Boyds Fuel Cell w/ License Plate Filler??

[1low69]

Hey guys, new to the sight. Bought a 1969 GMC C10 SWB about three months ago and have spent most of that time "cruising" this site for ideas. Unfortunately, that has turned my "budget minded, shop truck, driver" into a much more expensive, throw the budget out the window build! Lol. Hope to start a build thread soon as the truck is completely disassembled w/ parts everywhere. The question I have right now is: has anyone used a Boyd's fuel tank with the filler spout behind the license plate? I know this will make the filler very low but I am willing to deal with that. More concerned about how the filler spout will line up if the tank is raised to the top of the frame rail and how much volume is lost with the filler spout in this location. Hopefully this is clear. This is the first time I have posted on a forum like this, so if I need to do something differently, please let me know. Thanks in advance for your help. Dan

[mightymouse]

i haven,t done this with the license plate filler , but iv,e heard of people using a camaro tank that suppost to work well , and you might find one in the wrecking yard and save a few $ I've got a Boyd,s tank and it,s very well made if you decide to buy one you can send him a drawing with measurements and they can build it the way you want.

[Dynomutt]

I sent Dave some dimensions and he built me a custom tank. Couple of things I'd change but all and all not bad. Never put fuel in it yet but I don't see it being a problem at all. I have since dropped the tank about 1", which is one of the things I would change in the design if I had it to do again.

[1low69]

Thanks guys. This info helps tremendously. Pictures are extremely helpful.

[jondancer]

Nice, I want to do that same thing. What would drop an inch, the filLer or the whole tank.?
Did you just tell him to center the filler? Or give A detailed pan?
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