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**RRR18** · 07-20-2011, 11:03 AM

I need some help. I have my gas tank relocated to under the bed and I need some ideas of what to do to close up or cover up or whatever where the gas tank used to be. I have bucket seats and that part of the cab has exposed FatMat on it...so it sticks out like a sore thumb. I thought about covering it with fabric? I even thought about painting the FatMat...don't think that would look very good though. Do they maybe make a cover (not like the original) that would be made to fill in or cover up that area to clean it up a bit? Just lookin for ideas so any thing you got or did let me know. I don't have pic of exactly what I'm talkin about so I'll try to get one.

Jparks · 07-20-2011, 11:17 AM

Porterbuilt has a three piece metal panel for $249, sorry I don't have any pics

mpotts64 · 07-20-2011, 01:23 PM

Mine still has the tank behind the seat. It has bucket seats with a console so I cut a piece of 3/8" plywood to cover that area and covered it with matching astroturf. I left the ends open for it to ventilate since I still have the tank back there, did not want to totally enclose it and create a bomb. You could take some thin plywood or paneling, cut it to fit, and cover it, have a great day.

brad_man_72 · 07-20-2011, 01:30 PM

I'm planning on a thin piece of panelling covered in some black leather. Mounting a real stereo behind the center console so I don't lose my factory am/fm. Right now it's just tool and real jack storage. Flip the center console up and nobbody knows.

fastwillie 696969 · 07-20-2011, 02:45 PM

i left mine alone can see much anyway ,no stereo cant hear anyway with the blower singing

swierker · 07-20-2011, 02:57 PM

That area just screams subwoofers to me. Maybe not your thing but I would put some in a homeade enclosure and carpet it.

*Fitz* · 07-20-2011, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RRR18

I need some help. I have my gas tank relocated to under the bed and I need some ideas of what to do to close up or cover up or whatever where the gas tank used to be. I have bucket seats and that part of the cab has exposed FatMat on it...so it sticks out like a sore thumb. I thought about covering it with fabric? I even thought about painting the FatMat...don't think that would look very good though. Do they maybe make a cover (not like the original) that would be made to fill in or cover up that area to clean it up a bit? Just lookin for ideas so any thing you got or did let me know. I don't have pic of exactly what I'm talkin about so I'll try to get one.

When I did my interior I had the same problem. I used poster board to make a pattern that would wrap around to the door pillar and used it to cut a single piece of 7 ply 3/8 inch plywood to size. By cutting vertical kerfs on my tablesaw 1/2 inch apart on the back side I ended up with a panel that would bend around the door pillars on both sides and go completely across the back.
then I covered it with carpet and bolted it in. A piece of leather covered ply dressed up the top.

fastwillie 696969 · 07-20-2011, 05:39 PM

nice fitz

sameyrasmea72 · 07-20-2011, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RRR18

. Do they maybe make a cover (not like the original) that would be made to fill in or cover up that area to clean it up a bit?

Are you sure you dont want the factory look? Its the aftermarket carpet kits the look funny. The aftermarket kits fit on the tank itself and looks funny to me. The original carpet looks more like this.

**RRR18** · 07-21-2011, 01:07 AM

sameyrasmea72...........is that the factory setup on that truck? If so is that the original or replacement? I assume that is the the carpet with the cardboard behind it like the factory had it? Could that be the cardboard backing and carpet that I see in LMC? That is the look I'd like to have.
Fitz.......thanks for the pic too. Looking into doing that if don't find anything else.
Thanks for help and ideas guys. I just haven't seen many around here with the tank moved to decide what I should do with mine.

**RRR18** · 07-23-2011, 12:15 PM

Anyone else?

sameyrasmea72 · 07-23-2011, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RRR18

sameyrasmea72...........is that the factory setup on that truck? If so is that the original or replacement? I assume that is the the carpet with the cardboard behind it like the factory had it? Could that be the cardboard backing and carpet that I see in LMC? That is the look I'd like to have.
Fitz.......thanks for the pic too. Looking into doing that if don't find anything else.
Thanks for help and ideas guys. I just haven't seen many around here with the tank moved to decide what I should do with mine.

That is how the factory did it, but the carpet is a replacement. I just cut down a piece to fit because the LMC and others are not right.

I have never seen a factory bucket seat truck with the cardboard, Just the carpet.

Red68 · 07-23-2011, 01:17 PM

Heres what I did after I relocated the tank under the bed. Built a sub box out of 3/4" MDF board. I have not covered it yet, not sure what to use.

Andy4639 · 07-23-2011, 02:20 PM

Here are some pictures of mine.
I did the sub enclosure home made style by me. Not that pretty when installed but the carpet helped a lot.

