You know late model cars don't have a fuel cap. Just a spring loaded thingy in the filler tube. Maybe one of those would work so you wouldn't have to fish the cap out.
@@joshgay2385 Same here. I was thinking my 2014 Ram diesel has a little friction fit, bung type plug over the spring loaded fuel filler, which would easily fit through that tail light opening.
May i sugest one of these, Stant 41003 InStant Fill Gas Cap. Will save having to reach in and remove the cap. You just push the nozzle through the center
Yeah I should have mentioned it in the video but I can’t seem to find one of those aftermarket fill through caps with the late model Ford filler neck threads. I’ve also read the aftermarket ones tend to break or leak causing a check engine code after about 6 months to a year. I may look into grabbing a stock modern Ford cap less filler neck. Thanks for bringing that up!
I'm figuring out how to do this on my 86 GMC. Your fuel filler door mechanism is a great idea! Try a modern self sealing "gas hole", then you don't have to worry about removing a gas cap.
Better...Best, hing it from bottom not the top. Pull it up and open, insert gas pump nozzel under the tail light hing....as is I can see the Gas Pump handle damaging the lenz at some point.
What about a filler door cable spring popper that you could pull from the cab and have the taillight spring out a little like a filler door does on quite a few modern vehicles? Then you could avoid having to put a handle on it or having to grab the sides inside the ridge. Seems like if you don't have a spring holding it in place, it' might fall out and dangle when you stomp on it.
Great job, as always! Would you be interested in selling the Jerry can, it you haven't destroyed/disposed of it? I am doing a Unibody/CV full frame swap and I think that would be great in mine. And, I will admit that I am not better than that, hahaha.
Haha, it sure tested me. Hey if you want that Jerry can you can have it brother. Do you know how to direct message here on RU-vid? Shoot me your address via direct message and I’ll send it out to ya.
Thanks for the video! I like this option the best and I will most likely reference this video for my filler neck solution. I had contemplated a flush mount pop up motorcycle filler in the stake pocket, but I like this even better, and there’s no extra body work.
I just stumbled on your channel, super cool project! I love that filler idea. I have a quick tip for you: regular weld works better than JB weld. I just watched you weld that hinge, I know you can do it. Im subbing to follow your progress!
The gas pump handles in California have larger diameter boots on rhem that may not fit in the opening. I did the same in my 64 f-100 and it is a tight fit.
I love this idea, only thing I would add are to look for a capless replacement, Stant makes them for most fillers, and to maybe add a few small magnets to keep the taillight from vibrating while driving.
You’re going to need to change the bulb to an LED as all that shaking is going to blow them all the time. * just read your response to a similar statement below. Looks great keep up the good work. You might hide the hose with a Jerry can that is permanently mounted in that corner. Will look like you could grab it and go but is non functional.
I actually liked the Jerry fan idea but you are right. It’s better suited for a rat rod type of build not really what you are going for. But it made for good content and conversation. Thanks for taking all the criticism in stride. Some people can’t handle that and it causes them to stop improving. You got this! Make it your own and keep sharing you skills and ideas! 🙌🏼🏅
I have been working on the same idea. the next question is do you think the filament on the bulb would break if it moves? Are you going with LED lights? Woking on the wiring so no heat or sparks in that area? Great job as usual. I was going to pass on mine and use one of the motorcycle pop up screw out tops and locate it on the stage hole in the back with coverage going down the inside of the bed! Stay well and keep up the good work!
Hey Dennis! Yup going LED for all lights. Just more reliable in my experience. I toyed with the idea of a flush pop up filler but I decided to make more work for myself than needed (as usual) 😉
Damn that Donald Dayton Guy! Lol But I completely agree with him word for word. You have built your truck to such a higher quality than most (including me), that to go the Jerry-Can way just didn’t fit your build nor taste. Filler Cap version 2.0 is much better! Two Cents Worth: I wonder if you could put a bit longer lens retaining screw or cool fastener in the top hole so you could grab it instead of the side of the lens? You will have to do a few good launches with a camera behind the truck to see if that light stays tight to the bed or not. Again, good....no....GREAT work!
Just found the video, i was looking for an idea for the same project. I have a 64 f100 short bed 2005 crown vic, carberated, Gt mustang 5 speed. Hopefully going to the painter in december. Thx for the video.
I guess I was wrong. It wasn't too late to put it behind the taillight. Great job! I saw one where I guy built some sort of sliding drawer then, hinged on the left. Then, he used a modern fuel filler neck that you just push-in the gas pump nozzle through it. What you did is much simpler. Good thinking. KISS it, right? Maybe, go with the push-in style filler neck....no cap. On my 1962, I plan on putting a new custom tank under the driver, similar to what the 1953 -1955 has. The filler neck will move to just behind cab. That'll keep the fuel out of the cab and I can use the original gas tank location for storage. Now, if I can only get time and a garage to work on it!
Jerry can wasn't bad, but not something I'd do to one of my own rigs either. This is far better! If only you had a flareside so I could steal whatever idea you would have come up with for that ;). I might try to go behind the license plate. I'm not doing a full chassis swap though like you did, just front end/mustang tank in the rear.
Awesome video. Love the idea. I like it better sticking out instead of being recessed like stock. Just one thing... Please pick up the creeper!! Safety hazard!! I have made soldiers walk around with a creeper all day long for constantly leaving them on the floor.
Thanks for dropping a line! And very good point on the creeper, I used to be a pretty good skateboarder but I’m sure I don’t possess the talent I once had haha, no need to go busting my head open 😉
@@rivercity3908 Hey to help with you light you might could use a, Magnetic Push to Release Cabinet Door Latch. It'll suck the light in further and hold it with the magnet. Push, it clicks and pops it out so you can open it. There are various type, metal, plastic, round, square, etc. etc.
If you're even remotely bothered by the fact the DS tail sticks out farther than the PS....just toss some spacers behind the passenger side. Love the new design, very trick.
For the flare, can you not simply run a weld bead around the tube? Seems that would never flake off or be affected by chemicals. You could shape & smooth it with a die grinder and/or finger sander if needed.
Very nice! We were just discussing doing this to my 66 the other day. I think I'm definitely going to do it now. The cap less setup is the way to go. Thanks for making up my mind!!
Don't forget a ground wire... Regarding the storage, you could make part of the bed hinged. Just back of the wheel wells, let the remainder of the bed hinged. It'll make for better access to the storage beneath.
Very cool idea , one thing to think about is some areas the gas pump has a rubber hose also on the gas pump handle . Over all I love the idea ,it's clean and looks great. Awesome video
Make the other side lens stick out as well then they look the same. That really looks awesome. I like the storage Idea as well. You could also put in a drawer system that can go over the gate. Also are you going light bulbs in the back or some cool LED setup?
I loved the idea of it behind the taillight! I'm restoring a 72 duster and I had to have the flip top gas cap from a charger or cuda. I had to inset it to make it look good though, have a video on my channel, check it out if ya get a chance
I like this much better than the Jerry can, maybe when you run the hose you can make the square pillar on the back of the bed a little larger just to cover it all up and then do the passenger side to match
@@ShoNuff17 Sorry I don't check out some hotrod sites they might be able to help you since thats a good source for parts .I remember we I used some parts from Kegs and I did it.
