Convert 77 fuel filler door to standard filler

[Gary 77 Bronco]

I have a 77 that I am doing a frame off resto-mod and have to replace the rear lower quarters. I am eliminating the reserve tank and installing a new 23 gallon tank with pump for an efi system. The new quarter panel does not have the filler cutout and I want to use the 76 and prior filler with exterior cap so that I don't have an issue mounting Warflares. How do I go about mounting the 76 and prior filler neck/cap assy? Is there a kit available from one of the suppliers? Thanks!! Gary

 

[EPB72]

Its pretty much a hole for the filler to fit through with 3 small slotted screw holes to fasten the filler assembly to the fender. if you need pictures and measurments that can be done tomarrow.But with new sheet metal ,flares there a bit of wiggle room to fit as you desire..

 

[Gary 77 Bronco]

Thank you. Pictures and measurements would be greatly appreciated. Wild Horses has a complete filler neck I just saw. I guess I need to get all the pieces and dry fit. Thanks again.

 

[omureebe]

You can modify the filler neck and frankly move the location back where you want it so it doesn't interfere with the Warflares. I have mine pushed back a few inches.

 

[Gary 77 Bronco]

Thank you. I was thinking of moving it back 2 inches and that should give plenty of clearance. I appreciate the advice.

 

[DirtDonk]

Never done it, but there may be some internal body work to do as well. The inner fender (the part that covers the filler neck) is a different shape on the '77's and though I don't remember if it will block your progress or not, may be a factor.

Paul

 

[EricLar80]

Let me know if you want dimensions of the stock location for this. If you want to pay for shipping, I could also make you a template to trace onto your quarter panel.

 

[DirtDonk]

I believe this is the inside of a '77 bed. You can confirm on yours.
Someone can post a pic of a different year because I didn't find one handy, but the difference in how the cover works it's way up the wheel tub is what I was talking about.
It might in fact be easier to convert a '77 to a '76 than it would be to go the other way and add a door to a pre-'77 tub.

Paul

 

[reamer]

I'm interested in the "77 gas doors and the fender sections...

 

[omureebe]

I believe this is the inside of a '77 bed. You can confirm on yours.
Someone can post a pic of a different year because I didn't find one handy, but the difference in how the cover works it's way up the wheel tub is what I was talking about.
It might in fact be easier to convert a '77 to a '76 than it would be to go the other way and add a door to a pre-'77 tub.

Paul
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Yeah the inside has to be modified. This had to be boxed out (hard to see but you can see the contour left with the interior panel in.

 

[Madgyver]

I went the other way.. I put a 77 door on a 70. firebronco link below for pics.

 

[quic]

I went the other way.. I put a 77 door on a 70. firebronco link below for pics.

kudos on all that welding, just when I'm thinking mine is bad, yours is an inspiration!

 

[Madgyver]

kudos on all that welding, just when I'm thinking mine is bad, yours is an inspiration!

Thanks quic..