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nu2-72 · 12-28-2004, 09:59 PM

I have been reading all the other posts on this subject. My question is a little different.
I have an excellent bed and plan to relocate the fuel tank to under the bed. I really do not care about the bed and want a full sized fuel door.
Which would look best on these trucks? The choices are the later model round doors like my 90 or the square doors like the 73-up.
Anyone have any pics of this change?

68w/sbc406 · 12-28-2004, 10:04 PM

there was one in a post and it was square, i didnt like it much, but others thought it looked cool. if it were me i think i would go the marker light route.

mblackburnjr · 12-28-2004, 11:21 PM

yeah,i'm not to hip with the square type either. It just doesnt flow right...
I have been following the panel build-up on classic heartbeat. They used a round one,with remote pull,and that looks great. i think its from a caravan.....cant remember.

nu2-72 · 12-29-2004, 05:54 PM

I do not want to do the filler in the side marker. Many say that they use tha filler cap with the spring loaded plunger in the center. I would guess because you cannot get your hand in that area let alone get a cap off.
I want the full sized fuel door and i don't care if I cut the bed.
mblackburnjr, do you have a link?

67ChevyRedneck · 12-29-2004, 06:38 PM

I have a 67 stepside, and I don't want side markers. I'm thinking of using a round door in my fender off of whatever junkyard vehicle matches the contour, especially one with a pop door....I do think that the caravans doors are fairly flat....just might work.....

mblackburnjr · 12-29-2004, 09:03 PM

I cant get the link to work .What i was referring to was on page 12.
its at classic heartbeat dot com
.....under panel project
lots a good stuff here w/ pics!

nu2-72 · 12-30-2004, 09:30 PM

I did not find it last night. I will look some more tonight.

gonebad2 · 12-30-2004, 09:50 PM

These guys make awesome fuel doors. I went with the tear drop door.....They are literally right down the street from my house....Super nice people.
http://www.haganstreetrods.com/

**Palf70Step** · 12-30-2004, 10:01 PM

I think the round filler look better if you are going to use one. This is the one reference on the panel. they used a filler patch from an 86 Plymouth Voyager and grafted it in place of the stock panel's filler opening.

nu2-72 · 12-30-2004, 11:41 PM

Hagan is pretty cool.
I like the doors on my later GM's. I do not mind the finger notch and like the place to hang the filler cap.
I think that the round door is much better than the square. Thanks guys. Decision made.

HeavyD · 12-31-2004, 01:26 AM

Nu2-72, if you don't mind please post some pics as you progress with this mod. I also was thinking of a round fuel door off a 1990 or so truck and woukld like to see how it goes together. Thanks.

mocwon · 12-31-2004, 02:10 AM

This is the smallest fuel door assembly I could find (1990 Mazda 626); much smaller than the Chevy '73-up fuel doors. No finger hole but a remote release that will be in the cab. I don't think it looks out-a-place since it has margin/parting lines that blend with the rear side marker light. The side marker light fuel door is real cool but awfully small which is why I chose this route.

nu2-72 · 12-31-2004, 08:25 AM

mocwon, not very nice of you. I make up my mind on a round door and you post this. Looks good. I do like the slightly rectangular door. It does blend better with the marker light. Better than a square door.
I will try to keep pics up to date but this will not be soon. Just getting the ducks lined up.

diggy · 01-18-2005, 01:44 AM

don't mean to intrude on this post, but i am needing to do the same mod on my truck.

nu2-72 - can you tell me what model year chevy you plan on using for your fuel door

gonebad2 - can you tell me which hagan fuel door is the same contour as a fleetside, plus if you ever get to vegas look me up

thanks

joe diggy

longnlow72 · 01-18-2005, 01:54 AM

mocwon, im curious as to how this looks, do u have a pic from father back (whole bed)
-Ben

Super Duck · 01-18-2005, 02:05 AM

Anyone Have A Pic On A Step Side?

Rollie396 · 01-18-2005, 02:15 AM

I'm personally gonna attempt the sidemarker fill door,but IMHO I believe rectangular door fits the style of the truck to a tee.

HeavyD · 01-18-2005, 03:05 AM

Mocwon, I also would like to see some pics from farther back. I can't recall seeing a square hose cover like you have used in the bed. Do all blazer tank conversions have this, or is there another reason for this? Thanks.

Peregrine · 01-18-2005, 08:52 AM

Just take the easy way out. Put in fuel cell, cut hole in bed, attach filler neck. Then you don't have to do anything to your bed.

