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00droptopSS · 04-16-2003, 11:57 PM

I'm installing a fleetside bed on my truck and I'm adding a new tank under the bed.

I don't want to cut a hole in the metal floor and I'm looking for ideas. So far I favor the behind the tail lamp idea. I need pics of the tail light mounting to get a good idea of how I will access the filler cap.

Thanks for the help.

smokekiki · 04-17-2003, 09:19 AM

Check out the paint&body board.Do a search on fuel filler,there is a post that shows the filler behind taillight.

Kid · 04-17-2003, 11:05 PM

I put mine comming out of the inner fender well (inside bed). That way it is off the bed floor so I can haul things, and doesn't mess up the outer body panels.

cruzn72 · 04-21-2003, 10:17 PM

I ran mine to the outside of the bed and used a Honda sportbike cap. You can see pics @ http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/cruzn72@p....src=ph&.view=

00droptopSS · 04-21-2003, 10:37 PM

Thanks for the good ideas. I think I'm going behind the park lamp. Anymore ideas?

72MARIO · 04-21-2003, 10:41 PM

The flip down taillight will be a fairly time consuming process. I am in the middle of this mod right now. Looking at using a gas door hing from a 99 Windstar. I will let you know how it works out.

Later

Roberty · 04-21-2003, 10:44 PM

What about behind the licence plate like a lot of older cars??

smokekiki · 04-22-2003, 07:58 AM

I believe putting the filler behind licence plate would be to low.

72MARIO · 04-22-2003, 09:27 AM

I second the Way too low filler location.

Chevyguy111786 · 04-22-2003, 06:27 PM

i've seen it done with a hinged sidemarker...that's my $.02
Chevyguy

**Ironhorse** · 04-22-2003, 10:20 PM

It must be a Kansas thing (as the Kid did) as I did mine centered on the driver's side wheel tub inside the bed also. Fills great with no back flow at all and out of the way for hauling things. PM me if interested in this set up and I will tell you what items I used, how to route, and so forth. Lots of other ways I'm sure but this was easy and quick requiring no welding since I don't have ready access to such.

04-16-2003, 11:57 PM	#1
00droptopSS 2.5/4 on 20's Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 392	I need help with filler neck location I'm installing a fleetside bed on my truck and I'm adding a new tank under the bed. I don't want to cut a hole in the metal floor and I'm looking for ideas. So far I favor the behind the tail lamp idea. I need pics of the tail light mounting to get a good idea of how I will access the filler cap. Thanks for the help. __________________ 62 C/10 SWB. Currently in ground up resto. Big back window cab, V8, auto. My wife's grandfather's truck. 1965 Mustang Vert - Shelby Clone 2005 Dodge SRT-10 My Old 72 SWB

04-17-2003, 09:19 AM	#2
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	Check out the paint&body board.Do a search on fuel filler,there is a post that shows the filler behind taillight. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

04-17-2003, 11:05 PM	#3
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	I put mine comming out of the inner fender well (inside bed). That way it is off the bed floor so I can haul things, and doesn't mess up the outer body panels. __________________ The kid Build threads: 51 Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219902 http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 68 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50348

04-21-2003, 10:37 PM	#5
00droptopSS 2.5/4 on 20's Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 392	Thanks for the good ideas. I think I'm going behind the park lamp. Anymore ideas? __________________ 62 C/10 SWB. Currently in ground up resto. Big back window cab, V8, auto. My wife's grandfather's truck. 1965 Mustang Vert - Shelby Clone 2005 Dodge SRT-10 My Old 72 SWB

04-21-2003, 10:41 PM	#6
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	The flip down taillight will be a fairly time consuming process. I am in the middle of this mod right now. Looking at using a gas door hing from a 99 Windstar. I will let you know how it works out. Later __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

04-21-2003, 10:17 PM	#4
cruzn72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 99	I ran mine to the outside of the bed and used a Honda sportbike cap. You can see pics @ http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/cruzn72@p....src=ph&.view=

04-21-2003, 10:44 PM	#7
Roberty Hot Damn - Here I Am!! Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Ringgold, Georgia Posts: 726	What about behind the licence plate like a lot of older cars?? __________________ My vehicles: '90 Silverado Sport '71 Chevelle SS Convertible '70 C-10 - My Grandfather bought it new - original un-restored

04-22-2003, 07:58 AM	#8
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	I believe putting the filler behind licence plate would be to low. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

04-22-2003, 09:27 AM	#9
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	I second the Way too low filler location. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

04-22-2003, 06:27 PM	#10
Chevyguy111786 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Garland, Texas Posts: 1,127	i've seen it done with a hinged sidemarker...that's my $.02 Chevyguy

04-22-2003, 10:20 PM	#11
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,063	It must be a Kansas thing (as the Kid did) as I did mine centered on the driver's side wheel tub inside the bed also. Fills great with no back flow at all and out of the way for hauling things. PM me if interested in this set up and I will tell you what items I used, how to route, and so forth. Lots of other ways I'm sure but this was easy and quick requiring no welding since I don't have ready access to such. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks



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