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Gimix · 09-19-2006, 05:04 PM

Well I was just wondering but I know I've seen cars do it as well.The last one I seen was in Texas and a guy just bought a new Ferrari Enzo and he went to fill it up and BOOM!and he wasn't smokeing.

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Originally Posted by John Fabris

Gimix, Unless you are rubbing all over your cloth interior while you are filling up, you won't have a problem with static electricity.

Even then, touching the truck or the pump itself with your hand to release the charge before removing the nozzle will take care of that.....

And for those that worry about the spark created when you turn your lights on or when you apply the brakes, my set up is a sealed system and even if I were to have sloppy wireing or loose fitting lightbulbs, it would not be an issue...

67ChevyRedneck · 09-19-2006, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Gimix

Well I was just wondering but I know I've seen cars do it as well.The last one I seen was in Texas and a guy just bought a new Ferrari Enzo and he went to fill it up and BOOM!and he wasn't smokeing.

Can you prove this? Sounds like an urban legend.

**Yukon Jack** · 09-19-2006, 05:40 PM

That is a great modification. I need to get a one way check valve for my tank on my flatbed. Have to look into something like you bought.

Do you have a pic of the check valve?

project1971 · 09-19-2006, 10:43 PM

That is clean! excellent job!

**John Fabris** · 09-20-2006, 10:58 AM

Hey Yukon Jack,

These are them... They are about 3/4 - 1 inch long, and you can see the nipple where the hose is, that is the part you put into the tank, and if you look closely you can see the opening all around the bottom of cap, that is where the outside air get sucked in....

layedoutnoma · 09-20-2006, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Can you prove this? Sounds like an urban legend.

a quick google search and nothing came up.. sorry but its prolly not true...

**John Fabris** · 09-20-2006, 12:23 PM

That one could be real or not, but with any car or truck, if a person has a static charge built up on them (as the case with most women as they are the ones that get back into the car while they are filling up), there is a risk of creating a spark with the nozzle as they remove it from the car.
It has happened and there are videos of this, but it is rare. If you touch the pump or car with your hand before removing the nozzle, you remove the risk....

layedoutnoma · 09-20-2006, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by John Fabris

That one could be real or not, but with any car or truck, if a person has a static charge built up on them (as the case with most women as they are the ones that get back into the car while they are filling up), there is a risk of creating a spark with the nozzle as they remove it from the car.
It has happened and there are videos of this, but it is rare. If you touch the pump or car with your hand before removing the nozzle, you remove the risk....

yea it def has and can happen.. but i haven't heard the enzo story..

salazar44 · 09-20-2006, 12:58 PM

That looks sweet. I want to do the same for my 65. My tank is still in the cab. Do you think it could be done just to replace the ugly look of the stock filler?

Zumo · 09-20-2006, 01:46 PM

You fantastic bastard! That's awesome.

**John Fabris** · 09-20-2006, 03:57 PM

Zumo, Thanks!!!

Salazar, if you are talking about this for cab, it should work, I would actually weld a thicker piece of metal to close up the cab hole, then weld a filler like this onto that piece. Other then that, cut and remove the filler tube inside the tank, and get the rubber gas filler hose and clamp to the tank and your new filler.

salazar44 · 09-20-2006, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by John Fabris

Zumo, Thanks!!!

Salazar, if you are talking about this for cab, it should work, I would actually weld a thicker piece of metal to close up the cab hole, then weld a filler like this onto that piece. Other then that, cut and remove the filler tube inside the tank, and get the rubber gas filler hose and clamp to the tank and your new filler.

Damn John... Thats sweet. If only I had a welder! or at least knew how to weld! LOL

I think I will just solder it on... J/K

I think I found similar "Deck Gas Fills" at www.overtons.com ( a boat parts shop ) and on ebay of course.

Hook'em · 09-21-2006, 09:58 AM

That is by far the best looking filler set-up I have seen.

shifty · 09-21-2006, 11:44 AM

A++ writeup! Thanks for the vent info, would have never thought about using one of those guys.

zenish · 09-23-2006, 11:27 PM

is that watertight?is the tank going to fill with water when it rains?

LowRodder · 09-24-2006, 12:38 AM

I got a pop up filler similar to the one you installed, and I was planning to use the same pocket that you did. But... my body man told me that he would have to cut out some brackets inside the pocket too run the pipe, and this would weaken the bedside. have you had any problems?

**John Fabris** · 09-24-2006, 01:22 AM

Huh

zenish, Fill up with water?? With a gas filler made for a boat

What it is that you think this will fill with water when it rain? Can you explain?

LowRodder, I used a 1-1/2inch gas filler hose for inside the pocket, and I did not use any brackets to secure it. With it being clamped at both ends, it does not move...

***Josh*** · 09-24-2006, 01:42 AM

Excll;ent mod, copied to FAQ

glock35ipsc · 09-24-2006, 10:04 AM

John, I think LowRodder is talking about a bracket inside the stake pocket hole, about 8"-12" down from the top. I have been trying to figure out how to get that out with twisting up the pocket. Did you drill out the spot welds?

**John Fabris** · 09-24-2006, 11:28 AM

I forgot about that part, yes, there is the piece of metal that is the stop or
the bottom for the stake pocket. When I opened up the hole at the top of the pocket, then I used a chisel and hammer to knock out this stop. It is held on by spot welds, and you make get lucky and have it pop right off if the spot welds are not that deep (as in the case with mine).
NOTE added this to my steps above!!

Thanks for the clarification glock!!

