pics of Blazer gas filler neck needed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Low87 · 04-08-2003, 10:38 AM

Can anyone get me pictures of how the Blazer filler neck tube runs down to the tank? I'd appreciate it much!

RockHQ · 04-08-2003, 11:05 AM

I'll try to get some pics of it in a few hours.

CRRoy71 · 04-08-2003, 12:45 PM

I can get you some this evening, if no one else has gotten them by then.

I am at work, and the dig cam is at home.

BigRed · 04-08-2003, 01:00 PM

Greg, where do you plan on running your filler neck to? Top of the bed? I was thinking about that the other day and was wondering what good spots there would be to run it.

Low87 · 04-08-2003, 01:13 PM

Bear with me on this Scott, I'll let you know if it works out. It's all coming together though.

**Captkaos** · 04-08-2003, 03:44 PM

On a fleet, you could run it up through the stake pocket and put a flush mount boat filler there. If I took away your idea Greg, sorry. I probably wouldn't use the metal filler, I would use a piece of fuel hose (boat supply store) and/or get a metal hose bent. and run the hose up. (can't do this on a stepside though

Low87 · 04-08-2003, 04:23 PM

Chris, not my idea but still a good one!
Mainly what I'm interested in is how the tube runs from the bed floor level to the tank. My filler neck won't be on the bed floor, but it is this angle I am unsure of.

RockHQ · 04-08-2003, 05:46 PM

Tharrr ye go....

Pics

-Axle

BaggedC10 · 04-08-2003, 07:32 PM

I think it would be cool if someone made a flip-down license plate assembly and installed the filler neck behind there.

RockHQ · 04-08-2003, 08:13 PM

Just how exactly can you fill a tank from a filler hose in the bumper?`

vacuum assist?

BaggedC10 · 04-08-2003, 09:19 PM

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Originally posted by RockHQ
Just how exactly can you fill a tank from a filler hose in the bumper?` vacuum assist?

Good point.

I'm sure you could figure something out.

79BIG10 · 04-09-2003, 12:32 AM

If this idea Low87 and I have will work, we're going to patent the iddea for sure

*1FaastC10* · 04-09-2003, 01:44 AM

why not rob a Blazer of its filler door, and its inside cover, then graft them into the bed?

low 84 · 04-09-2003, 02:33 AM

when i do my fuel cell i'm gonna run it up behind the tail light and hinge the tail light so you flip the tail light to the side and fill it up.

Low87 · 04-09-2003, 08:52 AM

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Originally posted by low 84
when i do my fuel cell i'm gonna run it up behind the tail light and hinge the tail light so you flip the tail light to the side and fill it up.

Not if I do it first!

Now that the cat is out of the bag, that's what Brandon and I have been working on. Looks like everything is worked out now.

THANKS! for the pictures Rock! That helped a TON!!!

RockHQ · 04-09-2003, 09:19 AM

No prob at all, i wanted to know what the top of the tank looks like myself

nothing beats a digital camera with folding LCD screen

Oh, remember those are from a diesel truck, so there could be minor differences.

-Axle

Low87 · 04-09-2003, 09:35 AM

Shouldn't matter that it's diesel, I just needed to see the angle and routing of the filler tube.
Can anyone give me ideas of the best tubing to use?

RockHQ · 04-09-2003, 09:48 AM

i would use steel reinforced marine grade rubber fuel hose, it will outlast the truck.

**N2TRUX** · 04-09-2003, 05:39 PM

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Originally posted by Low87
....Not if I do it first!...

You might want to rephrase that to, not if I do it before you do. I don't think you can lay claim to doing it "first".
We did this conversion to my project 82 Blazer over a year ago, and I feel pretty sure I wasn't the first to do it.

If you haven't figured it out already, you can use steel exhaust tubing, and cut up the original filler tube to make it work...

bigblock73 · 04-09-2003, 05:46 PM

Greg, you took my idea as well...it was either that or the bed floor fill.

How do you intend to mount the line to the fuel cell?

Have you ordered all your parts yet?

-Jeff

PHOENIX · 04-09-2003, 06:09 PM

Hinged lights have been around for awhile.
Havent seen but one on a 73-87 truck though.
I think I might even have a picture of it somewhere.
Ill check tonight. I seen it at a car show I think.

Low87 · 04-09-2003, 06:09 PM

N2TRUX, I'm waiting for the pictures!

Jeff, I've got about 80% of what I need (cell, hoses, and fittings are all here). Just need to lop off my exhaust and get it mounted up, then I'll run the filler neck and the tubing. I was worried about the angle once it got under the bed, I thought I'd have to keep it going downhill. But, according to the Blazer pics, I can keep it horizontal. Still have to make the piece for the top of the cell. I've seen those for sale, just have to buy one and modify it.

low 84 · 04-09-2003, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Low87

Not if I do it first!
Now that the cat is out of the bag, that's what Brandon and I have been working on. Looks like everything is worked out now.

THANKS! for the pictures Rock! That helped a TON!!!

lol, this is actauly a really common mod. several guys on the 67-72 forum have done this. this was also on a production car back in the day, can't remember what car it was though.

