Blazer Tank Filler behind taillight - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Primered_69 · 10-06-2002, 10:09 PM

I remember seeing in the past a post telling how to put the filler location for a blazer tank installed in a pickup behind the rear taillight.

Any pictures or advice on pulling this off would be greatly appreciated,

ebfabman · 10-06-2002, 10:17 PM

Here's one

HvyChevy454 · 10-06-2002, 10:18 PM

i did that to my truck the only problem im still working out is getting good flow into the tank.

this picture was taken b4 it was finished i kept it about the same height but i straightened and lined it up

HvyChevy454 · 10-06-2002, 10:19 PM

here is inside the bed

Primered_69 · 10-07-2002, 06:57 PM

What causes flow problems is it to tight of angles or kinks or ?

How did you attach the hinge?

On the one that is not hinged how do you keep the taillight in place? Could you use heavy duty magnets?

72MARIO · 11-06-2002, 03:03 PM

ttt
Hey I was wondering what type of truck did the get the hinge from ?

70 longbed · 11-06-2002, 04:03 PM

ebfabman,

That looks like a real nice setup. Can you give us the details of how it was done?

*Piston* · 11-06-2002, 05:10 PM

Here's one with the sidemarker fill tube setup.

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/mark...t_gas_door.htm

70 longbed · 11-06-2002, 05:14 PM

ebfabman,

Thanks. I saw that setup the other day, and downloaded the info. I am just getting started, and looking into my options. I think that I like your setup even better. Do you know what you used for door parts, filler hose parts and such? What are you using for a gas tank?

72MARIO · 11-07-2002, 06:40 PM

ttt

70 longbed · 11-07-2002, 06:48 PM

72 mario,

Did you take any pics during the process. Do you have any problems with lowered truck and blazer tank. I am only going to lower 2" front and 4"rear.

ebfabman · 11-07-2002, 09:04 PM

70 longbed, thats not mine. I just liked the way it is done. Got a burb tank the other day so I'll be doing mine soon.

72MARIO · 11-09-2002, 07:23 PM

The truck in the pic isnt mine I am just in the process of mounting my tank . I still would like to, know what type of hing or what truck hing came from for use in the flip down tail light pic

72MARIO · 11-11-2002, 08:47 PM

ttt

Reumster · 11-12-2002, 01:09 AM

It looks like the side marker filler would be a bit easier. And I think I like it better. Any filling problems with sidemarker setup???

Iron-Butt · 11-12-2002, 01:40 AM

The side marker light gas tank filler looks better. At least that is my 2 cents worth.

Pont · 11-12-2002, 05:35 AM

Although the sidemarker filler is a nice setup, those of us who have 67's or fill the sidemarkers on the 68 and newer, can't use that option. I also am interested in the taillight hinge procedures that have been done. HvyChevy454, how did you hinge yours and what parts did you use?

Thanks........

68_c10_on20s · 11-12-2002, 10:50 AM

would one of you guys please set up a site where you go into more detail with this procedure i just removed my cab tank this weeken and already have the kit from brothers to relocate,but i already shaved my marker lights and think the tailight set up is trick as hell,but i do have one question would it be ok to do the same thing to the backup light?or would the filler create a problem with the taillight?see my truck is slammed and i dont think i could get that much flow from the taillight,i think any info would be greatly appreciated for the weekend project man like myself and besides im trying to shave everything such as no more door handles,marker lights,bed stake holes and of course gas tank,any help and info would be great.....enclosed is a pict of before the shave when i finish ill include an after ...if i ever do finish

72MARIO · 11-12-2002, 06:33 PM

Dude the flip down reverse light seemes like a trick setup I dont know if there is enough room to mount the hing on the reverse housing I guesss any thing is possible . I will look into your Idea and see it is Do-Able.

HvyChevy454 · 11-12-2002, 07:07 PM

heres a link w/ updated pics
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=27665

i dotn rember exactly what i got the hinge off of, i think it was an 80s mustang, all fords have same type of hinge it seemed. I should have spent more time lookin fro a more suitable hinge though. Butwhat i did was cut out the inner tube and weld a piece of metal horizontally w/ holes in to have a place to mount the hinge. then fabbed up a little bracket to mount the filler, i got the filler off of some tank i found in a junk yard.

DarkFox1 · 11-13-2002, 07:46 AM

nice! Ima remember this.. since I got my 67 front clip I wont have side markers anymore.. so I could use a solution like that.

Pont · 11-13-2002, 11:34 AM

Thanks Nic, good info and pics.

