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1LoC10 · 09-24-2006, 01:57 AM

This seems like a pretty cool idea... does anyone know if there would be any problems with starting a fire though? electric wires and burnng hot bulbs against a gas cap kinda make me say dont do it
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-...QQcmdZViewItem

Blue85 · 09-24-2006, 02:24 AM

What kind of tach is in that truck? Looks factory but it reads to 8000 RPM, doesnt really look like a camaro tach either.

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-24-2006, 07:18 AM

I cut and pasted that pic yesterday myself

It has been done on here
before, there should be a write up on it in the FAQ's section somewhere.

byrd · 09-24-2006, 08:27 AM

The tach is reworked repop tach.There is ap place that does it, can't remember who or where though.. I believe there is a memeber who had his done for around a $100(don't quote me on the price)

*rage'nrat638* · 09-24-2006, 09:47 AM

sweet truck...way to rich for a poor boy like me

watahyahknow · 09-24-2006, 10:15 AM

ive seen this done on a european car too they cut out the rearlicht bucket made it watertight and had the wires run trough a pipe and made another bucket behind it with the gasfiller .
it worked like this they pushed a button and a solenoid would pop the (wrap around the corner ) light out out about 5 inches than they rotated it a quarter to the side so they could reach the gascap .
i think this way would be eazier on this flat type of light though i would make some sort of a overflowcollector under the gascap though

1LoC10 · 09-24-2006, 02:44 PM

you think a magnet would work.. kind like those glass doors on stereo cabinets... where you just push it and it pops open...

**Palf70Step** · 09-24-2006, 02:52 PM

Give Yank a PM. He did that with his truck and can provide you the info you'll probably need to make it work.

gringoloco · 09-24-2006, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LoC10

you think a magnet would work.. kind like those glass doors on stereo cabinets... where you just push it and it pops open...

Some BMWs and Infinitis have that style latch on the fuel door. Good luck finding one in the junkyard though... Looks like he is using a remote pull style and welded a latch to the back of the bucket.

Looks like a very clean setup. Appears they had to flip the taillights upside down to make it work. Might run into some problems if you are running a bumper too.

68gmcdually · 09-24-2006, 07:22 PM

72MARIO started this mod on his truck and then scrapped the idea because it wasn't working out 100%. I believe that there was too much movement in the hinge or something like that. You could PM him as well if you wanted to go any further.

Putter · 09-25-2006, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Looks like a very clean setup. Appears they had to flip the taillights upside down to make it work. Might run into some problems if you are running a bumper too.

But, if you look at Yank's version...there is no clearance issue where the bumper is concerned. It pivots the bottom end back into the opening itself.
So, ideally, if you combined the opening action (tucking back inside the fender) that Yank used, and the low profile light socket that is used on the e-bay truck...the would be plenty of room for filling the tank!
Pretty clever up close.
Here are two pics I have of Yank's.

see ten · 09-25-2006, 04:49 PM

Looks like Yank has got it going on there. I would also like some more details on this mod!

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-25-2006, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Putter

Here are two pics I have of Yank's.

Your doing mine at the BBQ right?

67ChevyRedneck · 09-25-2006, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 68gmcdually

72MARIO started this mod on his truck and then scrapped the idea because it wasn't working out 100%. I believe that there was too much movement in the hinge or something like that. You could PM him as well if you wanted to go any further.

I thought he finished it?

see ten · 09-25-2006, 07:02 PM

Putter, The more I look at that first pic the stranger it starts to appear. Just what did you do with those two fellas heads?

oilyrag80 · 09-25-2006, 09:59 PM

Thats alot of money to spend on a truck that dosent have the original rivets holding the vin plate in place.

gringoloco · 09-26-2006, 12:07 AM

Putter, did you get these pics first hand? Just wondering if you have laid eyes on this yourself and can elaborate on some of the subleties.

Looks like a single pivot hinge. What holds it in place when closed?

see ten · 09-28-2006, 06:54 PM

TTT for more info and pics!

HuggerCST · 10-02-2006, 11:48 PM

I'm just getting started with this mod myself. I like Yank's design. I'm thinking about using LEDs, and I'm hoping that it will help with the clearance problems. Hopefully I can do away with the old bulb socket. What kind of hinge is that? Is it spring loaded?

68gmcdually · 10-03-2006, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I thought he finished it?

Well now you got me thinking. I saw the truck last year too, I thought that he went with a fuel cell between the frame with a fill down through the wood floor.

09-24-2006, 01:57 AM	#1
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	gas filler behind taillight This seems like a pretty cool idea... does anyone know if there would be any problems with starting a fire though? electric wires and burnng hot bulbs against a gas cap kinda make me say dont do it http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all << Last edited by 1LoC10; 09-24-2006 at 01:57 AM.

09-24-2006, 02:24 AM	#2
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,170	Re: gas filler behind taillight What kind of tach is in that truck? Looks factory but it reads to 8000 RPM, doesnt really look like a camaro tach either. __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

09-24-2006, 07:18 AM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: gas filler behind taillight I cut and pasted that pic yesterday myself It has been done on here before, there should be a write up on it in the FAQ's section somewhere. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-24-2006, 09:47 AM	#5
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: gas filler behind taillight sweet truck...way to rich for a poor boy like me

09-24-2006, 10:15 AM	#6
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: gas filler behind taillight ive seen this done on a european car too they cut out the rearlicht bucket made it watertight and had the wires run trough a pipe and made another bucket behind it with the gasfiller . it worked like this they pushed a button and a solenoid would pop the (wrap around the corner ) light out out about 5 inches than they rotated it a quarter to the side so they could reach the gascap . i think this way would be eazier on this flat type of light though i would make some sort of a overflowcollector under the gascap though __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

09-24-2006, 02:44 PM	#7
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: gas filler behind taillight you think a magnet would work.. kind like those glass doors on stereo cabinets... where you just push it and it pops open... __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

09-24-2006, 02:52 PM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: gas filler behind taillight Give Yank a PM. He did that with his truck and can provide you the info you'll probably need to make it work. __________________ 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!

09-24-2006, 07:22 PM	#10
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,454	Re: gas filler behind taillight 72MARIO started this mod on his truck and then scrapped the idea because it wasn't working out 100%. I believe that there was too much movement in the hinge or something like that. You could PM him as well if you wanted to go any further. __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

09-25-2006, 04:49 PM	#12
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: gas filler behind taillight Looks like Yank has got it going on there. I would also like some more details on this mod!

09-25-2006, 07:02 PM	#15
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: gas filler behind taillight Putter, The more I look at that first pic the stranger it starts to appear. Just what did you do with those two fellas heads?

09-25-2006, 09:59 PM	#16
oilyrag80 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tucson Az Posts: 1,695	Re: gas filler behind taillight Thats alot of money to spend on a truck that dosent have the original rivets holding the vin plate in place.

09-26-2006, 12:07 AM	#17
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09-28-2006, 06:54 PM	#18
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: gas filler behind taillight TTT for more info and pics!

10-02-2006, 11:48 PM	#19
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