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**PICKMUP** · 07-07-2009, 10:03 PM

Anyone have any better Blazer gas tank fill ideas?
I could use something nice that will work in the stock hole in the quarter panel. I just got my alum tank from FuelCellGuy (Mark), looks nice!
I just don't like the stock cap fill tube. What have you guys seen or used?
Thanks, Frank

BLUE THUNDER · 07-07-2009, 10:54 PM

I have seen some of the guys here put in a filler door behind the lt rear side marker. It is pretty trick. You can't even tell its there. You'll have to search for the thread. There are plenty of pics on how to do it. Hope that helps. Later, Mario.

bouncytruck · 07-07-2009, 10:56 PM

What about one of the old Dodge Challenger fuel doors?

PHAT TONY · 07-08-2009, 12:24 AM

I like the marker light method; I'm gonna do it on my '72 2wd blazer.

**SOON2BLAZE** · 07-08-2009, 04:22 PM

I thought about the cuda / charger/ challenger flip lid too, just not sure about how it would sit withthe curve on the body. Behind the left taillight would be the slickest IMHO.

vtblazer · 07-10-2009, 04:43 AM

Filled the stock hole and installed a flush mount door, fairly minor body work and it looks pretty stock too.

**PICKMUP** · 07-10-2009, 12:59 PM

I'm going to try something without getting into paint & body, at this time. Needs to fit inside the stock hole.
I measured & ordered some motorcycle smooth alum caps & filler bungs. Maybe I can redo the stock filler tube & get the cap close to flush with the body and do away with the big rubber donut & tube sticking out of the body so far.
I'll let you know...

pumpkin · 07-10-2009, 03:51 PM

I've thought about a boat gas filler.

drunkbus · 07-10-2009, 05:51 PM

I've seen one like this slightly recessed into the body that looked good. About the same as the Challenger one mentioned earlier.

bbarooo · 07-13-2009, 04:48 PM

VT..What did that door come from?

**PICKMUP** · 07-20-2009, 09:59 PM

I hate mail order!!!
I ordered a low profile stainless cap that should fit in the stock hole if I cut & shorten the fill tube & weld in a matching threaded "bung".
One internet company sent the bung, but they send LH threads instead of RH.
Another company sent the cap & it is completely different from the picture and will not fit flush.
Both were ordered from a tech expert "person" not just a number, but still got them wrong.
Three weeks wasted while I wait again. It sure is nice when you can walk in and see the parts you are buying before you put out the bucks.
I'll let you know if it ever comes together.

vtblazer · 07-21-2009, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbarooo

VT..What did that door come from?

Ford Ranger pick up.

Pic is what I started with but I ended up using the factory with minor mods, tossed to furd filler away.

vtblazer · 07-22-2009, 07:28 AM

Just came across these:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/JZ...0/?image=large

Or:

**PICKMUP** · 05-30-2010, 09:51 PM

I never want to rush these things and get them wrong...or I am really just S-L-O-W! Here is what I finally finished.
There was no cutting, welding, grinding or painting on the finished body...and that was the idea.
Here is the modified fill tube with the motorcycle fill cap. It fits flush.
I also got the alum tank installed---sweet.

Sorry, pics are too big...must fix first.

**PICKMUP** · 05-30-2010, 10:07 PM

OK, here's some pics...

**PICKMUP** · 05-30-2010, 10:10 PM

I cut and it was too short...so, I cut it three more times and it was still too short! Old joke, but I did cut several small amounts and fit it a lot.

**PICKMUP** · 05-30-2010, 10:26 PM

Here's before and after...
...and the new Fuel Cell Guy alum tank. I put a temp clear fuel filter in rear so I can watch it. The white foam piece is just so it won't be bouncing around back there. I did some cutting and tapping on tank to run some of my own style fittings and got a lot of junk in the tank.

71swb4x4 · 05-30-2010, 10:41 PM

Great job, that looks great!

Big J · 05-31-2010, 12:48 AM

That looks nice and neat, good call.

**jaros44sr** · 05-31-2010, 12:14 PM

Looks great! Sorry, but now I want to copy you...any leads on where you pickmup that motorcyle threaded insert. Sorta sounds like an old cowboy movie, Lone Ranger and Tonto. Yes Cheema sobie!

Nice tank BTW, next on my list of things to do

Firebirdjones · 05-31-2010, 12:28 PM

Wow, when you said flush you weren't kidding. I think I would have a hard time getting my fingers on that to turn it

**PICKMUP** · 05-31-2010, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firebirdjones

Wow, when you said flush you weren't kidding. I think I would have a hard time getting my fingers on that to turn it

You could always use the little key/tool that comes with it. Engages the little square cutouts.

bigblock68 · 06-06-2010, 03:51 PM

i got a square filler for a street rod application and cut it down for my blazer,the welding and fab work for this is pretty easy....getting it to flow downward and getting this connected to the tank took a while.i really like the look though.