**RRR18** · 07-23-2011, 02:44 PM

Thanks guys. Keep em coming. I'll get pics on here tomorrow and then I'll be lookin for your opinions.
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mbgmike · 07-23-2011, 02:47 PM

Its pretty easy to fab a lost cost piece using board and either carpet or other material. WE were going to make fiberglass one piece units but I felt that they would have been too expensive for something that is not seen much and no one would buy.. You can make a nice one covered for around $100.00 using thin board. I had pics but have trouble getting them off my old computer

swierker · 07-23-2011, 03:08 PM

Check this one out...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408726

bbadfred · 07-23-2011, 05:34 PM

hope this one is ok black is hard to see

Kidd-7 · 07-23-2011, 07:42 PM

Sorry no pics here, but you might want to check this site out here I bought carpet from them this year on another project and am very pleased; looks like they offer some for behind the seats. It made in the USA too.

**RRR18** · 07-24-2011, 01:20 PM

Here's the best pics I can get right now. At least you can see what I'm starting with. All of you guys that have posted pics.........thanks. I have seen the PB 3 panel system and just don't know about it. It seems nice but once it's in there it's there for life. But like always I'm probably wrong about that. Kinda favoring the panel covered in carpet idea as well as the full wood enclosure. I've been doing the stereo thing for many years so that wouldn't be no trouble to slap some wood and fiberglass together. At the same time there isn't a stereo in this truck now and have no plans for one anytime soon. Was mainly looking to clean it up a little back there and maintain my car show storage crap.

*Shane* · 07-24-2011, 02:05 PM

i believe the PB 3 pc unit is removable ...

**RRR18** · 07-29-2011, 01:01 PM

Ya, building my own seems to be the ticket. Might be a winter project unless it gets to me real bad before then.

Pop's C-10 · 07-29-2011, 04:02 PM

Get some furring strips,1/4 in ply & vinyl..easy & cheap..

shearjs · 07-29-2011, 04:39 PM

Here's the link for the PB panels.

Porterbuilt Panels

07-20-2011, 11:03 AM	#1
RRR18 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lordstown, OH / Wentzville, MO Posts: 870	What To Do Behind Seats? I need some help. I have my gas tank relocated to under the bed and I need some ideas of what to do to close up or cover up or whatever where the gas tank used to be. I have bucket seats and that part of the cab has exposed FatMat on it...so it sticks out like a sore thumb. I thought about covering it with fabric? I even thought about painting the FatMat...don't think that would look very good though. Do they maybe make a cover (not like the original) that would be made to fill in or cover up that area to clean it up a bit? Just lookin for ideas so any thing you got or did let me know. I don't have pic of exactly what I'm talkin about so I'll try to get one. __________________ '67 BAD IDEA Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rtimes3c10/ Ryan

07-20-2011, 11:17 AM	#2
Jparks Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nederland, TX Posts: 429	Re: What To Do Behind Seats? Porterbuilt has a three piece metal panel for $249, sorry I don't have any pics

07-20-2011, 01:23 PM	#3
mpotts64 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texarkana, AR Posts: 123	Re: What To Do Behind Seats? Mine still has the tank behind the seat. It has bucket seats with a console so I cut a piece of 3/8" plywood to cover that area and covered it with matching astroturf. I left the ends open for it to ventilate since I still have the tank back there, did not want to totally enclose it and create a bomb. You could take some thin plywood or paneling, cut it to fit, and cover it, have a great day. __________________ No one ever fell to the top of a mountain. When asked why I work on old trucks, I tell them: Been married 27 years, sons are pretty much gone, don't like the wife anymore and don't have a girlfriend, so, gotta do something, the old trucks are cheaper and less drama than a girlfriend -

07-20-2011, 01:30 PM	#4
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: What To Do Behind Seats? I'm planning on a thin piece of panelling covered in some black leather. Mounting a real stereo behind the center console so I don't lose my factory am/fm. Right now it's just tool and real jack storage. Flip the center console up and nobbody knows. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

07-20-2011, 02:45 PM	#5
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: What To Do Behind Seats? i left mine alone can see much anyway ,no stereo cant hear anyway with the blower singing __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

07-20-2011, 02:57 PM	#6
swierker Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wallingford, PA Posts: 186	Re: What To Do Behind Seats? That area just screams subwoofers to me. Maybe not your thing but I would put some in a homeade enclosure and carpet it. __________________ 1970 Chevy LWB - 305/350 In Progress: 4/6 ECE drop, front discs, power brakes, Coys C5's.

