Side marker light fill question.

[usmcchevy]

I've been trying to figure out how to put a side maker light fuel fill on my truck for a while now. Right now I'm thinking I have the wrong black plastic bucket. Could someone verify this or tell me what I'm doing wrong or what I need?





If you look here, none of the holes in the bucket line up so I can bolt them to the bedside. I know I need to weld a small fill plate in the front and rear of the marker light opening, but I still wouldn't be able to attach the bucket to it.


Any help will be appreciated.

[usmcchevy]

TTT, need some help here.

[oldblue1968chevy]

i ditched that idea cause its so small but is cool!! take your time it will be sweet when its done..

maybe cut out the inside of the bed and make a cover..

[usmcchevy]

Thanks, I'm trying to keep the fill on the outside because I may be putting a cover over the bed at some point. I may end up making a bucket and welding it to the inside of the bedside.

[john]

Have you seen this one in the FAQ section? It is for a step bed but the plastic part looks similar to yours.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=77104

[usmcchevy]

When planning this install I probably looked at that thread a hundered times. Yet I don't remember seeing those pictures. Guess I do have the right part and I see how it works. Thanks

[ryanmctee]

usmcchevy, first off, thanks for your service. Currently I am working on my marker light install. Seems like a easy mod, but last Saturday I was ready to explode in my garage with frustration. Wondering how you made out with your fill mod? If you havent completed it yet, check this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295518 I am interested in you sharing ideas or pictures on this. I definately will once mine is complete.

[chevytruckluver]

Have you thought about putting the filler behind the tail light? HuggerCST has a cool one. Then I saw this one from another member on the site. Working on my brothers truck

[okyankee]

maybe i am dumb but is it safe to put gas in a hole that has wiring in it? especially if the wire gets exposed through wear and tear.

[JKady]

Originally Posted by okyankee

maybe i am dumb but is it safe to put gas in a hole that has wiring in it? especially if the wire gets exposed through wear and tear.

Almost every fuel injected car since the mid 80's has an electric fuel pump and the associated wiring inside the tank. If the wire has the ability to arc to ground, you need to fix your wiring first of all, but also I don't generally leave my lights on while fueling up so I wouldn't be too concerned with it.

[okyankee]

Originally Posted by JKady

Almost every fuel injected car since the mid 80's has an electric fuel pump and the associated wiring inside the tank. If the wire has the ability to arc to ground, you need to fix your wiring first of all, but also I don't generally leave my lights on while fueling up so I wouldn't be too concerned with it.

oh yea. i told ya i was dumb.

[chevytruckluver]

if those wires are sparking it could be a problem

[JKady]

Originally Posted by chevytruckluver

if those wires are sparking it could be a problem

Wires only spark when they are both supplied with current and damaged. If you have wiring that's making sparks, you need to fix your wiring regardless of its proximity to fuel.

[usmcchevy]

Originally Posted by ryanmctee

usmcchevy, first off, thanks for your service. Currently I am working on my marker light install. Seems like a easy mod, but last Saturday I was ready to explode in my garage with frustration. Wondering how you made out with your fill mod? If you havent completed it yet, check this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295518 I am interested in you sharing ideas or pictures on this. I definately will once mine is complete.

Thanks. I made it work by welding a tab further down the tube so it could be screwed to the inside of the bed, but it was SLOW at filling the tank. Slower than the first click on the nozzle, not enough of an angle. Right now I'm working on a filler like Hart_rod did here:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=filler+idea

Instead of machineing down the boat filler like Hart_rod, I have this one and just cut the plastic mounting ring off: http://www.iboats.com/Deck-Fuel-Fill...view_id.167234

I should be getting different bed sides the week..........should be anyway. When (and if at this point ) I get them on I'll post pics of the finished product.

[ryanmctee]

Good info. I'm already committed as I've cut a hole in the inside of my bed, so the brakelight idea is out for me. I am going to get this, just going to take some time. Thanks to all whom have posted pictures. Lots of good ideas out there.... Will definately contribute pictures and a write-up when I complete this. Hopefully this weekend....