I purchased an Aviation style Fuel Filler for my Bronco. Really a cool look and got the idea from the Raffle Bronco. I cut the new hole in my Rear Quarter Panel, now wondering how to attach the new filler to the existing filler neck. I am wondering if I can weld the Chrome fuel filler to the metal fuel neck leading to the tank.
Any ideas? Does chrome take a weld? Other idea is just using a 1" piece of hose with clamps but welding would be perminant.
BTW - the fuel filler neck has been thoroughly cleaned and not been by fuel for 6 Months so little chance of loosing my eyebrows ;).
Fuel Cap Install
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Re: Fuel Cap Install
Replying with nothing other than to say I saw something somewhere on how to do that,, the where.. is the problem.. Let me see if I can find it.
Brett
Edit ,,, I found it:)
http://classicbroncos.com/tech/aero-fuel-door-install
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Edit ,,, I found it:)
http://classicbroncos.com/tech/aero-fuel-door-install
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Re: Fuel Cap Install
That is great information. They went the tubing route and I like that option - especially if anything ever needs to be removed, worked on, upgraded, etc. down the road. Much harder to work on a welded piece than a simple hose clamp.
Thanks a ton for the killer article and advice - exactly what I needed!
Thanks a ton for the killer article and advice - exactly what I needed!
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Re: Fuel Cap Install
Your very welcome,, thats what happens when you have been wanting a bronco for soooo long. lol.. I have been actively lurking and saving information for years and saw those doors a few years ago on here and saved the site and the link:)
Want another kool item that you might like?
Check these out instead of hood pins
http://www.aerocatch.com/automotive-applications.html
Brett
Want another kool item that you might like?
Check these out instead of hood pins
http://www.aerocatch.com/automotive-applications.html
Brett
75 D44/ARB/Disc PS. 86 5.0 Carbed- NP-435 yukon rear. 4.11 3.5 Susp lift Rampage top
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Re: Fuel Cap Install
Just an adder, chrome is simply a coating so if it's covering mild steel, you can weld to it. Might need a little grinding. Just FYI.
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Re: Fuel Cap Install
That is good to know JD - I guess Chrome is like Powder Coating and just needs to be removed before welding. I am going the hose route on the filler install tho in case I have any issues later or add a Body Lift. Thanks guys.
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