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shifty · 07-07-2007, 07:30 PM

This thread contains many posts and will show an inexpensive way to give a semi-stock appearance to a truck with the gas tank removed from the cab.

This is not originally my idea - I owe thanks to another board member ('uncle') for showing me a truck that had a similar mod from the dealer, I just took it a step farther using a stock cap and took photos of the process.

Approximate cost for this modification is $10, tools required are only a drill, file (or rotary tool) and a wrench.

Parts you'll need:
- Stock gas cap; I used Napa part BK 7031220
- 5/16" Carraige bolt that is 2.5" long (20¢ at Hardware store)
- Two nuts to fit that carriage bolt (5¢ each at Hardware store)
- 5" long piece of heavy steel bar; I used 1/4" thick steel that was 1.5" wide
- Optional: Stock gas tank filler-neck gasket, if you don't already have one installed

Here's the gas cap:

07-07-2007, 07:30 PM	#1
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	HOW TO: Poor man's no-weld gas cap delete This thread contains many posts and will show an inexpensive way to give a semi-stock appearance to a truck with the gas tank removed from the cab. This is not originally my idea - I owe thanks to another board member ('uncle') for showing me a truck that had a similar mod from the dealer, I just took it a step farther using a stock cap and took photos of the process. Approximate cost for this modification is $10, tools required are only a drill, file (or rotary tool) and a wrench. Parts you'll need: - Stock gas cap; I used Napa part BK 7031220 - 5/16" Carraige bolt that is 2.5" long (20¢ at Hardware store) - Two nuts to fit that carriage bolt (5¢ each at Hardware store) - 5" long piece of heavy steel bar; I used 1/4" thick steel that was 1.5" wide - Optional: Stock gas tank filler-neck gasket, if you don't already have one installed Here's the gas cap: Attached Images __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.