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cstanley · 05-02-2006, 01:35 PM

in reference to this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=197123
how hard do you think it would be to run the fuel filler neck from the stock location to a fuel cell in back? anyone done it? if it's reasonably possible, i wish i'd thought of it

it just sounds cool to fill the fuel in the stock location, but not have the tank in the cab. can it be done? huh? huh? can it??

71swb4x4 · 05-02-2006, 01:41 PM

Are you talking about the fuel filler on a 55 body or 67-72 body? If it's the latter you would have WAY too much hose running, it would probably be VERY slow to fill. I would recommend doing the side marker fill on a 68-72 for the rear tank, it's an easy mod and most people never notice.

cstanley · 05-02-2006, 02:08 PM

yeah, i was talking about doing it on a 67-72. i was just wondering, b/c i like the thought of a completely stock look (including the factory filler) but with modern advances/functionality (plus, i don't have a welder or any welding buddies to patch the filler hole.

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it would be a long way for the fuel to go, but i don't mind waiting at the pump. i'm just curious as to whether it could be a decent solution, and would it work? i suppose there would need to be the filler neck tube, along with the overflow tube running alongside of it? what kind of hose would i use?

'course if i wanted to maintain stock appearance, i could always just leave the filler neck and gas cap in place, as well as doing the side marker filler.

thanks

motocrosschump · 05-02-2006, 02:14 PM

I am pondering a simiar setup going from stock filler location routing through cab into bed into a fuel cell.

71swb4x4 · 05-02-2006, 03:17 PM

I did the side marker fill on my SWB, and I didn't want to weld up the other hole so I took a long bolt and put it on the inside, and wire tied the cap to it. I left the gasket on, so it looks stock, but you can't get the cap off.

motocrosschump · 05-02-2006, 03:33 PM

This what I was talking about.

The only concern I had was the filler hose between the cab and bed .

matthufham · 05-02-2006, 04:11 PM

my previous owner proved you don't need a welder to patch the old filler hole. looks like scrap metal rivited in, and bondo'd over

cstanley · 05-02-2006, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthufham

my previous owner proved you don't need a welder to patch the old filler hole. looks like scrap metal rivited in, and bondo'd over

WOW

wrapumup · 05-02-2006, 04:38 PM

I thought the side marker filler, pics and thread was on a stepside, is yours a stepside 71swb?

1LoC10 · 05-02-2006, 05:24 PM

just move t in the bed and do a different type of filler... but just leave the stock cap there just for looks. it dont need to be real

71swb4x4 · 05-02-2006, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrapumup

I thought the side marker filler, pics and thread was on a stepside, is yours a stepside 71swb?

Nope, fleetside. It's pretty easy to do on a fleetside, you just have to extend your stake pocket to hide the tube. Some have actually gotten it all to fit in the bed side, but it's tight.

matthufham · 05-02-2006, 07:48 PM

i would of said that for the fleetside, but he doesn't have a welder

cstanley · 05-02-2006, 10:55 PM

yeah, i just need to go get a welder. it'll save me in the long run. i just have to work back up to it. i had a decision to make with my collection of lowe's gift certs: a welder or a tablesaw. too many house projects looming on the horizon persuaded me to the tablesaw. i should have known better.

05-02-2006, 01:35 PM	#1
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Fuel Filler Location in reference to this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=197123 how hard do you think it would be to run the fuel filler neck from the stock location to a fuel cell in back? anyone done it? if it's reasonably possible, i wish i'd thought of it it just sounds cool to fill the fuel in the stock location, but not have the tank in the cab. can it be done? huh? huh? can it?? __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/ Last edited by cstanley; 05-02-2006 at 01:37 PM.

05-02-2006, 01:41 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Fuel Filler Location Are you talking about the fuel filler on a 55 body or 67-72 body? If it's the latter you would have WAY too much hose running, it would probably be VERY slow to fill. I would recommend doing the side marker fill on a 68-72 for the rear tank, it's an easy mod and most people never notice. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

05-02-2006, 02:08 PM	#3
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: Fuel Filler Location yeah, i was talking about doing it on a 67-72. i was just wondering, b/c i like the thought of a completely stock look (including the factory filler) but with modern advances/functionality (plus, i don't have a welder or any welding buddies to patch the filler hole. ) it would be a long way for the fuel to go, but i don't mind waiting at the pump. i'm just curious as to whether it could be a decent solution, and would it work? i suppose there would need to be the filler neck tube, along with the overflow tube running alongside of it? what kind of hose would i use? 'course if i wanted to maintain stock appearance, i could always just leave the filler neck and gas cap in place, as well as doing the side marker filler. thanks __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/ Last edited by cstanley; 05-02-2006 at 02:10 PM.

05-02-2006, 02:14 PM	#4
motocrosschump Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texarkana, AR 71854 Posts: 397	Re: Fuel Filler Location I am pondering a simiar setup going from stock filler location routing through cab into bed into a fuel cell. __________________ 2006 Titan SE Crew Cab Daily Driver 2005 Mazda Tribute (Wifes car) 1969 C10 SWB 350/3 Fleet "Max" 1969 Chevelle 2 door 350/3

05-02-2006, 03:17 PM	#5
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Fuel Filler Location I did the side marker fill on my SWB, and I didn't want to weld up the other hole so I took a long bolt and put it on the inside, and wire tied the cap to it. I left the gasket on, so it looks stock, but you can't get the cap off. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

05-02-2006, 03:33 PM	#6
motocrosschump Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texarkana, AR 71854 Posts: 397	Re: Fuel Filler Location This what I was talking about. The only concern I had was the filler hose between the cab and bed . __________________ 2006 Titan SE Crew Cab Daily Driver 2005 Mazda Tribute (Wifes car) 1969 C10 SWB 350/3 Fleet "Max" 1969 Chevelle 2 door 350/3

05-02-2006, 04:11 PM	#7
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Fuel Filler Location my previous owner proved you don't need a welder to patch the old filler hole. looks like scrap metal rivited in, and bondo'd over Attached Images

05-02-2006, 04:38 PM	#9
wrapumup Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 113	Re: Fuel Filler Location I thought the side marker filler, pics and thread was on a stepside, is yours a stepside 71swb?

05-02-2006, 05:24 PM	#10
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Fuel Filler Location just move t in the bed and do a different type of filler... but just leave the stock cap there just for looks. it dont need to be real __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

05-02-2006, 07:48 PM	#12
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Fuel Filler Location i would of said that for the fleetside, but he doesn't have a welder

05-02-2006, 10:55 PM	#13
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: Fuel Filler Location yeah, i just need to go get a welder. it'll save me in the long run. i just have to work back up to it. i had a decision to make with my collection of lowe's gift certs: a welder or a tablesaw. too many house projects looming on the horizon persuaded me to the tablesaw. i should have known better. __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/



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