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Dave67 · 02-05-2010, 04:20 PM

Not sure if the pictures will work, but this is my attempt at a tail light filler. Thanks to HuggerCST for a great idea

big_al_71 · 02-05-2010, 04:22 PM

that is a great idea!!!!

**67cheby** · 02-05-2010, 04:31 PM

i think i had one of those gas caps on my suburban but i cant remember where i got it ., do you know where i can get one ?? i think i am going to do this mod

Dave67 · 02-05-2010, 04:31 PM

I wish I could take credit for the idea, but I stole it from HuggerCST

Only took me a week of vacation time!

Dave67 · 02-05-2010, 04:33 PM

I bought the cap from Hagan Street Rods, but I know I've seen them other places.

**67cheby** · 02-05-2010, 05:04 PM

thanks i checked the website gas cap is $25 , thats a good 25 not to have to take it on and off in that cramped space !!

**Hart_Rod** · 02-05-2010, 05:06 PM

Nice job! Can you give more details? How much did you cut the bed? How did you fab the hinge? Also, I've seen those gas caps at local parts stores and truck stops.

R/

Dave67 · 02-05-2010, 05:43 PM

On the surface where the taillight bucket mounts, I cut away just enough for the 2" filler pipe to fit. On the inside stake pocket, I did the same, only lower, once I figured the angle of the drop.
As for the hinge, I just welded 2 "ears" to the bucket, and used machine screws. They act as a swivel. I then had to grind a notch out of the inside of the lense to clear the screw heads.
Sorry, I should have taken progress picts.

HuggerCST · 02-05-2010, 05:56 PM

Very nice work! And thanks for the credit, but I have to pass credit to Yank and a couple more members for giving me the idea!

I think if I keep working on my design, and make just a few more, I'll get it right, lol. Here's what I've been doing lately. It takes a lot more time than you would think to build these things, doesn't it!

Dave67 · 02-05-2010, 06:00 PM

It would have been easier with one of your pre-made "guts", but I just took the "trial and error" route!

C20-67_N_MO · 02-05-2010, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67cheby

thanks i checked the website gas cap is $25 , thats a good 25 not to have to take it on and off in that cramped space !!

Oh man! Is that one of those you just stick the nossle into w/o removing as stated above?

What a great idea!!

Is there a website to find these caps?

**67cheby** · 02-05-2010, 06:26 PM

hagan , phone # is 419- 629 -1969 part # cap

**Hart_Rod** · 02-05-2010, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HuggerCST

Very nice work! And thanks for the credit, but I have to pass credit to Yank and a couple more members for giving me the idea!

I think if I keep working on my design, and make just a few more, I'll get it right, lol. Here's what I've been doing lately. It takes a lot more time than you would think to build these things, doesn't it!

I think one of those have my name on it.....

. Great work Wynne.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 02-05-2010, 10:06 PM

wynne are you selling those pre made guts?

kvn1011 · 02-05-2010, 11:42 PM

Looks good, I like this mod!

HuggerCST · 02-05-2010, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

wynne are you selling those pre made guts?

Not yet.

I'm trying to get a few together, but so far I'm too slow at building them to make it worth doing.

72BlckButy · 02-05-2010, 11:55 PM

Nice install Dave!

Wynne, that would be an ultimate product if you could find a way to get it built quicker. Product of the year...

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-06-2010, 12:12 AM

Very cool idea! Do you use magnents to keep the light assembly shut? Or a spring?

Smallz72project · 02-06-2010, 01:07 AM

Idea is awesome, I have been imagining doing something like that for years just never sat down and put it to work. Great minds think alike! One suggestion I might input, if you dont have the mean to produce, why not get a patent on it and then sell the patent to one of the fine forum vendors that have the resourses for mass production? I know there is enough of the demand for it, I'd take one for sure!

PS. also with that design do you have to fore go the tail light bezel or can you still utilize it?

Racinaround · 02-06-2010, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by HuggerCST

Not yet.

I'm trying to get a few together, but so far I'm too slow at building them to make it worth doing.

How about making patterns and selling them.

Guy buys one, lays it out on his sheet metal, cuts and welds it together and wala he can say he made it??

Sounds good anyway

johndawelder · 02-06-2010, 05:39 AM

Are those LED tail lights?

bigsnookmaster · 02-06-2010, 10:21 AM

Super cool idea! I'm trying to figure out how to do that with my stepside taillights also. Just kidding! Lol. Really, real cool mod, that is very nice. Now tell a friend that doesn't know to take your truck down and fill er up.

nuke1 · 02-06-2010, 10:33 AM

Nicely done, great job on that one.

grassman92 · 02-06-2010, 11:12 AM

Very cool

srea76 · 02-06-2010, 07:59 PM

I thought the one huggercst did he only cut inside of taillight box? You actually have to modify stake pocket etc also? I am trying to do something with as little cutting as possible. I want the outside and inside of bed to look completely stock, other than the tank filler of course

. I have my blazer tank installed now and trying to decide where to fill it.

