Cab fuel filler to rear tank

[Overdriven]

Originally Posted by Metaldoc

100 % right and I'm a certified welder. I have all position welding tickets for mild steel, stainless, Inconel, chromoly, zirconium, cast iron, hard facing. I do trust me. The fill tube is bolted to the frame in case of rear ended.

I've read your entire build thread and can see the quality of your work. Love the truck and your work btw. I know you weren't defending yourself from me but to clarify, my post was intended to describe worst case scenarios. Worst case scenario it would take... blah blah blah and so on and so forth.

Originally Posted by GR8-68

What is the problem with this ? I say it is no different than some of the other custom mods people have tried. I say great job! ! 😆 As far as the dumb comment i believe it says on the rules of this forum if you don't like it keep your comments to yourself. What an ignorant thing to say.

^I'm with you on this. It's one thing to discuss by raising concerns, offering advice on a potentially better way or something like that. But to just say it's dumb, well, let's just say I agree with your last sentence and leave it at that.

[Aruba1]

I don't like it, too nice, too perfect, too OEM, lol. It looks awesome!

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by Overdriven

I've read your entire build thread and can see the quality of your work. Love the truck and your work btw. I know you weren't defending yourself from me but to clarify, my post was intended to describe worst case scenarios. Worst case scenario it would take... blah blah blah and so on and so forth.
Thanks I take pride in my work and I do take safety serious. I don't think I would do these mods without qualifications. I bypass all the drama in life and only take good out of what's said. Not everyone agrees with choices anyone makes. Drive the trucks and enjoy them as I do every time I'm in it.


^I'm with you on this. It's one thing to discuss by raising concerns, offering advice on a potentially better way or something like that. But to just say it's dumb, well, let's just say I agree with your last sentence and leave it at that.

Originally Posted by Aruba1

I don't like it, too nice, too perfect, too OEM, lol. It looks awesome!

Thanks I like to have my own version of reality TV in first person.

[WB72]

I really like this idea, I like the classic look of the filler tube on the cab, but agree it is a swell idea to remove the fuel from the cab. Do you forsee any filling delay with the long horizontal run you have to the tank?

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by WB72

I really like this idea, I like the classic look of the filler tube on the cab, but agree it is a swell idea to remove the fuel from the cab. Do you forsee any filling delay with the long horizontal run you have to the tank?

Thanks it has worked out great, I've already put a couple of tanks in it and it runs about 3/4 on the fill nozzle. No big deal to me as I'm in no hurry these days and it's only a summer truck so all good.

[dmjlambert]

That looks great! Really good idea.

[Rich72C10]

Originally Posted by Metaldoc

Just an up date on this, I've put over 1000 miles on it with several top ups. I hold the gas nozzle at 3/4 to full and the gas flows in well. I've had people ask if it had the original tank because of the fill local. It has worked out great.

Hi Metaldoc - just wondering how this mod has been going for you, long term (and assuming you still have this setup).

I really want more room inside the cab (I'm a stereo guy) and a slightly bigger tank is a plus too. I also want to keep the original fill location - well because I want it to look original.

I have a feeling I'd be mulling this over for a long time for my 72 LWB Truck.

[Andy4639]

Nice job sir! If we all thought the same this place would be very boring!

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by Rich72C10

Hi Metaldoc - just wondering how this mod has been going for you, long term (and assuming you still have this setup).

I really want more room inside the cab (I'm a stereo guy) and a slightly bigger tank is a plus too. I also want to keep the original fill location - well because I want it to look original.

I have a feeling I'd be mulling this over for a long time for my 72 LWB Truck.

Working great, not one issue. I'm a stereo guy as well.

[incoma]

What type of material did you use for the tubing from the cab to the rear of the truck? I was wondering if EMT conduit would work or if the zinc coating would cause a problem with the fuel.

[desert-rat]

I'm installing a blazer tank side fill under the bed. But plan on filling through the bed wheel well. But was thinking of keeping the original fill neck on the cab for the original look.

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by incoma

What type of material did you use for the tubing from the cab to the rear of the truck? I was wondering if EMT conduit would work or if the zinc coating would cause a problem with the fuel.

I used tubing from my daughters old bunk beds and some exhaust tubing the has galv on it. No problems with zinc. I add zinc to the oil and gas with my original 283 any ways. It's been 5 years without issues

[72 tigger]

Well thought out and executed, good for you