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BrianV · 09-13-2011, 01:00 AM

just posting some pics of my side marker gas fill so far - still need to make sheetmetal cover to cover the filler neck inside the bed but i think it is loking decent so far.

Jofin66GTO · 09-13-2011, 01:11 AM

Very nice. I like that idea
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rsavage · 09-13-2011, 06:51 AM

Looks great. Nice work.

fastwillie 696969 · 09-13-2011, 09:25 AM

thats some james bond stuff there ,nice work

68Mike · 09-13-2011, 11:25 AM

Looks awesome! Any pics of inside of bed/routing of pipe?

Can I send my truck bed so you can do mine

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*RUSHNBOBO* · 09-13-2011, 12:25 PM

Great idea ...reminds of the first time I tried to find the fuel filler on a '57 chevy belair. Took me 10 min.

Low69_C10 · 09-13-2011, 08:50 PM

i love this. it looks awesome.

i just have one concern. since the nozzle cant go in as far isnt the risk of over filling increased? id hate to see that happen and mess up the paint.

BrianV · 09-13-2011, 09:31 PM

thanks for the compliments -

68 mike i will post some pics of the inside piping asap - i am going to be making a sheetmetal cover on the inside that i hope will look nice - bring your bed down and well do er up

low69 i think it is going to work ok i did some test fitting and it seems that the nozzle goes in far eneough with the 90 i have on the backside of the bung but i will sure be careful the 1st time i fill it and hope for the best - thanks for the tip though - seems like no matter how much you try to forsee all the little issues there is always one that bites you in the keester!!!

thanks guys

project1971 · 09-13-2011, 09:45 PM

looks good with the hidden wires too

BrianV · 09-14-2011, 12:34 AM

here is the pic of the filler neck on the inside of the bed - i used a 2" radius bend so the filler neck does not stick out any farther than the rear stakepocket/taillight upright and my plan is to make a sheetmetel cover and blend it in so it looks like it is supposed to be there

gferris5 · 09-15-2011, 11:30 PM

cool! How are you handling the venting?

big mike71 · 09-16-2011, 05:28 PM

Mine is setup about the same, The only problem I have is you have to use the slowest speed on the gas pump when filling.

BrianV · 09-17-2011, 10:19 AM

Gferris - i am going to use a fuel cell vent / check valve set up i think that is going to work pretty well - the blazer tank has plenty of ports coming off of it to run a hose from and mount it a little ways away .

big mike - that looks good i was a fraid it would be a slow fill but ill see how it works when i actually get to put gas in it - i am hoping to have it done by november for the scottsdale goodguys but if i dont make that i will for sure be ready by the end of the year

elf w/capital T · 05-09-2012, 12:23 PM

man, why are the pics so small?? looks good!!

BrianV · 05-09-2012, 11:38 PM

I don't know why the pics came
Out so small I will try to post some
More this weekend

It is quite a bit farther along the truck
Is almost ready for the road

Thanks for the compliment
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JointTech · 05-10-2012, 05:54 AM

Have you tested it? Most of the stations around here have the idiotic gasket contraption on the pump and even on my scion its a pain in the ass. I have one station by my house I go to because its th only one I can get a full tank without it clicking off from splashback or the vent. But thank god that gas fume didnt get out...

Howton · 05-10-2012, 08:33 AM

Nice work! Good spot to hide a spare key too!

67Step · 01-18-2015, 06:33 PM

Which gas tank did you use? Do you have any pics of how far it sticks down?

BrianV · 01-18-2015, 07:25 PM

I used a blazer tank I'll get a pic of how far it sticks down its about flush with the bottom of the license plate

67Step · 01-18-2015, 08:10 PM

Yes I see that now. Sorry for asking the question. I should have read it better. Nice job.