**STP67-72** · 01-18-2005, 08:54 AM

I have used 73-87 sqare body chevys and about the same year dodge square bodies. I did these for customers. I have used the round ones from the 88-98 chevys that looks the best i think. That square door off mazda, looks great though. I would like to see them all.

gonebad2 · 01-18-2005, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diggy

don't mean to intrude on this post, but i am needing to do the same mod on my truck.

nu2-72 - can you tell me what model year chevy you plan on using for your fuel door

gonebad2 - can you tell me which hagan fuel door is the same contour as a fleetside, plus if you ever get to vegas look me up

thanks

joe diggy

You can use the flat ones they offer and shape it yourself. The contour is not very radical on a bedside. I mounted mine on the floor of my fleetside. I'll look you up next time i'm in Vegas. I am down there all the time for work. I work for Southwest Gas. I'm scheduled to be in Vegas for 8 months starting in November. That's if the software I'll be testing is on schedule.

GreyHoundSteve · 01-18-2005, 10:09 AM

I did the rear fuel cell on my 67 and i didnt like any of the options so i just decided to cut a hole in the bed floor and im glad i did. Now i can fuel my truck from either side so im never having to wait for a pump or worry about trying to bust some kind of crazy turn at a crowded gas station.

HeavyD · 01-18-2005, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreyHoundSteve

Now i can fuel my truck from either side so im never having to wait for a pump or worry about trying to bust some kind of crazy turn at a crowded gas station.

LOL! Ya, I have seen some crazy stuff happen with people "racing" to get to the gas pumps.

nu2-72 · 01-18-2005, 09:18 PM

Little off topic but here goes. I am at the station pumping my gas. Young girl pulls up to the pump next to me and jumps out of the car. Gets to the pump and and the fuel door is on the other side of the car. So, she gets back in the car and cuts a "U" turn to the other side of the pumps. Gets out and Lo and Behold, the fuel door is still on the wrong side of the car. She got back in and drove off. My wife and I lost it. No, she was not blonde.
Anyway, I like the look of the round door on my 90 Chevy. My 72 is a 3/4 4x4 and will have 33" tires and a lift kit so I want a large fuel door. I think a small door would look out of place.
I also like the lip inside the door to hang the cap. And I think that the 67-72 trucks are great looking trucks. The square door would come too close to the 73 model year and I would like to keep the distance from those years.

Rollie396 · 01-19-2005, 01:51 AM

that's hilarious nu2-72!I saw the same thing when I was pumpin gas as a kid.Only this woman did it 3 times before I described to her what she had to do.

The kicker....she was a teacher.

12-28-2004, 09:59 PM	#1
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	rear fuel tank door questions I have been reading all the other posts on this subject. My question is a little different. I have an excellent bed and plan to relocate the fuel tank to under the bed. I really do not care about the bed and want a full sized fuel door. Which would look best on these trucks? The choices are the later model round doors like my 90 or the square doors like the 73-up. Anyone have any pics of this change? __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

12-28-2004, 10:04 PM	#2
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	there was one in a post and it was square, i didnt like it much, but others thought it looked cool. if it were me i think i would go the marker light route. __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

12-29-2004, 05:54 PM	#4
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	I do not want to do the filler in the side marker. Many say that they use tha filler cap with the spring loaded plunger in the center. I would guess because you cannot get your hand in that area let alone get a cap off. I want the full sized fuel door and i don't care if I cut the bed. mblackburnjr, do you have a link? __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

12-29-2004, 06:38 PM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	I have a 67 stepside, and I don't want side markers. I'm thinking of using a round door in my fender off of whatever junkyard vehicle matches the contour, especially one with a pop door....I do think that the caravans doors are fairly flat....just might work..... __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

12-30-2004, 09:30 PM	#7
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	I did not find it last night. I will look some more tonight. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

12-28-2004, 11:21 PM	#3
mblackburnjr collector of vintage rust Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: southern ohio Posts: 421	yeah,i'm not to hip with the square type either. It just doesnt flow right... I have been following the panel build-up on classic heartbeat. They used a round one,with remote pull,and that looks great. i think its from a caravan.....cant remember.

12-29-2004, 09:03 PM	#6
mblackburnjr collector of vintage rust Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: southern ohio Posts: 421	I cant get the link to work .What i was referring to was on page 12. its at classic heartbeat dot com .....under panel project lots a good stuff here w/ pics!

