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67ChevyRedneck · 10-03-2006, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Fabris

67chevyredneck, I am willing to bet that it was static electricity....

That's SHOCKING news!

XXL · 10-24-2006, 03:33 PM

, John...

This would also look good with a Matt Hotch pop-up cap (which, unfortunately, are verrrrrrrrrrry expensive).

Here's the cap assy and shown installed on a bike--

70clone · 01-10-2009, 01:14 AM

anyone else done this

DoobieBrother · 01-10-2009, 01:54 AM

That is the coolest filler I've ever seen. Now come do it on my truck!!!

thirdstreettito · 01-10-2009, 02:25 AM

I have read this about 9 times. I love it! I am going to do it to most of my trucks.

nac593 · 01-10-2009, 10:34 AM

I'm also curious if any one else did this to their truck? How did it turn out?

thirdstreettito · 01-10-2009, 12:15 PM

A bunch of people have done it. Maybe someone will chime in.

**mr48chev** · 01-10-2009, 01:11 PM

I like that better every time I look at it. I don't think that static electricity would be much of a problem with the steel bed. A guy might want to make sure that the bed was grounded well and that the filler piece was well grounded to the bed.
I think the 308 (not an Enzo) F car that caught fire had a fiberglass body. Still it was most likely operator error instead of the vehicle that caused the problem.

I'll sure be looking at that setup when I move the tank from the bed of my truck to under the bed when I redo the truck. A guy could run a sealed marine cap and then run a vent line up to a charcoal filter setup like the later models and put the filter up behind the drivers side headlamps. That would keep gas fumes away from the back of the truck bed on hot days too.

John, what did you use for a gas tank and or is there another thread with the info?

tphsmith · 01-10-2009, 02:02 PM

yes I will not Lie, I stoll this idea from J/F and I love it looks real sweet and clean, sorry to steal your Idea John but I love it

chevydog66 · 01-11-2009, 11:20 PM

Where did you get the pop up cap assembly? I just checked West Marine and they are not listing it. Looks sweet!! Thanks!!

petey-pablo · 01-12-2009, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tphsmith

yes I will not Lie, I stoll this idea from J/F and I love it looks real sweet and clean, sorry to steal your Idea John but I love it

Lets see some pictures you know how we all love pictures....

nac593 · 01-12-2009, 10:00 AM

How about some pictures from under. Where the filler connects to the tank.

HuggerCST · 01-12-2009, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevydog66

Where did you get the pop up cap assembly? I just checked West Marine and they are not listing it. Looks sweet!! Thanks!!

I found the cap, but not the deck fill pipe. It says that it fits most standard 1 & 1/2" deck fills though. http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...l&classNum=204

chevydog66 · 01-12-2009, 10:21 PM

Kewl, thanks Hugger!! That part # is for the replacement cap only, $29.99. The whole assembly part # for gas is 5324637, which is $54.99. Shipping is $9.95, my mom lives near a West Marine store so I will have her get one for me.

**John Fabris** · 01-12-2009, 10:28 PM

Hi All,

The Tank I used is a 1965 Suburban tank. But any rear tank can be used. Just make sure you place your filler on the same side as the fill tube on the tank.

This filler is is listed online at west marine LINK.

I used rubber Gas Tank Filler hose (from any auto parts store) from the filler neck, to an steel elbow (from a muffler shop), more gas filler hose from elbow to the tank.

I did cut and reweld the gas tank filler tube (which stock, comes straight out towards the tire) to now point toward the back corner of the bed where filler is.

And for all of those that have copied this setup, please send me your name and address so that my attorney can contact you regarding this matter..... JK

No biggie, I knew that others would do this one I put it up here....

Kinda why I am being very quiet about the next 67 SWB I am building...

Thanks and Enjoy!!! Really pay attention to your air vent from the tank, it will really affect how fast you can fill the tank!!!

I would love to see pictures of trucks that have done this!! It is most commented thing at the shows (by other truck owners)...
I know of one guy who is planning on doing this to a stepside....

chevydog66 · 01-12-2009, 10:57 PM

This deck fill is kinda cool too. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GEM-S...ssoriesQ5fGear

Jerry Jones · 01-12-2009, 11:07 PM

Looks even better in person.

Hey John how you doin' up there in the boonies?

**John Fabris** · 01-13-2009, 01:43 AM

Thanks Jerry.

Life has been a lot slower up here. We are doing good and even had snow for xmas.... PM me if you are heading to Turlock swap meet two weeks from now...

72hotrodder · 01-13-2009, 01:44 AM

wow those fillers are awsome

Jerry Jones · 01-13-2009, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Fabris

Thanks Jerry.

Life has been a lot slower up here. We are doing good and even had snow for xmas.... PM me if you are heading to Turlock swap meet two weeks from now...

I am hoping to make that trip, I know El Jay is going, you might remember him from Pleasanton, he was there with me when I bought the parts from you.

**Ricks1971** · 01-13-2009, 01:58 AM

Now that John lives just down the street from me he is going to help me put this type of filler cap on my stepside and we will post pics! Oh John did I tell you that you were helping me! LOL

coggonobrien · 01-13-2009, 11:11 AM

how much did it up the cost on the bed sides to have the stake pockets not cut out?

