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bama51 · 03-03-2009, 10:51 AM

I just saw the Precision Coachworks billet gas filler and caps that Air Ride Technologies is selling for the GenI Camaros and Novas. Anyone thought about this as an alternative gas filler option? Wouldn't hide it, but would probably look better than stock. Just a thought. If anyone's tried it, please post pics.

Here's a link.

http://www.ridetech.com/products/Bil...1620-2488.html

OldCreek · 03-03-2009, 01:46 PM

It looks sharp enough. You could probably buy similar styled covers at the local autoshop.

For our trucks, I wonder at the locking stuff...you could just slip the hose off the filler behind/under the fender and steal all the gas you want.

bama51 · 03-03-2009, 02:55 PM

I have the inner side panels, so it would at least be some work removing those to steal any gas

What I like about this is that its not just a cover, but the neck also. If the angle was correct, you could mount this in place of the existing filler and hook up a hose and be done, with minor body modifications. Just a thought.

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Originally Posted by OldCreek

It looks sharp enough. You could probably buy similar styled covers at the local autoshop.

For our trucks, I wonder at the locking stuff...you could just slip the hose off the filler behind/under the fender and steal all the gas you want.

vtblazer · 03-03-2009, 05:01 PM

Looks nice IMO, I like the recessed billet cap.

OldCreek · 03-05-2009, 03:01 PM

Been thinking about this... it looks like the angle of the tube/face would be just about right for the blazer. The trouble would be that the blazer filler is right at the curve in the panel. It would be great if it worked. My blazer is already painted and something like this would be a great retrofit if no significant body work needed to be done.

bama51 · 03-05-2009, 04:36 PM

My sentiments exactly. I thought the angle looked pretty good, but I have thought about the "curve" issue, too. I keep hoping someone will chime in and say "I've done it and it works great!" Here is a new picture that I got yesterday. It is the camaro neck partially installed.

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Originally Posted by OldCreek

Been thinking about this... it looks like the angle of the tube/face would be just about right for the blazer. The trouble would be that the blazer filler is right at the curve in the panel. It would be great if it worked. My blazer is already painted and something like this would be a great retrofit if no significant body work needed to be done.

OldCreek · 03-10-2009, 11:31 AM

What would you do with the vent line?

bama51 · 03-13-2009, 08:08 AM

There's a vent line connector on this neck.

72gmcshorty · 03-13-2009, 08:18 AM

So, is that the exact filler in the picture?

bama51 · 03-13-2009, 09:36 AM

Yes, that picture is from the folks at ART. I was on their forum asking questions about measurements and pictures and that was a picture they sent me of an install in a camaro (which the filler was designed for).

OldCreek · 03-21-2009, 11:48 AM

Do you remember what the dimensions are? Especially the outside measurement of the ring.

bama51 · 03-23-2009, 08:23 AM

I don't have any dimensions. All of the info I have is listed above. The pics are not mine. They came from ART on one of their installs.

03-03-2009, 10:51 AM	#1
bama51 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 140	New gas filler idea I just saw the Precision Coachworks billet gas filler and caps that Air Ride Technologies is selling for the GenI Camaros and Novas. Anyone thought about this as an alternative gas filler option? Wouldn't hide it, but would probably look better than stock. Just a thought. If anyone's tried it, please post pics. Here's a link. http://www.ridetech.com/products/Bil...1620-2488.html

03-03-2009, 01:46 PM	#2
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: New gas filler idea It looks sharp enough. You could probably buy similar styled covers at the local autoshop. For our trucks, I wonder at the locking stuff...you could just slip the hose off the filler behind/under the fender and steal all the gas you want. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

03-03-2009, 05:01 PM	#4
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: New gas filler idea Looks nice IMO, I like the recessed billet cap.

03-05-2009, 03:01 PM	#5
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: New gas filler idea Been thinking about this... it looks like the angle of the tube/face would be just about right for the blazer. The trouble would be that the blazer filler is right at the curve in the panel. It would be great if it worked. My blazer is already painted and something like this would be a great retrofit if no significant body work needed to be done. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

03-10-2009, 11:31 AM	#7
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: New gas filler idea What would you do with the vent line? __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

03-13-2009, 08:08 AM	#8
bama51 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 140	Re: New gas filler idea There's a vent line connector on this neck.

03-13-2009, 08:18 AM	#9
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Re: New gas filler idea So, is that the exact filler in the picture? __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

03-13-2009, 09:36 AM	#10
bama51 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 140	Re: New gas filler idea Yes, that picture is from the folks at ART. I was on their forum asking questions about measurements and pictures and that was a picture they sent me of an install in a camaro (which the filler was designed for).

03-21-2009, 11:48 AM	#11
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: New gas filler idea Do you remember what the dimensions are? Especially the outside measurement of the ring. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

03-23-2009, 08:23 AM	#12
bama51 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 140	Re: New gas filler idea I don't have any dimensions. All of the info I have is listed above. The pics are not mine. They came from ART on one of their installs.



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