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srea76 · 01-04-2010, 09:18 PM

classic parts have leds for 30 each. are those trash?

HuggerCST · 01-04-2010, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 Long

Nice work - very clean! At the moment, I'm contemplating the same type of filler mod. Torn between bed and taillight fill. I noticed what I thought was a tank vent hose in one of your pics under the bed. Where did you vent it? I looked at the marine filler and didn't see a vent. Also, did you run into any problems with the mechanical fuel pump after relocating the tank?

I drilled and tapped a hole in the side of the marine filler and installed a 1/8" pipe elbow, then ran a 3/8" rubber hose from there to the top of the tank. I don't know if it was needed, because the tank is vented elsewhere, but I didn't want any problems filling. The only filling problem that I have had is when it gets full it burps out fuel if you have the nozzle wide open.
The fuel pump is working fine, but it has lost prime after it sits a couple of weeks without running. I have considered adding a helper pump, but haven't done it yet, because it's only happened a couple of times.

HuggerCST · 02-06-2010, 11:56 PM

I didn't want to take over DAVE67's thread, so I thought that I would bring this one back to the top to answer some questions that people had. The info & pics on the previous pages should answer most of them, and to answer the question about selling the design, if I thought that anyone would be interested, I would!

I am making a pattern though, and will come up with something soon for those that are interested in one. (even if it's just a pattern) I'll post on the parts board when I get to that point.
I'll add a few pics to this thread soon too.

68custom396 · 02-07-2010, 03:45 AM

that looks great! I like how the filler tube goes up to the top of the light. i did this to my 72 in 2000 for my senior metal trades test, i used a hidden spring loaded cabinet hinge that part worked good, but the filler tube was down at the bottom of the light so when it got full of gas it would usually run back out.

Dave67 · 02-07-2010, 10:14 AM

LOL!!!
You can take over my thread anytime, HuggerCST. your thread is where my idea came from

67_ShortFleet · 02-11-2010, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by HuggerCST

I didn't want to take over DAVE67's thread, so I thought that I would bring this one back to the top to answer some questions that people had. The info & pics on the previous pages should answer most of them, and to answer the question about selling the design, if I thought that anyone would be interested, I would!

I am making a pattern though, and will come up with something soon for those that are interested in one. (even if it's just a pattern) I'll post on the parts board when I get to that point.
I'll add a few pics to this thread soon too.

I got the visa ready.

srea76 · 02-11-2010, 11:41 AM

I would like one of those guts also to weld in there so I can get mine ready

ChiefThinElk · 02-11-2010, 08:23 PM

Nice job HuggerCST, I like it, there wasn't very much room to work, huh?

danw210 · 03-29-2010, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HuggerCST

I didn't want to take over DAVE67's thread, so I thought that I would bring this one back to the top to answer some questions that people had. The info & pics on the previous pages should answer most of them, and to answer the question about selling the design, if I thought that anyone would be interested, I would!

I am making a pattern though, and will come up with something soon for those that are interested in one. (even if it's just a pattern) I'll post on the parts board when I get to that point.
I'll add a few pics to this thread soon too.

I am interested in the pattern, plate or whatever you are coming up with. This mod is a must for me, looking to get started on it soon. Thanks HuggerCST!

*red70* · 03-30-2010, 10:31 AM

I would buy a template or actual piece or whatever today if you were selling this now.

yfs200p · 03-30-2010, 05:49 PM

That looks awesome, and so much cleaner than having a filler inside the bed. Nice work! Just a thought.... any chance of the tail light shorting out (possibly making a spark) and making the whole truck go kaboom?? I guess thats prob why you used the LED with wires tucked away...

RaceAGMC · 03-30-2010, 09:26 PM

Another one interested in buying a piece or template as well. This is def the route i want to go. Hugger...please keep us posted.

HuggerCST · 03-30-2010, 11:41 PM

Thanks guys, I'm working on it as I have time.