69chevybmx · 01-13-2009, 01:12 PM

That looks great. Thanks for the inspiration.

copywritten · 01-16-2010, 09:58 PM

John very nice work. The gas cap in your pictures looks flat and the one that you linked to from west marine looks to have a bow to it? Did you just use scrap metal drill a hole in it to get the retangle shape to weld in the stake pocket?

energiesource · 01-16-2010, 10:28 PM

very nice write up and nice idea. there are so many ways to do the gas tank and this is one i like.

10-24-2006, 03:33 PM	#52
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01-10-2009, 01:14 AM	#53
70clone Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: JACKSONVILLE FL Posts: 200	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... anyone else done this

01-10-2009, 01:54 AM	#54
DoobieBrother Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US Posts: 184	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... That is the coolest filler I've ever seen. Now come do it on my truck!!!

01-10-2009, 02:25 AM	#55
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... I have read this about 9 times. I love it! I am going to do it to most of my trucks. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-10-2009, 10:34 AM	#56
nac593 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: san diego,ca Posts: 125	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... I'm also curious if any one else did this to their truck? How did it turn out?

01-10-2009, 12:15 PM	#57
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... A bunch of people have done it. Maybe someone will chime in. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-10-2009, 01:11 PM	#58
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... I like that better every time I look at it. I don't think that static electricity would be much of a problem with the steel bed. A guy might want to make sure that the bed was grounded well and that the filler piece was well grounded to the bed. I think the 308 (not an Enzo) F car that caught fire had a fiberglass body. Still it was most likely operator error instead of the vehicle that caused the problem. I'll sure be looking at that setup when I move the tank from the bed of my truck to under the bed when I redo the truck. A guy could run a sealed marine cap and then run a vent line up to a charcoal filter setup like the later models and put the filter up behind the drivers side headlamps. That would keep gas fumes away from the back of the truck bed on hot days too. John, what did you use for a gas tank and or is there another thread with the info? Last edited by mr48chev; 01-10-2009 at 01:14 PM.

01-10-2009, 02:02 PM	#59
tphsmith still buypickupparts Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: charlotte Posts: 637	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... yes I will not Lie, I stoll this idea from J/F and I love it looks real sweet and clean, sorry to steal your Idea John but I love it __________________ Its Gonna be a Great Day, I woke up this Morning. 72 SWB Fleetside freshly painted. putting a 94 LT1 with 700R4 tranny lowered 4 in the front 6 in the back 81 chevy half ton 350 89 Silverado 4x4 going ta church truck

01-11-2009, 11:20 PM	#60
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... Where did you get the pop up cap assembly? I just checked West Marine and they are not listing it. Looks sweet!! Thanks!! __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

01-12-2009, 10:00 AM	#62
nac593 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: san diego,ca Posts: 125	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... How about some pictures from under. Where the filler connects to the tank.

01-12-2009, 10:21 PM	#64
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... Kewl, thanks Hugger!! That part # is for the replacement cap only, $29.99. The whole assembly part # for gas is 5324637, which is $54.99. Shipping is $9.95, my mom lives near a West Marine store so I will have her get one for me. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up Last edited by chevydog66; 01-12-2009 at 10:29 PM.

01-12-2009, 10:28 PM	#65
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... Hi All, The Tank I used is a 1965 Suburban tank. But any rear tank can be used. Just make sure you place your filler on the same side as the fill tube on the tank. This filler is is listed online at west marine LINK. I used rubber Gas Tank Filler hose (from any auto parts store) from the filler neck, to an steel elbow (from a muffler shop), more gas filler hose from elbow to the tank. I did cut and reweld the gas tank filler tube (which stock, comes straight out towards the tire) to now point toward the back corner of the bed where filler is. And for all of those that have copied this setup, please send me your name and address so that my attorney can contact you regarding this matter..... JK No biggie, I knew that others would do this one I put it up here.... Kinda why I am being very quiet about the next 67 SWB I am building... Thanks and Enjoy!!! Really pay attention to your air vent from the tank, it will really affect how fast you can fill the tank!!! I would love to see pictures of trucks that have done this!! It is most commented thing at the shows (by other truck owners)... I know of one guy who is planning on doing this to a stepside.... __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB Last edited by John Fabris; 01-12-2009 at 10:46 PM.

01-12-2009, 10:57 PM	#66
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... This deck fill is kinda cool too. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GEM-S...ssoriesQ5fGear __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

01-12-2009, 11:07 PM	#67
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... Looks even better in person. Hey John how you doin' up there in the boonies? __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

01-13-2009, 01:43 AM	#68
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... Thanks Jerry. Life has been a lot slower up here. We are doing good and even had snow for xmas.... PM me if you are heading to Turlock swap meet two weeks from now... __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB



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01-13-2009, 01:44 AM	#69
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Ricks1971 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clarkrange Tennessee Posts: 1,787	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... Now that John lives just down the street from me he is going to help me put this type of filler cap on my stepside and we will post pics! Oh John did I tell you that you were helping me! LOL

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01-13-2009, 01:12 PM	#73
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01-16-2010, 09:58 PM	#74
copywritten CopyWritten Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cypress TX Posts: 173	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... John very nice work. The gas cap in your pictures looks flat and the one that you linked to from west marine looks to have a bow to it? Did you just use scrap metal drill a hole in it to get the retangle shape to weld in the stake pocket?

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energiesource Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 346	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... very nice write up and nice idea. there are so many ways to do the gas tank and this is one i like.

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