What to do about area around gas cap. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68PanelTruck · 10-25-2020, 08:21 PM

Hi guys,
This is for a 68 panel truck. I will be replacing the rear quarter panels with patch panels but I don't think the patch panels will cover the area near the gas cap. I'll have a better idea when I have everything. I'm slowly getting the parts to do this but I don't know what to do about the gas cap area. I ordered the patch panel for the area behind the driver door, wheel arch, lower quarter and tail light area patch. I want to keep it in the stock location (not looking to move the cap) and stock looking so I guess I'll need to find an original panel with the gas cap area that's in good shape? Does anyone know what years and models will work? I'm assuming a Suburban would work but what years?

Same question for the rear marker lens holes. What year sheet metal will work 68 to ??? Can I use pickup truck sheet metal for the lens area ? I need to find a panel with a hole to mount the lens.

**LockDoc** · 10-25-2020, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 68PanelTruck

Hi guys,
This is for a 68 panel truck. I will be replacing the rear quarter panels with patch panels but I don't think the patch panels will cover the area near the gas cap. I'll have a better idea when I have everything. I'm slowly getting the parts to do this but I don't know what to do about the gas cap area. I ordered the patch panel for the area behind the driver door, wheel arch, lower quarter and tail light area patch. I want to keep it in the stock location (not looking to move the cap) and stock looking so I guess I'll need to find an original panel with the gas cap area that's in good shape? Does anyone know what years and models will work? I'm assuming a Suburban would work but what years?

Same question for the rear marker lens holes. What year sheet metal will work 68 to ??? Can I use pickup truck sheet metal for the lens area ? I need to find a panel with a hole to mount the lens.

I used a door skin to patch mine.

LockDoc

68PanelTruck · 10-25-2020, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

I used a door skin to patch mine.

LockDoc

What did you use for the gas tank filler area? What about the marker light area? I need to replace those holes.

**richard2717** · 10-26-2020, 07:48 AM

Suburbans are the same in that area. Find someone like me that parts them out on a regular basis . Shipping can get expensive but it is still possible to find larger original sections

68PanelTruck · 10-26-2020, 12:37 PM

Yes, I've been watching the "for sale" section for that section. Would you know what years would work? I would think 68 to ??? Thanks for your help?

**richard2717** · 10-26-2020, 05:03 PM

Send me your email address and I will show you what I have. 67-72 suburban and 67-70 panel are all the same in that area to my knowledge

68PanelTruck · 10-26-2020, 06:59 PM

Will do and thanks again.

CG · 11-29-2020, 07:39 PM

Have you considered scavenging a filler and door from a donor vehicle? I think most people would never even know a filler door wasn't stock. It would be a good look with the rest of the sides of the panel being smooth too.

notsolo · 11-29-2020, 09:48 PM

I used a fuel door from a 1990 S-10 2" fill....Cut about 18" x 18" out of the donor then trimmed as needed. Inset with Pneumatic flanging tool.

68panelman · 11-30-2020, 06:54 PM

I always found it odd that GM went back with an exposed filler neck, and the 1955-66 had a fuel door.

68PanelTruck · 11-30-2020, 09:04 PM

Yes, I am considering using a door with a remote handle to pop it open if I can't find a good original. It would be much easier, any junkyard would have one from a late model truck or car. I'd like to keep it looking stock if possible.

68PanelTruck · 11-30-2020, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by notsolo

I used a fuel door from a 1990 S-10 2" fill....Cut about 18" x 18" out of the donor then trimmed as needed. Inset with Pneumatic flanging tool.

Looks good! Flanging tool can even make curves.

notsolo · 12-09-2020, 09:34 PM

Flanging tool was modified by me to make it slightly deeper, also I probably rounded over 1 edge.

68PanelTruck · 12-09-2020, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by notsolo

Flanging tool was modified by me to make it slightly deeper, also I probably rounded over 1 edge.

Thanks for your suggestion. I was lucky today and found a good used panel.

Burb · 12-11-2020, 04:25 PM

just take it off ...

Burb · 12-11-2020, 04:32 PM

and hide it

68PanelTruck · 12-11-2020, 08:02 PM

Hey that's pretty cool! Nice work.

