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natechevy72 · 10-25-2010, 01:35 PM

that looks awesome

RaceAGMC · 12-26-2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by HuggerCST

I'm slow, but believe it or not, I am working on it when I can.

That's cool, I'm still interested in buyin a template if get one together.

Racinaround · 12-27-2010, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by HuggerCST

I didn't want to take over DAVE67's thread, so I thought that I would bring this one back to the top to answer some questions that people had. The info & pics on the previous pages should answer most of them, and to answer the question about selling the design, if I thought that anyone would be interested, I would!

I am making a pattern though, and will come up with something soon for those that are interested in one. (even if it's just a pattern) I'll post on the parts board when I get to that point.
I'll add a few pics to this thread soon too.

Date Feb. 16

Any progress on the Pattern for the piece the filler mounts in
Im ready to install and am always looking to save time!

jakeblues652 · 12-27-2010, 02:37 AM

this is one slick mod!! i just might need to do it to mine. get that template finished

looks like you got alot of poeple waiting for it and now you can add another to the people who want it!!

bigguy69 · 12-27-2010, 10:13 AM

Me too!!

209jose71 · 05-29-2011, 06:30 PM

damn im next to do

danw210 · 10-16-2011, 11:33 PM

This is an old thread I know, but are there any new developements on this template idea?

HuggerCST · 10-17-2011, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by danw210

This is an old thread I know, but are there any new developements on this template idea?

Very little.

I have made 3 or 4 complete setups now but haven't heard any feedback from anyone who has installed one yet. I'll try to build a few templates this winter when I get some free time but the complete setup takes a lot of time to build.

danw210 · 10-18-2011, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HuggerCST

Very little.

I have made 3 or 4 complete setups now but haven't heard any feedback from anyone who has installed one yet. I'll try to build a few templates this winter when I get some free time but the complete setup takes a lot of time to build.

OK cool! I'm diving into my frame-off resto in the spring and I really have to have this tail light filler. I'm definately in for a template or anything to help with this mod. Thanks!!!

Racinaround · 10-18-2011, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HuggerCST

Very little.

I have made 3 or 4 complete setups now but haven't heard any feedback from anyone who has installed one yet. I'll try to build a few templates this winter when I get some free time but the complete setup takes a lot of time to build.

Sorry for no feedback, I have been doing to many things this summer
Mine will work great! the hole for the Boat filler im going to use with the flush cap is to big, but the easy to fix! The hard part you handled for me!
I machined up a coller to hold it in place

kerrdog · 01-26-2012, 11:34 PM

Hi I say your thread and was wondering if there were any up dates on your templet love the idea. Gotta do this on my project. Thanks Eric
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danw210 · 02-16-2012, 08:49 PM

I would really love to get one of these setups. Keep me in mind please. I am holding off on sending the bed to the bodyshop for one of these.

brans72 · 02-16-2012, 09:01 PM

put me in line for one to! This is so slick nd makes people wonder what the heck. Brandon

HuggerCST · 02-17-2012, 11:23 AM

Thanks guys. FYI, this is the sheetmetal piece that I have made for a few people. I make them when I get some spare time, which is not very often.

Turning down the stainless filler, modifying the lens backing plate, and mounting it on the hinge takes a lot of time that I don't have lately, so this is the best that I have been able to do. The second pic shows the whole setup, but even if I had the time to make them, they still take a lot of detailed work to install.

HuggerCST · 02-17-2012, 11:27 AM

Here are a few pics showing what has to be cut to install one. Maybe this will help someone that wants to try to make their own. The last pic shows a 1/4" bolt that I installed in an existing hole. The spring (that holds the light closed) attaches to this bolt.

