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mamato2 · 11-04-2009, 11:20 AM

I have finally given up on my search for a drivers side fender with a fuel filler hole for the 83 c10. I ordered a replacement fender without the hole. I think I am going to use the idea someone on this site gave me and cut the fuel filler hose and mount it under the fender somehow. I am looking for suggestions from people who have already done this. It comes off the road during the winter, so snow/salt/sand kicking up won't be a problem. And I don't mind filling it underneath the fender (I am under that truck 1/2 the time anyway

). I guess I am looking for advice on how to mount the filler hose securely under the fender and any problems you think I may encounter. Thanks!!

**old Rusty C10** · 11-04-2009, 09:38 PM

if youre meaning bedside, LMC has them.. on an 83 its a square hole with a fuel filler door not a round hole

mamato2 · 11-04-2009, 10:27 PM

I have been looking for the drivers side rear fender. I did check with LMC but they told me that they don't carry any rear stepside fenders with the fuel filler hole on the drivers side. Where did you see them list it?

Damien · 11-05-2009, 01:51 PM

On page 29, LMC the right side with a fuel door. You can get right or left with out the door, but not the left with the fuel door.

You could make a panel out of sheet metal. cut a hole to match the mount and mount it to each side of the fender brace. Or cut the filler door out of the old fender and mount it to the brace. Then you have a door over your gas cap.

Keith Seymore · 11-05-2009, 04:12 PM

I'd take the existing fuel filler hose and cut it into as short a straight section as possible. Take the steel end (that the cap fits into) and stick that into your newly formed straight section of hose. Take the vent hose and cut it so that it works with your new arrangement.

Fill tank with gas, install cap and drive truck until empty. Repeat as often as necessary.

K

mamato2 · 11-07-2009, 10:52 AM

Thank you for the suggestion. Would you somehow attach or make a bracket for that steel peice to mount on the underside of the truck?

11-04-2009, 11:20 AM	#1
mamato2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: worcester, ma Posts: 35	Looking for suggestions I have finally given up on my search for a drivers side fender with a fuel filler hole for the 83 c10. I ordered a replacement fender without the hole. I think I am going to use the idea someone on this site gave me and cut the fuel filler hose and mount it under the fender somehow. I am looking for suggestions from people who have already done this. It comes off the road during the winter, so snow/salt/sand kicking up won't be a problem. And I don't mind filling it underneath the fender (I am under that truck 1/2 the time anyway ). I guess I am looking for advice on how to mount the filler hose securely under the fender and any problems you think I may encounter. Thanks!!

11-04-2009, 09:38 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Looking for suggestions if youre meaning bedside, LMC has them.. on an 83 its a square hole with a fuel filler door not a round hole __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-04-2009, 10:27 PM	#3
mamato2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: worcester, ma Posts: 35	Re: Looking for suggestions I have been looking for the drivers side rear fender. I did check with LMC but they told me that they don't carry any rear stepside fenders with the fuel filler hole on the drivers side. Where did you see them list it?

11-05-2009, 01:51 PM	#4
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Re: Looking for suggestions On page 29, LMC the right side with a fuel door. You can get right or left with out the door, but not the left with the fuel door. You could make a panel out of sheet metal. cut a hole to match the mount and mount it to each side of the fender brace. Or cut the filler door out of the old fender and mount it to the brace. Then you have a door over your gas cap. __________________ I can still count my vehicles on two... wait three hands.

11-05-2009, 04:12 PM	#5
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,229	Re: Looking for suggestions I'd take the existing fuel filler hose and cut it into as short a straight section as possible. Take the steel end (that the cap fits into) and stick that into your newly formed straight section of hose. Take the vent hose and cut it so that it works with your new arrangement. Fill tank with gas, install cap and drive truck until empty. Repeat as often as necessary. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 11-05-2009 at 04:18 PM.

11-07-2009, 10:52 AM	#6
mamato2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: worcester, ma Posts: 35	Re: Looking for suggestions Thank you for the suggestion. Would you somehow attach or make a bracket for that steel peice to mount on the underside of the truck? Last edited by mamato2; 11-07-2009 at 10:52 AM.



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