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cstm68 · 01-13-2007, 02:17 AM

i need some ideas for a gass door for my 68 swb

im using an aluminum 18gal rear frame mount tank

i would like it hidden or in the bed

would a flip up plate like the 69 camaros in my rolpan work for this setup or not ?

let me know what you think i should do (pics would help )

HuggerCST · 01-13-2007, 10:33 AM

Here's mine. Search "fuel filler". Also, John Fabris has a good one in FAQ.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-13-2007, 02:52 PM

Hey Hugger, wanna make me one of those?

HuggerCST · 01-13-2007, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Hey Hugger, wanna make me one of those?

Sure, I could make one. PM me.

jsbgump · 01-13-2007, 08:35 PM

MMM I have an idea. Why don't we get Hugger to mass produce these?

kenm78 · 01-13-2007, 08:37 PM

Not to shabby!!! How much to make one of those ??????

cstm68 · 01-15-2007, 12:21 AM

anyone have any other ideas??

see ten · 01-15-2007, 04:20 PM

Not mine, it belongs to a bud. He claimed it filled quite well.

72cheyennesuper20 · 01-16-2007, 09:00 PM

Hugger, That is the best fuel fill I have seen yet. Would you consider making one for my truck? If so how much money?

whatnow123 · 01-16-2007, 09:58 PM

Here is what I'm doing. It will be a flush mount bed fill, simple easy and not very expensive.

SinDog · 01-16-2007, 10:05 PM

Hugger, I would also be interested in the price for the fuel filler.

IvelDesigns · 01-16-2007, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SinDog

Hugger, I would also be interested in the price for the fuel filler.

ditto.

i had planned to do my own, but if you end up building a few for a reasonable price, i'll take one as well.

glock35ipsc · 01-16-2007, 11:38 PM

Here is mine, shouldn't be too noticable once painted:

cstm68 · 01-16-2007, 11:42 PM

so i think ill go with a bed fill i found a cap called a cool cap that is made to work with my tank
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...lr%3D%26sa%3DX

HuggerCST · 01-17-2007, 11:57 AM

I'm working on making a few, but I want to be sure that I can make them nice enough that you would actually want to pay money for them.

I'll pm you, or start another thread when I get them made. Sorry for the thread jack cstm68.

northerngmc · 01-17-2007, 12:12 PM

This is from radman's truck, but I always liked this idea.....

cheyenne10 · 01-17-2007, 01:02 PM

Glock35ipsc;

that is the door I have been imagining. What is your source for that setup and how tight is it for your hand to access cap?

glock35ipsc · 01-17-2007, 01:07 PM

http://www.haganstreetrods.com/index.php?cat=45F

You don't actually remove the cap to fill. If you look closely at the 2nd pic, you can see a ring in the middle of the cap. It is a sealed spring loaded flap, so you just push the nozzle through it, fill, then pull the nozzle back out. You never have to remove to cap. The cap also holds the piece that the fill hose clamp to in place. The door closes flush, and has a magnetic latch that you push on, and it pops out. Push the lid in and it lock into place.

HuggerCST · 01-17-2007, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

http://www.haganstreetrods.com/index.php?cat=45F

You don't actually remove the cap to fill. If you look closely at the 2nd pic, you can see a ring in the middle of the cap. It is a sealed spring loaded flap, so you just push the nozzle through it, fill, then pull the nozzle back out. You never have to remove to cap. The cap also holds the piece that the fill hose clamp to in place. The door closes flush, and has a magnetic latch that you push on, and it pops out. Push the lid in and it lock into place.

I didn't realize that. I like it. I bet it would work well with a side marker light filler too.

68w/sbc406 · 01-17-2007, 01:55 PM

i forgot which board member did this but its probably what i will do

cameeks · 01-17-2007, 02:45 PM

Hugger do you have a thread for how you made yours?

HuggerCST · 01-17-2007, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cameeks

Hugger do you have a thread for how you made yours?

Not the best "how to" thread, but yes, here> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...el+filler+tail

BigSky71 · 01-17-2007, 03:30 PM

I have been thinking about doing the floor flap too, but having it sit down inbetween the ribs rather than up on top. Either way I think it looks great.

1lowdiesel · 01-17-2007, 04:00 PM

my buddy is doin this in his bed rail.

PanelDeland · 01-17-2007, 06:09 PM

Check this post out.#15 is where the gas door is.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=223231

01-13-2007, 10:33 AM	#2
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01-13-2007, 08:35 PM	#5
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01-15-2007, 12:21 AM	#7
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: gas door ideas? anyone have any other ideas??

01-13-2007, 02:17 AM	#1
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	gas door ideas? i need some ideas for a gass door for my 68 swb im using an aluminum 18gal rear frame mount tank i would like it hidden or in the bed would a flip up plate like the 69 camaros in my rolpan work for this setup or not ? let me know what you think i should do (pics would help )

01-15-2007, 04:20 PM	#8
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: gas door ideas? Not mine, it belongs to a bud. He claimed it filled quite well.

01-16-2007, 09:00 PM	#9
72cheyennesuper20 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 414	Re: gas door ideas? Hugger, That is the best fuel fill I have seen yet. Would you consider making one for my truck? If so how much money?

01-16-2007, 09:58 PM	#10
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: gas door ideas? Here is what I'm doing. It will be a flush mount bed fill, simple easy and not very expensive. Attached Images

01-16-2007, 10:05 PM	#11
SinDog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 50	Re: gas door ideas? Hugger, I would also be interested in the price for the fuel filler.

01-16-2007, 11:38 PM	#13
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: gas door ideas? Here is mine, shouldn't be too noticable once painted: __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 01-16-2007 at 11:38 PM.

01-16-2007, 11:42 PM	#14
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: gas door ideas? so i think ill go with a bed fill i found a cap called a cool cap that is made to work with my tank http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...lr%3D%26sa%3DX

01-17-2007, 11:57 AM	#15
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: gas door ideas? I'm working on making a few, but I want to be sure that I can make them nice enough that you would actually want to pay money for them. I'll pm you, or start another thread when I get them made. Sorry for the thread jack cstm68. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

01-17-2007, 12:12 PM	#16
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01-17-2007, 01:02 PM	#17
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01-17-2007, 01:07 PM	#18
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: gas door ideas? http://www.haganstreetrods.com/index.php?cat=45F You don't actually remove the cap to fill. If you look closely at the 2nd pic, you can see a ring in the middle of the cap. It is a sealed spring loaded flap, so you just push the nozzle through it, fill, then pull the nozzle back out. You never have to remove to cap. The cap also holds the piece that the fill hose clamp to in place. The door closes flush, and has a magnetic latch that you push on, and it pops out. Push the lid in and it lock into place. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 01-17-2007 at 01:09 PM. Reason: Forgot how to spell

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