60-66 Tail Light Gas Filler

[61hawk]

Someone on Facebook posted this so I'm just forwarding it over here. I have no affiliation with the company, just passing this along.

https://www.tiktok.com/@c10trucks/vi...41426016701702

https://c10crewcab.com/tail-light-fuel-filler

[Lokin4AReason]

Be interesting is seeing at what the other kit(s) will go for . . .

[donthekawguy]

650 bucks? A little steep and I'm not a fan of led lights. It is a very cool idea. Mighthave to steal it and make my own while I have my truck blown apart. Lol

[MT65]

Originally Posted by donthekawguy

650 bucks? A little steep and I'm not a fan of led lights. It is a very cool idea. Mighthave to steal it and make my own while I have my truck blown apart. Lol

It’s time consuming, but doable, did it last winter when I was laid up from broken leg…

[61hawk]

Originally Posted by MT65

It’s time consuming, but doable, did it last winter when I was laid up from broken leg…

I actually like your setup better. Their hinge looks a little wobbly in the video.

[MT65]

Thanks…..

[65ChevyUtah]

Originally Posted by MT65

It’s time consuming, but doable, did it last winter when I was laid up from broken leg…

That looks awesome ! What hinge did you use?

Thanks

[MT65]

Originally Posted by 65ChevyUtah

That looks awesome ! What hinge did you use?

Thanks

I wish I could just tell you a certain hinge…I made everything with the exception of the pivot pin, which is a solid pushrod from an early 392 hemi….used it so I would be able to drill and tap for the pivot point.

The rest is just trial and error to get the geometry correct, geometry was not one of my strong suits in school. I even made shims to tighten everything up, when it gets to extended length, it doesn’t take much to have too much play.
If you have time and access to a good salvage yard, it would most likely be easier….

If I can find the progress picture, I’ll send it to you

[MT65]

Check your private message….

[Justin71105]

Originally Posted by MT65

Check your private message….

Do you happen to have the measurements for the arm, working on mine now. Tried using a fuel door from a yukon but it doesnt have the angle to close. Been welding and cutting all morning and still cant quite get it.

Going to attenpt to copy the arm tomorrow.

[MT65]

Originally Posted by Justin71105

Do you happen to have the measurements for the arm, working on mine now. Tried using a fuel door from a yukon but it doesnt have the angle to close. Been welding and cutting all morning and still cant quite get it.

Going to attenpt to copy the arm tomorrow.

There are two arms on mine, that pivot location would be different also, it’s tedious for sure and geometry was not my favorite subject. I only took the time to do that cause I was recuperating from a 2nd hip surgery and working with a walker and my welding chair and lift position, it kept me busy, but still very tedious. My final is probably the 4th rendition, lots of failures in the geometry end..keep at it, you’ll get it….

[Justin71105]

Originally Posted by MT65

There are two arms on mine, that pivot location would be different also, it’s tedious for sure and geometry was not my favorite subject. I only took the time to do that cause I was recuperating from a 2nd hip surgery and working with a walker and my welding chair and lift position, it kept me busy, but still very tedious. My final is probably the 4th rendition, lots of failures in the geometry end..keep at it, you’ll get it….

I am finding the pivots are probably going to be needed, used the gas door hinge and it needs a pivot that connects to the light for sure Also debating using rare earth magnet on top and just a small hinge on the bottom. But dont think the light will clear the opening with how tight it fits in the recession.

[Asshat]

That's little too pricey for me. Very cool though.
I'm getting ready to install a tank in my 63.

[duallyjams]

just checked out the web site. Price drop, 579.99 and has a video of installed on a running truck.

[Asshat]

Originally Posted by duallyjams

just checked out the web site. Price drop, 579.99 and has a video of installed on a running truck.

Even at $579 it’s pricey.
I realize they did the engineering, but you still have to do a lot of cutting and some fabrication. If it was $250, I would buy it right away.

[65ChevyUtah]

Originally Posted by Asshat

Even at $579 it’s pricey.
I realize they did the engineering, but you still have to do a lot of cutting and some fabrication. If it was $250, I would buy it right away.

I ordered one. It arrives tomorrow. I’ll will see if I can post the instructions. I hope the cutting is doable without damaging the paint. I just finshed painting my truck.

[MT65]

Originally Posted by 65ChevyUtah

I ordered one. It arrives tomorrow. I’ll will see if I can post the instructions. I hope the cutting is doable without damaging the paint. I just finshed painting my truck.

Would be interested in seeing the instructions and diagrams also…..

[61hawk]

Originally Posted by 65ChevyUtah

I ordered one. It arrives tomorrow. I’ll will see if I can post the instructions. I hope the cutting is doable without damaging the paint. I just finshed painting my truck.

I'm interested to hear how stable it is once installed. I realize the light doesn't weigh all that much but with a side swinging single hinge it seems like it would be a little floppy vs. one that hinges down. Personal opinion, but I don't see $600 there.

Edit: Okay it looks like they stiffened up things since the TikTok video.

[Asshat]

I would consider mounting the hinge at the top; it would alway stay closed, except when filling.

[Asshat]

I cannot believe the cost of fuel fill hose. I may need about 5 feet, and a 6' piece from Rock Auto is $75, with shipping. What the hell??

Anyone know of a better place to get this hose?

If I use a connector, what material should it be - steel?
Is aluminum ok to use with gasoline?

[MT65]

Originally Posted by Asshat

I cannot believe the cost of fuel fill hose. I may need about 5 feet, and a 6' piece from Rock Auto is $75, with shipping. What the hell??

Anyone know of a better place to get this hose?

If I use a connector, what material should it be - steel?
Is aluminum ok to use with gasoline?

What carpenter said about your next question 👍👍👍, for filler hose go to fillerhose.com, they have lots of hose, bends etc and filler necks…I used a piece of stainless for my tubing, aluminum would be fine though….

[Asshat]

Originally Posted by MT65

What carpenter said about your next question ������, for filler hose go to fillerhose.com, they have lots of hose, bends etc and filler necks…I used a piece of stainless for my tubing, aluminum would be fine though….

I think you mean fillernecksupply.com… can’t find fillerhose.com.

I did check fillernecksupply, they have it, but not cheap at all. A 5’ piece is about $78 shipped.

[Asshat]

Why do you need a vent tube in the new style filler necks while the original one on the C10 does not?

[cwcarpenter98]

Originally Posted by Asshat

Why do you need a vent tube in the new style filler necks while the original one on the C10 does not?

The in cab tank for 60-66 doesn't have a vent in the filler neck, but on the Suburban and Panel tank that's under the rear floor, it did have a vent tube that runs from the tank into the top of the filler neck.

A vent is good because it allows the fuel to expand and contract with the temperature without building too much pressure inside the tank. It'll probably help with ease of filling since the air being displaced by the fuel can go through the vent instead of out the filler neck that the fuel is trying to go down.

There's probably some other science-y reason I don't know about

[Asshat]

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

The in cab tank for 60-66 doesn't have a vent in the filler neck, but on the Suburban and Panel tank that's under the rear floor, it did have a vent tube that runs from the tank into the top of the filler neck.

A vent is good because it allows the fuel to expand and contract with the temperature without building too much pressure inside the tank. It'll probably help with ease of filling since the air being displaced by the fuel can go through the vent instead of out the filler neck that the fuel is trying to go down.

There's probably some other science-y reason I don't know about

That makes sense, but still more questions.

If you do the tail light filler, you don’t really have room for a regular gas cap. Someone told me they would use fuel cell foam to plug it up. Is this adequate?
Will the vapors still escape and fill the garage?

Either way it seems a charcoal canister would be required to help vent the tank and keep vapors at bay.