1946 Chevy Prius Truck - Page 6 - Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum

Hoopie · 03-12-2017, 08:11 PM

The Prius tank fit nicely between the frame rails.

Hoopie · 03-12-2017, 08:14 PM

I have to figure out how to relocate the filler neck. I want to preserve as much of the original functions as possible.

Bill the Engineer · 03-12-2017, 08:17 PM

You are moving at warp speed compared to me. With my arthritis and unheated garage, I can only work in warmish weather.

Present outside temperature here, 28degF. C'mon April.

Bill the Engineer

Hoopie · 03-12-2017, 08:24 PM

I'm bless with a garage with heat and A/C. But the reality is your swap is like climbing Mt. Everest. My swap is realitivly easy. Keep it up. When we're done we need to park next to each other at Good guys show or the Pumpkin Run.

Hoopie · 03-12-2017, 08:27 PM

Here's a shot of the engine compartment. You can see I will be able to use the Prius heater and A/C unit. It fits nicely between the firewalls.

Bill the Engineer · 03-12-2017, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoopie

I have to figure out how to relocate the filler neck. I want to preserve as much of the original functions as possible.

You have the option of customizing the fenders on the pick-up body. It would be cool if you could put the filler cap in the center of the spare tire. That way you could hide everything under a hubcap.

Hoopie · 03-12-2017, 08:30 PM

Last week I was able to clean up the top of the Prius firewall. I still have some areas to button up, but it's coming along.

Hoopie · 03-12-2017, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill the Engineer

You have the option of customizing the fenders on the pick-up body. It would be cool if you could put the filler cap in the center of the spare tire. That way you could hide everything under a hubcap.

Love that idea. I plan on making it a flatbed, but I could put a spare on it. That would make for a great hiding place. Thanks, Bill