2 on looking good. Good workmanship. ..

03-17-2017, 05:47 AM	#16
30 a truck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cowpens S.C. Posts: 138	Re: Gas filler neck box Jim, Bed liner is Duplicolor clear mixed 8 to 1 with paint. Sprayed on. 2 coats. Bought at Jegs.

03-17-2017, 06:18 PM	#17
Acorn Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Winnsboro Texas Posts: 367	Re: Gas filler neck box That looks great! Looks like it belongs there. High enough to make it easy to fill, yet small enough that people won't stare at it and ask "what the heck is that?" It's much better than my Redneck version... __________________ The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of a low price is forgotten.

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