Replacing the Fuel Filler with Door Type

Decided to remove the original fuel filler on the fender with a modern fold out, detent type fuel filler door

This has to go away.....................I had already bought new body gasket AND a chrome NOS still in the package cover that hides the rubber. Still pretty ugly.
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I got this kit from Yogi's in Monticello, Iowa. The plan was to mount this below the driver's side tail light, as I saw a guy at the Lone Star Roundup do. Well, he must have had a different manufacturer because this assembly is waaay too wide to fit there and still be flat, so I'll be mounting it in the same place as the original fuel filler. Since I moved the location, I sent back the 45 and 90 degree hoses and just used the 2.25" to 2" reducer hose.
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Pretty cool assembly with a magnetic / push in to lock/push in again to open on the door. Gotta weld all this together, including the neck in the casing.
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I think this is going to look better.
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Filler neck welded in.. will seal from the back side with black fuel/solvent proof gasket maker.
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I took out the plastic push/push magnetic latch assembly so it's not flat with the surface.
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Welded and ground. A little rough on the top edge, but Roberlo will take care of that.
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First sanding.............
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Nearly there.......after 4 or 5 applications and sanding...
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That'll work...
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Approved.
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5/10/2016 - Had to fabricate a connector from the gas tank connection to the fuel filler neck - was a little tough to get the measurements correct for angles - from left over 2.25" exhaust pipe. After cutting four 22.5 degree slots in the pipe, bending the small part left over, and welding, did a leak test and yes, it leaked. After research, decided to use JB Weld "Kwik" (6 minutes cure time) epoxy to seal. Did my best to smear some on the inside too. Made a plug for one end, filled it up with water, and after about 15 minutes, nothing was wet !!! Guess it worked !
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Notice the drain hose from the filler housing down through the floor for rain and for fuel spillage (that ain't gonna happen) - A couple of coats of paint, annnnd - all hooked up.. kinda purdy..............
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