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RaceAGMC · 11-09-2012, 07:42 PM

Any updates on this? I'm at the point where I am really in need of a fuel filler, and this is def the route I want to take.
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Mikes_70 · 11-09-2012, 10:26 PM

Looks great , I contemplated the same thing ... Side marker , tail light , in bed , top of bed you know all the options so I just opted out to just put a fuel filler door off 98 Chevy truck on mine . Not to change subject but I talked to Stan at ECE and he claimed the guy that was building the tail lights for him got sick and was not building them anymore . I ordered a pair from spaghetti enterprises for 200 but only have 64 LED and not 156 like yours . Let me know if you have a contact to jmac05
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Mikes_70 · 11-09-2012, 10:28 PM

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starfire58 · 11-11-2012, 10:02 PM

That filler is awesome!! I'm new to this board but hell yeah,sign me up too! Nice work!

**mr48chev** · 11-12-2012, 12:24 PM

Where you put the filler depends not only on what you want for the looks of the truck but also how you use the truck. For a pure show truck trap door in the bed works pretty good but it isn't practical for someone who still uses the truck as a truck. The taillight filler handles that aspect to a degree as it hides the filler or filler door and gets it out of the bed. For me it isn't practical on my 71 3/4 ton as I have a 10-1/2 ft camper that we intend to use quite a bit next year. I'll go with a door off a donor vehicle placed behind the left rear wheel. Not the greatest looking setup but the most practical for me.

Davemotohead · 11-12-2012, 12:43 PM

Works for me.

HuggerCST · 11-13-2012, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by RaceAGMC

Any updates on this? I'm at the point where I am really in need of a fuel filler, and this is def the route I want to take.
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I plan to meet with my CNC friend on the 24th and will update everyone with a more definate date then. I am working with him to be able to produce them much faster than I can at home. Thanks for your patience.

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Originally Posted by Mikes_70

Looks great , I contemplated the same thing ... Side marker , tail light , in bed , top of bed you know all the options so I just opted out to just put a fuel filler door off 98 Chevy truck on mine . Not to change subject but I talked to Stan at ECE and he claimed the guy that was building the tail lights for him got sick and was not building them anymore . I ordered a pair from spaghetti enterprises for 200 but only have 64 LED and not 156 like yours . Let me know if you have a contact to jmac05
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Thanks for the info!
Jmac05 is now Jmac0585. He is co-owner of Legacy Electronics Inc in
San Clemente, CA. I don't have his number though, and he hasn't been on here since march.
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RaceAGMC · 12-16-2012, 08:50 PM

Any new info?
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HuggerCST · 12-17-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RaceAGMC

Any new info?
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Nothing that helps much. He has been working on it but was just informed of an upcoming audit at work, so he's held up until that's over with. If it's not one thing it's another.

RaceAGMC · 12-17-2012, 08:03 PM

Thanks for the quick reply with the update. I could sure use one of these, I hope something happens quick. Lol
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danw210 · 12-17-2012, 08:50 PM

I hope you are going to make a bunch, there are a lot of people in line for these. Waiting patiently.............

weaintscared · 12-17-2012, 09:06 PM

I like this better than mine,I just might change mine out.
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RaceAGMC · 12-18-2012, 05:37 AM

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I like this better than mine,I just might change mine out.
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What do you have done?
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weaintscared · 12-19-2012, 12:39 AM

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What do you have done?
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Check out my build this is as far as I got on it so far.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=468622&page=4
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Racinaround · 12-19-2012, 12:42 AM

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Nothing that helps much. He has been working on it but was just informed of an upcoming audit at work, so he's held up until that's over with. If it's not one thing it's another.

I have a pile sittin in a box Hugger if and when your ready

HuggerCST · 12-20-2012, 12:32 PM

Thanks, I'll let you know but if he can do everything that he says he can, it's gonna be pretty sweet.

