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87Skier · 10-20-2014, 02:01 AM

Well, sad day. I was going to put in my new gas tank but thought I better check out my filler neck since it had some other rusty pieces around it and sure enough, discovered a large hole right where it meets the floor and has the gasket around it.

So, other than buying a used one from the forum, what are my options? Is it possible to clean it up and weld a new section on? What have you guys done in the passed?

**jaros44sr** · 10-20-2014, 12:36 PM

Normally, i would say go for the fix, but, that area has a reduced shoulder at the bend....could be difficult and time consuming to weld or solder

Since these parts are accessible in the parts forum, JMHO, but it may be an easier fix to buy a used one.....unusual place for rust to appear, never seen that before. I guess the gasket held water

87Skier · 10-20-2014, 01:25 PM

I'm not surprised that it was rusted out. I'm thinking if I do attempt to fix it, I'll cut it way back to near the top, and weld on from there, but I will try to locate one before I attempt it

**jaros44sr** · 10-20-2014, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 87Skier

I'm not surprised that it was rusted out. I'm thinking if I do attempt to fix it, I'll cut it way back to near the top, and weld on from there, but I will try to locate one before I attempt it

Well, good luck with whatever direction you take....i ll keep an eye out for you on the classified. I suppose you could get a mandrel bent 90

Korinek or tee it up, would be a good place to start. If i had one, i d ship it to you

Nice looking Jimmy

**1rippen6** · 10-20-2014, 09:10 PM

87 Skier sent you a pm

87Skier · 10-22-2014, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Nice looking Jimmy

Thanks

67Steven · 10-23-2014, 08:02 AM

Since you're relatively near-by in Corvallis, i can bend a 1.25" tube 90* and give it to you. Or I could weld it in if you need. I probably have some in the cut pile.

Just another option.

87Skier · 10-23-2014, 03:58 PM

I appreciate the offer, but I found one in the classifieds.

For now, this one is going on my wall of shame (all the "cool" crap that have come off my vehicles)

Thank you again for offering!

10-20-2014, 02:01 AM	#1
87Skier Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 715	Fuel Filler Neck rusted out Well, sad day. I was going to put in my new gas tank but thought I better check out my filler neck since it had some other rusty pieces around it and sure enough, discovered a large hole right where it meets the floor and has the gasket around it. So, other than buying a used one from the forum, what are my options? Is it possible to clean it up and weld a new section on? What have you guys done in the passed? Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 4.8L (L20)/6L90E/NP205 1989 Chevy Suburban V2500 350/Turbo 400/4.11 gears 1996 Chevy Suburban K1500 350/4L60E

10-20-2014, 12:36 PM	#2
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,766	Re: Fuel Filler Neck rusted out Normally, i would say go for the fix, but, that area has a reduced shoulder at the bend....could be difficult and time consuming to weld or solder Since these parts are accessible in the parts forum, JMHO, but it may be an easier fix to buy a used one.....unusual place for rust to appear, never seen that before. I guess the gasket held water __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

10-20-2014, 01:25 PM	#3
87Skier Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 715	Re: Fuel Filler Neck rusted out I'm not surprised that it was rusted out. I'm thinking if I do attempt to fix it, I'll cut it way back to near the top, and weld on from there, but I will try to locate one before I attempt it __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 4.8L (L20)/6L90E/NP205 1989 Chevy Suburban V2500 350/Turbo 400/4.11 gears 1996 Chevy Suburban K1500 350/4L60E

10-20-2014, 09:10 PM	#5
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,807	Re: Fuel Filler Neck rusted out 87 Skier sent you a pm

10-23-2014, 08:02 AM	#7
67Steven Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oregon City Posts: 228	Re: Fuel Filler Neck rusted out Since you're relatively near-by in Corvallis, i can bend a 1.25" tube 90* and give it to you. Or I could weld it in if you need. I probably have some in the cut pile. Just another option. __________________ 1972 Blazer build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=615744

10-23-2014, 03:58 PM	#8
87Skier Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 715	Re: Fuel Filler Neck rusted out I appreciate the offer, but I found one in the classifieds. For now, this one is going on my wall of shame (all the "cool" crap that have come off my vehicles) Thank you again for offering! __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 4.8L (L20)/6L90E/NP205 1989 Chevy Suburban V2500 350/Turbo 400/4.11 gears 1996 Chevy Suburban K1500 350/4L60E



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