12-30-2004, 09:50 PM	#8
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	These guys make awesome fuel doors. I went with the tear drop door.....They are literally right down the street from my house....Super nice people. http://www.haganstreetrods.com/ __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

12-30-2004, 10:01 PM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	I think the round filler look better if you are going to use one. This is the one reference on the panel. they used a filler patch from an 86 Plymouth Voyager and grafted it in place of the stock panel's filler opening. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-30-2004, 11:41 PM	#10
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Hagan is pretty cool. I like the doors on my later GM's. I do not mind the finger notch and like the place to hang the filler cap. I think that the round door is much better than the square. Thanks guys. Decision made. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

12-31-2004, 01:26 AM	#11
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Nu2-72, if you don't mind please post some pics as you progress with this mod. I also was thinking of a round fuel door off a 1990 or so truck and woukld like to see how it goes together. Thanks. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

12-31-2004, 02:10 AM	#12
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	square door option pic This is the smallest fuel door assembly I could find (1990 Mazda 626); much smaller than the Chevy '73-up fuel doors. No finger hole but a remote release that will be in the cab. I don't think it looks out-a-place since it has margin/parting lines that blend with the rear side marker light. The side marker light fuel door is real cool but awfully small which is why I chose this route. Attached Images __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

12-31-2004, 08:25 AM	#13
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	mocwon, not very nice of you. I make up my mind on a round door and you post this. Looks good. I do like the slightly rectangular door. It does blend better with the marker light. Better than a square door. I will try to keep pics up to date but this will not be soon. Just getting the ducks lined up. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

01-18-2005, 01:44 AM	#14
diggy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 137	don't mean to intrude on this post, but i am needing to do the same mod on my truck. nu2-72 - can you tell me what model year chevy you plan on using for your fuel door gonebad2 - can you tell me which hagan fuel door is the same contour as a fleetside, plus if you ever get to vegas look me up thanks joe diggy __________________ 72 Suburban Ambulance 4x4 - 350, T-400, NP205, A/C, PS, PB, 4 wheel disk, 4" lift 33" tires

01-18-2005, 01:54 AM	#15
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	mocwon, im curious as to how this looks, do u have a pic from father back (whole bed) -Ben __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...



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01-18-2005, 02:05 AM	#16
Super Duck Chevy Nuttttt Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Maria Ca. Posts: 568	Anyone Have A Pic On A Step Side? __________________ 67' Chev swb step side 69' SS elky 03' Chev ext cab 4X4 hey who lernt me to spell is there anything else?

01-18-2005, 02:15 AM	#17
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	I'm personally gonna attempt the sidemarker fill door,but IMHO I believe rectangular door fits the style of the truck to a tee. __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

01-18-2005, 03:05 AM	#18
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Mocwon, I also would like to see some pics from farther back. I can't recall seeing a square hose cover like you have used in the bed. Do all blazer tank conversions have this, or is there another reason for this? Thanks. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

01-18-2005, 08:52 AM	#19
Peregrine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 329	Just take the easy way out. Put in fuel cell, cut hole in bed, attach filler neck. Then you don't have to do anything to your bed. __________________ Brian 72 C10 longbed 350/th400 Let the world change you and you will change the world.

01-18-2005, 08:54 AM	#20
STP67-72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PORT NECHES, TEXAS / USA Posts: 1,668	doors I have used 73-87 sqare body chevys and about the same year dodge square bodies. I did these for customers. I have used the round ones from the 88-98 chevys that looks the best i think. That square door off mazda, looks great though. I would like to see them all. __________________ 55 Chevy original swb (big back window) 61 Chevy bubble top (427-5 speed) 67 Chevy stepside (Krusty) 68 Chevy swb fleet (Lola) 68 Chevy swb fleet 71 Chevy swb fleet ( future PB project) 97 crew cab power stroke 07 SS Trail blazer

01-18-2005, 10:09 AM	#22
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	I did the rear fuel cell on my 67 and i didnt like any of the options so i just decided to cut a hole in the bed floor and im glad i did. Now i can fuel my truck from either side so im never having to wait for a pump or worry about trying to bust some kind of crazy turn at a crowded gas station.

01-18-2005, 09:18 PM	#24
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Little off topic but here goes. I am at the station pumping my gas. Young girl pulls up to the pump next to me and jumps out of the car. Gets to the pump and and the fuel door is on the other side of the car. So, she gets back in the car and cuts a "U" turn to the other side of the pumps. Gets out and Lo and Behold, the fuel door is still on the wrong side of the car. She got back in and drove off. My wife and I lost it. No, she was not blonde. Anyway, I like the look of the round door on my 90 Chevy. My 72 is a 3/4 4x4 and will have 33" tires and a lift kit so I want a large fuel door. I think a small door would look out of place. I also like the lip inside the door to hang the cap. And I think that the 67-72 trucks are great looking trucks. The square door would come too close to the 73 model year and I would like to keep the distance from those years. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide Last edited by nu2-72; 01-18-2005 at 09:23 PM.

01-19-2005, 01:51 AM	#25
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	that's hilarious nu2-72!I saw the same thing when I was pumpin gas as a kid.Only this woman did it 3 times before I described to her what she had to do. The kicker....she was a teacher. __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

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