Burb · 12-21-2020, 04:55 PM

thanks ... my patina was extra thin in the gas cap area so it had to be replaced anyway and figured this would be different ... also decided to add charging to the other side

10-25-2020, 08:21 PM	#1
68PanelTruck Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Frankfort, Ill Posts: 143	What to do about area around gas cap. Hi guys, This is for a 68 panel truck. I will be replacing the rear quarter panels with patch panels but I don't think the patch panels will cover the area near the gas cap. I'll have a better idea when I have everything. I'm slowly getting the parts to do this but I don't know what to do about the gas cap area. I ordered the patch panel for the area behind the driver door, wheel arch, lower quarter and tail light area patch. I want to keep it in the stock location (not looking to move the cap) and stock looking so I guess I'll need to find an original panel with the gas cap area that's in good shape? Does anyone know what years and models will work? I'm assuming a Suburban would work but what years? Same question for the rear marker lens holes. What year sheet metal will work 68 to ??? Can I use pickup truck sheet metal for the lens area ? I need to find a panel with a hole to mount the lens. Attached Images __________________ It's not rust, it's called patina Trying to bring a 68 Panel Truck back from the dead. 396 Big Block, 4 on the floor, and a whole lot of rust.

10-26-2020, 07:48 AM	#4
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,136	Re: What to do about area around gas cap. Suburbans are the same in that area. Find someone like me that parts them out on a regular basis . Shipping can get expensive but it is still possible to find larger original sections __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

10-26-2020, 12:37 PM	#5
68PanelTruck Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Frankfort, Ill Posts: 143	Re: What to do about area around gas cap. Yes, I've been watching the "for sale" section for that section. Would you know what years would work? I would think 68 to ??? Thanks for your help? __________________ It's not rust, it's called patina Trying to bring a 68 Panel Truck back from the dead. 396 Big Block, 4 on the floor, and a whole lot of rust.

10-26-2020, 05:03 PM	#6
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,136	Re: What to do about area around gas cap. Send me your email address and I will show you what I have. 67-72 suburban and 67-70 panel are all the same in that area to my knowledge __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

10-26-2020, 06:59 PM	#7
68PanelTruck Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Frankfort, Ill Posts: 143	Re: What to do about area around gas cap. Will do and thanks again. __________________ It's not rust, it's called patina Trying to bring a 68 Panel Truck back from the dead. 396 Big Block, 4 on the floor, and a whole lot of rust.

11-29-2020, 07:39 PM	#8
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,034	Re: What to do about area around gas cap. Have you considered scavenging a filler and door from a donor vehicle? I think most people would never even know a filler door wasn't stock. It would be a good look with the rest of the sides of the panel being smooth too. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

11-29-2020, 09:48 PM	#9
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,482	Re: What to do about area around gas cap. I used a fuel door from a 1990 S-10 2" fill....Cut about 18" x 18" out of the donor then trimmed as needed. Inset with Pneumatic flanging tool. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

11-30-2020, 06:54 PM	#10
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,457	Re: What to do about area around gas cap. I always found it odd that GM went back with an exposed filler neck, and the 1955-66 had a fuel door.

11-30-2020, 09:04 PM	#11
68PanelTruck Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Frankfort, Ill Posts: 143	Re: What to do about area around gas cap. Yes, I am considering using a door with a remote handle to pop it open if I can't find a good original. It would be much easier, any junkyard would have one from a late model truck or car. I'd like to keep it looking stock if possible. __________________ It's not rust, it's called patina Trying to bring a 68 Panel Truck back from the dead. 396 Big Block, 4 on the floor, and a whole lot of rust.

12-09-2020, 09:34 PM	#13
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,482	Re: What to do about area around gas cap. Flanging tool was modified by me to make it slightly deeper, also I probably rounded over 1 edge. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

12-11-2020, 04:25 PM	#15
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: What to do about area around gas cap. just take it off ... Attached Images __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

12-11-2020, 04:32 PM	#16
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: What to do about area around gas cap. and hide it Attached Images __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

12-11-2020, 08:02 PM	#17
68PanelTruck Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Frankfort, Ill Posts: 143	Re: What to do about area around gas cap. Hey that's pretty cool! Nice work. __________________ It's not rust, it's called patina Trying to bring a 68 Panel Truck back from the dead. 396 Big Block, 4 on the floor, and a whole lot of rust.

12-21-2020, 04:55 PM	#18
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: What to do about area around gas cap. thanks ... my patina was extra thin in the gas cap area so it had to be replaced anyway and figured this would be different ... also decided to add charging to the other side Attached Images __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be



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