HuggerCST · 02-17-2012, 11:39 AM

A few more. Don't forget though, you have to use LED tail lights, and I had to enlarge the light opening at the bottom to allow room for the lense to clear the bedside when opened, so I had to use trim around the opening to hide this. (see last pic) Also, be very careful when routing your tail light wires. I used a rubber grommet in the lower left corner or the lense backing plate. You can see the notch that I cut for the wires in the first and last pic. Here's a tip that I learned the hard way- When you get your hinge where you want it, spot weld the hinge nuts, (pic 2) and hinge screws that go through the lense backing plate. There is no way to reach them later.

HuggerCST · 02-17-2012, 11:56 AM

For the 2 rubber bumpers, I used '67-'72 upper tailgate bumpers.

74baggedbug · 02-17-2012, 12:00 PM

Price for the template... Very interested thanks
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HuggerCST · 02-17-2012, 12:12 PM

I don't have any to sell at the moment, but I have sold them for $50. I don't want this to turn into a for sale thread though, so I will post in the parts board when I get some time to make some. Thanks.

HuggerCST · 02-17-2012, 12:17 PM

I need to find someone to make me a CAD drawing or something that has all of the measurements so that those that want to can make their own.

71Burb · 03-21-2012, 10:01 PM

Nice work! Have you ever tried Google Sketchup? It is free and fairly easy to use once you get familiar with it. It allows you to do 2d or 3d drawings, and its easy to display dimensions. Just a thought.

69Beauty · 03-21-2012, 10:41 PM

I would love to buy a template of one if you are still selling them?

AustinScott · 03-21-2012, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HuggerCST

I need to find someone to make me a CAD drawing or something that has all of the measurements so that those that want to can make their own.

Hey Hugger,
I have CAD... I'll Pm you so we can get together and see what we can come up with.

-=Scott=-

mcbassin · 03-22-2012, 12:28 AM

I would love to have this setup too. Do you have a parts list? I have Solidworks at work and could post up a drawing here if I had dimensions. Super job Wynne!

bluec10 · 03-22-2012, 12:42 AM

This looks great. I like it more than the side marker light approach that requires mods in the box. Thanks for posting.

10-25-2010, 01:35 PM	#76
natechevy72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: fredericktown mo. Posts: 48	Re: Tail light fuel filler that looks awesome

12-27-2010, 10:13 AM	#80
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: Tail light fuel filler Me too!! __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

05-29-2011, 06:30 PM	#81
209jose71 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: LOS BANOS Posts: 46	Re: Tail light fuel filler damn im next to do

10-16-2011, 11:33 PM	#82
danw210 69 K20 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Elizabethtown, KY Posts: 426	Re: Tail light fuel filler This is an old thread I know, but are there any new developements on this template idea?

01-26-2012, 11:34 PM	#86
kerrdog Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: kosciusko ms Posts: 44	Re: Tail light fuel filler Hi I say your thread and was wondering if there were any up dates on your templet love the idea. Gotta do this on my project. Thanks Eric Posted via Mobile Device

02-16-2012, 08:49 PM	#87
danw210 69 K20 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Elizabethtown, KY Posts: 426	Re: Tail light fuel filler I would really love to get one of these setups. Keep me in mind please. I am holding off on sending the bed to the bodyshop for one of these.

02-16-2012, 09:01 PM	#88
brans72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Durham,NC Posts: 636	Re: Tail light fuel filler put me in line for one to! This is so slick nd makes people wonder what the heck. Brandon

02-17-2012, 11:23 AM	#89
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Tail light fuel filler Thanks guys. FYI, this is the sheetmetal piece that I have made for a few people. I make them when I get some spare time, which is not very often. Turning down the stainless filler, modifying the lens backing plate, and mounting it on the hinge takes a lot of time that I don't have lately, so this is the best that I have been able to do. The second pic shows the whole setup, but even if I had the time to make them, they still take a lot of detailed work to install. 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

02-17-2012, 11:27 AM	#90
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Tail light fuel filler Here are a few pics showing what has to be cut to install one. Maybe this will help someone that wants to try to make their own. The last pic shows a 1/4" bolt that I installed in an existing hole. The spring (that holds the light closed) attaches to this bolt. 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; 02-17-2012 at 11:47 AM.

