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67gmcss · 06-23-2004, 07:54 PM

Put a summit 16 gal. fuel cell in the 67 short step. Putting the wood bed in it this afternoon and hit a snag. The filler cap on the cell hits dead in the middle of the center metal strip 18 inches from the tailgate. How did you guys fix this problem? Cut the strip in the middle and hope it stays on? Cut a place out in the wood without looking like crap? I don't have a side marker to work with and don't want a big filler neck stuck up in the bed. Sadly enough, it's too late to really fabricate anything into the bedside as the body man has the bed ready for paint as it is. Any ideas and definitely any pics greatly appreciated.

crazy longhorn · 06-23-2004, 08:07 PM

I have that same cell in my longhorn.....it fit tween the crosssills(stroke of luck). I do get some different looks when laying acroos the tail gate to gas her up tho! i have a custom steel floor in my old truck, so can only "speculate"......if you can move the box runners(redrill the frame), maybe add 1 more on the opposite side to stiffen the floor, then use a 1/8,0r 3/16 steel plate under the cutout spot to reinforce the floor you may have it "on the run". Personally, I wouldnt worry about a nice round hole in the wood floor to load er with fuel. You could probably come up with something slick (stainless or aluminum to dress the top side). Best of luck, just let your imagination work.....crazyL

67gmcss · 06-23-2004, 10:16 PM

thanks longhorn....anybody else?....I know someone had some posted forever ago of something like where a piece of the wood had been cut and hinged to open, but I can't find anything under any search that I tried. Thanks again for any help.

gonebad2 · 06-24-2004, 01:22 AM

Jegs sells a real nice filler neck extension piece for your tank ( I think a company called Jaz makes it). They come in two different lengths. Get the short straight one. You can use a hole saw to cut the hole in the bed wood. I have done this before. The filler neck and cap are almost level with the bed floor. As far as the center brace. I cut it in half then cut it down (subtracting the OD of the 4" pipe) so a piece of 4" steel pipe in the middle of it so the filler neck passes through it. then weld it back together. Just make sure you cut the crossmember it so it is the same overall length as when you started. Cut the piece of four inch pipe the same height as the rail. I have used this method several times and it works great.

2low72 · 06-24-2004, 01:41 AM

Could someone post some pics on the fuel cells. i'm thinking of scrapping the mazda gas tank the PO installed under the bed. thanks

chevy69er · 06-24-2004, 02:22 AM

I remember while watching "trucks!" on tv that stacey had installed this really slick piece for filling his tank under the bed.The wood of the bed over the filler was on a hinge and would flip up.I went to his site www.staceydavid.com and i didnt see anything about it on there.Maybe you can look and have better luck or better yet email him and find out.Good luck with the install..im sure it will come out clean.

**67 cst swb** · 06-24-2004, 06:25 AM

can you weld a square into the cross piece to go around the cap opening? that way it would keep its strength/support, but still leave you access.

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jay-dawg · 06-24-2004, 11:24 AM

there was an article in a magazine where they had trimmed the strip and put in a round metal piece. I think it had a cover too. I'll see if I can find it.

Jay

06-23-2004, 07:54 PM	#1
67gmcss Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: somerset,kentucky,usa Posts: 154	fuel cell--HELP!! Put a summit 16 gal. fuel cell in the 67 short step. Putting the wood bed in it this afternoon and hit a snag. The filler cap on the cell hits dead in the middle of the center metal strip 18 inches from the tailgate. How did you guys fix this problem? Cut the strip in the middle and hope it stays on? Cut a place out in the wood without looking like crap? I don't have a side marker to work with and don't want a big filler neck stuck up in the bed. Sadly enough, it's too late to really fabricate anything into the bedside as the body man has the bed ready for paint as it is. Any ideas and definitely any pics greatly appreciated.

06-23-2004, 08:07 PM	#2
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	I have that same cell in my longhorn.....it fit tween the crosssills(stroke of luck). I do get some different looks when laying acroos the tail gate to gas her up tho! i have a custom steel floor in my old truck, so can only "speculate"......if you can move the box runners(redrill the frame), maybe add 1 more on the opposite side to stiffen the floor, then use a 1/8,0r 3/16 steel plate under the cutout spot to reinforce the floor you may have it "on the run". Personally, I wouldnt worry about a nice round hole in the wood floor to load er with fuel. You could probably come up with something slick (stainless or aluminum to dress the top side). Best of luck, just let your imagination work.....crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

06-24-2004, 01:22 AM	#4
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Jegs sells a real nice filler neck extension piece for your tank ( I think a company called Jaz makes it). They come in two different lengths. Get the short straight one. You can use a hole saw to cut the hole in the bed wood. I have done this before. The filler neck and cap are almost level with the bed floor. As far as the center brace. I cut it in half then cut it down (subtracting the OD of the 4" pipe) so a piece of 4" steel pipe in the middle of it so the filler neck passes through it. then weld it back together. Just make sure you cut the crossmember it so it is the same overall length as when you started. Cut the piece of four inch pipe the same height as the rail. I have used this method several times and it works great. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

06-24-2004, 01:41 AM	#5
2low72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cheyenne, Wy Posts: 555	Could someone post some pics on the fuel cells. i'm thinking of scrapping the mazda gas tank the PO installed under the bed. thanks __________________ 2014 GMC Yukon XL (Wifey's) 2004 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z71

06-24-2004, 02:22 AM	#6
chevy69er Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lakewood,Ca Posts: 69	I remember while watching "trucks!" on tv that stacey had installed this really slick piece for filling his tank under the bed.The wood of the bed over the filler was on a hinge and would flip up.I went to his site www.staceydavid.com and i didnt see anything about it on there.Maybe you can look and have better luck or better yet email him and find out.Good luck with the install..im sure it will come out clean. __________________ 1969 C-20,383 stroker,sm465,custom long travel front suspension,4 wheel disc brakes,35" pro comps...mods under way include: 4x4 conversion,and custom bumpers.future mods include: gear vendors od unit,and relocation of fuel cell.

06-23-2004, 10:16 PM	#3
67gmcss Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: somerset,kentucky,usa Posts: 154	thanks longhorn....anybody else?....I know someone had some posted forever ago of something like where a piece of the wood had been cut and hinged to open, but I can't find anything under any search that I tried. Thanks again for any help.

06-24-2004, 06:25 AM	#7
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	what about... can you weld a square into the cross piece to go around the cap opening? that way it would keep its strength/support, but still leave you access. ======[o]====== __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White Last edited by 67 cst swb; 06-24-2004 at 06:28 AM.

06-24-2004, 11:24 AM	#8
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	there was an article in a magazine where they had trimmed the strip and put in a round metal piece. I think it had a cover too. I'll see if I can find it. Jay __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI



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