fuel filler eliminator, any tips? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jonny Hotnuts · 10-03-2018, 08:39 PM

Is there a kit or a patch panel?
What tank is typically used and where does it go? (*note that I will no longer have the spare OR need a huge capacity tank)
Where does the fuel filler get relocated?
Any drawbacks to doing the relocate?

Thanks for any advice!

~JH

**HO455** · 10-03-2018, 10:05 PM

Just to be sure. Are you wanting to remove the stock tank from inside the cab and replace it with an under bed tank or vice a versa? What style truck and year?

Zeroman · 10-03-2018, 10:08 PM

Just use the search engine in the upper right portion of your screen to search this forum for rear mounted gas tank installations.

GASoline71 · 10-04-2018, 12:31 AM

It's all custom fab work if you're moving your tank outta the cab, so you put the filler door/neck where ever you want it.

Gary

Quikshft · 10-04-2018, 01:02 AM

I put the filler in the wheel well. Probably not an option for a 2wd or lowered truck, but for a 4x4 it seems to work ok.

**Steeveedee** · 10-04-2018, 03:58 PM

One of my younger brothers put a 22 gallon fuel cell between the rear tires, tucked up under the bed. It was all the bigger he could go, since the 18" wide tires needed to keep traction behind the blown 383 stroker took up a lot of room. And a good place for weight when racing. He had excellent fabrication skills, and worked out a fill pipe that was accessed by opening up the left tail light, like on a '56 Chevy. The cab hole was welded up and ground smooth before painting.

**FL71C10** · 10-05-2018, 08:08 AM

Infantimachine. Com has nice patch panels for the hole

kenr74 · 10-05-2018, 10:21 AM

I used a panel from LMC.

38-7621 about $10.

http://media.lmctruck.com/pdf/CB/0132.pdf

beaterku · 10-05-2018, 11:18 AM

I found this thread a while back. This is what I am planning on doing with my truck since it is already painted.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...6&postcount=17

**CarolinaHD** · 10-05-2018, 11:54 AM

Patch panel

http://classicheartbeat.com/catalog/...ler%20Plug.htm

http://classicheartbeat.com/fuel_parts.htm

cebra · 10-05-2018, 03:07 PM

I did the Wrangler tank with S10 fuel sender. Put the filler through the bed into a cut down ammo can on the bedside. I think it looks pretty decent and it was cheap ($100 new tank, $30 new sender, $30 fuel lines/hoses, $8 junkyard Wrangler filler/tank straps, $8 ammo can, $10 angle bracket/hardware). The reason I went with this setup was the tank is baffled and the sender will hold a EP381 fuel pump when I swap to LS. Downfall is it is 15 gallons and slightly slow to fill due to the small Wrangler fill hose.

PepperTreeGarage · 10-05-2018, 07:08 PM

I put my filler in the rear corner of the bed.

10-03-2018, 08:39 PM	#1
Jonny Hotnuts Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Corbett Oregon Posts: 116	fuel filler eliminator, any tips? Is there a kit or a patch panel? What tank is typically used and where does it go? (*note that I will no longer have the spare OR need a huge capacity tank) Where does the fuel filler get relocated? Any drawbacks to doing the relocate? Thanks for any advice! ~JH

10-03-2018, 10:05 PM	#2
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,605	Re: fuel filler eliminator, any tips? Just to be sure. Are you wanting to remove the stock tank from inside the cab and replace it with an under bed tank or vice a versa? What style truck and year? __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

10-03-2018, 10:08 PM	#3
Zeroman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 348	Re: fuel filler eliminator, any tips? Just use the search engine in the upper right portion of your screen to search this forum for rear mounted gas tank installations.

10-04-2018, 01:02 AM	#5
Quikshft Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingsburg, Ca. Posts: 92	Re: fuel filler eliminator, any tips? I put the filler in the wheel well. Probably not an option for a 2wd or lowered truck, but for a 4x4 it seems to work ok. Attached Images

10-04-2018, 03:58 PM	#6
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,932	Re: fuel filler eliminator, any tips? One of my younger brothers put a 22 gallon fuel cell between the rear tires, tucked up under the bed. It was all the bigger he could go, since the 18" wide tires needed to keep traction behind the blown 383 stroker took up a lot of room. And a good place for weight when racing. He had excellent fabrication skills, and worked out a fill pipe that was accessed by opening up the left tail light, like on a '56 Chevy. The cab hole was welded up and ground smooth before painting. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

10-05-2018, 08:08 AM	#7
FL71C10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,514	Re: fuel filler eliminator, any tips? Infantimachine. Com has nice patch panels for the hole __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

10-05-2018, 10:21 AM	#8
kenr74 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: NW, Oregon Posts: 51	Re: fuel filler eliminator, any tips? I used a panel from LMC. 38-7621 about $10. http://media.lmctruck.com/pdf/CB/0132.pdf

10-05-2018, 11:18 AM	#9
beaterku Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 547	Re: fuel filler eliminator, any tips? I found this thread a while back. This is what I am planning on doing with my truck since it is already painted. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...6&postcount=17 __________________ www.rustywrenches.com My 72 SWB build My YouTube channel

10-05-2018, 11:54 AM	#10
CarolinaHD Moderator Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Cabarrus Posts: 420	Re: fuel filler eliminator, any tips? Patch panel http://classicheartbeat.com/catalog/...ler%20Plug.htm http://classicheartbeat.com/fuel_parts.htm __________________ Alex 1967 C50 292ci Lumber truck 1967 C50 292ci Dump truck 1967 C60 366ci Fire truck

10-05-2018, 03:07 PM	#11
cebra Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Durham, North Carolina Posts: 782	Re: fuel filler eliminator, any tips? I did the Wrangler tank with S10 fuel sender. Put the filler through the bed into a cut down ammo can on the bedside. I think it looks pretty decent and it was cheap ($100 new tank, $30 new sender, $30 fuel lines/hoses, $8 junkyard Wrangler filler/tank straps, $8 ammo can, $10 angle bracket/hardware). The reason I went with this setup was the tank is baffled and the sender will hold a EP381 fuel pump when I swap to LS. Downfall is it is 15 gallons and slightly slow to fill due to the small Wrangler fill hose.

10-05-2018, 07:08 PM	#12
PepperTreeGarage Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 281	Re: fuel filler eliminator, any tips? I put my filler in the rear corner of the bed. Attached Images



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