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rdrnation · 09-05-2013, 10:48 PM

Why would there be these locking doors on a 69 gmc short bed? There is one on each side of the bed. The only gas tank on this truck is the one behind the seat.

Lee H · 09-05-2013, 11:02 PM

Well, not sure about your truck but my 72 SWB had these above the parting line, dealer installed auxiliary fuel tanks.
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In The Ten Ring · 09-05-2013, 11:07 PM

Some trucks had "saddle drums".......I wish my gas tank was not in the cab.

rdrnation · 09-05-2013, 11:08 PM

there is no sign of a tank on either side. and the spid doesnt show aux tanks on it.

Lee H · 09-05-2013, 11:14 PM

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there is no sign of a tank on either side. and the spid doesnt show aux tanks on it.

It was dealer installed so it would not be on the SPID. I don't think your doors are in the right position for dealer installed tanks. Maybe someone tried to install them some time in the last 40+ years.
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Lee H · 09-05-2013, 11:14 PM

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...I wish my gas tank was not in the cab.

Why?
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rdrnation · 09-05-2013, 11:23 PM

Thanks
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In The Ten Ring · 09-06-2013, 12:17 AM

Lee H.

I'd like to have the extra stowage behind the seat and sitting on 21 gallons of a highly volatile and flammable liquid.....hmm.....there might be a reason tanks aren't located there anymore. LOL

**leddzepp** · 09-06-2013, 12:55 AM

It's a mini tool stowage box, lol. I don't know how you could fill a tank through one of those doors, unless the tank hung below the bottom of the fenders. It may be the angle the pic was taken...but the wheel does not look centered in the wheel well, so I would inspect for a cut down LWB frame.
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rdrnation · 09-06-2013, 01:09 AM

thats what i thought too, the vin on the door and the spid match. frame seems uncut. is there a code stamping on the frame somewhere that i can verify it was a shortbed frame?

JOJABOY · 09-06-2013, 01:12 AM

original short bed....but replaced wrecked or rusted bed with a replacement long bed that has been diced up? i dunno.

AirSpeed · 09-06-2013, 02:40 PM

I had saddle tanks on my 70 GMC short, the filled under the wheel wells, it sucked in the winter, I had to chip off 4" of I've to get to the gas cap. The filler was about the same level as those doors, it had to be for saddle tanks.
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**Daddy Brim** · 09-07-2013, 08:10 AM

If there is nothing behind those doors I would make some storage boxes. Does not need to be to big, jumper cables on one side and some tools on the other.

71meangreenc10 · 09-07-2013, 11:46 AM

Check the SPID for the wheelbase 115= Short Bed, most folks dont think to check that when they buy a SWB, but I have run across some 127's in the wheelbase and the guys swore up and down it was a short bed.

I had the same door on a 72, but it was higher for saddle tanks.

Smitty

rdrnation · 09-07-2013, 11:48 AM

Spid says 115 im baffled
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rdrnation · 09-07-2013, 12:55 PM

Here is the spid
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lowrollin70gmc · 09-07-2013, 06:38 PM

Are there any center stake holes? That's the easiest way to find a cut down long bed. Your SPID codes to be a true short bed but in 40-45 years the bed could have been changed.

rdrnation · 09-07-2013, 06:44 PM

There are no center stake holes
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BrianG · 09-07-2013, 07:14 PM

They are they so that you can inspect and lube the front bushing on the leaf spring.

or maybe not.

71meangreenc10 · 09-08-2013, 03:09 AM

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Spid says 115 im baffled
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I wouldn't sweat it....Remove and repair them if you decide to repaint the truck.

Smitty

67c10rustbuket · 09-08-2013, 09:12 AM

Maybe at one point in time there were side steps cut in the bed. PO didn't like them and didn't know how to weld so when he saw a truck with these fuel doors and thought it was a great idea to cover the step hole. That's my guess.

