Fuel filler options

[HuggerCST]

Originally Posted by Jacfourteen

Huggercst and tinkerdad, those both look great and look to be very functional. One question though, what holds the light in the "up" position, and how do you lower it when you want to fill up?

Mine has a spring attached to the side of the leans backing plate. That spring is mounted at an angle so that it cams over and holds it open, or closed. I simply push on the bottom of the lens to open it.

[Jacfourteen]

Thanks for the replies.

Originally Posted by HuggerCST

Mine has a spring attached to the side of the leans backing plate. That spring is mounted at an angle so that it cams over and holds it open, or closed. I simply push on the bottom of the lens to open it.

That is a slick idea, I would have never thought of it.

Originally Posted by tinkerdad

Mine has a magnetic cabinet latch in the upper right hand corner. When you push on the top it pops out. You can then pull it down.

This is what came to my mind when I was trying to figure it out, seems like it would work well.

[swamp rat]

One comment or concern that was brought up in a different thread that i was reading that i have not seen here is that some folks have been a bit concerned about the possibility of sparks, bad wire or connection and gas fumes after filling. I cant speak first hand of this but thought at least you should be aware of it if you do a light filler mod be it ether tail light or rear marker..

[502ss]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

One comment or concern that was brought up in a different thread that i was reading that i have not seen here is that some folks have been a bit concerned about the possibility of sparks, bad wire or connection and gas fumes after filling. I cant speak first hand of this but thought at least you should be aware of it if you do a light filler mod be it ether tail light or rear marker..

Yeah I thought about that too. Mixing electrical and gas fumes could end badly. I plan to convert the tail lights to led and because the light will be hinged the harness will need to be redone anyway so all connections will be soldered and all wires will be incased in an abrasive resistant jacket. There will be a plug where the new harness connects into the existing harness but this plug will be located under the truck far away from the filler neck.

It doesn't hurt to take the extra steps to avoid a possible issue!
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[HuggerCST]

I agree, that is something to be mindfull of when building one, and also when refueling. My cap is not vented, so there are no fumes or fuel there unless I remove the cap, but it will burp fuel out when refueling occasionally, so there is a danger of fire.

Originally Posted by 502ss

all wires will be incased in an abrasive resistant jacket.

That's another thing that should be done because the wires will be flexed everytime the door is opened.

[502ss]

Originally Posted by HuggerCST

I agree, that is something to be mindfull of when building one, and also when refueling. My cap is not vented, so there are no fumes or fuel there unless I remove the cap, but it will burp fuel out when refueling occasionally, so there is a danger of fire.

That's another thing that should be done because the wires will be flexed everytime the door is opened.

Bingo! The wires will be clamped to the hinge inside of a protective coating!
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[RaceAGMC]

Originally Posted by HuggerCST

I agree, that is something to be mindfull of when building one, and also when refueling. My cap is not vented, so there are no fumes or fuel there unless I remove the cap, but it will burp fuel out when refueling occasionally, so there is a danger of fire.

That's another thing that should be done because the wires will be flexed everytime the door is opened.

Can you explain to me why you have to run the trim with your set up? Maybe show me too?

[Stano]

Heres mine i did several years ago. 88-98 cap and opening.

[HuggerCST]

Originally Posted by RaceAGMC

Can you explain to me why you have to run the trim with your set up? Maybe show me too?

If you see it without the trim, you can see where I had to enlarge the opening at the bottom to give the lens clearance when it opens. The trim hides this.

[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by 502ss

Yeah I thought about that too. Mixing electrical and gas fumes could end badly. I plan to convert the tail lights to led and because the light will be hinged the harness will need to be redone anyway so all connections will be soldered and all wires will be incased in an abrasive resistant jacket. There will be a plug where the new harness connects into the existing harness but this plug will be located under the truck far away from the filler neck.

It doesn't hurt to take the extra steps to avoid a possible issue!
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There ya go! What kinda jacket would you be refering to? Personally really like the rear tail light and marker light mods, just for me it didn't seem to be the best choice, now if i had a 1/2T short box it would be a different story..

[502ss]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

There ya go! What kinda jacket would you be refering to? Personally really like the rear tail light and marker light mods, just for me it didn't seem to be the best choice, now if i had a 1/2T short box it would be a different story..

I like the spark resistant material located on this page!

http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/116/803/=alnooi
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[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by 502ss

I like the spark resistant material located on this page!

http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/116/803/=alnooi
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Thanks for the link!

[Jacfourteen]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

One comment or concern that was brought up in a different thread that i was reading that i have not seen here is that some folks have been a bit concerned about the possibility of sparks, bad wire or connection and gas fumes after filling. I cant speak first hand of this but thought at least you should be aware of it if you do a light filler mod be it ether tail light or rear marker..

Good point, I hadn't thought of that. I think as long as all of your wiring is done properly it shouldn't cause issue, look at all the cars with in-tank pumps these days, and those are much higher current than a tail light. Still it's better to be safe than sorry, thanks for the heads up.

[ls1nova71]

1956 Chevys had the fuel filler behind the taillight from the factory, and I've never heard of one of them ever blowing up because of it. I've been driving my station wagon with the taillight filler mod for several years, without incident. Hope I didn'justt jinx myself!
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[Jacfourteen]

Originally Posted by ls1nova71

1956 Chevys had the fuel filler behind the taillight from the factory, and I've never heard of one of them ever blowing up because of it. I've been driving my station wagon with the taillight filler mod for several years, without incident. Hope I didn'justt jinx myself!
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I really doubt you will ever will have a problem, but it never hurts to think ahead and play it safe.