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nightmare_56 · 02-26-2010, 06:38 PM

do they make a panel to fill the gas filler? if not what is the best way to make one?

Tri5Nerd · 02-26-2010, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nightmare_56

do they make a panel to fill the gas filler? if not what is the best way to make one?

There's a user on this site that makes and sell them on Ebay, I can't remember his handle now.

Tri5

blackdiesel · 02-26-2010, 08:17 PM

Take a piece of sheetmetal and cut it to fit. Little hammer work and it can be ready to weld in within 15 minutes. Beats waiting 4-5 days for it and paying to boot

cajundragger · 02-26-2010, 09:18 PM

yeah really, if you can weld it in you can make a template out of poster board and cut a piece of metal with hand shears.

nightmare_56 · 02-27-2010, 12:18 AM

the only reason i want a pre made piece is just to speed up the work. i would rather pay $5-10 then make the pacth. i am sick of making panels that all i have been doing on my other project. i want to drive this truck this sprin

blackdiesel · 02-27-2010, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by nightmare_56

the only reason i want a pre made piece is just to speed up the work. i would rather pay $5-10 then make the pacth. i am sick of making panels that all i have been doing on my other project. i want to drive this truck this sprin

to speed up work?? you could have the whole cab (including the firewall!) welded up, blocked out, and ready to spray before you got that little ole patch panel in the mail... To each his own

OrrieG · 02-27-2010, 02:02 AM

I had a piece of my cab corner left over that had the right curve in it. 5 minutes with some left hand shears and it fit just right.

hotrodrookie · 02-27-2010, 04:03 AM

This was a simple 45 min modification. I had a piece of scrap, bent it over a pipe slightly in 2 directions, traced it from the inside of the hole, snipped it, ground it, welded it.

nightmare_56 · 02-27-2010, 11:26 AM

i guess i will give it a try. it just looked like it would be a pain becuase of the location it is in and the curves. i wont be doing the work on the cab for a few weeks. or working on the truck. my trade show season starts next weekend every weekend for 2 months

OrrieG · 02-27-2010, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodrookie

This was a simple 45 min modification. I had a piece of scrap, bent it over a pipe slightly in 2 directions, traced it from the inside of the hole, snipped it, ground it, welded it.

My truck had that same dent under the gas tank opening, and I know how it got there. Lost my keys rafting in the sticks, easy enough to break in the truck and hot wired it, but had to pry off the locking gas cap to fill up to get home. Dent is from the lever point on the hammer I borrowed at the gas station.

cajundragger · 02-28-2010, 12:28 AM

is that tig welded up there?

hotrodrookie · 02-28-2010, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by cajundragger

is that tig welded up there?

yes sir

Infanti · 12-05-2011, 01:16 AM

I know this is an old thread but just letting everyone know that we have the Gas hole filler panels for 47-54 , 55-59 , 60-66 and 67-72 all pre bent with the correct contours. Vist us at www.Infantimachine.com
Thanks, Gerry

Maximus · 12-05-2011, 02:08 AM

Yup, I know the piece could be made, but I am a mechanic, not a metal worker... the less I need to build the better, so I bought one of these patches from Infanti on eBay, and I am happy with it. Almost $20 shipped to the states, but I don't have to fight the harbor freight avaiation snips!
If I was a more seasoned metal worker I would build one in a heartbeat, but I am just not at that level yet!
Thanks Gerry for bringing this simple product to market!

BlueJeep · 12-05-2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Infanti

I know this is an old thread but just letting everyone know that we have the Gas hole filler panels for 47-54 , 55-59 , 60-66 and 67-72 all pre bent with the correct contours. Vist us at www.Infantimachine.com
Thanks, Gerry

And if you want a product review on Gerry's fillers, you can see my build thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...9&postcount=54

Infanti · 12-08-2011, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Maximus

Yup, I know the piece could be made, but I am a mechanic, not a metal worker... the less I need to build the better, so I bought one of these patches from Infanti on eBay, and I am happy with it. Almost $20 shipped to the states, but I don't have to fight the harbor freight avaiation snips!
If I was a more seasoned metal worker I would build one in a heartbeat, but I am just not at that level yet!
Thanks Gerry for bringing this simple product to market!

