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Old 01-09-2007, 12:22 AM   #1
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Tail light fuel filler

Here's my version of a tail light fuel filler. I would have taken better pics of it as it went together, but my fab skills leave alot to be desired. It was fun though, and turned out ok I think. It still needs some fine tuning(rubbing, spring tension, paint, etc), but I'm satisfied so far. Filling the tank will be the real test. Thanks to you guys that helped with ideas and parts.
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Old 01-09-2007, 12:24 AM   #2
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Here's my version of a tail light fuel filler. I would have taken better pics of it as it went together, but my fab skills leave alot to be desired. It was fun though, and turned out ok I think. It still needs some fine tuning(rubbing, spring tension, paint, etc), but I'm satisfied so far. Filling the tank will be the real test. Thanks to you guys that helped with ideas and parts.
thoes LED tail lights are them the ones that are like 600 a piece??
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Old 01-09-2007, 12:28 AM   #3
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thoes LED tail lights are them the ones that are like 600 a piece??
I got them before the latest price increase, but they were still pretty pricey. They were the only ones that I liked though.
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Old 01-09-2007, 12:29 AM   #4
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I got them before the latest price increase, but they were still pretty pricey. They were the only ones that I liked though.
how many others are there i love the look at them i have the LEDS that plug into stock locationa nd love them also but i want them more
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Old 01-09-2007, 12:41 AM   #5
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Re: Tail light fuel filler

i don't understand why these LED taillights are so expensive. Aren't LED bulbs like a couple pennies each? bread board, some wire, resistors, and you're done.

I'm not saying i could go out and make a set without burning the house, or my truck down, but it just doesn't compute with me how these lights can be so expensive.

I do agree, the full led looks really good.
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Old 01-09-2007, 12:42 AM   #6
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oh, and your work looks really good too. This is exactly what i am planning to do once i get my tank relocated.

give us some details on what you used for parts.
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Old 01-09-2007, 12:59 AM   #7
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Where did you get the full-panel LEDs?
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Old 01-09-2007, 12:59 AM   #8
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how many others are there i love the look at them i have the LEDS that plug into stock locationa nd love them also but i want them more


Frank's pickmups sells them for like $80 a pair I think.


Nice work I like it
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give us some details on what you used for parts.
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I think this calls for a full FAQ writeup. I like this better than the side marker fill. I'm wondering what holds it closed?
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Old 01-09-2007, 01:08 AM   #11
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Frank's pickmups sells them for like $80 a pair I think.


Nice work I like it
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Old 01-09-2007, 01:10 AM   #12
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Frank's pickmups sells them for like $80 a pair I think.
if they are the ones i'm thinking of, those aren't full panel. I can see spending $100 or less on LED taillights, but the only set i could find that was a full LED setup was $200 plus whatever cost for the flasher.

unfortunately for me, i like the full plate LED's, so i'll end up forking over the $200 for them.

i guess that's why they can charge that much.
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Old 01-09-2007, 01:16 AM   #13
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oh, and your work looks really good too. This is exactly what i am planning to do once i get my tank relocated.

give us some details on what you used for parts.
Sorry for crappy pics.(cheap camera) I used the same marine filler that John Fabris used with his custom filler in FAQ. http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...allpartial/0/0
The LEDs came from ECE, and are manufactured by board member "Jmac05". Other than that, it's just 1 & 1/2" muffler pipe, fuel hose & clamps, some 3/8 pipe fittings, an old hinge that I had, a throttle spring, sheetmetal, bondo, & primer. If I was to do it again, I'd change a few things like lowering it a half inch or so, and I would change the angle of the muffler tubing to aim straight at the tank filler pipe. This would require removing one or two of the bedside to rear crossmember bolts, but I think it would still be strong enough. Oh yeah, the 2 rubber bumpers are 67-72 fleetside tailgate bumpers. Here's another angle.
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Old 01-09-2007, 01:20 AM   #14
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Re: Tail light fuel filler

the ones i seen are way more expensive than that heh im lookin just for a decent set of them
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Old 01-09-2007, 01:22 AM   #15
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I think this calls for a full FAQ writeup. I like this better than the side marker fill. I'm wondering what holds it closed?
Kinda hard to explan, but I used a universal throttle spring that is mounted at an angle so that it holds it closed, but when opened, "cams over", and holds it open. You can see it in the inside pic. The other end is attached to the side of the light backing plate. You can see that just below my finger in the LED pic.
Frank (PICKMUP) has changed suppliers, and doesn't sell this brand anymore.
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That is sweet man. Thanks for posting pics and faqs for us.
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Old 01-09-2007, 09:30 AM   #17
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Truck's looking good Wynne, can't wait to see it done.

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Old 01-09-2007, 10:04 AM   #18
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Where did the backin plate for the lights come from(the one that hinges down)? Is that part of the LED kit? That came out great, and looks smooth.

Just out of curiosity, where does the spring connect to the light fixture at?

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Where did the backin plate for the lights come from(the one that hinges down)? Is that part of the LED kit? That came out great, and looks smooth.

Just out of curiosity, where does the spring connect to the light fixture at?
I cut the bulb bucket out of my original backing plate, welded in some sheetmetal, and smoothed it with bondo. Here's a pic that I edited to show the spring location.
EDIT- Well, you can hardly see it, but I circled it with red just under my finger on the left side.
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Old 01-09-2007, 12:52 PM   #21
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That Looks Nice Hugger!
Awesome job!
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Old 01-09-2007, 01:08 PM   #22
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Very nice installation. No need to apologize. Your craftsmanship and your photos are excellent.

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Old 01-09-2007, 03:24 PM   #23
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i think it looks good..i think the ideas for relocating the fill up tube are better than just sticking it under the wheel well to hang there...i like this idea...
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that is a VERY clean mod.
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I'll take two. Thanks.
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