RaceAGMC · 12-21-2012, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by weaintscared

Check out my build this is as far as I got on it so far.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=468622&page=4
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I'd like to see more of that. Maybe I could enlist your skill to do one for me.
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Davemotohead · 12-22-2012, 01:26 AM

WOW! You guys have been waiting Since 2007? Seems like a long wait for something you can make yourself! If I wanted the tail light fuel filler,,I would have made My own by now,,No flame on anyone but 6 years is a long time to wait.

zammer · 02-26-2013, 06:48 PM

Are we close before i do a hack job on my new bedside to do this ??

Mickm69 · 02-26-2013, 11:08 PM

Hi guys,
I am the engineer who is working with Wynne on the gas filler door.

As Wynne said, I have been exceptionally busy at work. However, I expect to have our first proto within the next couple of weeks.

If everything fits and works as we intent, parts could be close behind.

I will give you a bit of an insight into what we are working on.
We are looking to have a unit that will install in a finished truck without the need to repaint.

Also, instead of trying to work with the existing light pan, we are looking at using an aluminum plate that will hinge into the filler plate body.
I understand some of you have been waiting on one of these for a very long time and I have only been involved for a couple months but I think you will be pleased with the final product.

Cheers!
Mickm

danw210 · 02-26-2013, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mickm69

Hi guys,
I am the engineer who is working with Wynne on the gas filler door.

As Wynne said, I have been exceptionally busy at work. However, I expect to have our first proto within the next couple of weeks.

If everything fits and works as we intent, parts could be close behind.

I will give you a bit of an insight into what we are working on.
We are looking to have a unit that will install in a finished truck without the need to repaint.

Also, instead of trying to work with the existing light pan, we are looking at using an aluminum plate that will hinge into the filler plate body.
I understand some of you have been waiting on one of these for a very long time and I have only been involved for a couple months but I think you will be pleased with the final product.

Cheers!
Mickm

Sounds great!!! Can't wait to see them!

cjohnson6772 · 02-26-2013, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mickm69

Hi guys,
I am the engineer who is working with Wynne on the gas filler door.

As Wynne said, I have been exceptionally busy at work. However, I expect to have our first proto within the next couple of weeks.

If everything fits and works as we intent, parts could be close behind.

I will give you a bit of an insight into what we are working on.
We are looking to have a unit that will install in a finished truck without the need to repaint.

Also, instead of trying to work with the existing light pan, we are looking at using an aluminum plate that will hinge into the filler plate body.
I understand some of you have been waiting on one of these for a very long time and I have only been involved for a couple months but I think you will be pleased with the final product.

Cheers!
Mickm

PERFEC. And very timely for my build. One request: if there is anyway to retain the standard 1157 taillight bulb that would be great. I would prefer not to run leds.
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Street Smart · 02-27-2013, 06:43 AM

Great news, keep us updated!

7dee2 · 03-04-2013, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cjohnson6772

PERFEC. And very timely for my build. One request: if there is anyway to retain the standard 1157 taillight bulb that would be great. I would prefer not to run leds.
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68Gold/white · 03-04-2013, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 7dee2

X2, here.... I don't care about spending megabucks to make a tail light bulb work...

11-09-2012, 07:42 PM	#126
RaceAGMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 350	Re: Tail light fuel filler Any updates on this? I'm at the point where I am really in need of a fuel filler, and this is def the route I want to take. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 70 CST, 6.0/ 4L80E in the works. Custom harness by 68 Short Step

11-09-2012, 10:26 PM	#127
Mikes_70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dallas,Texas Posts: 47	Re: Tail light fuel filler Looks great , I contemplated the same thing ... Side marker , tail light , in bed , top of bed you know all the options so I just opted out to just put a fuel filler door off 98 Chevy truck on mine . Not to change subject but I talked to Stan at ECE and he claimed the guy that was building the tail lights for him got sick and was not building them anymore . I ordered a pair from spaghetti enterprises for 200 but only have 64 LED and not 156 like yours . Let me know if you have a contact to jmac05 Posted via Mobile Device

11-09-2012, 10:28 PM	#128
Mikes_70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dallas,Texas Posts: 47	Re: Tail light fuel filler Posted via Mobile Device

11-11-2012, 10:02 PM	#129
starfire58 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Streator, Illinois Posts: 123	Re: Tail light fuel filler That filler is awesome!! I'm new to this board but hell yeah,sign me up too! Nice work!

