Filling in the gas fill hole - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*FormerMember* · 08-19-2005, 11:50 AM

I've seen a few patches here on the board that someone's dished and made to look right.

Anyone know where to get one? I don't want to install a flat piece of metal.

If not in production, I may be able to throw a few together, I make old fashioned (as in 15th Century) armour.

CHEVYE · 08-19-2005, 11:51 AM

i think efabman had some, but i'm not sure if he was the one or not.

*FormerMember* · 08-19-2005, 11:53 AM

Went to PM him:

1. The following users were not found:
1. efabman

ksamps01 · 08-19-2005, 11:59 AM

I Believe you are looking for ebfabman.

cdowns · 08-19-2005, 11:59 AM

take a piece of metal pound it out over a bowling ball that will give a real close match

chickenwing · 08-19-2005, 12:00 PM

Try ebfabman.

chickenwing · 08-19-2005, 12:00 PM

Too slow again.

**CPNE** · 08-19-2005, 12:01 PM

ebfabman

I don't know why finding a junk cab and scarfing a patch piece off the passenger side "shoulder" wouldn't work. Seems to me the piece would be correctly concave.

I've mentioned this many times always being ignored.

I guess it's easier to buy one than to get a hole saw out

CHEVYE · 08-19-2005, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ksamps01

I Believe you are looking for ebfabman.

whoops, spelled wrong

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*FormerMember* · 08-19-2005, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPNE

ebfabman

I don't know why finding a junk cab and scarfing a patch piece off the passenger side "shoulder" wouldn't work. Seems to me the piece would be correctly concave.

I've mentioned this many times always being ignored.

I guess it's easier to buy one than to get a hole saw out

That would work, then I could cut larger and flange the sides.

So, who's got a cab I can chop a hole into?

**Palf70Step** · 08-19-2005, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPNE

I don't know why finding a junk cab and scarfing a patch piece off the passenger side "shoulder" wouldn't work. Seems to me the piece would be correctly concave.

I hope it works out, cuz that's hwat I got a section of cab for.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPNE

I've mentioned this many times always being ignored.

I guess it's easier to buy one than to get a hole saw out

Hole saw.....we don't need no stinkin hole saw....we now have plasma cuttter

**CPNE** · 08-19-2005, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Hole saw.....we don't need no stinkin hole saw....we now have plasma cuttter

Me either. I left the damn tank where it ought to be

69 longhorn · 08-19-2005, 01:44 PM

I just used a flat pc of sheet tin,& rolled it a bit. it worked out pretty slick......pics in my sig crazyL

fastwillie 696969 · 08-19-2005, 01:54 PM

i saw a truck that used the hole for his radio antenna electric it was real cool looking

*FormerMember* · 08-19-2005, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 70blowngmc

i saw a truck that used the hole for his radio antenna electric it was real cool looking

I thought about that, but I am filling in the antenna hole as well.

The truck will have XM radio installed with a lo-profile antenna on the roof.

Joe67 · 08-19-2005, 03:09 PM

Any good fabricator can cut and weld a piece in that hole

I like the idea of frenching an antenna there as well

*FormerMember* · 08-19-2005, 03:13 PM

Heh, I can cut and weld a piece. Like I said, I can form one.

However, if someone out there's already formed them, why duplicate efforts?

Tim240Z · 08-19-2005, 04:16 PM

It is really easy to make one. I just got a piece of 20g steel sheet, cut it to size with a jigsaw (using a cardboard template), then used a hammer on the sheet, against my bench vice to get the correct shape, then welded it in, filled and painted......took about 2 hours total time (less dry time for the filler):

**StingRay** · 08-19-2005, 04:27 PM

I made a patch out of the pass side of an old cab but it isn't as straight forward as it sounds. You still have to massage it a bit. It takes too long to explain but if anybody ever does one they will see what I mean.

tomatocity · 08-19-2005, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by grendel

Heh, I can cut and weld a piece. Like I said, I can form one.
However, if someone out there's already formed them, why duplicate efforts?

Doesn't a patch panel come with one of the Blazer Tank conversion kits. Where did I see that? edit: Wes of Classic Heartbeat includes a Truck GAs Filler Hole Plug http://www.classicheartbeat.com/cata...tank%20kit.htm

57sailplane · 08-19-2005, 08:51 PM

man get ya a piece of sheet metal a vice and start ponding a spot about the same size as the tank hole i used the ball side of the hamer to mushroom the center out, it will take you no more than 10 to 15 miniut to round it to the same as the truck. take a piece of paper put it over the hole trace template. trace the template onto sheet metal and walla.

