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83C · 06-26-2005, 10:46 PM

Has anyone ever shaved the fuel door on our trucks? I am looking for ideas on where to put the filler neck.

bigblock73 · 06-26-2005, 10:59 PM

Are you still using the stock tank, or running an aftermarket tank under the bed?

Here is what I did on my truck...

http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/chas...ellinstall.htm

boxrodz · 06-27-2005, 01:15 AM

Jeff's setup is classic and looks good.

The execution can be done in different ways (flush, recessed, hidden, motocycle gas cap, etc). If you're keeping your saddle tank(s) you could do something similar above the tank. It may be a bit more difficult to fill. You could also mount the fuel door on the inside wall of the bed, opposite of the existing location. If you're going with a rear tank, how 'bout trying to route the filler neck to behind a 'hinged' taillight housing like the '55 chevys.

bodydropped · 06-27-2005, 01:31 PM

i think this truck belongs to one of the guys on the board

83C · 06-27-2005, 10:43 PM

I am using the stock tank only b/c I have bought a new one. I thought about drilling a hole in the bed and cover it with the motorcyle gas cap. The inside of the bed idea is cool.

bigblock73-Where did you purchase the JAZ products?

bigblock73 · 06-27-2005, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 83C

bigblock73-Where did you purchase the JAZ products?

Jegs.

boxrodz · 06-28-2005, 12:47 AM

How 'bout flushing-mounting a motorcycle gas cap or a cap like Jeff's on the inside of the bed panel.
Whatever you decide, post a couple of pics when your done.

Eyegore · 06-28-2005, 01:18 AM

How about using an aftermarket door like this.

milehightoyz · 06-28-2005, 03:57 AM

i like that factory door flipped inside that looks *****in....nice job...im in the same boat, tryig to figure what to do with my crewcabshortbox since i cut frame, factory gas tanks got scrapped.

bigblock73 · 06-28-2005, 08:26 AM

That inside bedside fuel door is cool, but I have a question. How the heck does the filler tube fit in there, let alone have room for a cap to fit inside when the door is closed?

I would really like to see finished pics of it, because if it all works, that is one neat idea.

bodydropped · 06-28-2005, 08:57 AM

the truck was built by killer ridez in texas the truck is called lucky 13 and on the tailgate it says sinner or saint

CHEVYE · 06-28-2005, 08:58 AM

do you have to redo the fill tube with 1-1/2 fuel fill or what? i don't see how a stock set up fits in there.

matthufham · 06-30-2005, 08:27 PM

jeff, here's a link with lots of pics of that truck.

http://www.killerridez.com/1984_chevy.htm

he has a gas door on the inside of the bed, and outside. i guess the pic that has the outside door, is a before or work in progress pic.

bigblock73 · 06-30-2005, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by matthufham

jeff, here's a link with lots of pics of that truck.

http://www.killerridez.com/1984_chevy.htm

he has a gas door on the inside of the bed, and outside. i guess the pic that has the outside door, is a before or work in progress pic.

Thanks. I believe he is a member here...buddy lee if I remember correctly.

Thanks again for the link

screwballl · 06-30-2005, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by matthufham

jeff, here's a link with lots of pics of that truck.

http://www.killerridez.com/1984_chevy.htm

he has a gas door on the inside of the bed, and outside. i guess the pic that has the outside door, is a before or work in progress pic.

nice truck.. my fav pic has to be this one:

matthufham · 06-30-2005, 10:53 PM

did yall see the customer section? there's some nice 67-72's and 73-87's in there.

06-26-2005, 10:46 PM	#1
83C Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Il Posts: 90	Shaved Fuel Door Has anyone ever shaved the fuel door on our trucks? I am looking for ideas on where to put the filler neck. __________________ 83 Chevy SWB http://www.cardomain.com/id/letheridge Last edited by 83C; 06-26-2005 at 10:46 PM.

06-26-2005, 10:59 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Are you still using the stock tank, or running an aftermarket tank under the bed? Here is what I did on my truck... http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/chas...ellinstall.htm __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

06-27-2005, 01:15 AM	#3
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Jeff's setup is classic and looks good. The execution can be done in different ways (flush, recessed, hidden, motocycle gas cap, etc). If you're keeping your saddle tank(s) you could do something similar above the tank. It may be a bit more difficult to fill. You could also mount the fuel door on the inside wall of the bed, opposite of the existing location. If you're going with a rear tank, how 'bout trying to route the filler neck to behind a 'hinged' taillight housing like the '55 chevys. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

06-27-2005, 01:31 PM	#4
bodydropped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: beaumont,tx Posts: 757	i think this truck belongs to one of the guys on the board __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ropped/sig.jpg

06-27-2005, 10:43 PM	#5
83C Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Il Posts: 90	I am using the stock tank only b/c I have bought a new one. I thought about drilling a hole in the bed and cover it with the motorcyle gas cap. The inside of the bed idea is cool. bigblock73-Where did you purchase the JAZ products? __________________ 83 Chevy SWB http://www.cardomain.com/id/letheridge Last edited by 83C; 06-27-2005 at 10:53 PM.

06-28-2005, 12:47 AM	#7
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	How 'bout flushing-mounting a motorcycle gas cap or a cap like Jeff's on the inside of the bed panel. Whatever you decide, post a couple of pics when your done. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

06-28-2005, 01:18 AM	#8
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	How about using an aftermarket door like this. Attached Images __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

06-28-2005, 03:57 AM	#9
milehightoyz AttentionDeficitDisorder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: COLORADO Posts: 600	i like that factory door flipped inside that looks *****in....nice job...im in the same boat, tryig to figure what to do with my crewcabshortbox since i cut frame, factory gas tanks got scrapped.

06-28-2005, 08:26 AM	#10
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	That inside bedside fuel door is cool, but I have a question. How the heck does the filler tube fit in there, let alone have room for a cap to fit inside when the door is closed? I would really like to see finished pics of it, because if it all works, that is one neat idea. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

06-28-2005, 08:57 AM	#11
bodydropped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: beaumont,tx Posts: 757	the truck was built by killer ridez in texas the truck is called lucky 13 and on the tailgate it says sinner or saint __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ropped/sig.jpg

06-28-2005, 08:58 AM	#12
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	do you have to redo the fill tube with 1-1/2 fuel fill or what? i don't see how a stock set up fits in there. __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

06-30-2005, 08:27 PM	#13
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	jeff, here's a link with lots of pics of that truck. http://www.killerridez.com/1984_chevy.htm he has a gas door on the inside of the bed, and outside. i guess the pic that has the outside door, is a before or work in progress pic.

06-30-2005, 10:53 PM	#16
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	did yall see the customer section? there's some nice 67-72's and 73-87's in there.



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