**N2TRUX** · 04-09-2003, 09:28 PM

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Originally posted by low 84
....this was also on a production car back in the day, can't remember what car it was though.

That would be the 56 and 57 Chevy.... and as I said, I knew I wasn't first when I did it to my Blazer. I just wanted to clean my quarter panel up a bit...

low 84 · 04-09-2003, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by N2TRUX
That would be the 56 and 57 Chevy....

sweet. i knew it was done like that on something from the factory

04-08-2003, 10:38 AM	#1
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	pics of Blazer gas filler neck needed Can anyone get me pictures of how the Blazer filler neck tube runs down to the tank? I'd appreciate it much! __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

04-08-2003, 11:05 AM	#2
RockHQ ROCKET POWER! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Finland, Europe Posts: 509	I'll try to get some pics of it in a few hours. __________________ What did i do last nite? I had a wonderful time, That's what they tell me What did i do last nite? 1979 C-10 shortfleet: Olds 350, Th400, 12 bolt Current project: 1969 Olds 455 W-30, needing a rebuild

04-08-2003, 12:45 PM	#3
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	I can get you some this evening, if no one else has gotten them by then. I am at work, and the dig cam is at home. __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L

04-08-2003, 01:00 PM	#4
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Greg, where do you plan on running your filler neck to? Top of the bed? I was thinking about that the other day and was wondering what good spots there would be to run it. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

04-08-2003, 01:13 PM	#5
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Bear with me on this Scott, I'll let you know if it works out. It's all coming together though. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

04-08-2003, 03:44 PM	#6
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	On a fleet, you could run it up through the stake pocket and put a flush mount boat filler there. If I took away your idea Greg, sorry. I probably wouldn't use the metal filler, I would use a piece of fuel hose (boat supply store) and/or get a metal hose bent. and run the hose up. (can't do this on a stepside though __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

04-08-2003, 04:23 PM	#7
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Chris, not my idea but still a good one! Mainly what I'm interested in is how the tube runs from the bed floor level to the tank. My filler neck won't be on the bed floor, but it is this angle I am unsure of. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

04-08-2003, 05:46 PM	#8
RockHQ ROCKET POWER! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Finland, Europe Posts: 509	Tharrr ye go.... Pics -Axle __________________ What did i do last nite? I had a wonderful time, That's what they tell me What did i do last nite? 1979 C-10 shortfleet: Olds 350, Th400, 12 bolt Current project: 1969 Olds 455 W-30, needing a rebuild Last edited by RockHQ; 04-08-2003 at 05:53 PM.

04-08-2003, 07:32 PM	#9
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	I think it would be cool if someone made a flip-down license plate assembly and installed the filler neck behind there. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

04-08-2003, 08:13 PM	#10
RockHQ ROCKET POWER! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Finland, Europe Posts: 509	Just how exactly can you fill a tank from a filler hose in the bumper?` vacuum assist? __________________ What did i do last nite? I had a wonderful time, That's what they tell me What did i do last nite? 1979 C-10 shortfleet: Olds 350, Th400, 12 bolt Current project: 1969 Olds 455 W-30, needing a rebuild

04-09-2003, 12:32 AM	#12
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	If this idea Low87 and I have will work, we're going to patent the iddea for sure __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

04-09-2003, 01:44 AM	#13
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	why not rob a Blazer of its filler door, and its inside cover, then graft them into the bed?

04-09-2003, 02:33 AM	#14
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	when i do my fuel cell i'm gonna run it up behind the tail light and hinge the tail light so you flip the tail light to the side and fill it up. __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

04-09-2003, 09:19 AM	#16
RockHQ ROCKET POWER! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Finland, Europe Posts: 509	No prob at all, i wanted to know what the top of the tank looks like myself nothing beats a digital camera with folding LCD screen Oh, remember those are from a diesel truck, so there could be minor differences. -Axle __________________ What did i do last nite? I had a wonderful time, That's what they tell me What did i do last nite? 1979 C-10 shortfleet: Olds 350, Th400, 12 bolt Current project: 1969 Olds 455 W-30, needing a rebuild

04-09-2003, 09:35 AM	#17
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Shouldn't matter that it's diesel, I just needed to see the angle and routing of the filler tube. Can anyone give me ideas of the best tubing to use? __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin



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04-09-2003, 09:48 AM	#18
RockHQ ROCKET POWER! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Finland, Europe Posts: 509	i would use steel reinforced marine grade rubber fuel hose, it will outlast the truck. __________________ What did i do last nite? I had a wonderful time, That's what they tell me What did i do last nite? 1979 C-10 shortfleet: Olds 350, Th400, 12 bolt Current project: 1969 Olds 455 W-30, needing a rebuild

04-09-2003, 05:46 PM	#20
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Greg, you took my idea as well...it was either that or the bed floor fill. How do you intend to mount the line to the fuel cell? Have you ordered all your parts yet? -Jeff

04-09-2003, 06:09 PM	#21
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Hinged lights have been around for awhile. Havent seen but one on a 73-87 truck though. I think I might even have a picture of it somewhere. Ill check tonight. I seen it at a car show I think. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

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