07-20-2011, 05:39 PM	#8
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: What To Do Behind Seats? nice fitz __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

07-21-2011, 01:07 AM	#10
RRR18 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lordstown, OH / Wentzville, MO Posts: 870	Re: What To Do Behind Seats? sameyrasmea72...........is that the factory setup on that truck? If so is that the original or replacement? I assume that is the the carpet with the cardboard behind it like the factory had it? Could that be the cardboard backing and carpet that I see in LMC? That is the look I'd like to have. Fitz.......thanks for the pic too. Looking into doing that if don't find anything else. Thanks for help and ideas guys. I just haven't seen many around here with the tank moved to decide what I should do with mine. __________________ '67 BAD IDEA Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rtimes3c10/ Ryan

07-23-2011, 12:15 PM	#11
RRR18 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lordstown, OH / Wentzville, MO Posts: 870	Re: What To Do Behind Seats? Anyone else? __________________ '67 BAD IDEA Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rtimes3c10/ Ryan

07-23-2011, 01:17 PM	#13
Red68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Rhome, TX Posts: 209	Re: What To Do Behind Seats? Heres what I did after I relocated the tank under the bed. Built a sub box out of 3/4" MDF board. I have not covered it yet, not sure what to use. Attached Images __________________ 1968 C10 LWB 327 bored 40 over, RHS heads, KB pistons, Eagle rods, Edlebrock carb & intake 1968 C10 flatbed 307 w/ 4 spd manual (dads old ride) 1936 1/2 tn pickup, 400sb 350 turbo (partially restored) 1949 1/2 tn, needs complete restore (future project) 1969 Chevy impala 4 dr no post (wifes future car) 2010 GMC Serria 4x4 crew, leveling kit

07-23-2011, 02:20 PM	#14
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,943	Re: What To Do Behind Seats? Here are some pictures of mine. I did the sub enclosure home made style by me. Not that pretty when installed but the carpet helped a lot. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

07-23-2011, 02:44 PM	#15
RRR18 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lordstown, OH / Wentzville, MO Posts: 870	Re: What To Do Behind Seats? Thanks guys. Keep em coming. I'll get pics on here tomorrow and then I'll be lookin for your opinions. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '67 BAD IDEA Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rtimes3c10/ Ryan

07-23-2011, 02:47 PM	#16
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: What To Do Behind Seats? Its pretty easy to fab a lost cost piece using board and either carpet or other material. WE were going to make fiberglass one piece units but I felt that they would have been too expensive for something that is not seen much and no one would buy.. You can make a nice one covered for around $100.00 using thin board. I had pics but have trouble getting them off my old computer

07-23-2011, 03:08 PM	#17
swierker Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wallingford, PA Posts: 186	Re: What To Do Behind Seats? Check this one out... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408726 __________________ 1970 Chevy LWB - 305/350 In Progress: 4/6 ECE drop, front discs, power brakes, Coys C5's.

07-23-2011, 05:34 PM	#18
bbadfred bbadfred Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: rantoul Il Posts: 461	Re: What To Do Behind Seats? hope this one is ok black is hard to see Attached Images



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07-23-2011, 07:42 PM	#19
Kidd-7 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: RTP, NC Posts: 518	Re: What To Do Behind Seats? Sorry no pics here, but you might want to check this site out here I bought carpet from them this year on another project and am very pleased; looks like they offer some for behind the seats. It made in the USA too. __________________ 71 C-10 - 307 - 3 on tree 01 Ford Explorer 5.0 v8 96 Mercury Cougar v8 79 Trans Am 403 Olds

07-24-2011, 01:20 PM	#20
RRR18 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lordstown, OH / Wentzville, MO Posts: 870	Re: What To Do Behind Seats? Here's the best pics I can get right now. At least you can see what I'm starting with. All of you guys that have posted pics.........thanks. I have seen the PB 3 panel system and just don't know about it. It seems nice but once it's in there it's there for life. But like always I'm probably wrong about that. Kinda favoring the panel covered in carpet idea as well as the full wood enclosure. I've been doing the stereo thing for many years so that wouldn't be no trouble to slap some wood and fiberglass together. At the same time there isn't a stereo in this truck now and have no plans for one anytime soon. Was mainly looking to clean it up a little back there and maintain my car show storage crap. Attached Images __________________ '67 BAD IDEA Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rtimes3c10/ Ryan

07-24-2011, 02:05 PM	#21
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: What To Do Behind Seats? i believe the PB 3 pc unit is removable ...

07-29-2011, 01:01 PM	#22
RRR18 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lordstown, OH / Wentzville, MO Posts: 870	Re: What To Do Behind Seats? Ya, building my own seems to be the ticket. Might be a winter project unless it gets to me real bad before then. __________________ '67 BAD IDEA Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rtimes3c10/ Ryan

07-29-2011, 04:02 PM	#23
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: What To Do Behind Seats? Get some furring strips,1/4 in ply & vinyl..easy & cheap.. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

07-29-2011, 04:39 PM	#24
shearjs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Thompsons Station, TN Posts: 700	Re: What To Do Behind Seats? Here's the link for the PB panels. Porterbuilt Panels __________________ -Jason '72 Family Hauler Rufus' Restoration - 70 GMC, LS swap - SOLD

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