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**N2TRUX** · 02-20-2010, 06:05 PM

Dang Scot! You have been moving along at a decent pace. You never mentioned this last time we talked.

SCOTI · 02-20-2010, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Dang Scot! You have been moving along at a decent pace. You never mentioned this last time we talked.

There's more done but I'm showing only the pics of the chassis so far. Once I'm past that, I'll have other stuff too.

thepartsguy · 02-23-2010, 09:54 AM

Subscribed.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-24-2010, 10:47 PM

Damn nice work scoti....

SCOTI · 02-25-2010, 12:24 AM

I got a little time in tonight but nothing worth pics.

To recap, I've been considering two choices for my fuel-fill change since my original 'easy-fill' option wouldn't work. Last Friday, I picked up a nice, flat, rectangular, flip open gas door. Option #1 is flush mounting a stainless filler in the floor. Option #2 is the bed (floor) mounted gas door w/the filler just below the floor.

Option #1 is more than likely the route I'll take but I needed to visualize the size, placement, & complexity of each to make the final decision....

**N2TRUX** · 02-25-2010, 08:51 AM

It may be more work, but I like option #2...

SCOTI · 02-25-2010, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

It may be more work, but I like option #2...

I think it's the cleaner choice but the material is very thin & would require substantial re-working. That extra work has me questioning its worth....

Alan's Classic · 02-25-2010, 10:16 PM

I prefer option 2 as well. It's all up to you as to which you like best. All we can do is give our .02.

If your leanin' towards option 1 then run with it. They are both nice options.

SCOTI · 02-26-2010, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

I prefer option 2 as well. It's all up to you as to which you like best. All we can do is give our .02.

If your leanin' towards option 1 then run with it. They are both nice options.

I wish the material was thicker & wouldn't require remaking most of it. I like it as the better option if this was a full blown ride.... Since it's just a 'distraction', I'll take the 'EASY' button this time around.

A little bit of time on the floor yielded a rough idea of how the flush mount set-up will look. I used what was readily available to mimic the 45° slope on the floor runners but widen out near the C/L of the cap. The steel is cut & just taped in place for observation. I fogged it w/some satin blk to get a better idea of how it flows w/the bed runner that runs the length of the floor....

my67chevytruck · 02-26-2010, 08:49 AM

looking good, we did the '67 similar to that. I liked the option #2 as well, but didnt find a fuel door at the local JY quick enough, and just took the easy way out....

SCOTI · 02-26-2010, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

looking good, we did the '67 similar to that. I liked the option #2 as well, but didnt find a fuel door at the local JY quick enough, and just took the easy way out....

I looked through the build but didn't notice bed floor pics.

aggie91 · 02-26-2010, 10:41 AM

Boy, I missed something...I had to go back and skim through this whole thing to find out why your doing this for the filler neck. I found where you strugled with the piping from your original location in the corner. I thought that location was great. A buddy of mine did one in the corner on a '71 model that turned out nice, but I never looked at the piping or tank type.

I like how this centered location looks with the small filler. I think that getting anodized in a satin black if you use a spay in liner would make it almost disapear.

Not to bug you too much, but did you have a chance to get those measurements of the axle perches?

SCOTI · 02-26-2010, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Boy, I missed something...I had to go back and skim through this whole thing to find out why your doing this for the filler neck. I found where you strugled with the piping from your original location in the corner. I thought that location was great. A buddy of mine did one in the corner on a '71 model that turned out nice, but I never looked at the piping or tank type.

I like how this centered location looks with the small filler. I think that getting anodized in a satin black if you use a spay in liner would make it almost disapear.

Not to bug you too much, but did you have a chance to get those measurements of the axle perches?

I have the axle installed on the chassis (on my 'table') so gettin accurate dimensions has been a challenge while working solo. My buddy stopped by the shop Wed night after dropping his daughter off but only stayed a few minutes. I asked a guy from my work to lend a hand w/it after work tonight (he owes me a favor).

SCOTI · 02-27-2010, 10:45 PM

Well, it turned out ok. I'm not 100% pleased but I think it will suffice for this build. Keeping the corners aligned & symmetrical was much harder than anticipated. I also got the first fuel fill hole I cut out patched up while I was cutting, welding, & grinding....

VA72C10 · 02-27-2010, 11:33 PM

It came out nice!!!

aggie91 · 03-01-2010, 10:55 AM

Looks good on the fill hole. Are you going to do a spray in bed liner or paint? I think that the liner would hide whatever you do not like...I don't see anything wrong in the pics.

Thanks for the measurements on the rear end.

kizer · 03-01-2010, 01:50 PM

Wow I'm digging your attention to detail on things.

Subscribed of course.

Jonboy · 03-01-2010, 05:23 PM

I hate I wasn't able to check this one out yesterday. Maybe next time.

SCOTI · 03-01-2010, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

I hate I wasn't able to check this one out yesterday. Maybe next time.

I thought about that, but..... you came to my house; the truck is @ location #2; & the 'build' is going on @ location #3

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**lolife99** · 03-01-2010, 07:15 PM

Scoti,...
I planned on just cutting a round hole and shoving my "homemade" adapter
up thru the bed floor (from the bottom side) and welding in place.
I made the step the same height as the bed floor rib.
Still haven't installed it,... but here's a few pics of the piece I made.

I don't have your welding skills, so I have to make do.