07-07-2009, 10:03 PM	#1
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Looking For Blazer Tank Fill Ideas... Anyone have any better Blazer gas tank fill ideas? I could use something nice that will work in the stock hole in the quarter panel. I just got my alum tank from FuelCellGuy (Mark), looks nice! I just don't like the stock cap fill tube. What have you guys seen or used? Thanks, Frank

07-07-2009, 10:54 PM	#2
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: Looking For Blazer Tank Fill Ideas... I have seen some of the guys here put in a filler door behind the lt rear side marker. It is pretty trick. You can't even tell its there. You'll have to search for the thread. There are plenty of pics on how to do it. Hope that helps. Later, Mario.

07-07-2009, 10:56 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Looking For Blazer Tank Fill Ideas... What about one of the old Dodge Challenger fuel doors? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-08-2009, 12:24 AM	#4
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Looking For Blazer Tank Fill Ideas... I like the marker light method; I'm gonna do it on my '72 2wd blazer.

07-08-2009, 04:22 PM	#5
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	Re: Looking For Blazer Tank Fill Ideas... I thought about the cuda / charger/ challenger flip lid too, just not sure about how it would sit withthe curve on the body. Behind the left taillight would be the slickest IMHO.

07-10-2009, 04:43 AM	#6
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Looking For Blazer Tank Fill Ideas... Filled the stock hole and installed a flush mount door, fairly minor body work and it looks pretty stock too. Attached Images

07-10-2009, 12:59 PM	#7
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Re: Looking For Blazer Tank Fill Ideas... I'm going to try something without getting into paint & body, at this time. Needs to fit inside the stock hole. I measured & ordered some motorcycle smooth alum caps & filler bungs. Maybe I can redo the stock filler tube & get the cap close to flush with the body and do away with the big rubber donut & tube sticking out of the body so far. I'll let you know...

07-10-2009, 03:51 PM	#8
pumpkin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Sooke B.C. Canada Posts: 543	Re: Looking For Blazer Tank Fill Ideas... I've thought about a boat gas filler.

07-10-2009, 05:51 PM	#9
drunkbus New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 1,077	Re: Looking For Blazer Tank Fill Ideas... I've seen one like this slightly recessed into the body that looked good. About the same as the Challenger one mentioned earlier. Attached Images

07-13-2009, 04:48 PM	#10
bbarooo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: So. California Posts: 121	Re: Looking For Blazer Tank Fill Ideas... VT..What did that door come from?

07-20-2009, 09:59 PM	#11
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Re: Looking For Blazer Tank Fill Ideas... I hate mail order!!! I ordered a low profile stainless cap that should fit in the stock hole if I cut & shorten the fill tube & weld in a matching threaded "bung". One internet company sent the bung, but they send LH threads instead of RH. Another company sent the cap & it is completely different from the picture and will not fit flush. Both were ordered from a tech expert "person" not just a number, but still got them wrong. Three weeks wasted while I wait again. It sure is nice when you can walk in and see the parts you are buying before you put out the bucks. I'll let you know if it ever comes together.

07-22-2009, 07:28 AM	#13
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Looking For Blazer Tank Fill Ideas... Just came across these: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/JZ...0/?image=large Or:

05-30-2010, 09:51 PM	#14
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Re: Looking For Blazer Tank Fill Ideas... I never want to rush these things and get them wrong...or I am really just S-L-O-W! Here is what I finally finished. There was no cutting, welding, grinding or painting on the finished body...and that was the idea. Here is the modified fill tube with the motorcycle fill cap. It fits flush. I also got the alum tank installed---sweet. Sorry, pics are too big...must fix first. Last edited by PICKMUP; 05-31-2010 at 02:48 PM.

05-30-2010, 10:07 PM	#15
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Re: Looking For Blazer Tank Fill Ideas... OK, here's some pics... Attached Images

05-30-2010, 10:10 PM	#16
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Re: Looking For Blazer Tank Fill Ideas... I cut and it was too short...so, I cut it three more times and it was still too short! Old joke, but I did cut several small amounts and fit it a lot. Attached Images



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05-30-2010, 10:26 PM	#17
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Re: Looking For Blazer Tank Fill Ideas... Here's before and after... ...and the new Fuel Cell Guy alum tank. I put a temp clear fuel filter in rear so I can watch it. The white foam piece is just so it won't be bouncing around back there. I did some cutting and tapping on tank to run some of my own style fittings and got a lot of junk in the tank. Attached Images

05-30-2010, 10:41 PM	#18
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05-31-2010, 12:48 AM	#19
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05-31-2010, 12:14 PM	#20
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,764	Re: Looking For Blazer Tank Fill Ideas... Looks great! Sorry, but now I want to copy you...any leads on where you pickmup that motorcyle threaded insert. Sorta sounds like an old cowboy movie, Lone Ranger and Tonto. Yes Cheema sobie! Nice tank BTW, next on my list of things to do __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 05-31-2010 at 12:47 PM.

05-31-2010, 12:28 PM	#21
Firebirdjones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 2,396	Re: Looking For Blazer Tank Fill Ideas... Wow, when you said flush you weren't kidding. I think I would have a hard time getting my fingers on that to turn it

06-06-2010, 03:51 PM	#23
bigblock68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: vancouver,wa. Posts: 282	Re: Looking For Blazer Tank Fill Ideas... i got a square filler for a street rod application and cut it down for my blazer,the welding and fab work for this is pretty easy....getting it to flow downward and getting this connected to the tank took a while.i really like the look though. Attached Images

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