When modifying our rides one of the popular choices is to move the gas tank out of the cab. The easiest and ugliest is to put the filler tube in the bed floor. This also puts it in the way of anything that might be put in the bed and must be kept clear in case a fill up is needed. Here are a few options we have used depending on whether the bed sides are single wall or double wall.
Evan, on the ‘52 3100, what tank did you use and how did you route the filler tube?
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals
1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes Project Journals Stovebolt Gallery Forum
Phil, The 52 3100 has the early 21g Blazer tank. It has the right curves to miss all the frame and cross members and does not hang below the roll pan plus the filler neck on the tank is angled to the left side. A few pics that show tube routing. We have the muffler shop bend up the rust free aluminized tube so only a short piece of hose is needed at the tank and at the cap.
That's not the best example of how to mount an in-bed fuel filler. First, they don't have to be mounted that high; they can be mounted below bed-level so as to not stick up and interfere. Another option is to put a flush filler door in the bed, either by using an aftermarket filler door, or by cutting and hinging the original wood for a perfect blend.
Thanks Evan! Nice setup and great execution. My “in cab” tank needs to be replaced and I’m exploring all the possibilities.
Last edited by Phak1; 03/08/20212:21 AM.
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals
1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes Project Journals Stovebolt Gallery Forum
I have thought about using a Camaro or Mustang tank with the filler neck in the rear. I could just add a flip down plate to hide the filler.
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Thats true, but as Evan has pointed out, if you have something in the bed covering it, it will have to come out to get gas.
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals
1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes Project Journals Stovebolt Gallery Forum
All true, but if you have sheets of plywood, paneling, laminate, or anything that covers the floor you will have to unload to add gas.
A loaded bed is certainly a rarer issue than a filler cap located on a painted part of the vehicle such as fender or bed rail where any spilled gas results in damaged paint.
I have thought about using a Camaro or Mustang tank with the filler neck in the rear. I could just add a flip down plate to hide the filler.
You know when you posted that, I was thinking a plate in the bed and not the license plate. I know, “reading is fundamental”. That would be slick on your ‘59 Apache. Not so much for a pre ‘54 AD.
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals
1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes Project Journals Stovebolt Gallery Forum
I'm not saying in bed fillers are wrong, just that there are alternatives. If gas is so hard on paint then every motorcycle gas tank must be damaged because that is where the pop up cap filler comes from.
You know when you posted that, I was thinking a plate in the bed and not the license plate. I know, “reading is fundamental”. That would be slick on your ‘59 Apache. Not so much for a pre ‘54 AD.[/quote]
I suppose I should have stated "Flip Down License Plate". There is a pretty good thread on this on the H.A.M.B., your right of course that it works better with a Task Force truck.
~ Craig 1958 Viking 4400 "The Book of Thor" Read the story in the DITY 1960 Chevrolet C10 "A Family Heirloom" Follow the story in the DITY Gallery '59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)
If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..| Living life in the SLOW lane
With a fleet side there are more in bed options. I used the original in-cab filler neck with grommet and welded a panel into the bedside to hold it. A short elbow piece of exhaust tubing connects to the tank between the frame rails. No damage from gas spilling on the paint and I have spilled on many occasions.
Than you Mark and Mobileortho; that is what I wanted, others ideas and locations. We have done many through the years with some being okay and others a PITA. A couple more examples:
