Progress pics..... Fuel filler door & bed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Slammed67 · 08-29-2003, 02:39 PM

Here is my fuel filler door in action! (I have a fuel cell mounted under the bed). The door is air actuated by a small air cylinder! It's controlled by a small pneumatic toggle switch (haven't decided where to mount it yet). I know, I could have used a small electric actuator, but I already have an air source on board with the air ride system.

gasdoor.mpeg

That's not all I've been doing though. I also recently installed some repro bed sides and am currently prepping the bed for paint. For the bed sides, I had to fill in the side marker holes (since I have a '67) and also went ahead and filled in the stake pocket holes. I hope to have the bed back on the frame the first of next week. Here are some pics..... though they aren't the best. Do you notice anything different about the bed????

Hotrod70C10 · 08-29-2003, 02:45 PM

That is slick man, good job!

fast67chevy2002 · 08-29-2003, 02:48 PM

that is just awsome. that is a hell of a job done there. pretty impressive.

**CPNE** · 08-29-2003, 02:52 PM

Nice! The wheel opening arch looks a little "odd" but it's probably the angle you took the pic from.

Piper71c10 · 08-29-2003, 02:54 PM

That's sweet as hell!

Slammed67 · 08-29-2003, 03:29 PM

Thanks guys!

CPNE: I was for sure YOU would have notice the modification I did to the bed

No, I didn't touch the wheel arches..... must be the angle of the pics.

72MARIO · 08-29-2003, 03:32 PM

The bed floor is not raised.

How did the repo sides fit ?

72MARIO · 08-29-2003, 03:34 PM

I am totally stumped on what is diffirent from the stock box.

72MARIO · 08-29-2003, 03:35 PM

The bed floor is not from a 67-72.

Slammed67 · 08-29-2003, 03:38 PM

All bed parts are 67-72

The repro bed sides fit pretty well. A couple of the holes where the front panel bolts to didn't quite line up right, but that was an easy fix. I haven't test fit the tailgate, so I can't comment on that yet. The metal isn't as think as the originals, but they are rust free

72MARIO · 08-29-2003, 03:50 PM

Did you buy a repo Gate ?
I bought a repo Chevy gate and it sucked.
I was at a swap meet and found a NOS Chevy gate I paid 525 Cdn. for it. Totally worth it.

Good luck with your truck look's like it's coming along pretty good.

REPO1 · 08-29-2003, 03:54 PM

Different latches?

RACING29 · 08-29-2003, 04:13 PM

FroNT BED PANEL

MandarinSixSeven · 08-29-2003, 04:14 PM

it's body dropped...nice! or am I wrong??

dubie · 08-29-2003, 04:20 PM

Cool!!!! you filled in the stake pockets too. Lookin good bud!!

Custom 68 · 08-29-2003, 04:46 PM

Wow looking good. However I cannot get the MPEG to work? Says it cant find it. Oh yea what is the difference??

**Yukon Jack** · 08-29-2003, 05:18 PM

I got the door to work by using http://www.jayspot.com/images/temp/door2.mpg

Very trick.

Slammed67 · 08-29-2003, 05:41 PM

Yukon, that isn't the video I wanted to show, but it is similar. For some reason the "gasdoor" video disappeared from my site and I can't access it now to upload it again

I'l see if I can get it working later on.

**CPNE** · 08-29-2003, 09:21 PM

No bolt holes in bed floor? My good friend Boz-All can fix that.

FuelCellGuy · 08-29-2003, 09:43 PM

72MARIO,
I am flattered! YOur avatar is a picture of miy 68 about a year and a half ago. Here's the current state of my um, er, your avatar! Later, FuelCellGuy

Slammed67 · 08-29-2003, 10:26 PM

Ok, the mpeg link is still down. I'm unable to access my web site at the moment.

Here's the difference......... look at the body line on the wheel tub compared to the line on the inner bed side. Also look at how much distance there is between the top of the wheel tub and the bed rail compared to a "stock" bed.

Sooooo.... MandarinSixSeven is basically right. I raised the bed floor 1.5" for pumkin clearance (c-notch... air bags....etc). Then I was also able to raise the fuel cell up 1.5". So as you all can see, it looks stock, but isn't!

72MARIO · 08-30-2003, 09:50 AM

FuelCellGuy

What drop do you have on that is it Bagged ? I have been using the pitcure of your truck for awhile as a Goal to get my truck looking similar to yours. I originally had a long box but I decidel to cut the frame and make it a shorty. If you get some time you should take some more pitcures and post the on the board.

Wicked Truck !

Later Mario

FuelCellGuy · 08-30-2003, 05:05 PM

Ok, here we go. My truck has 2 1/2" drop spindles, air begs and a c-notch in the rear. Easy bagger. The trick on the front is to cut off the bump stop bracket. It lays control arm easy. More photos to come. Later, FuelCellGuy

brad2 · 08-30-2003, 10:12 PM

I got to see the video before it went away. That's very cool!

6T9GMC · 08-31-2003, 12:09 AM

that's pretty sharp!

hey FUELCELLGUY.... nice truck man!

