Gas tank access

[RobTav63]

Looking at a 1990 V1500, found this



If I go with this truck, I’d probably look at keeping the access, but cleaning up the opening and mounting a proper insert with a flange to bolt down. I’ve seen build threads where this is done and it looks good. Can anyone point me to one

 

[Bent77]

I’m working on one, I’ll tag you when work resumes

 

[munepit]

I want to do the same thing!!!

 

[wheels87k5]

Here's some measurements for a K5 if it helps:

 

[Bent77]

https://ck5.com/forums/threads/the-bent77-k10-waiting-for-parts-2018.322474/page-244

Still some work to do. But it’s the project in the current to do list

 

[76zimmer]

Thread: https://ck5.com/forums/threads/77k5-the-ironmaiden-lunched-the-trans.261694/page-217

 

[Blazooki]

thats a JV compartment...you rookies need to up your numbers

 

[Kain]

i did this, looking for a door now to cover the hole better than screws

 

[K85 Octane]

I hid mine with a rubber mat. Can't see the screws

 

[Bent77]

I’m opting no hinge, so I can have the panel completely out of the way of needed, and one less part. But mine is also exposed

 

[RobTav63]

Yeah, I was thinking same thing, no hinge, maybe tac in a few threaded inserts

 

[RobTav63]

thats a JV compartment...you rookies need to up your numbers

View attachment 258003

Is that a burrito storage compartment? Because if it’s not, it should be

 

[Bent77]

Probably just bolt mine together and weld the nut on the back

 

[Kain]

guess i could use my new threaded nut sert installer and make the panel bolt on.............

 

[K85 Octane]

guess i could use my new threaded nut sert installer and make the panel bolt on.............

yeah, once you have one of those you tend to use it, a lot, and for any reason
I love mine

 

[Kain]

going to order more bolts and serts so i can make this happen

 

[76zimmer]

obviously I have to fill my tank from that trap door in my pic, however if you don't, then I would suggest using the nutserts. I used them to bolt my floor down, as I wanted it removable incase I ever needed to take the tank out, or service something from the top.

 

[Kain]

NICE

 

[1-ton]

Unfortunately, a panel opening for TBI in-tank fuel pump access is not an option for a pick-up truck because the fuel pump is located right between the cab and the bed.

 

[down4thakrown]

I just cut a square hole and cut a bigger one out of donor truck at junk yard and used sheet metal screws