02-05-2010, 04:20 PM	#1
Dave67 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bethel Park, PA USA Posts: 127	More tail light filler Not sure if the pictures will work, but this is my attempt at a tail light filler. Thanks to HuggerCST for a great idea Attached Images __________________ 67 C-20 LWB 56 Nomad--- nope, sold it 75 Stingray 13 Silverado crew cab 08 Trailblazer (wife's) Pittsburgh, PA

02-05-2010, 04:22 PM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: More tail light filler that is a great idea!!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

02-05-2010, 04:31 PM	#3
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: More tail light filler i think i had one of those gas caps on my suburban but i cant remember where i got it ., do you know where i can get one ?? i think i am going to do this mod __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

02-05-2010, 04:31 PM	#4
Dave67 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bethel Park, PA USA Posts: 127	Re: More tail light filler I wish I could take credit for the idea, but I stole it from HuggerCST Only took me a week of vacation time! __________________ 67 C-20 LWB 56 Nomad--- nope, sold it 75 Stingray 13 Silverado crew cab 08 Trailblazer (wife's) Pittsburgh, PA

02-05-2010, 04:33 PM	#5
Dave67 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bethel Park, PA USA Posts: 127	Re: More tail light filler I bought the cap from Hagan Street Rods, but I know I've seen them other places. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB 56 Nomad--- nope, sold it 75 Stingray 13 Silverado crew cab 08 Trailblazer (wife's) Pittsburgh, PA

02-05-2010, 05:04 PM	#6
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: More tail light filler thanks i checked the website gas cap is $25 , thats a good 25 not to have to take it on and off in that cramped space !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

02-05-2010, 05:06 PM	#7
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,837	Re: More tail light filler Nice job! Can you give more details? How much did you cut the bed? How did you fab the hinge? Also, I've seen those gas caps at local parts stores and truck stops. R/ __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

02-05-2010, 05:43 PM	#8
Dave67 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bethel Park, PA USA Posts: 127	Re: More tail light filler On the surface where the taillight bucket mounts, I cut away just enough for the 2" filler pipe to fit. On the inside stake pocket, I did the same, only lower, once I figured the angle of the drop. As for the hinge, I just welded 2 "ears" to the bucket, and used machine screws. They act as a swivel. I then had to grind a notch out of the inside of the lense to clear the screw heads. Sorry, I should have taken progress picts. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB 56 Nomad--- nope, sold it 75 Stingray 13 Silverado crew cab 08 Trailblazer (wife's) Pittsburgh, PA

02-05-2010, 05:56 PM	#9
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: More tail light filler Very nice work! And thanks for the credit, but I have to pass credit to Yank and a couple more members for giving me the idea! I think if I keep working on my design, and make just a few more, I'll get it right, lol. Here's what I've been doing lately. It takes a lot more time than you would think to build these things, doesn't it! Attached Images __________________ 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

02-05-2010, 06:00 PM	#10
Dave67 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bethel Park, PA USA Posts: 127	Re: More tail light filler It would have been easier with one of your pre-made "guts", but I just took the "trial and error" route! __________________ 67 C-20 LWB 56 Nomad--- nope, sold it 75 Stingray 13 Silverado crew cab 08 Trailblazer (wife's) Pittsburgh, PA

02-05-2010, 06:26 PM	#12
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: More tail light filler hagan , phone # is 419- 629 -1969 part # cap __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

02-05-2010, 10:06 PM	#14
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,592	Re: More tail light filler wynne are you selling those pre made guts? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-05-2010, 11:42 PM	#15
kvn1011 Kvn1011 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kankakee il Posts: 560	Re: More tail light filler Looks good, I like this mod!

02-05-2010, 11:55 PM	#17
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: More tail light filler Nice install Dave! Wynne, that would be an ultimate product if you could find a way to get it built quicker. Product of the year... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-06-2010, 12:12 AM	#18
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: More tail light filler Very cool idea! Do you use magnents to keep the light assembly shut? Or a spring? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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02-06-2010, 01:07 AM	#19
Smallz72project Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 273	Re: More tail light filler Idea is awesome, I have been imagining doing something like that for years just never sat down and put it to work. Great minds think alike! One suggestion I might input, if you dont have the mean to produce, why not get a patent on it and then sell the patent to one of the fine forum vendors that have the resourses for mass production? I know there is enough of the demand for it, I'd take one for sure! PS. also with that design do you have to fore go the tail light bezel or can you still utilize it? __________________ - 1967 Chevy C10 shortbox - 1984 Chevy K10 "Mater"- SWB 305 manual, retired sheriffs truck, Current Frame Off Project - 1986 Chevy K10 LWB 350/350 Daily Driver/project Last edited by Smallz72project; 02-06-2010 at 01:09 AM.

02-06-2010, 05:39 AM	#21
johndawelder Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loudon,TN Posts: 101	Re: More tail light filler Are those LED tail lights?

02-06-2010, 10:21 AM	#22
bigsnookmaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,267	Re: More tail light filler Super cool idea! I'm trying to figure out how to do that with my stepside taillights also. Just kidding! Lol. Really, real cool mod, that is very nice. Now tell a friend that doesn't know to take your truck down and fill er up. __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

02-06-2010, 10:33 AM	#23
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: More tail light filler Nicely done, great job on that one. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

02-06-2010, 11:12 AM	#24
grassman92 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lewiston Michigan Posts: 41	Re: More tail light filler Very cool

02-06-2010, 07:59 PM	#25
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: More tail light filler I thought the one huggercst did he only cut inside of taillight box? You actually have to modify stake pocket etc also? I am trying to do something with as little cutting as possible. I want the outside and inside of bed to look completely stock, other than the tank filler of course. I have my blazer tank installed now and trying to decide where to fill it. Attached Images Last edited by srea76; 02-06-2010 at 08:00 PM.

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