Gimix · 09-29-2006, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by layedoutnoma

a quick google search and nothing came up.. sorry but its prolly not true...

I seen it on the news when i was in texas,it wasnt told to me.I seen the video my self.A quick google search might not be the best way to some up if somthing is true or false.

glock35ipsc · 09-29-2006, 08:14 PM

I found this story...Washington, not Texas....

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/...in706202.shtml

HuggerCST · 10-03-2006, 02:47 PM

Great job, John! Any trouble filling the tank? Can you tell me how big around your cap is? (OD) I'm considering doing something similar to this.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-03-2006, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

I found this story...Washington, not Texas....

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/...in706202.shtml

Wow, that's amazing, but there was no mention of how the fire started?

**John Fabris** · 10-03-2006, 03:46 PM

HuggerCST, no problems filling with the nozzle opened all the way. (where as some of my buddies trucks with rear gas tanks, they have to slow fill to avoid the spill over.)

With my setup, I use a rubber pad over the filler hole on the bed (about a 3"by4") so that I scratch up the paint with the gas nozzle. Other then that, and the end of the fill, I do sometimes get gas vapor/spray around the filler, so I then clean with a rag, but it is never enough that gas is running down the bed....

I think the OD of just the cap is 1-1/2"

67chevyredneck, I am willing to bet that it was static electricity....

09-19-2006, 05:40 PM	#28
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... That is a great modification. I need to get a one way check valve for my tank on my flatbed. Have to look into something like you bought. Do you have a pic of the check valve? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-19-2006, 10:43 PM	#29
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09-20-2006, 10:58 AM	#30
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... Hey Yukon Jack, These are them... They are about 3/4 - 1 inch long, and you can see the nipple where the hose is, that is the part you put into the tank, and if you look closely you can see the opening all around the bottom of cap, that is where the outside air get sucked in.... __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB Last edited by John Fabris; 09-20-2006 at 10:59 AM.

09-20-2006, 12:23 PM	#32
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... That one could be real or not, but with any car or truck, if a person has a static charge built up on them (as the case with most women as they are the ones that get back into the car while they are filling up), there is a risk of creating a spark with the nozzle as they remove it from the car. It has happened and there are videos of this, but it is rare. If you touch the pump or car with your hand before removing the nozzle, you remove the risk.... __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

09-20-2006, 12:58 PM	#34
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... That looks sweet. I want to do the same for my 65. My tank is still in the cab. Do you think it could be done just to replace the ugly look of the stock filler? __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

09-20-2006, 01:46 PM	#35
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... You fantastic bastard! That's awesome. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

09-20-2006, 03:57 PM	#36
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... Zumo, Thanks!!! Salazar, if you are talking about this for cab, it should work, I would actually weld a thicker piece of metal to close up the cab hole, then weld a filler like this onto that piece. Other then that, cut and remove the filler tube inside the tank, and get the rubber gas filler hose and clamp to the tank and your new filler. __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

09-21-2006, 09:58 AM	#38
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 852	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... That is by far the best looking filler set-up I have seen. __________________ Hook'em

09-21-2006, 11:44 AM	#39
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... A++ writeup! Thanks for the vent info, would have never thought about using one of those guys. __________________ 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.

09-23-2006, 11:27 PM	#40
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09-24-2006, 12:38 AM	#41
LowRodder Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fort Worth Tx Posts: 77	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... I got a pop up filler similar to the one you installed, and I was planning to use the same pocket that you did. But... my body man told me that he would have to cut out some brackets inside the pocket too run the pipe, and this would weaken the bedside. have you had any problems?

09-24-2006, 01:22 AM	#42
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... Huh zenish, Fill up with water?? With a gas filler made for a boat What it is that you think this will fill with water when it rain? Can you explain? LowRodder, I used a 1-1/2inch gas filler hose for inside the pocket, and I did not use any brackets to secure it. With it being clamped at both ends, it does not move... __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB Last edited by John Fabris; 09-24-2006 at 01:26 AM.

09-24-2006, 01:42 AM	#43
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09-24-2006, 10:04 AM	#44
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... John, I think LowRodder is talking about a bracket inside the stake pocket hole, about 8"-12" down from the top. I have been trying to figure out how to get that out with twisting up the pocket. Did you drill out the spot welds? __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

09-24-2006, 11:28 AM	#45
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... I forgot about that part, yes, there is the piece of metal that is the stop or the bottom for the stake pocket. When I opened up the hole at the top of the pocket, then I used a chisel and hammer to knock out this stop. It is held on by spot welds, and you make get lucky and have it pop right off if the spot welds are not that deep (as in the case with mine). NOTE added this to my steps above!! Thanks for the clarification glock!! __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB



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09-29-2006, 08:14 PM	#47
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... I found this story...Washington, not Texas.... http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/...in706202.shtml __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

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10-03-2006, 03:46 PM	#50
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: photo story of custom gas filler..... HuggerCST, no problems filling with the nozzle opened all the way. (where as some of my buddies trucks with rear gas tanks, they have to slow fill to avoid the spill over.) With my setup, I use a rubber pad over the filler hole on the bed (about a 3"by4") so that I scratch up the paint with the gas nozzle. Other then that, and the end of the fill, I do sometimes get gas vapor/spray around the filler, so I then clean with a rag, but it is never enough that gas is running down the bed.... I think the OD of just the cap is 1-1/2" 67chevyredneck, I am willing to bet that it was static electricity.... __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB Last edited by John Fabris; 10-03-2006 at 03:47 PM.

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