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AB6DO · 12-15-2013, 10:47 PM

Been looking up past threads for ideas on mounting a gas filler for my under bed mounted 20 gallon Mustang tank. I found a picture of Kid's great truck. His fender mounted gas filler without the usual gas filler door looks GREAT!

Does any one know what filler neck and cap was used?

**mr48chev** · 12-16-2013, 12:51 AM

Not exactly sure who's truck you are asking about. There are plenty of options for what you are thinking of though.

OrrieG · 12-16-2013, 01:33 AM

photo or link to what you were looking at?

dwcsr · 12-16-2013, 02:36 AM

You will need some bends but the 1TN from Tanks Inc is the neck, TC is the cap and either a GR2 or GR4 for the grommet. I think your 20 gallon tank has the filler to far back to make that work. If it was a 16 or 18 with the filler on top is may work correctly but the 20 is pretty much a back fill only.

AB6DO · 12-16-2013, 02:48 PM

http://s308.photobucket.com/user/51g...00144.jpg.html

This is a link to a photo of Kid's pickup showing his fender mounted filler. This is what I want to use on my 48 5 window using a 1969 Mustang 20 gallon tank. I have removed the center fill spout and welded on a side fill neck filler tube. This tank fits perfect.

dwcsr · 12-16-2013, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AB6DO

http://s308.photobucket.com/user/51g...00144.jpg.html

This is a link to a photo of Kid's pickup showing his fender mounted filler. This is what I want to use on my 48 5 window using a 1969 Mustang 20 gallon tank. I have removed the center fill spout and welded on a side fill neck filler tube. This tank fits perfect.

Then you just need the parts above with either a steel elbow or a rubber elbow

av8tr33337 · 12-16-2013, 08:44 PM

If that's the same truck I'm thinking of, I was under the impression he used the stock filler neck and grommet from the old truck and used elbows etc to make it work.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 12-16-2013, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AB6DO

http://s308.photobucket.com/user/51g...00144.jpg.html........

I NEED to know what color he used! I think I've asked before but never got a definitive answer. Any help?

roger55 · 12-16-2013, 11:51 PM

**mr48chev** · 12-17-2013, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by av8tr33337

If that's the same truck I'm thinking of, I was under the impression he used the stock filler neck and grommet from the old truck and used elbows etc to make it work.

I'd say that is exactly what he did. The gromet appears stock and I'd bet dollars to donuts that he at least used some of the stock filler neck. It looks like it came that way rather than being an add on.

Can't help you with the Gray Dan but it sure looks good.

**mr48chev** · 12-17-2013, 03:18 PM

Aah Roger to the rescue. A great tutorial on how to do it.

roger55 · 12-17-2013, 03:21 PM

In case you didn't notice from my pictures, I used the flange that I cut out from the front hole and welded it in the new rear hole.

I cut my patch up front from one my old cab corners that I'm replacing. There's a perfect contour from within the cut-out cab corner.

I used my stock filler neck but had to weld a pretty sharp angled extension on it to make the angles right for reaching my tank from the rear fender.

**mr48chev** · 12-17-2013, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by roger55

In case you didn't notice from my pictures, I used the flange that I cut out from the front hole and welded it in the new rear hole.

I cut my patch up front from one my old cab corners that I'm replacing. There's a perfect contour from within the cut-out cab corner.

I used my stock filler neck but had to weld a pretty sharp angled extension on it to make the angles right for reaching my tank from the rear fender.

I was going to suggest cutting the patch from an old cab to get the rolled over lip for the grommet to fit on right but your photos show exactly why you want to do it that way.
I like it that you did it so it looks like it could have come that way from the factory just as the gray AD truck was done.

_Ogre · 12-17-2013, 07:54 PM

very nice work roger55

i so wish i had mounted my gas filler up top of the fender instead of in the middle
it looked so natural when i welded it in (sitting a foot off the ground on jack stands)

**Dan in Pasadena** · 12-18-2013, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

....Can't help you with the Gray Dan but it sure looks good.

Some help you'd be, it's light green!

I guess you're a bit color blind, huh?