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Originally Posted by yfs200p

Just a thought.... any chance of the tail light shorting out (possibly making a spark) and making the whole truck go kaboom?? I guess thats prob why you used the LED with wires tucked away...

There's always a chance of that, but I think that it's actually safer than most side marker fillers because the cap is not vented, so no fumes there unless the cap is off, and no spark unless the lights are on. The LED lights help too, so I think you'd have to really screw up to cause a fire.

RaceAGMC · 05-03-2010, 05:45 PM

Is there any to get dimensions on this piece or some kind of sketch so i can make one?

Mrrilla · 05-03-2010, 06:07 PM

Heres mine, LED tailights and a spring loaded hinge. Works good but it can be a little slow when fueling. I also ran into one pump that had the big plastic cup on the nozzle and I couldn't get the nozzle in.

RaceAGMC · 05-04-2010, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrrilla

Heres mine, LED tailights and a spring loaded hinge. Works good but it can be a little slow when fueling. I also ran into one pump that had the big plastic cup on the nozzle and I couldn't get the nozzle in.

Do you think it would be better if the neck wasn't almost flat in the bucket, maybe that would make is easier to get the nozzle in there?

Still looking for any kind of drawing with dimensions on it so i can mock mine up and take it to a shop and have it fabbed up.

tim21391 · 05-04-2010, 10:34 PM

i love it

**FIREBALL** · 05-12-2010, 02:03 AM

Ow man I luv this filler mod. So is there any chance of a templete or a how too on this? ....I luv the gas filler in the taillight idea...I'm not diggin the fume smell in the pickup (not to mention im not keen on the tank behind the seat anyhow ..lol) and I really didnt want to cut a hole in the bed floor either (not that most i've seen looked awesome)..... I'ts just not something I want to do i'd rather try this style mod plus reminds me of my grandfather's 56 as well.

The_BullDog · 05-12-2010, 04:07 AM

very nice bro!

RaceAGMC · 08-14-2010, 12:01 PM

Any updates on this? Template or design for the rest of us wanting to do this mod?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-14-2010, 03:58 PM

I just cut out all my taillight guts so if ya got something ready to go I m ready if not I m thinkin I could build my own...

lowbuck72 · 10-19-2010, 11:20 AM

looks good.. templates???

ralphie628 · 10-22-2010, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by lowbuck72

looks good.. templates???

x2

HuggerCST · 10-22-2010, 11:46 PM

I'm slow, but believe it or not, I am working on it when I can.

**WIDESIDE72** · 10-24-2010, 12:21 AM

Nice!

01-04-2010, 09:18 PM	#51
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: Tail light fuel filler classic parts have leds for 30 each. are those trash?

02-06-2010, 11:56 PM	#53
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Tail light fuel filler I didn't want to take over DAVE67's thread, so I thought that I would bring this one back to the top to answer some questions that people had. The info & pics on the previous pages should answer most of them, and to answer the question about selling the design, if I thought that anyone would be interested, I would! I am making a pattern though, and will come up with something soon for those that are interested in one. (even if it's just a pattern) I'll post on the parts board when I get to that point. I'll add a few pics to this thread soon too. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by HuggerCST; 02-07-2010 at 12:11 AM.

02-07-2010, 03:45 AM	#54
68custom396 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lubbock Tx Posts: 21	Re: Tail light fuel filler that looks great! I like how the filler tube goes up to the top of the light. i did this to my 72 in 2000 for my senior metal trades test, i used a hidden spring loaded cabinet hinge that part worked good, but the filler tube was down at the bottom of the light so when it got full of gas it would usually run back out.

02-07-2010, 10:14 AM	#55
Dave67 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bethel Park, PA USA Posts: 127	Re: Tail light fuel filler LOL!!! You can take over my thread anytime, HuggerCST. your thread is where my idea came from __________________ 67 C-20 LWB 56 Nomad--- nope, sold it 75 Stingray 13 Silverado crew cab 08 Trailblazer (wife's) Pittsburgh, PA

02-11-2010, 11:41 AM	#57
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: Tail light fuel filler I would like one of those guts also to weld in there so I can get mine ready

02-11-2010, 08:23 PM	#58
ChiefThinElk Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 22	Re: Tail light fuel filler Nice job HuggerCST, I like it, there wasn't very much room to work, huh?