10-06-2002, 10:09 PM	#1
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Blazer Tank Filler behind taillight I remember seeing in the past a post telling how to put the filler location for a blazer tank installed in a pickup behind the rear taillight. Any pictures or advice on pulling this off would be greatly appreciated, __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

10-06-2002, 10:17 PM	#2
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Here's one Attached Images

10-06-2002, 10:18 PM	#3
HvyChevy454 Slowly getting CRSS... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 656	i did that to my truck the only problem im still working out is getting good flow into the tank. this picture was taken b4 it was finished i kept it about the same height but i straightened and lined it up Attached Images __________________ -Nic Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Performer RPM Intake 750 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.495 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Speak Softly and Carry A Big Block... There is No replacement for Displacement... "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti Last edited by HvyChevy454; 10-06-2002 at 10:21 PM.

10-06-2002, 10:19 PM	#4
HvyChevy454 Slowly getting CRSS... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 656	here is inside the bed Attached Images __________________ -Nic Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Performer RPM Intake 750 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.495 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Speak Softly and Carry A Big Block... There is No replacement for Displacement... "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

10-07-2002, 06:57 PM	#5
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	What causes flow problems is it to tight of angles or kinks or ? How did you attach the hinge? On the one that is not hinged how do you keep the taillight in place? Could you use heavy duty magnets? __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

11-06-2002, 03:03 PM	#6
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	ttt Hey I was wondering what type of truck did the get the hinge from ? __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

11-06-2002, 04:03 PM	#7
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 490	ebfabman, That looks like a real nice setup. Can you give us the details of how it was done?

11-06-2002, 05:10 PM	#8
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,301	Here's one with the sidemarker fill tube setup. http://www.classicheartbeat.com/mark...t_gas_door.htm

11-06-2002, 05:14 PM	#9
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 490	Gas tank filler location ebfabman, Thanks. I saw that setup the other day, and downloaded the info. I am just getting started, and looking into my options. I think that I like your setup even better. Do you know what you used for door parts, filler hose parts and such? What are you using for a gas tank?

11-07-2002, 06:40 PM	#10
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	ttt __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

11-07-2002, 06:48 PM	#11
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 490	72 mario, Did you take any pics during the process. Do you have any problems with lowered truck and blazer tank. I am only going to lower 2" front and 4"rear.

11-07-2002, 09:04 PM	#12
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	70 longbed, thats not mine. I just liked the way it is done. Got a burb tank the other day so I'll be doing mine soon.

11-09-2002, 07:23 PM	#13
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	The truck in the pic isnt mine I am just in the process of mounting my tank . I still would like to, know what type of hing or what truck hing came from for use in the flip down tail light pic __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

11-11-2002, 08:47 PM	#14
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	ttt __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

11-12-2002, 01:09 AM	#15
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	It looks like the side marker filler would be a bit easier. And I think I like it better. Any filling problems with sidemarker setup??? __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL



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11-12-2002, 01:40 AM	#16
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	gas tank filler The side marker light gas tank filler looks better. At least that is my 2 cents worth. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

11-12-2002, 05:35 AM	#17
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Although the sidemarker filler is a nice setup, those of us who have 67's or fill the sidemarkers on the 68 and newer, can't use that option. I also am interested in the taillight hinge procedures that have been done. HvyChevy454, how did you hinge yours and what parts did you use? Thanks........ __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

11-12-2002, 10:50 AM	#18
68_c10_on20s Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Waxahachie TX Posts: 773	gas tank filler would one of you guys please set up a site where you go into more detail with this procedure i just removed my cab tank this weeken and already have the kit from brothers to relocate,but i already shaved my marker lights and think the tailight set up is trick as hell,but i do have one question would it be ok to do the same thing to the backup light?or would the filler create a problem with the taillight?see my truck is slammed and i dont think i could get that much flow from the taillight,i think any info would be greatly appreciated for the weekend project man like myself and besides im trying to shave everything such as no more door handles,marker lights,bed stake holes and of course gas tank,any help and info would be great.....enclosed is a pict of before the shave when i finish ill include an after ...if i ever do finish Attached Images

11-12-2002, 06:33 PM	#19
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Dude the flip down reverse light seemes like a trick setup I dont know if there is enough room to mount the hing on the reverse housing I guesss any thing is possible . I will look into your Idea and see it is Do-Able. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

11-12-2002, 07:07 PM	#20
HvyChevy454 Slowly getting CRSS... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 656	heres a link w/ updated pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=27665 i dotn rember exactly what i got the hinge off of, i think it was an 80s mustang, all fords have same type of hinge it seemed. I should have spent more time lookin fro a more suitable hinge though. Butwhat i did was cut out the inner tube and weld a piece of metal horizontally w/ holes in to have a place to mount the hinge. then fabbed up a little bracket to mount the filler, i got the filler off of some tank i found in a junk yard. __________________ -Nic Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Performer RPM Intake 750 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.495 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Speak Softly and Carry A Big Block... There is No replacement for Displacement... "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

11-13-2002, 07:46 AM	#21
DarkFox1 in WAY over my head Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 923	nice! Ima remember this.. since I got my 67 front clip I wont have side markers anymore.. so I could use a solution like that.

11-13-2002, 11:34 AM	#22
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Thanks Nic, good info and pics. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

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