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see ten · 01-09-2007, 04:16 PM

That looks like it's going to be real clean when finished up. How do you make it open? Are you able to pull down from the top or do you push it in at the bottom? Any particular reason that exhaust tubing was used instead of fuel line (aside from that size of rubber tubing not being easily available everywhere)?

HuggerCST · 01-09-2007, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by see ten

That looks like it's going to be real clean when finished up. How do you make it open? Are you able to pull down from the top or do you push it in at the bottom? Any particular reason that exhaust tubing was used instead of fuel line (aside from that size of rubber tubing not being easily available everywhere)?

Rubber filler hose would have been better than steel, it was just easier to get the bend that I wanted using steel verses seaching the wrecking yards for the right size/bend. As far as I know, no aftermarket company makes it pre bent, but I haven't researched it. If I find some, I may change it, but would still have to piece it together to get it to the tank. The easiest way to open it is to push on the bottom. At first I was planning to use a magnetic cabinet door latch to hold it closed, but I liked the spring better. Right now I don't think it has enough tension holding it closed, and I'm thinking about raising the point where the spring attaches to the light housing to give it more leverage.

[ol'Blue] · 01-09-2007, 06:00 PM

the hose IS available, i went to a local hose and fitting shop, it says on my hose fuel hose, and is the correct diameter. i believe it was for an aircraft,
he also deals with Hydrylics.

maby i just got lucky, but hose is available.

JCA1972 · 01-09-2007, 07:39 PM

That looks great, very clean work, I might just copy your idea when I do mine, it would be really cool if you could rig up a remote control to open the light, that's what I'm planning for mine.

jbon64 · 01-09-2007, 07:53 PM

excellent work

piecesparts · 01-09-2007, 08:00 PM

With some application of thought, one could add a linear actuator and open it electrically. They come in all sizes and lengths.

69 air cab · 01-09-2007, 08:12 PM

that's cool Hugger..........so is the bed on the truck now?

HuggerCST · 01-09-2007, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 69 air cab

that's cool Hugger..........so is the bed on the truck now?

Hey Bill! No, I just took these pics last night. I plan to put it on to test fit a few things this weekend though. I'm just happy to get some time to work on it.

HuggerCST · 01-09-2007, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JCA1972

That looks great, very clean work, I might just copy your idea when I do mine, it would be really cool if you could rig up a remote control to open the light, that's what I'm planning for mine.

That would be cool.

69 air cab · 01-09-2007, 08:28 PM

PROGRESS..........nothing like it...........good to see it's moving along

see ten · 01-09-2007, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by [ol'Blue]

the hose IS available, i went to a local hose and fitting shop, it says on my hose fuel hose, and is the correct diameter. i believe it was for an aircraft,
he also deals with Hydrylics.

maby i just got lucky, but hose is available.

Yep, you are correct, it's not just something you can run in to your local Napa or Auto Zone and pick up. I was able to source some here locally when I put a tank under the bed of a 66 I used to have.

HuggerCST · 01-09-2007, 09:32 PM

Pre-bent fuel hose is available?

gringoloco · 01-09-2007, 11:05 PM

So... When you gonna come do both my trucks?

HuggerCST · 01-10-2007, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

So... When you gonna come do both my trucks?

Bring 'em on over, it's always easier the second time around! The blazer may take a few days, and umm, I'll need the keys to make sure that it "works right".

meaniam · 02-24-2007, 10:42 AM

what a *****en mod gob wee done. will the tanks be on the outside of the frame rails or in the middle. what size tank are you gonna use? and where did the tank come from?

do you have a parts list?
thanks

i hate my inside cab tank

HuggerCST · 02-24-2007, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by meaniam

what a *****en mod gob wee done. will the tanks be on the outside of the frame rails or in the middle. what size tank are you gonna use? and where did the tank come from?

do you have a parts list?
thanks

i hate my inside cab tank

Thanks! The tank will be inside the frame rails, behind the rearend. I have a blazer tank from American classic truck parts that I was planning to use, but because it hangs so low, and the filler neck is not in the best location, I am thinking about getting one of Fuelcellguy's custom tanks. I listed the parts in a previous post, on page one.

*lghtng2* · 12-18-2008, 03:23 PM

Don't forget to close the gas cap you'll be pulled over for having your tail-light out lol hahaha...nah its a nice mod i like the way your thinking probably confuse alot of people at the pump like to see some reactions of people on the street

good work!

kevncar · 02-19-2009, 04:50 PM

subscribed...don't wanna lose this one!

HuggerCST · 10-29-2009, 08:17 AM

Just thought I'd post pics of it finished. It works great, but does burp some out when it gets full.

matthufham · 10-29-2009, 10:20 AM

looks good! glad its lasted you awhile without too much trouble

srea76 · 12-13-2009, 09:36 AM

From the pic it is hard for me to tell. Did you have to actually widen the stake pocket to get the hose in there?