03-30-2010, 10:31 AM	#60
red70 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kingston, TN Posts: 178	Re: Tail light fuel filler I would buy a template or actual piece or whatever today if you were selling this now.

03-30-2010, 05:49 PM	#61
yfs200p E.H.F.D Engine #2 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East Hampton, NY Long Island Posts: 916	Re: Tail light fuel filler That looks awesome, and so much cleaner than having a filler inside the bed. Nice work! Just a thought.... any chance of the tail light shorting out (possibly making a spark) and making the whole truck go kaboom?? I guess thats prob why you used the LED with wires tucked away... __________________ -NICK '72 K10 SWB Fleetside. Avocado Highlander 350-4speed-NP205 Frame Off Re-Creation '89 GMC V3500 C/C Flatbed Plow Truck 454/SM465/Np205 '15 Chevy 2500HD CCSB High Country Duramax '22 Tahoe Premier Duramax

03-30-2010, 09:26 PM	#62
RaceAGMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 350	Re: Tail light fuel filler Another one interested in buying a piece or template as well. This is def the route i want to go. Hugger...please keep us posted. __________________ 70 CST, 6.0/ 4L80E in the works. Custom harness by 68 Short Step

05-03-2010, 05:45 PM	#64
RaceAGMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 350	Re: Tail light fuel filler Is there any to get dimensions on this piece or some kind of sketch so i can make one? __________________ 70 CST, 6.0/ 4L80E in the works. Custom harness by 68 Short Step

05-03-2010, 06:07 PM	#65
Mrrilla Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson,AZ Posts: 66	Re: Tail light fuel filler Heres mine, LED tailights and a spring loaded hinge. Works good but it can be a little slow when fueling. I also ran into one pump that had the big plastic cup on the nozzle and I couldn't get the nozzle in. Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 SWB, 67 front clip, 3/5 drop, 350 TPI/700R4, Fiberglass tonneau cover, lots of body mods and.....a ford seat

05-04-2010, 10:34 PM	#67
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Tail light fuel filler i love it __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

05-12-2010, 02:03 AM	#68
FIREBALL (007) aka Houdini Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ROCKMART/ROME GA Posts: 354	Re: Tail light fuel filler Ow man I luv this filler mod. So is there any chance of a templete or a how too on this? ....I luv the gas filler in the taillight idea...I'm not diggin the fume smell in the pickup (not to mention im not keen on the tank behind the seat anyhow ..lol) and I really didnt want to cut a hole in the bed floor either (not that most i've seen looked awesome)..... I'ts just not something I want to do i'd rather try this style mod plus reminds me of my grandfather's 56 as well. __________________ Live life one day at a time!

05-12-2010, 04:07 AM	#69
The_BullDog Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Park Florida Posts: 204	Re: Tail light fuel filler very nice bro!

08-14-2010, 12:01 PM	#70
RaceAGMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 350	Re: Tail light fuel filler Any updates on this? Template or design for the rest of us wanting to do this mod? __________________ 70 CST, 6.0/ 4L80E in the works. Custom harness by 68 Short Step



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08-14-2010, 03:58 PM	#71
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Tail light fuel filler I just cut out all my taillight guts so if ya got something ready to go I m ready if not I m thinkin I could build my own... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-19-2010, 11:20 AM	#72
lowbuck72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lafayette, GA Posts: 17	Re: Tail light fuel filler looks good.. templates???

10-22-2010, 11:46 PM	#74
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Tail light fuel filler I'm slow, but believe it or not, I am working on it when I can. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

10-24-2010, 12:21 AM	#75
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Tail light fuel filler Nice!

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