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Re: Interest in Dummy Gas Cap Filler Neck?
Yep. I design robots for a living. I'm enjoying designing something fun and without a tight schedule for a change. I've got the week off, too, so that helps. All of the suggestions have been extremely helpful.
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I modified the design to work with a power outlet. There would need to be two versions of the clamp plate though for those who don't want the power outlet. Here are some images of the power outlet version.
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Here are some images of the regular non-power-outlet version.
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The gas cap will need to be removable for the power outlet version. Having the cap stuck on there would be a nice way to keep the cap from getting stolen.
I may want to make it so there is only one version simply by adding a plug to the hole for the normal non-power-outlet version. |
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Very cool
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I sent updated drawings to the machine shop for quote. I also ordered some thin-walled steel tubing from McMaster-Carr to test out the spacer idea to make the filler neck stick out the stock distance.
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I am very interested pending the final modified design. I also like the original idea but agree it could stick out another 1/8" ish and could be shallower on the interior side.
Why are you using a modified 60-66 neck? This kit would include the gasket right? Assuming this idea materializes, how long do you think it would be for them to be available? I have this project on my to-do list and would rather buy a ready-to-go kit.
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I wasn't planning on including the gasket since some people would already have one. If people think I should include it, then I could include the USA-made one sold by GMCPauls for $12. I would need to factor that into the cost of the dummy filler neck though. The machine shop lead time is four weeks right now. I'm planning on placing an order for the parts within the next week or so. I would need maybe another 2-3 weeks after receiving the parts to do the welding, painting and assembly. So it will probably be a couple of months before I'm ready to ship anything. |
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Dumb question - is there a difference in the tanks for 71/72? I noticed you said 67-70 but I always thought they were all the same. I like the idea of including the gasket personally; even if you upcharge as needed, it should lower the overall cost for those of us who need the gasket so we aren't paying to ship 2 parts. If I buy a $12 gasket from GMCp it will cost me $30 to my door with their shipping structure, if not more. I'll keep an eye on this thread for a bit, I am very interested pending the final design. Feel free to PM me in the near future if you are trying to verify who is "in".
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The 71-72 filler neck has a smaller diameter than 67-70. The cab holes are the same size though, so a 67-70 gasket will fit in a 71-72 truck. This is another good reason for me to include the gasket with the kit. |
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The plastic plug I was planning on using for the non-power-outlet version is probably not a good idea because someone putting a gas pump nozzle into the dummy filler neck would likely pop out the plug. Instead, I modified the clamp plate to have a pop-out metal plug.
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That certainly would simplify things. I'm not familiar with the Blazer filler neck, but I'm assuming there is a mounting flange welded to the quarter panel for attaching the filler neck. I'm trying to stay away from having to modify the cab. I did a Google search and there are lots of companies making "bayonet" style filler necks out there. There might be something useful for us instead of the 60-66 filler neck.
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I am very interested in this design. I have relocated my tank and using your filler neck would save me from welding my filler neck opening closed. I have read that it is very hard to weld the gas filler opening without a tell tail witness mark showing thru.
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Here is a rough hack to your drawing that shows the way I would approach the bracket. Make it out of sheet metal, fairly thin metal straps perhaps 3/8 inch wide, and insert it to grip the metal hole in the cab, then put the grommet on the cab, then insert the dummy neck and attach screw. You may need to use 2 or even 3 of the sheet metal brackets so you get several grip points around the hole for extra stability. This would allow the neck to stick out however much you want, look more stock, and not rely on pressing that lip against the rubber grommet for tension.
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I do like the deeper neck version so there's room to store something. I like the prank snake in there or put a button at the bottom with a sign that says don't push.
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I would definitely be interested in one of these. I moved my tank to the rear and sold my tank before thinking about needing the filler neck to fill the hole.
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I’d buy one.
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pj,
I am in as well. I was looking at the gaping hole in my truck cab this weekend and thought of this thread. Sure, I could make something myself but sometimes it's more time conscious to buy something and move on to the next thing.
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Sweet. Thanks. I might need to make more than 10
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