Does Anyone Have Info On A Tail Light Gas Filler ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72MARIO · 05-06-2003, 07:53 PM

I need some help as to how people have done this mod. I am having a Super tough time getting this mod work. I have seen a few done so I know it's possible.

Thanks

72MARIO · 05-06-2003, 07:55 PM

Here is a Pic.

griesel72 · 05-06-2003, 07:58 PM

i would like to know how to do that also

david

Alexis · 05-06-2003, 09:03 PM

I know this isn't the rear tail light but it might shine some light on the subject if you haven't already read this info.

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/mark...t_gas_door.htm

smokekiki · 05-07-2003, 08:42 AM

Mario,check withHvyChevy454,he has a post on the body board.Search under fuel fillers.He did it to his truck.

72MARIO · 05-07-2003, 03:02 PM

I saw that post he must have chopped a bit out from under the tail light lense for clearence.

Blue Beard · 05-07-2003, 03:14 PM

Alexis,

That's a good post on that option with the side marker.

Just saw that in a recent truck mag. But they didn't show any details on it.

72MARIO · 05-07-2003, 03:26 PM

I don't have side markers other wise I would use that style of filler.

brad2 · 05-08-2003, 01:59 AM

Hey Mario I found these while looking at some pics today. They are not on a truck but maybe it wil help with some ideas.

brad2 · 05-08-2003, 02:00 AM

#2

72MARIO · 05-08-2003, 04:09 PM

Thnaks that does help

bobs409 · 05-09-2003, 08:43 AM

Looks a bit tough to use though. Better have small hands to get the cap on/off.

72MARIO · 05-21-2003, 02:12 PM

Anyone else ?

I really want to get this to work.

Low69CST · 05-21-2003, 07:54 PM

Mario, would it help to have the tail light swing sideways instead of down? You may have already thought about that, but if your having clearance problems swining it down, maybe sideways would help. Since the tail light is really narrow you wouldn't need as big of a arm to swing it out as you do when you flip it down. Like i said, i'm just throwing out some ideas, just happen to think about a 57 chevy i saw that had the tail thing swing sideways to get to the filler. Let me know if that helps you out any.

72MARIO · 05-21-2003, 11:13 PM

I actually foung a hinge for a Cabinet that I am fabbing my tail light housing to fit. I have the hing mounted to the housing I just need to mount it to the box side and see if it works the way I think it will. Pics will follow if it works out they will be posted later this week.

HvyChevy454 · 05-22-2003, 10:19 AM

the reason i went down w/ mine was so i would have room to get my hand in to open up the filler cap, sorry i dont have any pics im away from home for a week. i did have to cut the crap out from under it though in order to have room.

05-06-2003, 07:53 PM	#1
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Does Anyone Have Info On A Tail Light Gas Filler ? I need some help as to how people have done this mod. I am having a Super tough time getting this mod work. I have seen a few done so I know it's possible. Thanks __________________ 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

05-06-2003, 07:58 PM	#3
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	i would like to know how to do that also david __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

05-07-2003, 08:42 AM	#5
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	Mario,check withHvyChevy454,he has a post on the body board.Search under fuel fillers.He did it to his truck. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

05-07-2003, 03:02 PM	#6
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	I saw that post he must have chopped a bit out from under the tail light lense for clearence. __________________ 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

05-07-2003, 03:14 PM	#7
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Alexis, That's a good post on that option with the side marker. Just saw that in a recent truck mag. But they didn't show any details on it. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

05-06-2003, 07:55 PM	#2
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Here is a Pic. Attached Images __________________ 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

05-06-2003, 09:03 PM	#4
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	I know this isn't the rear tail light but it might shine some light on the subject if you haven't already read this info. http://www.classicheartbeat.com/mark...t_gas_door.htm

05-07-2003, 03:26 PM	#8
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	I don't have side markers other wise I would use that style of filler. __________________ 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

05-08-2003, 01:59 AM	#9
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,056	Hey Mario I found these while looking at some pics today. They are not on a truck but maybe it wil help with some ideas. Attached Images __________________ 74 swb 71 2wd Jimmy 82 2wd Blazer

05-08-2003, 02:00 AM	#10
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,056	#2 Attached Images __________________ 74 swb 71 2wd Jimmy 82 2wd Blazer

05-08-2003, 04:09 PM	#11
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Thnaks that does help __________________ 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

05-09-2003, 08:43 AM	#12
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Looks a bit tough to use though. Better have small hands to get the cap on/off. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

05-21-2003, 02:12 PM	#13
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Anyone else ? I really want to get this to work. __________________ 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

05-21-2003, 07:54 PM	#14
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Mario, would it help to have the tail light swing sideways instead of down? You may have already thought about that, but if your having clearance problems swining it down, maybe sideways would help. Since the tail light is really narrow you wouldn't need as big of a arm to swing it out as you do when you flip it down. Like i said, i'm just throwing out some ideas, just happen to think about a 57 chevy i saw that had the tail thing swing sideways to get to the filler. Let me know if that helps you out any. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

05-21-2003, 11:13 PM	#15
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	I actually foung a hinge for a Cabinet that I am fabbing my tail light housing to fit. I have the hing mounted to the housing I just need to mount it to the box side and see if it works the way I think it will. Pics will follow if it works out they will be posted later this week. __________________ 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



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05-22-2003, 10:19 AM	#16
HvyChevy454 Slowly getting CRSS... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 656	the reason i went down w/ mine was so i would have room to get my hand in to open up the filler cap, sorry i dont have any pics im away from home for a week. i did have to cut the crap out from under it though in order to have room. __________________ -Nic Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Performer RPM Intake 750 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.495 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Speak Softly and Carry A Big Block... There is No replacement for Displacement... "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

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