SCOTI · 03-01-2010, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Scoti,...
I planned on just cutting a round hole and shoving my "homemade" adapter
up thru the bed floor (from the bottom side) and welding in place.
I made the step the same height as the bed floor rib.
Still haven't installed it,... but here's a few pics of the piece I made.

I don't have your welding skills, so I have to make do.

What is your adapter made of?

**lolife99** · 03-01-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

What is your adapter made of?

It's just carbon steel.
I was going to have a buddy tack weld it in place from the bottom,...
and then finish weld it from the top.
I wanted something thicker than sheet metal, so I could tap the holes and use stainless machine screws instead of sheet metal screws.

Alan's Classic · 03-02-2010, 12:58 AM

Nice work.

SCOTI · 03-02-2010, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

It's just carbon steel.
I was going to have a buddy tack weld it in place from the bottom,...
and then finish weld it from the top.
I wanted something thicker than sheet metal, so I could tap the holes and use stainless machine screws instead of sheet metal screws.

Similar plan here. I'll use a steel backing plate w/SS machine screws to secure the filler in place.

I actually considered doing a little from each of my choices from the previous pics (weld in a flat piece of steel across multiple floor runners beveling the edges between to match the factory & simply mount the filler in the center).

I figured if my 1st attempt didn't work out, it's simply a matter of cutting it out @ welding in the flat piece.

my67chevytruck · 03-02-2010, 11:13 PM

SCOTI, we should have spent more time, as yours looks better, but the filler landed to the far right of one of the humps, and as i stated we took the EASY way out. Keith i like that adapter plate, well thought out.

02-20-2010, 06:05 PM	#101
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Project: Recycle Dang Scot! You have been moving along at a decent pace. You never mentioned this last time we talked. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-23-2010, 09:54 AM	#103
thepartsguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kalispell, MT. Posts: 90	Re: Project: Recycle Subscribed. __________________ 63 C10 65 Chevy Custom Cab w/ Big Back Window 66 C30 72 skylark w/ 454 65 K10 May the bridges I burn light the way....

02-24-2010, 10:47 PM	#104
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Project: Recycle Damn nice work scoti.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-25-2010, 12:24 AM	#105
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: Project: Recycle I got a little time in tonight but nothing worth pics. To recap, I've been considering two choices for my fuel-fill change since my original 'easy-fill' option wouldn't work. Last Friday, I picked up a nice, flat, rectangular, flip open gas door. Option #1 is flush mounting a stainless filler in the floor. Option #2 is the bed (floor) mounted gas door w/the filler just below the floor. Option #1 is more than likely the route I'll take but I needed to visualize the size, placement, & complexity of each to make the final decision.... Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 02-25-2010 at 12:38 AM.

02-25-2010, 08:51 AM	#106
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Project: Recycle It may be more work, but I like option #2... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-25-2010, 10:16 PM	#108
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Project: Recycle I prefer option 2 as well. It's all up to you as to which you like best. All we can do is give our .02. If your leanin' towards option 1 then run with it. They are both nice options. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

02-26-2010, 08:49 AM	#110
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project: Recycle looking good, we did the '67 similar to that. I liked the option #2 as well, but didnt find a fuel door at the local JY quick enough, and just took the easy way out.... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

02-26-2010, 10:41 AM	#112
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Project: Recycle Boy, I missed something...I had to go back and skim through this whole thing to find out why your doing this for the filler neck. I found where you strugled with the piping from your original location in the corner. I thought that location was great. A buddy of mine did one in the corner on a '71 model that turned out nice, but I never looked at the piping or tank type. I like how this centered location looks with the small filler. I think that getting anodized in a satin black if you use a spay in liner would make it almost disapear. Not to bug you too much, but did you have a chance to get those measurements of the axle perches? __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

02-27-2010, 10:45 PM	#114
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: Project: Recycle Well, it turned out ok. I'm not 100% pleased but I think it will suffice for this build. Keeping the corners aligned & symmetrical was much harder than anticipated. I also got the first fuel fill hole I cut out patched up while I was cutting, welding, & grinding.... Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 02-27-2010 at 10:48 PM.

02-27-2010, 11:33 PM	#115
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project: Recycle It came out nice!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-01-2010, 10:55 AM	#116
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Project: Recycle Looks good on the fill hole. Are you going to do a spray in bed liner or paint? I think that the liner would hide whatever you do not like...I don't see anything wrong in the pics. Thanks for the measurements on the rear end. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

03-01-2010, 01:50 PM	#117
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: Project: Recycle Wow I'm digging your attention to detail on things. Subscribed of course. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

03-01-2010, 05:23 PM	#118
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Project: Recycle I hate I wasn't able to check this one out yesterday. Maybe next time. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

03-01-2010, 07:15 PM	#120
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Project: Recycle Scoti,... I planned on just cutting a round hole and shoving my "homemade" adapter up thru the bed floor (from the bottom side) and welding in place. I made the step the same height as the bed floor rib. Still haven't installed it,... but here's a few pics of the piece I made. I don't have your welding skills, so I have to make do. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-02-2010, 12:58 AM	#123
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Project: Recycle Nice work. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"



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03-02-2010, 11:13 PM	#125
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project: Recycle SCOTI, we should have spent more time, as yours looks better, but the filler landed to the far right of one of the humps, and as i stated we took the EASY way out. Keith i like that adapter plate, well thought out. Attached Images __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

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