Behind Taillight Gas filler drawings... Will it work?

[Hazieview]

Well guys I finally got finished cutting, bending, adusting, grinding, etc and got the filler hose installed.

Here is where my fuel filler neck will be.


I had to cut a 3" hole beside the existing hole with a whole saw. Basically you just cut the 3" hole as far over as you can without getting into the side support.

I also had to grind some of the bottom of the bed off inorder for the fuel hose to make a straight shot to my fuel cell.




I also had to cut roughly 4 inches off of my filler hose and then bent it where it needed to be. (3" whole saw also shown)



If this idea works I will do a full right up on all the tools and parts needed to complete this task.

Hope it works! Thanks for your support guys!

[lakeroadster]

Looks like it might be quite difficult to unscrew the cap with the limited finger space. Thought about using a "permacap" ?http://www.kleenwheels.com/about_permacap.htm

[bigblock73]

Looks like you have a sight P-trap design there, I think filling up will still be a PITA unless the entire path of fuel flow is downhill. I agree with the cap, you might have a hard time getting the cap unscrewed un less you have something more to grab on to.

[West Texas Z]

I'm getting worried. Looks unsafe.

[babyJay]

Originally Posted by West Texas Z

I'm getting worried. Looks unsafe.

I'm still worried about the cross-member. Yeah, that hitch, if you want to call it that, may be keeping the bottom of the frame rails from moving, but there's nothing keeping the top of the frame rails from flexing inwards with the weight of the truck on suspension, except the bed bolts.

No offense, but the comment that was made about safety on page 1 is incorrect. If you're putting other motorist's safety at risk, then NO, you don't have the right to build the truck any way you wish.

Good luck.

[Hazieview]

There really is a little more room than the picture reveals. I do agree that the cap u posted would be easier. Unfortunately it won't work with the filler neck I'm using. Wish I could though.
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[lakeroadster]

Probably would be worth the effort and money to get a filler neck that would accept the fixed cap. Then you can position it a little lower to allow better installation of the gas pump nozzle when refueling.

Other wise you'll be kicking yourself at every fill up.

[West Texas Z]

This is a really bad picture but I made this in 5mins. lol..... Perhaps you could cut and "box in" a filler line compartment behind the tail light that would allow a clean flow and you could angle a cap like the pic lakeroadster provided? Of course my picture was much bigger than needed and on the wrong side but you get the idea.....Plus once you ryno line the bed it'll look stock. Just an idea.

[N2TRUX]

Here's how we dd it on my 82 Blazer. I know the area behind the tail light is different between a truck and Blazer, but thought I would throw this in there.

[lakeroadster]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Here's how we dd it on my 82 Blazer....

Very nice... wide open with plenty of access.

[West Texas Z]

Nice!

[Hazieview]

Originally Posted by babyJay

I'm still worried about the cross-member. Yeah, that hitch, if you want to call it that, may be keeping the bottom of the frame rails from moving, but there's nothing keeping the top of the frame rails from flexing inwards with the weight of the truck on suspension, except the bed bolts.

No offense, but the comment that was made about safety on page 1 is incorrect. If you're putting other motorist's safety at risk, then NO, you don't have the right to build the truck any way you wish.

Good luck.

No offense but if u would have read the entire post I haven't installed the crossmember yet. Thanks
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[Hazieview]

Originally Posted by lakeroadster

Probably would be worth the effort and money to get a filler neck that would accept the fixed cap. Then you can position it a little lower to allow better installation of the gas pump nozzle when refueling.

Other wise you'll be kicking yourself at every fill up.

I'll let someone else spend there money. I'm poor now.

I agree though for sure. I dropped the filler as far down as I could using hose I did. Still may be a problem filling up. Oh well I tried.
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[bigblock73]

Whatever you do, don't give up on your design, there is always a way to make something work, but sometimes more fabrication is required. I have enjoyed this post, it has been very informative...I hope you get it finished, tested, and report back to us. If it doesn't work well, I hope you hop back on it, refine, and let us know again how it went.

[Hazieview]

Originally Posted by bigblock73

Whatever you do, don't give up on your design, there is always a way to make something work, but sometimes more fabrication is required. I have enjoyed this post, it has been very informative...I hope you get it finished, tested, and report back to us. If it doesn't work well, I hope you hop back on it, refine, and let us know again how it went.

Thanks for the kind words Jeff. I was getting very discouraged after some of the feedback. I was trying to make a universal tail light fuel filler easy enough to where anyone could do it no matter what their knowledge base. Hopefully someday it will happen. Thanks again.
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[Pop's C-10]

Trim a 1 1/2 off tha top off tha hose...Trim tha flanges in tha light bucket down some so you can twist tha cap off..add some clamps & hook of tha vent & give it a try. There are always folks that will rip what others do..don't let get you down..

[502ss]

Originally Posted by Hazieview

Thanks for the kind words Jeff. I was getting very discouraged after some of the feedback. I was trying to make a universal tail light fuel filler easy enough to where anyone could do it no matter what their knowledge base. Hopefully someday it will happen. Thanks again.
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Dude! Dont let anyone's comments get you down. At the end of the day, it's your truck and your accomplishments. In regards to a universal tail light filler my opinion is that anyone doing this mod I would hope has some mechanical abilities or they shouldn't be tackling this kind of project in the first place but again that's my opinion. anyway good job! I can't wait to hear how it fills. Here are a few pics of mine, I also can't wait until the first fill up





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[Pop's C-10]

^ Tha blueprint Hazie...you on tha right track fam....post a diff angle off tha cap & neck..that maybe throwing some off.

[Hazieview]

Thanks for the support guys. I think I will do a little more work freeing up some space around the fuel cap for easier access. I'm glad yall posted more pictures too. N2trux and 502ss. Gives me even more inspiration to do better. I'll keep everyone up to date! Thanks again for the encouragement and support. It's hard making dreams out of dimes. I'll get there someday!!!
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[babyJay]

Originally Posted by Hazieview

...It's hard making dreams out of dimes. I'll get there someday!!!
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I know that feeling, keep up the great work.

[West Texas Z]

I dont think anyone here is dogging Hazieview, I think everyone that has said a comment about it is acutually concerned and just looking out for a fellow member. I dont BS when it comes to safety and I apologize if my "I'm worried" comment was taken to heart. I think this is a fantastic idea but should not be taken as a joke when he stated:

Originally Posted by Hazieview

Good thing about building your own truck is you can build it as safe as you want.

[babyJay]

Originally Posted by West Texas Z

I dont think anyone here is dogging Hazieview, I think everyone that has said a comment about it is acutually concerned and just looking out for a fellow member.

Same thing I was thinking yesterday evening.

[love my 72]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Here's how we dd it on my 82 Blazer. I know the area behind the tail light is different between a truck and Blazer, but thought I would throw this in there.

Man this is sweeeeeeeet! great work! is there a step by step somewhere?