fuel cell access through bed

[Project86]

For those of you with fuel cells mounted UNDER the bed between the frame rails , what are you using for access to fill er up!!

I don't want to just cut a rectangular hole in the bed and attach some hinges and it look messed up

Is there a plate I can purchase to weld into the bed floor?

Something preferably locking to prevent fools from messing with my tank

[JacobSchni]

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[andrewmp6]

can use something like this http://www.jerrybickel.com/fuel-syst...ace-mount.html or http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Chrome...Fill,5854.html

[mikentosh]

We used an access door designed for a newer F350 that I found on Summit Racing. I believe they make a locking version too.

[bigblock73]

Here is how I did mine

http://73-87.com/7387garage/chassis_...ellinstall.htm

[kdh454]

Originally Posted by mikentosh

We used an access door designed for a newer F350 that I found on Summit Racing. I believe they make a locking version too.

That door looks good. I may be stealing that idea if I decide to ditch the hinged tail light on my '01.

[Project86]

Jeff I actually used your thread you linked and sent it to some fab shops to get a quote on fabrications is there anyway you can tell me exact dimensions?? I know the ring is 1/2" with 1/4" recess

[Project86]

Originally Posted by mikentosh

We used an access door designed for a newer F350 that I found on Summit Racing. I believe they make a locking version too.

I like this a lot....how did you fix it up? Any pics of the install?

[mikentosh]

Originally Posted by Project86

I like this a lot....how did you fix it up? Any pics of the install?

Unfortunately I don't have any install pics. I know my buddy did quite a bit of work around the area to make it look "factory". The door is counter sunk into the bed floor a little bit. We took out four of the the decorative screws, tapped the holes all the way through and replaced with some longer ones going down through the bed that I found at Lowe's.

Here's a locking version of the door: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/asm-6058kl/overview/

[Project86]

So it looks like there is a plate that was welded and the door mounted to the plate. Then work around the factory ribs.
Thank you for the link as well. I like the look of that a little better

[daddyjeep]

The work done to the bed floor is what makes that look so nice. cutting a hole and mounting the door is a no brainer. very nice work.

[slotard]

I'd like to do a blazer or suburban tank on my C20 and then run the filler forward to the door in my utility bed just behind the wheel well. Anyone do this? Or I could put the filler in one of the boxes I guess but that might be awkward.

[HAULIN' IT]

Here's mine...First gen S-10 lid & pocket with the top skinned off & replaced with bed floor. Lorne

[Project86]

That's awesome Haulin!!

[JWall]

Might look at these as well. They aren't as easy for anyone just walking by to open.

I have one in my 76.

http://www.ridetech.com/store/coolca...l-gas-cap.html

[bigblock73]

Originally Posted by Project86

Jeff I actually used your thread you linked and sent it to some fab shops to get a quote on fabrications is there anyway you can tell me exact dimensions?? I know the ring is 1/2" with 1/4" recess

I no longer have the truck or information on the ring, sorry.