Boyd Tank bed fill location? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**DaHos** · 08-10-2014, 01:21 PM

I am looking for a measurement for the filler neck center line from a fixed point on a swb frame. Im trying to figure out where it would come up through the steel floor in relation to the bed floor ribs. Thx, D'

Tinkermc · 08-10-2014, 04:03 PM

Use a section of flexible hose and make it come up where you want it.

brad_man_72 · 08-10-2014, 04:46 PM

Measure from the frame holes to know where the fuel filler is on the tank. Measure from the bed holes to know where the filler will be in the bed. No piece of 2" tubing will flex enough more much more than 1/2" misalignment. The tank fill and any kind of gas cap will be almost touching.

**DaHos** · 08-10-2014, 04:50 PM

Its an option. Just need enough room for it to center on a rib. Any idea of the clearance from the top the filler to bottom of bed? (tank mounted on bottom of frame rails). Still looking for flush mount fillers also.......

ItsRandy · 08-11-2014, 02:11 AM

I have a Boyd tank. I hope the picture helps. You can see the recessed filler door in the center of the fourth board from the left.

jlaird · 08-12-2014, 12:14 AM

Randy, do you have a close-up picture of that filler door?

ItsRandy · 08-13-2014, 11:23 PM

How's this?

Oops...pictures didn't come through. I'll try again.

ItsRandy · 08-13-2014, 11:41 PM

2nd try.

**DaHos** · 08-26-2014, 11:56 AM

TTT......steel floor anyone?

**DaHos** · 11-26-2014, 07:14 PM

Bump......anyone even have a std bed fill tank they can measure? Thinking of just not having it installed and get the bolt in kit and put it where I need it........

boraxman · 11-26-2014, 09:51 PM

I dont know, but will be watching this thread. I have the same tank but have yet to tackle it.

**DaHos** · 11-26-2014, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boraxman

I dont know, but will be watching this thread. I have the same tank but have yet to tackle it.

Do you have access to the tank to get a measurement from the left side of tank to center line of filler?

boraxman · 11-26-2014, 09:57 PM

Ya may tank is still in the box, give me a few and I will post it up

boraxman · 11-26-2014, 10:14 PM

Just want to make sure this is the measurement youre lookin for...If so 4.5"

**DaHos** · 11-26-2014, 10:31 PM

Thats it!

Confirms what Randy posted above w the wood bed. My measurements showed in needed to be 3 3/4 - 4" to center it on a wood bed slat (as his is off center about 1/2-3/4"). Going to go pull some measurements of my steel floor.

Couple more measurements while you have it around if you don't mind.....neck height and tank width, also is the cap threaded or a twist lock?

**DaHos** · 11-26-2014, 10:51 PM

4 1/2" puts it center of a "low" rib which would allow for this.

boraxman · 11-26-2014, 11:03 PM

Cap is a twist lock
Width is just shy of 26.5"
Neck without cap is 2.5"

**DaHos** · 11-27-2014, 12:06 AM

Looks like with mounting tabs down 3" and the neck at 2 1/4" it still leaves 4"+ from neck to bottom of floor. Plenty to work with....

I thank you much!!

67c10rustbuket · 11-27-2014, 10:22 AM

The bed floor cross sill will have to be clearanced for the rollover vent.

08-10-2014, 01:21 PM	#1
DaHos Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Owosso, Michigan Posts: 2,859	Boyd Tank bed fill location? I am looking for a measurement for the filler neck center line from a fixed point on a swb frame. Im trying to figure out where it would come up through the steel floor in relation to the bed floor ribs. Thx, D' Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 SWB Owner - Rustbelt Restorations

08-10-2014, 04:03 PM	#2
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Boyd Tank bed fill location? Use a section of flexible hose and make it come up where you want it.

08-10-2014, 04:46 PM	#3
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Boyd Tank bed fill location? Measure from the frame holes to know where the fuel filler is on the tank. Measure from the bed holes to know where the filler will be in the bed. No piece of 2" tubing will flex enough more much more than 1/2" misalignment. The tank fill and any kind of gas cap will be almost touching. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

08-10-2014, 04:50 PM	#4
DaHos Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Owosso, Michigan Posts: 2,859	Re: Boyd Tank bed fill location? Its an option. Just need enough room for it to center on a rib. Any idea of the clearance from the top the filler to bottom of bed? (tank mounted on bottom of frame rails). Still looking for flush mount fillers also....... __________________ 1967 C10 SWB Owner - Rustbelt Restorations

08-11-2014, 02:11 AM	#5
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: Boyd Tank bed fill location? I have a Boyd tank. I hope the picture helps. You can see the recessed filler door in the center of the fourth board from the left. Attached Images

08-12-2014, 12:14 AM	#6
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Boyd Tank bed fill location? Randy, do you have a close-up picture of that filler door?

08-13-2014, 11:23 PM	#7
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: Boyd Tank bed fill location? How's this? Oops...pictures didn't come through. I'll try again.

08-13-2014, 11:41 PM	#8
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: Boyd Tank bed fill location? 2nd try. Attached Images

08-26-2014, 11:56 AM	#9
DaHos Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Owosso, Michigan Posts: 2,859	Re: Boyd Tank bed fill location? TTT......steel floor anyone? __________________ 1967 C10 SWB Owner - Rustbelt Restorations

11-26-2014, 07:14 PM	#10
DaHos Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Owosso, Michigan Posts: 2,859	Re: Boyd Tank bed fill location? Bump......anyone even have a std bed fill tank they can measure? Thinking of just not having it installed and get the bolt in kit and put it where I need it........ __________________ 1967 C10 SWB Owner - Rustbelt Restorations

11-26-2014, 09:51 PM	#11
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	Re: Boyd Tank bed fill location? I dont know, but will be watching this thread. I have the same tank but have yet to tackle it. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

11-26-2014, 09:57 PM	#13
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	Re: Boyd Tank bed fill location? Ya may tank is still in the box, give me a few and I will post it up __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

11-26-2014, 10:14 PM	#14
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	Re: Boyd Tank bed fill location? Just want to make sure this is the measurement youre lookin for...If so 4.5" __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

11-26-2014, 10:31 PM	#15
DaHos Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Owosso, Michigan Posts: 2,859	Re: Boyd Tank bed fill location? Thats it! Confirms what Randy posted above w the wood bed. My measurements showed in needed to be 3 3/4 - 4" to center it on a wood bed slat (as his is off center about 1/2-3/4"). Going to go pull some measurements of my steel floor. Couple more measurements while you have it around if you don't mind.....neck height and tank width, also is the cap threaded or a twist lock? __________________ 1967 C10 SWB Owner - Rustbelt Restorations

11-26-2014, 10:51 PM	#16
DaHos Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Owosso, Michigan Posts: 2,859	Re: Boyd Tank bed fill location? 4 1/2" puts it center of a "low" rib which would allow for this. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 SWB Owner - Rustbelt Restorations



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11-26-2014, 11:03 PM	#17
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	Re: Boyd Tank bed fill location? Cap is a twist lock Width is just shy of 26.5" Neck without cap is 2.5" __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

11-27-2014, 12:06 AM	#18
DaHos Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Owosso, Michigan Posts: 2,859	Re: Boyd Tank bed fill location? Looks like with mounting tabs down 3" and the neck at 2 1/4" it still leaves 4"+ from neck to bottom of floor. Plenty to work with.... I thank you much!! __________________ 1967 C10 SWB Owner - Rustbelt Restorations

11-27-2014, 10:22 AM	#19
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Boyd Tank bed fill location? The bed floor cross sill will have to be clearanced for the rollover vent. __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

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