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09-05-2013, 10:48 PM	#1
rdrnation Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: sherman oaks Posts: 70	Fuel doors on a short bed? Why would there be these locking doors on a 69 gmc short bed? There is one on each side of the bed. The only gas tank on this truck is the one behind the seat. Attached Images

09-05-2013, 11:02 PM	#2
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,139	Re: Fuel doors on a short bed? Well, not sure about your truck but my 72 SWB had these above the parting line, dealer installed auxiliary fuel tanks. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

09-05-2013, 11:07 PM	#3
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Fuel doors on a short bed? Some trucks had "saddle drums".......I wish my gas tank was not in the cab.

09-05-2013, 11:08 PM	#4
rdrnation Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: sherman oaks Posts: 70	Re: Fuel doors on a short bed? there is no sign of a tank on either side. and the spid doesnt show aux tanks on it.

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rdrnation Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: sherman oaks Posts: 70	Re: Fuel doors on a short bed? Thanks Posted via Mobile Device

09-06-2013, 12:17 AM	#8
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Fuel doors on a short bed? Lee H. I'd like to have the extra stowage behind the seat and sitting on 21 gallons of a highly volatile and flammable liquid.....hmm.....there might be a reason tanks aren't located there anymore. LOL

09-06-2013, 12:55 AM	#9
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,990	Re: Fuel doors on a short bed? It's a mini tool stowage box, lol. I don't know how you could fill a tank through one of those doors, unless the tank hung below the bottom of the fenders. It may be the angle the pic was taken...but the wheel does not look centered in the wheel well, so I would inspect for a cut down LWB frame. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

09-06-2013, 01:09 AM	#10
rdrnation Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: sherman oaks Posts: 70	Re: Fuel doors on a short bed? thats what i thought too, the vin on the door and the spid match. frame seems uncut. is there a code stamping on the frame somewhere that i can verify it was a shortbed frame?

09-06-2013, 01:12 AM	#11
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Re: Fuel doors on a short bed? original short bed....but replaced wrecked or rusted bed with a replacement long bed that has been diced up? i dunno.

09-06-2013, 02:40 PM	#12
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: Fuel doors on a short bed? I had saddle tanks on my 70 GMC short, the filled under the wheel wells, it sucked in the winter, I had to chip off 4" of I've to get to the gas cap. The filler was about the same level as those doors, it had to be for saddle tanks. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

09-07-2013, 08:10 AM	#13
Daddy Brim Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 632	Re: Fuel doors on a short bed? If there is nothing behind those doors I would make some storage boxes. Does not need to be to big, jumper cables on one side and some tools on the other. __________________ I'm sorry I called you stupid. I thought you knew already. 67 C-20 Custom Camper 68 Nova 396 it does wheelies 2005 Buick Century the one the wife drives 1989 Toyota Tercel to drive when I can't put gas in the first 2.

09-07-2013, 11:46 AM	#14
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Re: Fuel doors on a short bed? Check the SPID for the wheelbase 115= Short Bed, most folks dont think to check that when they buy a SWB, but I have run across some 127's in the wheelbase and the guys swore up and down it was a short bed. I had the same door on a 72, but it was higher for saddle tanks. Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

09-07-2013, 11:48 AM	#15
rdrnation Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: sherman oaks Posts: 70	Re: Fuel doors on a short bed? Spid says 115 im baffled Posted via Mobile Device

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09-07-2013, 06:38 PM	#17
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09-07-2013, 06:44 PM	#18
rdrnation Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: sherman oaks Posts: 70	Re: Fuel doors on a short bed? There are no center stake holes Posted via Mobile Device

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BrianG Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oakley, Michigan Posts: 735	Re: Fuel doors on a short bed? They are they so that you can inspect and lube the front bushing on the leaf spring. or maybe not.

09-08-2013, 09:12 AM	#21
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Fuel doors on a short bed? Maybe at one point in time there were side steps cut in the bed. PO didn't like them and didn't know how to weld so when he saw a truck with these fuel doors and thought it was a great idea to cover the step hole. That's my guess. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

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