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**pdr510** · 09-03-2006, 09:36 AM

I am in the process of installing a blazer tank in my '70 C-10 stepside. I would like you to post your fuel filler pics. I have seen the side marker light filler here that looks nice.

chevyboy55 · 09-03-2006, 10:08 AM

Here's one it's not a real good one.I don't have one with the light all mounted up as the truck is not finished yet.

**pdr510** · 09-03-2006, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by chevyboy55

Here's one it's not a real good one.I don't have one with the light all mounted up as the truck is not finished yet.

Looks good. How hard is it to get the gas cap off?

chevyboy55 · 09-03-2006, 07:22 PM

Easier than it looks by the pic.

Mudder · 09-03-2006, 09:39 PM

This is a 4x4 and theres more room between the bed and the frame than yours. Bottom two is a friends.

QKENUF4U · 09-04-2006, 12:37 AM

heres mine

hotrodhomi · 09-04-2006, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by QKENUF4U

heres mine

Do you have problems filling the tank from the gas pump at full blast? It looks good. I've been think of alternative ideas because I have problem filling my tank (slow or fast)

matthufham · 09-04-2006, 09:49 AM

i redesigned mine many times. the last one i thought was perfect until i connected the hose from the filler to the tank then it wouldn't flow into the tank because it had to fight gravity. i ended up putting it in the wheelwell so it's a straight downhill shot at the tank. the filler is from a 77 chevy truck.

the 1st 2 pics are from the 77 i took the filler from, i took the bedside and was going to use the door function and put it on the rear of the drivers inner bedside. i had a clearance issue with the sidemarker light, 1/16th of an inch, and i didn't want to shave the sidemarkers so i scrapped that idea.

later i did shave the sidemarkers so i should of kept that idea

then i decided to keep the filler where it was cuz i already had a hole in my inner bedside and made a box for it to sit within. (pic 3)

i cut that up in the rough stages, then i made and angled piece in the bed.. i liked that one but didnt work

**John Fabris** · 09-04-2006, 10:11 AM

here a shot of what I did for my rear tank filler...

*Shane* · 09-04-2006, 10:26 AM

nice work Mr. Fabris ... now I gotta figure out how to do something similiar in a step bed.

**pdr510** · 09-04-2006, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by John Fabris

here a shot of what I did for my rear tank filler...

Nice work! Wish I could do my stepside like that.

hotrodhomi · 09-04-2006, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by John Fabris

here a shot of what I did for my rear tank filler...

That looks nice. To bad I need to put the top on my blazer.

6(sic)6 · 09-04-2006, 02:56 PM

John Fabris : what kinda cap is that? i like the way its "flush" id love to do somthing like that to mine, and also have my bed cover on it.

**John Fabris** · 09-04-2006, 03:20 PM

Its a marine gas filler. Go to any boat store and they can get it for you. Costs around $50. The rectangle part is what you push and it pops up, then you can unscrew it.....

70short/step · 09-04-2006, 03:24 PM

You can also buy a pop-up gas tank cap that mounts flush and can be painted body color. I have only seen it for motorcycles and custom bikes. try biker shops for one. There are awesome

LeftEar55 · 09-04-2006, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

nice work Mr. Fabris ... now I gotta figure out how to do something similiar in a step bed.

Me too, that's really nice!

Mounting it that way, I wouldn't have to cut up my floor or mount the filler in my fender...

Also, to everyone else, will a Blazer tank be just as good as one of these $500+ alloy tanks, for someone like me not trying to make a show truck? I just can't see spending $500+ on an alloy tank, when I can spend $200 or so and get a Blazer tank...

chevybill · 09-04-2006, 03:27 PM

Have any of you guys used radiator hose to connect your filler to your tank or have you purchased hose specifically for gasoline?
I had an autozone guy say that radiator hose would stand up to gas and work for this application as long as the curve is not to severe?

byrd · 09-04-2006, 03:49 PM

Leftear, on a shortbed truck when using the blazer tank you will have to trim the most rear crossmember on the bed itself to let the filler spout on the tank clear the frame and bottom of the bed.with the one from fuelcell guy on here you do not have to trim or modify anything, other than providing a filler location.

wibilly · 09-04-2006, 03:53 PM

Heres mine, 40 gallon suburban tank in a short box...

timcos · 09-04-2006, 04:31 PM

Alrigth Wibilly...that is the coolest thing I have ever seen. remonds me of the batcave.

Do you have any construction/fab pics?

Any hints/tips on the 40 gal suburban tank and installation?

Tim

wibilly · 09-04-2006, 09:01 PM

thanks, timcos i do have more photos somwhere i just took these today to post here. i'm pretty much computer illeteret so i'll have to get my daughter to get them togather and post them

see ten · 09-04-2006, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by chevybill

Have any of you guys used radiator hose to connect your filler to your tank or have you purchased hose specifically for gasoline?
I had an autozone guy say that radiator hose would stand up to gas and work for this application as long as the curve is not to severe?