70 shorty · 08-19-2005, 09:38 PM

CPNE, I'm leaving mine where the General intended also, but I have to say anyone taller than me (5'11) would probably be uncomfortable, the seat doesn't go back very far. If the tank weren't there I'd probably want the seat back another notch or 2.

ebfabman · 08-20-2005, 02:31 PM

Hey grendel, sorry I don't have any filler patches on hand right now. The ones I make are the correct gauge and have the proper contour. They also have locating tabs that make positioning and welding them in place a lot easier. I also send them cleaned up and ready to be just wiped down and welded in. The down side to this is it takes about 30 or so minutes each to make one. I charge $20 each for them which I know sounds a little steep. I can post a pic if the ones I make if you like. If this sounds like something you may be interested in, let me know and I will cut one out for you. If not, no problem.

*FormerMember* · 08-20-2005, 03:18 PM

I'd be happy to have one at the price.

How do I pay you for one?

matthufham · 08-20-2005, 03:32 PM

previous owner's handywork.. seems to be riveted in and bondo'd over on the outside.

08-19-2005, 11:50 AM	#1
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Filling in the gas fill hole I've seen a few patches here on the board that someone's dished and made to look right. Anyone know where to get one? I don't want to install a flat piece of metal. If not in production, I may be able to throw a few together, I make old fashioned (as in 15th Century) armour.

08-19-2005, 11:51 AM	#2
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CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	ebfabman I don't know why finding a junk cab and scarfing a patch piece off the passenger side "shoulder" wouldn't work. Seems to me the piece would be correctly concave. I've mentioned this many times always being ignored. I guess it's easier to buy one than to get a hole saw out __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all Last edited by CPNE; 08-19-2005 at 12:01 PM.

08-19-2005, 11:53 AM	#3
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69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	I just used a flat pc of sheet tin,& rolled it a bit. it worked out pretty slick......pics in my sig crazyL __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

08-19-2005, 01:54 PM	#14
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	i saw a truck that used the hole for his radio antenna electric it was real cool looking __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

08-19-2005, 03:09 PM	#16
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Any good fabricator can cut and weld a piece in that hole I like the idea of frenching an antenna there as well __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

08-19-2005, 03:13 PM	#17
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Heh, I can cut and weld a piece. Like I said, I can form one. However, if someone out there's already formed them, why duplicate efforts?

08-19-2005, 04:16 PM	#18
Tim240Z Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LAX area, So Cal Posts: 499	It is really easy to make one. I just got a piece of 20g steel sheet, cut it to size with a jigsaw (using a cardboard template), then used a hammer on the sheet, against my bench vice to get the correct shape, then welded it in, filled and painted......took about 2 hours total time (less dry time for the filler): __________________ 1972 Suburban C20 454/TH700R4, eaton-corporate 4.10 (looking for 3.7) Sold: 71 Cheyenne 20 Installed a 99 5.7L L31/4L60E from Suburban 1500 (2005)

08-19-2005, 04:27 PM	#19
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	I made a patch out of the pass side of an old cab but it isn't as straight forward as it sounds. You still have to massage it a bit. It takes too long to explain but if anybody ever does one they will see what I mean. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

08-19-2005, 08:51 PM	#21
57sailplane Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 583	man get ya a piece of sheet metal a vice and start ponding a spot about the same size as the tank hole i used the ball side of the hamer to mushroom the center out, it will take you no more than 10 to 15 miniut to round it to the same as the truck. take a piece of paper put it over the hole trace template. trace the template onto sheet metal and walla. Last edited by 57sailplane; 08-19-2005 at 08:52 PM.

08-19-2005, 09:38 PM	#22
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	CPNE, I'm leaving mine where the General intended also, but I have to say anyone taller than me (5'11) would probably be uncomfortable, the seat doesn't go back very far. If the tank weren't there I'd probably want the seat back another notch or 2. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K



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08-20-2005, 02:31 PM	#23
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Hey grendel, sorry I don't have any filler patches on hand right now. The ones I make are the correct gauge and have the proper contour. They also have locating tabs that make positioning and welding them in place a lot easier. I also send them cleaned up and ready to be just wiped down and welded in. The down side to this is it takes about 30 or so minutes each to make one. I charge $20 each for them which I know sounds a little steep. I can post a pic if the ones I make if you like. If this sounds like something you may be interested in, let me know and I will cut one out for you. If not, no problem.

08-20-2005, 03:18 PM	#24
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	I'd be happy to have one at the price. How do I pay you for one?

08-20-2005, 03:32 PM	#25
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	previous owner's handywork.. seems to be riveted in and bondo'd over on the outside. Attached Images

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