11-12-2012, 12:24 PM	#130
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,638	Re: Tail light fuel filler Where you put the filler depends not only on what you want for the looks of the truck but also how you use the truck. For a pure show truck trap door in the bed works pretty good but it isn't practical for someone who still uses the truck as a truck. The taillight filler handles that aspect to a degree as it hides the filler or filler door and gets it out of the bed. For me it isn't practical on my 71 3/4 ton as I have a 10-1/2 ft camper that we intend to use quite a bit next year. I'll go with a door off a donor vehicle placed behind the left rear wheel. Not the greatest looking setup but the most practical for me.

11-12-2012, 12:43 PM	#131
Davemotohead Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: rosamond ca Posts: 130	Re: Tail light fuel filler Works for me. Attached Images

12-16-2012, 08:50 PM	#133
RaceAGMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 350	Re: Tail light fuel filler Any new info? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 70 CST, 6.0/ 4L80E in the works. Custom harness by 68 Short Step

12-17-2012, 08:03 PM	#135
RaceAGMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 350	Re: Tail light fuel filler Thanks for the quick reply with the update. I could sure use one of these, I hope something happens quick. Lol Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 70 CST, 6.0/ 4L80E in the works. Custom harness by 68 Short Step

12-17-2012, 08:50 PM	#136
danw210 69 K20 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Elizabethtown, KY Posts: 426	Re: Tail light fuel filler I hope you are going to make a bunch, there are a lot of people in line for these. Waiting patiently.............

12-17-2012, 09:06 PM	#137
weaintscared Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sumter SC Posts: 439	Re: Tail light fuel filler I like this better than mine,I just might change mine out. Posted via Mobile Device

12-20-2012, 12:32 PM	#141
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Tail light fuel filler Thanks, I'll let you know but if he can do everything that he says he can, it's gonna be pretty sweet. __________________ 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

12-22-2012, 01:26 AM	#143
Davemotohead Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: rosamond ca Posts: 130	Re: Tail light fuel filler WOW! You guys have been waiting Since 2007? Seems like a long wait for something you can make yourself! If I wanted the tail light fuel filler,,I would have made My own by now,,No flame on anyone but 6 years is a long time to wait. __________________ edited by staff

02-26-2013, 06:48 PM	#144
zammer Addicted user Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 370	Re: Tail light fuel filler Are we close before i do a hack job on my new bedside to do this ?? __________________ 1972 2wd Blazer - 95% completed 2015 Silverado 1500 4wd -z 2008 AERO 9-7X (TBSS cousin) LS2 1970 Jimmy 4wd - future project

02-26-2013, 11:08 PM	#145
Mickm69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Calhoun, La. Posts: 21	Re: Tail light fuel filler Hi guys, I am the engineer who is working with Wynne on the gas filler door. As Wynne said, I have been exceptionally busy at work. However, I expect to have our first proto within the next couple of weeks. If everything fits and works as we intent, parts could be close behind. I will give you a bit of an insight into what we are working on. We are looking to have a unit that will install in a finished truck without the need to repaint. Also, instead of trying to work with the existing light pan, we are looking at using an aluminum plate that will hinge into the filler plate body. I understand some of you have been waiting on one of these for a very long time and I have only been involved for a couple months but I think you will be pleased with the final product. Cheers! Mickm

02-27-2013, 06:43 AM	#148
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: Tail light fuel filler Great news, keep us updated! __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500



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