Spend the $ and buy the fuel line that is made for the job. It's not exactly cheap but you will get what you pay for. Oh and we always know how the Autozone guys have good intentions!

**CMars45000** · 09-04-2006, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by see ten

Spend the $ and buy the fuel line that is made for the job. It's not exactly cheap but you will get what you pay for. Oh and we always know how the Autozone guys have good intentions!

DEF. BUY THE RIGHT STUFF... The stuf is like $12 a foot but it is worth it and Napa just came out with it available in a 45-degree and 90-degree andle in a few different sizes...

byrd · 09-04-2006, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CMars45000

DEF. BUY THE RIGHT STUFF... The stuf is like $12 a foot but it is worth it and Napa just came out with it available in a 45-degree and 90-degree andle in a few different sizes...

Sweet, gotta love Napa

**SactoJim** · 09-04-2006, 10:21 PM

Here's my "before and after".

09-03-2006, 09:36 AM	#1
pdr510 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LA Posts: 158	Post your fuel filler pics I am in the process of installing a blazer tank in my '70 C-10 stepside. I would like you to post your fuel filler pics. I have seen the side marker light filler here that looks nice.

09-03-2006, 10:08 AM	#2
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Re: Post your fuel filler pics Here's one it's not a real good one.I don't have one with the light all mounted up as the truck is not finished yet. Attached Images

09-03-2006, 07:22 PM	#4
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Re: Post your fuel filler pics Easier than it looks by the pic.

09-03-2006, 09:39 PM	#5
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Post your fuel filler pics This is a 4x4 and theres more room between the bed and the frame than yours. Bottom two is a friends. Attached Images

09-04-2006, 12:37 AM	#6
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: Post your fuel filler pics heres mine Attached Images

09-04-2006, 09:49 AM	#8
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Post your fuel filler pics i redesigned mine many times. the last one i thought was perfect until i connected the hose from the filler to the tank then it wouldn't flow into the tank because it had to fight gravity. i ended up putting it in the wheelwell so it's a straight downhill shot at the tank. the filler is from a 77 chevy truck. the 1st 2 pics are from the 77 i took the filler from, i took the bedside and was going to use the door function and put it on the rear of the drivers inner bedside. i had a clearance issue with the sidemarker light, 1/16th of an inch, and i didn't want to shave the sidemarkers so i scrapped that idea. later i did shave the sidemarkers so i should of kept that idea then i decided to keep the filler where it was cuz i already had a hole in my inner bedside and made a box for it to sit within. (pic 3) i cut that up in the rough stages, then i made and angled piece in the bed.. i liked that one but didnt work Attached Images

09-04-2006, 10:11 AM	#9
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: Post your fuel filler pics here a shot of what I did for my rear tank filler... Attached Images __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

09-04-2006, 10:26 AM	#10
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Post your fuel filler pics nice work Mr. Fabris ... now I gotta figure out how to do something similiar in a step bed. Last edited by Shane; 09-04-2006 at 10:26 AM.

09-04-2006, 02:56 PM	#13
6(sic)6 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 199	Re: Post your fuel filler pics John Fabris : what kinda cap is that? i like the way its "flush" id love to do somthing like that to mine, and also have my bed cover on it. __________________ Daily Driver: 383 sbc Shaved. lowerd

09-04-2006, 03:20 PM	#14
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: Post your fuel filler pics Its a marine gas filler. Go to any boat store and they can get it for you. Costs around $50. The rectangle part is what you push and it pops up, then you can unscrew it..... __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

09-04-2006, 03:24 PM	#15
70short/step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,579	Re: Post your fuel filler pics You can also buy a pop-up gas tank cap that mounts flush and can be painted body color. I have only seen it for motorcycles and custom bikes. try biker shops for one. There are awesome __________________ For every person with a spark of genius, There are a hundred with ignition trouble. 70 Short/Step

09-04-2006, 03:27 PM	#17
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Re: Post your fuel filler pics Have any of you guys used radiator hose to connect your filler to your tank or have you purchased hose specifically for gasoline? I had an autozone guy say that radiator hose would stand up to gas and work for this application as long as the curve is not to severe? __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

09-04-2006, 03:53 PM	#19
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Post your fuel filler pics Heres mine, 40 gallon suburban tank in a short box... __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

09-04-2006, 04:31 PM	#20
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Post your fuel filler pics Alrigth Wibilly...that is the coolest thing I have ever seen. remonds me of the batcave. Do you have any construction/fab pics? Any hints/tips on the 40 gal suburban tank and installation? Tim __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

09-04-2006, 09:01 PM	#21
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Post your fuel filler pics thanks, timcos i do have more photos somwhere i just took these today to post here. i'm pretty much computer illeteret so i'll have to get my daughter to get them togather and post them __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore



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SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Post your fuel filler pics Here's my "before and after". __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread Last edited by SactoJim; 10-04-2007 at 05:19 PM.

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