Lees68GMC · 01-19-2015, 10:59 AM

Once we realized the bed interior was going to have to be modified anyway, I liked moving the fill up higher and inside so I don't have to bend over or hunt for the neck opening. You can stick the nozzle in, lock it on full flow while you stand there leaning on the bed rail. Tim's installed these on either side, your choice, mines on Pass side cause I can look over my shoulder and see perfect positioning when I drive up to approach the pump. Don't get me wrong your work does look great and novel, just my Old man's perspective, thats all.

67Step · 01-19-2015, 11:10 AM

Nice idea. Thanks for the comment and picture.

09-13-2011, 01:00 AM	#1
BrianV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 364	side marker gas fill progress!!! just posting some pics of my side marker gas fill so far - still need to make sheetmetal cover to cover the filler neck inside the bed but i think it is loking decent so far. Attached Images

09-13-2011, 01:11 AM	#2
Jofin66GTO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Greenville, TX Posts: 23	Re: side marker gas fill progress!!! Very nice. I like that idea Posted via Mobile Device __________________ She's gonna go, or she's gonna blow

09-13-2011, 06:51 AM	#3
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: side marker gas fill progress!!! Looks great. Nice work. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

09-13-2011, 09:25 AM	#4
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: side marker gas fill progress!!! thats some james bond stuff there ,nice work __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

09-13-2011, 11:25 AM	#5
68Mike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Salinas,Ca 93906 Posts: 502	Re: side marker gas fill progress!!! Looks awesome! Any pics of inside of bed/routing of pipe? Can I send my truck bed so you can do mine Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike Currents: '74 Cheyenne Super C30 Camper Special 3+3 aka "Sucia30" Past: '79 C10 BIG 10 (Sold) 69 CST LWB - Always a "Work in progress" true work truck (stolen) 05 GSXR 750 it has a pretty paint job _wrecked 72 SWB full frame restoration -sold! 71 CST K5 Blazer 4x4 (soon to be 2wd)-project - sold! C10 Club 2012 Brothers Show Video http://youtu.be/pUeV2vP7Wpo

09-13-2011, 12:25 PM	#6
RUSHNBOBO Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Placerville Ca. Posts: 982	Re: side marker gas fill progress!!! Great idea ...reminds of the first time I tried to find the fuel filler on a '57 chevy belair. Took me 10 min.

09-13-2011, 08:50 PM	#7
Low69_C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Owensboro Ky Posts: 49	Re: side marker gas fill progress!!! i love this. it looks awesome. i just have one concern. since the nozzle cant go in as far isnt the risk of over filling increased? id hate to see that happen and mess up the paint. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 LWB Its a long bed thing, you wouldnt understand.

09-13-2011, 09:31 PM	#8
BrianV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 364	Re: side marker gas fill progress!!! thanks for the compliments - 68 mike i will post some pics of the inside piping asap - i am going to be making a sheetmetal cover on the inside that i hope will look nice - bring your bed down and well do er up low69 i think it is going to work ok i did some test fitting and it seems that the nozzle goes in far eneough with the 90 i have on the backside of the bung but i will sure be careful the 1st time i fill it and hope for the best - thanks for the tip though - seems like no matter how much you try to forsee all the little issues there is always one that bites you in the keester!!! thanks guys

09-13-2011, 09:45 PM	#9
project1971 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 605	Re: side marker gas fill progress!!! looks good with the hidden wires too __________________ 2008 Ford FX2 Screw 1971 C10 project in shop now! 2004 Pontiac Grandam (wifes) 2000 Cavalier z24 (gas saver)

09-14-2011, 12:34 AM	#10
BrianV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 364	Re: side marker gas fill progress!!! here is the pic of the filler neck on the inside of the bed - i used a 2" radius bend so the filler neck does not stick out any farther than the rear stakepocket/taillight upright and my plan is to make a sheetmetel cover and blend it in so it looks like it is supposed to be there Attached Images

09-15-2011, 11:30 PM	#11
gferris5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The land of fruits and nuts Posts: 193	Re: side marker gas fill progress!!! cool! How are you handling the venting? __________________ Have mercy, I'm recovering from my 4x4 addiction.