08-29-2003, 02:39 PM	#1
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Progress pics..... Fuel filler door & bed Here is my fuel filler door in action! (I have a fuel cell mounted under the bed). The door is air actuated by a small air cylinder! It's controlled by a small pneumatic toggle switch (haven't decided where to mount it yet). I know, I could have used a small electric actuator, but I already have an air source on board with the air ride system. gasdoor.mpeg That's not all I've been doing though. I also recently installed some repro bed sides and am currently prepping the bed for paint. For the bed sides, I had to fill in the side marker holes (since I have a '67) and also went ahead and filled in the stake pocket holes. I hope to have the bed back on the frame the first of next week. Here are some pics..... though they aren't the best. Do you notice anything different about the bed???? __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra Last edited by Slammed67; 09-04-2003 at 10:33 PM.

08-29-2003, 02:45 PM	#2
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	That is slick man, good job! __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

08-29-2003, 02:52 PM	#4
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Nice! The wheel opening arch looks a little "odd" but it's probably the angle you took the pic from. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

08-29-2003, 03:29 PM	#6
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Thanks guys! CPNE: I was for sure YOU would have notice the modification I did to the bed No, I didn't touch the wheel arches..... must be the angle of the pics. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

08-29-2003, 03:32 PM	#7
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	The bed floor is not raised. How did the repo sides fit ? __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

08-29-2003, 02:48 PM	#3
fast67chevy2002 Dad's little helper Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Helena, MT Posts: 194	that is just awsome. that is a hell of a job done there. pretty impressive.

08-29-2003, 02:54 PM	#5
Piper71c10 Unending Project Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sequim, WA Posts: 337	That's sweet as hell!

08-29-2003, 03:34 PM	#8
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	I am totally stumped on what is diffirent from the stock box. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

08-29-2003, 03:35 PM	#9
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	The bed floor is not from a 67-72. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

08-29-2003, 03:38 PM	#10
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	All bed parts are 67-72 The repro bed sides fit pretty well. A couple of the holes where the front panel bolts to didn't quite line up right, but that was an easy fix. I haven't test fit the tailgate, so I can't comment on that yet. The metal isn't as think as the originals, but they are rust free __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

08-29-2003, 03:50 PM	#11
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Did you buy a repo Gate ? I bought a repo Chevy gate and it sucked. I was at a swap meet and found a NOS Chevy gate I paid 525 Cdn. for it. Totally worth it. Good luck with your truck look's like it's coming along pretty good. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

08-29-2003, 03:54 PM	#12
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Different latches? __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

08-29-2003, 04:13 PM	#13
RACING29 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tennessee, Morristown Posts: 355	FroNT BED PANEL __________________ 1967 Chevy truck, R1 racing seats, 4 point racing harness, 4/6 drop, primered blue, soon to be shaved, 350- 060. over, flat top pistons, Eagle rods, Edelbrock Aluminum heads, 1.5 Scorpion roller rockers, Lunati 515" cam, mallory ignition, Holley 750 double pumper carb, Built 350 turbo trans, 2500-2800 boss hog stall, 20 gallon aluminum fuel cell!!!

08-29-2003, 04:14 PM	#14
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	it's body dropped...nice! or am I wrong?? __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW

08-29-2003, 04:20 PM	#15
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Cool!!!! you filled in the stake pockets too. Lookin good bud!! __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795



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08-29-2003, 04:46 PM	#16
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,929	Wow looking good. However I cannot get the MPEG to work? Says it cant find it. Oh yea what is the difference?? __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

08-29-2003, 05:18 PM	#17
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	I got the door to work by using http://www.jayspot.com/images/temp/door2.mpg Very trick. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-29-2003, 05:41 PM	#18
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Yukon, that isn't the video I wanted to show, but it is similar. For some reason the "gasdoor" video disappeared from my site and I can't access it now to upload it again I'l see if I can get it working later on. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

08-29-2003, 09:21 PM	#19
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	No bolt holes in bed floor? My good friend Boz-All can fix that. Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

08-29-2003, 09:43 PM	#20
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	Hey.... 72MARIO, I am flattered! YOur avatar is a picture of miy 68 about a year and a half ago. Here's the current state of my um, er, your avatar! Later, FuelCellGuy Attached Images

08-29-2003, 10:26 PM	#21
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Ok, the mpeg link is still down. I'm unable to access my web site at the moment. Here's the difference......... look at the body line on the wheel tub compared to the line on the inner bed side. Also look at how much distance there is between the top of the wheel tub and the bed rail compared to a "stock" bed. Sooooo.... MandarinSixSeven is basically right. I raised the bed floor 1.5" for pumkin clearance (c-notch... air bags....etc). Then I was also able to raise the fuel cell up 1.5". So as you all can see, it looks stock, but isn't! __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

08-30-2003, 09:50 AM	#22
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	FuelCellGuy What drop do you have on that is it Bagged ? I have been using the pitcure of your truck for awhile as a Goal to get my truck looking similar to yours. I originally had a long box but I decidel to cut the frame and make it a shorty. If you get some time you should take some more pitcures and post the on the board. Wicked Truck ! Later Mario __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

08-30-2003, 05:05 PM	#23
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	Specs.... Ok, here we go. My truck has 2 1/2" drop spindles, air begs and a c-notch in the rear. Easy bagger. The trick on the front is to cut off the bump stop bracket. It lays control arm easy. More photos to come. Later, FuelCellGuy Attached Images

08-30-2003, 10:12 PM	#24
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,058	I got to see the video before it went away. That's very cool! __________________ 74 swb 71 2wd Jimmy 82 2wd Blazer

08-31-2003, 12:09 AM	#25
6T9GMC Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: MOORE, OK Posts: 146	cool! that's pretty sharp! hey FUELCELLGUY.... nice truck man!

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