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I can't believe you did the locking cap! I'm also planning to do a locking cap in the original location, except I'm going to use a smaller cap that I can source in stainless (used on boats) , or aluminum (Summit Racing has one). Mine will also be housing some electronics, as my tank has been relocated to the rear of the frame. For those looking to really go ratty on a rat rod, look up the cast iron locking caps for fuel oil tanks...
I like it, I just used the original horn button cap to fill the hole. Wish I would have thought about a battery tender type like you did. Awesome job 👏
I have been trying to think of a cool place to hide a battery master switch. I might find a locking fuel cap for the Apache and see if I can hide a battery master switch inside. You have inspired me, Mike.
I'd switch to black screws. Fuel tanks in cabs are safer than a lot of people give them credit for. An accident that would damage the tank in the cab would probably already have mortally wounded the occupants. Whereas a rear tank just needs a rearend accident. Also, Tanks Inc. definitely makes great products. I have their stainless tanks and dual tank hose kit on my ls swapped squarebody.
@@ranwhenparkedgarage I agree with much of that. I think the drawbacks for me personally are more about the possibility of odors in the cab, the inevitable sloshing sound and wanting to have the available space behind the seat. I agree somewhat with the safety part as not much of ANYTHING about these old trucks scream “safety” to begin with lol.
@@ChevyMan55 It’s to be expected that it will rustle a few feathers here and there. But you have to have some fun making it your own and trying different things when building a custom vehicle. The “expected” gets boring sometimes, ya know?
@@intheshoptv Mike, just because I'm not a fan of it , doesn't make it wrong. It's your build and I understand as I'm sure over the years I've done questionable things on my builds that folks weren't a fan of. That's what makes building so much fun is the inspiration we all can dream up for them. Keep going strong my friend, I'm enjoying your build !
@@ChevyMan55 Yessir. Just the other day a ran into a guy that wanted to see the truck, he asked: “you’re going to chop the top right”… I said no way! Some cars look great with the chop, but I think it ruins the lines of this model - he was completely flabbergasted that I wasn’t even considering it. Different strokes…
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This gave me a good idea thank you I have a deleted f-350 and will be pulling my def cap out and putting a maintainer plug in there
@@Clapedoutprojects Sounds cool! Good luck!
I can't believe you did the locking cap! I'm also planning to do a locking cap in the original location, except I'm going to use a smaller cap that I can source in stainless (used on boats) , or aluminum (Summit Racing has one). Mine will also be housing some electronics, as my tank has been relocated to the rear of the frame. For those looking to really go ratty on a rat rod, look up the cast iron locking caps for fuel oil tanks...
@@SteveFalco-i7h they make the mini version of the Shelby/Cobra cap too which looks pretty cool: amzn.to/4fYHyT0
I like it, I just used the original horn button cap to fill the hole. Wish I would have thought about a battery tender type like you did. Awesome job 👏
@@brianmcnabb5417 thank you. Hey that’s cool! I’m a big fan of repurposing.
I have been trying to think of a cool place to hide a battery master switch. I might find a locking fuel cap for the Apache and see if I can hide a battery master switch inside. You have inspired me, Mike.
Another cool idea!
Looks good
Thank you sir! Much appreciated
I'd switch to black screws.
Fuel tanks in cabs are safer than a lot of people give them credit for.
An accident that would damage the tank in the cab would probably already have mortally wounded the occupants.
Whereas a rear tank just needs a rearend accident.
Also, Tanks Inc. definitely makes great products. I have their stainless tanks and dual tank hose kit on my ls swapped squarebody.
@@ranwhenparkedgarage I agree with much of that. I think the drawbacks for me personally are more about the possibility of odors in the cab, the inevitable sloshing sound and wanting to have the available space behind the seat. I agree somewhat with the safety part as not much of ANYTHING about these old trucks scream “safety” to begin with lol.
thanks, for the video and a great idea. [ headed over to ebay, looking for parts] 1957 chevy 3200 long narrow bed.
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching and good luck with your project. Love the 57’
Blue tooth filler cool.
Ha! That would be interesting
Well.... that was different.
@@mwood411 HAHAHA… Yeah, I don’t do a lot of quirky mods but I have to sneak one in every build
Not a fan of this gas cap project!
What aspect of it bothers you most?
Nope , not a fan of this.
@@ChevyMan55 It’s to be expected that it will rustle a few feathers here and there. But you have to have some fun making it your own and trying different things when building a custom vehicle. The “expected” gets boring sometimes, ya know?
@@intheshoptv Mike, just because I'm not a fan of it , doesn't make it wrong. It's your build and I understand as I'm sure over the years I've done questionable things on my builds that folks weren't a fan of. That's what makes building so much fun is the inspiration we all can dream up for them. Keep going strong my friend, I'm enjoying your build !
@@ChevyMan55 Yessir. Just the other day a ran into a guy that wanted to see the truck, he asked: “you’re going to chop the top right”… I said no way! Some cars look great with the chop, but I think it ruins the lines of this model - he was completely flabbergasted that I wasn’t even considering it. Different strokes…