Mayo · 12-13-2009, 12:44 PM

pretty cool

HuggerCST · 12-13-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by srea76

From the pic it is hard for me to tell. Did you have to actually widen the stake pocket to get the hose in there?

No I didn't have to widen anything, just remove the two lips from the bedside, on each side of the tail light opening, behind the bulb housing, and also had to cut a opening behind the tail light to make room for the filler and hose.

72 Long · 01-04-2010, 07:58 PM

Nice work - very clean! At the moment, I'm contemplating the same type of filler mod. Torn between bed and taillight fill. I noticed what I thought was a tank vent hose in one of your pics under the bed. Where did you vent it? I looked at the marine filler and didn't see a vent. Also, did you run into any problems with the mechanical fuel pump after relocating the tank?

weircc · 01-04-2010, 08:47 PM

wish i woulda done this instead of stake pocket. and for those of you wanting leds go to f/s section led man will make you a set really reasonable for the price too not 600.00

01-09-2007, 04:16 PM	#26
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Tail light fuel filler That looks like it's going to be real clean when finished up. How do you make it open? Are you able to pull down from the top or do you push it in at the bottom? Any particular reason that exhaust tubing was used instead of fuel line (aside from that size of rubber tubing not being easily available everywhere)?

01-09-2007, 06:00 PM	#28
[ol'Blue] Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 158	Re: Tail light fuel filler the hose IS available, i went to a local hose and fitting shop, it says on my hose fuel hose, and is the correct diameter. i believe it was for an aircraft, he also deals with Hydrylics. maby i just got lucky, but hose is available.

01-09-2007, 07:39 PM	#29
JCA1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Baytown, Texas Posts: 194	Re: Tail light fuel filler That looks great, very clean work, I might just copy your idea when I do mine, it would be really cool if you could rig up a remote control to open the light, that's what I'm planning for mine. __________________ 1971 C-10 2004 Yukon: 1998 Honda Accord 2008 Honda Civic 2004 HD V-Rod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=226458

01-09-2007, 07:53 PM	#30
jbon64 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sidney , illinois Posts: 312	Re: Tail light fuel filler excellent work __________________ hey.....smell my finger 64 nova wagon , 63 nova convertible

01-09-2007, 08:00 PM	#31
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Tail light fuel filler With some application of thought, one could add a linear actuator and open it electrically. They come in all sizes and lengths.

01-09-2007, 08:12 PM	#32
69 air cab Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 477	Re: Tail light fuel filler that's cool Hugger..........so is the bed on the truck now?

01-09-2007, 08:28 PM	#35
69 air cab Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 477	Re: Tail light fuel filler PROGRESS..........nothing like it...........good to see it's moving along

01-09-2007, 09:32 PM	#37
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Tail light fuel filler Pre-bent fuel hose is available? __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

01-09-2007, 11:05 PM	#38
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02-24-2007, 10:42 AM	#40
meaniam Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 41	Re: Tail light fuel filler what a *****en mod gob wee done. will the tanks be on the outside of the frame rails or in the middle. what size tank are you gonna use? and where did the tank come from? do you have a parts list? thanks i hate my inside cab tank

12-18-2008, 03:23 PM	#42
lghtng2 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 179	Re: Tail light fuel filler Don't forget to close the gas cap you'll be pulled over for having your tail-light out lol hahaha...nah its a nice mod i like the way your thinking probably confuse alot of people at the pump like to see some reactions of people on the street good work!

02-19-2009, 04:50 PM	#43
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10-29-2009, 08:17 AM	#44
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Tail light fuel filler Just thought I'd post pics of it finished. It works great, but does burp some out when it gets full. Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by HuggerCST; 10-29-2009 at 08:18 AM.

10-29-2009, 10:20 AM	#45
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Tail light fuel filler looks good! glad its lasted you awhile without too much trouble

12-13-2009, 09:36 AM	#46
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: Tail light fuel filler From the pic it is hard for me to tell. Did you have to actually widen the stake pocket to get the hose in there?



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12-13-2009, 12:44 PM	#47
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: Tail light fuel filler pretty cool __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

01-04-2010, 07:58 PM	#49
72 Long Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Melbourne, Florida Posts: 12	Re: Tail light fuel filler Nice work - very clean! At the moment, I'm contemplating the same type of filler mod. Torn between bed and taillight fill. I noticed what I thought was a tank vent hose in one of your pics under the bed. Where did you vent it? I looked at the marine filler and didn't see a vent. Also, did you run into any problems with the mechanical fuel pump after relocating the tank? Last edited by 72 Long; 01-04-2010 at 08:22 PM.

01-04-2010, 08:47 PM	#50
weircc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: richmond, MO Posts: 794	Re: Tail light fuel filler wish i woulda done this instead of stake pocket. and for those of you wanting leds go to f/s section led man will make you a set really reasonable for the price too not 600.00

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