09-16-2011, 05:28 PM	#12
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: side marker gas fill progress!!! Mine is setup about the same, The only problem I have is you have to use the slowest speed on the gas pump when filling. Attached Images __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

09-17-2011, 10:19 AM	#13
BrianV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 364	Re: side marker gas fill progress!!! Gferris - i am going to use a fuel cell vent / check valve set up i think that is going to work pretty well - the blazer tank has plenty of ports coming off of it to run a hose from and mount it a little ways away . big mike - that looks good i was a fraid it would be a slow fill but ill see how it works when i actually get to put gas in it - i am hoping to have it done by november for the scottsdale goodguys but if i dont make that i will for sure be ready by the end of the year

05-09-2012, 12:23 PM	#14
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 993	Re: side marker gas fill progress!!! man, why are the pics so small?? looks good!!

05-09-2012, 11:38 PM	#15
BrianV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 364	Re: side marker gas fill progress!!! I don't know why the pics came Out so small I will try to post some More this weekend It is quite a bit farther along the truck Is almost ready for the road Thanks for the compliment Posted via Mobile Device



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05-10-2012, 05:54 AM	#16
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,856	Re: side marker gas fill progress!!! Have you tested it? Most of the stations around here have the idiotic gasket contraption on the pump and even on my scion its a pain in the ass. I have one station by my house I go to because its th only one I can get a full tank without it clicking off from splashback or the vent. But thank god that gas fume didnt get out... __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread

05-10-2012, 08:33 AM	#17
Howton Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Warren, PA Posts: 8	Re: side marker gas fill progress!!! Nice work! Good spot to hide a spare key too!

01-18-2015, 06:33 PM	#18
67Step Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anna, IL Posts: 125	Re: side marker gas fill progress!!! Which gas tank did you use? Do you have any pics of how far it sticks down? __________________ 1970 Chevy Stepside, 350/ 350 Turbo 1967 Chevy Shortbed, 454 CI, 700R4, currently work in progress. Check out the build up at http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2933497/1. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=264458 1957 Chevy 3100 Stepside Truck. All original for now.

01-18-2015, 07:25 PM	#19
BrianV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 364	Re: side marker gas fill progress!!! I used a blazer tank I'll get a pic of how far it sticks down its about flush with the bottom of the license plate

01-18-2015, 08:10 PM	#20
67Step Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anna, IL Posts: 125	Re: side marker gas fill progress!!! Yes I see that now. Sorry for asking the question. I should have read it better. Nice job. __________________ 1970 Chevy Stepside, 350/ 350 Turbo 1967 Chevy Shortbed, 454 CI, 700R4, currently work in progress. Check out the build up at http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2933497/1. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=264458 1957 Chevy 3100 Stepside Truck. All original for now.

01-19-2015, 10:59 AM	#21
Lees68GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 343	Re: side marker gas fill progress!!! Once we realized the bed interior was going to have to be modified anyway, I liked moving the fill up higher and inside so I don't have to bend over or hunt for the neck opening. You can stick the nozzle in, lock it on full flow while you stand there leaning on the bed rail. Tim's installed these on either side, your choice, mines on Pass side cause I can look over my shoulder and see perfect positioning when I drive up to approach the pump. Don't get me wrong your work does look great and novel, just my Old man's perspective, thats all. Attached Images __________________ 68 GMC SWB Vortec 5.3 98 Chevy Blazer ZR2 94 Mazda Miata, LS2 6 speed, sold "No matter what happens, nobody gets out alive"

01-19-2015, 11:10 AM	#22
67Step Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anna, IL Posts: 125	Re: side marker gas fill progress!!! Nice idea. Thanks for the comment and picture. __________________ 1970 Chevy Stepside, 350/ 350 Turbo 1967 Chevy Shortbed, 454 CI, 700R4, currently work in progress. Check out the build up at http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2933497/1. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=264458 1957 Chevy 3100 Stepside Truck. All original for now.

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