Kid PM'd me with the color name. I'd post it but I don't know if he wants that done or not.

pgf545 · 12-18-2013, 12:21 PM

My plan is to use one of these. We bought a flat one that I think will work but I really haven't gotten to installing it yet.

http://www.haganauto.com/fuel_doors_gas_lid_s/5.htm

Bernie

**buggy5872** · 12-18-2013, 04:52 PM

I cut the fuel door and filler neck from a panel truck and welded it into the rear fender. Worked out really well for me. Not sure what year truck the op is working on.

12-15-2013, 10:47 PM	#1
AB6DO Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: near Fresno, Ca Posts: 31	Fender mount gas filler Been looking up past threads for ideas on mounting a gas filler for my under bed mounted 20 gallon Mustang tank. I found a picture of Kid's great truck. His fender mounted gas filler without the usual gas filler door looks GREAT! Does any one know what filler neck and cap was used?

12-16-2013, 12:51 AM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,817	Re: Fender mount gas filler Not exactly sure who's truck you are asking about. There are plenty of options for what you are thinking of though. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

12-16-2013, 01:33 AM	#3
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Fender mount gas filler photo or link to what you were looking at? __________________ 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

12-16-2013, 02:36 AM	#4
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Fender mount gas filler You will need some bends but the 1TN from Tanks Inc is the neck, TC is the cap and either a GR2 or GR4 for the grommet. I think your 20 gallon tank has the filler to far back to make that work. If it was a 16 or 18 with the filler on top is may work correctly but the 20 is pretty much a back fill only.

12-16-2013, 02:48 PM	#5
AB6DO Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: near Fresno, Ca Posts: 31	Re: Fender mount gas filler http://s308.photobucket.com/user/51g...00144.jpg.html This is a link to a photo of Kid's pickup showing his fender mounted filler. This is what I want to use on my 48 5 window using a 1969 Mustang 20 gallon tank. I have removed the center fill spout and welded on a side fill neck filler tube. This tank fits perfect.

12-16-2013, 08:44 PM	#7
av8tr33337 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 564	Re: Fender mount gas filler If that's the same truck I'm thinking of, I was under the impression he used the stock filler neck and grommet from the old truck and used elbows etc to make it work. __________________ av8tr33337 AKA Bartman Email av8tr33337@yahoo.com Bartman's Ad-S10 Chassis Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415418 My First Youtube Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6hSt...eature=channel More Pics of the 51 Project http://s668.photobucket.com/albums/v...hassis%20Swap/ 1951 3100 Pickup

12-16-2013, 11:51 PM	#9
roger55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Angelo, Tx Posts: 1,068	Re: Fender mount gas filler __________________ *'57 3200 Build Thread* *My Gas Station Themed Workshop*

12-17-2013, 03:18 PM	#11
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,817	Re: Fender mount gas filler Aah Roger to the rescue. A great tutorial on how to do it. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

12-17-2013, 03:21 PM	#12
roger55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Angelo, Tx Posts: 1,068	Re: Fender mount gas filler In case you didn't notice from my pictures, I used the flange that I cut out from the front hole and welded it in the new rear hole. I cut my patch up front from one my old cab corners that I'm replacing. There's a perfect contour from within the cut-out cab corner. I used my stock filler neck but had to weld a pretty sharp angled extension on it to make the angles right for reaching my tank from the rear fender. __________________ *'57 3200 Build Thread* *My Gas Station Themed Workshop*

12-17-2013, 07:54 PM	#14
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Fender mount gas filler very nice work roger55 i so wish i had mounted my gas filler up top of the fender instead of in the middle it looked so natural when i welded it in (sitting a foot off the ground on jack stands) __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

12-18-2013, 12:21 PM	#16
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: Fender mount gas filler My plan is to use one of these. We bought a flat one that I think will work but I really haven't gotten to installing it yet. http://www.haganauto.com/fuel_doors_gas_lid_s/5.htm Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

12-18-2013, 04:52 PM	#17
buggy5872 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Beaver TWP PA Posts: 833	Re: Fender mount gas filler I cut the fuel door and filler neck from a panel truck and welded it into the rear fender. Worked out really well for me. Not sure what year truck the op is working on. __________________ ___________________________ 1959 Apache Short Fleetside, 1959 Apache NAPCO Long Stepside, 1957 3100 with 59 fleetside bed 1957 5700 LCF Crew Cab "Big Bertha",1959 GMC F370 1958 GMC 600, 1946 Chevy, 1959 Viking 60 LCF 1974 Elcamino SS, 1979 6500 GMC Tilt Bed Wrecker Big Bertha Build



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