Your welcome , glad i could help.
Gerry

Infanti · 12-08-2011, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueJeep

And if you want a product review on Gerry's fillers, you can see my build thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...9&postcount=54

Thanks Bluejeep with all your help testing our prototype.
Gerry

azsnow · 12-08-2011, 01:18 AM

I am thinking about doing this and then relocating the tank under the bed. Instead of running the filler neck up into the bed, I am thinking about using the fold down license plate system like in the '60-'70s car. Being a Cameo, I will just put the tank where the spare tire holder is currently.

02-26-2010, 06:38 PM	#1
nightmare_56 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sss Posts: 25	56 gas filler pacth panel? do they make a panel to fill the gas filler? if not what is the best way to make one?

02-26-2010, 08:17 PM	#3
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: 56 gas filler pacth panel? Take a piece of sheetmetal and cut it to fit. Little hammer work and it can be ready to weld in within 15 minutes. Beats waiting 4-5 days for it and paying to boot __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

02-26-2010, 09:18 PM	#4
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: 56 gas filler pacth panel? yeah really, if you can weld it in you can make a template out of poster board and cut a piece of metal with hand shears.

02-27-2010, 12:18 AM	#5
nightmare_56 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sss Posts: 25	Re: 56 gas filler pacth panel? the only reason i want a pre made piece is just to speed up the work. i would rather pay $5-10 then make the pacth. i am sick of making panels that all i have been doing on my other project. i want to drive this truck this sprin

02-27-2010, 02:02 AM	#7
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 56 gas filler pacth panel? I had a piece of my cab corner left over that had the right curve in it. 5 minutes with some left hand shears and it fit just right. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

02-27-2010, 04:03 AM	#8
hotrodrookie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sacramento Posts: 425	Re: 56 gas filler pacth panel? This was a simple 45 min modification. I had a piece of scrap, bent it over a pipe slightly in 2 directions, traced it from the inside of the hole, snipped it, ground it, welded it.

02-27-2010, 11:26 AM	#9
nightmare_56 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sss Posts: 25	Re: 56 gas filler pacth panel? i guess i will give it a try. it just looked like it would be a pain becuase of the location it is in and the curves. i wont be doing the work on the cab for a few weeks. or working on the truck. my trade show season starts next weekend every weekend for 2 months

02-28-2010, 12:28 AM	#11
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: 56 gas filler pacth panel? is that tig welded up there? Last edited by cajundragger; 02-28-2010 at 12:28 AM.

12-05-2011, 01:16 AM	#13
Infanti www.infantimachine.com Join Date: May 2007 Location: Delta,BC Canada Posts: 311	Re: 56 gas filler pacth panel? I know this is an old thread but just letting everyone know that we have the Gas hole filler panels for 47-54 , 55-59 , 60-66 and 67-72 all pre bent with the correct contours. Vist us at www.Infantimachine.com Thanks, Gerry __________________ Manufacture of Filler Panels Billet washers

12-05-2011, 02:08 AM	#14
Maximus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 672	Re: 56 gas filler pacth panel? Yup, I know the piece could be made, but I am a mechanic, not a metal worker... the less I need to build the better, so I bought one of these patches from Infanti on eBay, and I am happy with it. Almost $20 shipped to the states, but I don't have to fight the harbor freight avaiation snips! If I was a more seasoned metal worker I would build one in a heartbeat, but I am just not at that level yet! Thanks Gerry for bringing this simple product to market! __________________ 1955 2nd Series 3100 - 400 Pontiac / BW Super T-10 4-Speed 1972 K5 Blazer 350 Auto 4x4 1928 Ford Model A Tudor

12-08-2011, 01:18 AM	#18
azsnow Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Usa Posts: 149	Re: 56 gas filler pacth panel? I am thinking about doing this and then relocating the tank under the bed. Instead of running the filler neck up into the bed, I am thinking about using the fold down license plate system like in the '60-'70s car. Being a Cameo, I will just put the tank where the spare tire holder is currently.



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