02-17-2012, 11:39 AM	#91
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Tail light fuel filler A few more. Don't forget though, you have to use LED tail lights, and I had to enlarge the light opening at the bottom to allow room for the lense to clear the bedside when opened, so I had to use trim around the opening to hide this. (see last pic) Also, be very careful when routing your tail light wires. I used a rubber grommet in the lower left corner or the lense backing plate. You can see the notch that I cut for the wires in the first and last pic. Here's a tip that I learned the hard way- When you get your hinge where you want it, spot weld the hinge nuts, (pic 2) and hinge screws that go through the lense backing plate. There is no way to reach them later. 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; 02-17-2012 at 12:03 PM.

02-17-2012, 11:56 AM	#92
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Tail light fuel filler For the 2 rubber bumpers, I used '67-'72 upper tailgate bumpers. 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

02-17-2012, 12:00 PM	#93
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 701	Re: Tail light fuel filler Price for the template... Very interested thanks Posted via Mobile Device

02-17-2012, 12:12 PM	#94
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Tail light fuel filler I don't have any to sell at the moment, but I have sold them for $50. I don't want this to turn into a for sale thread though, so I will post in the parts board when I get some time to make some. Thanks. __________________ 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

02-17-2012, 12:17 PM	#95
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Tail light fuel filler I need to find someone to make me a CAD drawing or something that has all of the measurements so that those that want to can make their own. __________________ 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

03-21-2012, 10:01 PM	#96
71Burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 70	Re: Tail light fuel filler Nice work! Have you ever tried Google Sketchup? It is free and fairly easy to use once you get familiar with it. It allows you to do 2d or 3d drawings, and its easy to display dimensions. Just a thought. __________________ Al from Calary. 72 Chev S/B Ground Up Project.



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03-21-2012, 10:41 PM	#97
69Beauty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 279	Re: Tail light fuel filler I would love to buy a template of one if you are still selling them? __________________ 1969 C-10 LWB 388 SBC Vortec Heads 10:1 Lunati 60103 cam Weiand intake Quadrajet Carb 12 Bolt 3:73 posi 700r4 Hedman Headers 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Reg. Cab Long Box 4X4 5.9L 183k miles 1956 Ford F-100 Longbed with Original 272 and 3OTT 1995 C1500 ECSB 6.5 Diesel 4l80e (Camper puller) 1997 Dodge 3/4 ECLB V10 (MPG machine)

03-22-2012, 12:28 AM	#99
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Tail light fuel filler I would love to have this setup too. Do you have a parts list? I have Solidworks at work and could post up a drawing here if I had dimensions. Super job Wynne! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

03-22-2012, 12:42 AM	#100
bluec10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 663	Re: Tail light fuel filler This looks great. I like it more than the side marker light approach that requires mods in the box. Thanks for posting. __________________ Present: 2015 Tacoma. Yeah, not a GM, but I love it. 1969 GMC 32,000 - fix, drive, relax, fix... 2019 BMW R1250 GSA - Yahoooooooo 1979 Honda GL 1000 - retro touring at its best. Past: '05 Sierra 4x4 - Had 270,000 KM and running well when it was written-off by a stop sign runner. '94 F-150 from the "F word" company. I'll admit it...good truck. Sold what was left of it for $800 to a guy who came to pick it up at 11:00 PM with cash in hand. Hmm. '79 Sierra Grande (Black) organ donor - perfect rebuildable 4-bolt 350 and a good TH350. '76 Sierra Grande (Orange) - hate isn't too strong a word. Kid who bought it turned it into a hot rod. '68 C-10 R.I.P. - Dad's old truck...too far gone to resurrect. '59 C-50 - with hoist. Truck is gone, wife isn't. Nuff said.

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