Gas Tank Conversion
 

Like To Here What You Guys Did To Move Gas Tank To Rear Of Bed And What Type Of Tank They Used. Also Who They Purchased It From. Found A Lot Of Differant Prices And Need Some Help Making A Decision. Thanks,jimbo

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Here's what I did... A little unconventional but it will work. Late 70's- early 80's full size Blazer tank (25 gal) from www.classicindustries.com It was around $100-120. $50 for the sending unit. I took the rear crossmember from an 80 Blazer frame and welded it in place of the rear original crossmember. This the oddball redneck approach...:crazy:

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BTW I fixed the fuel line in the last pic...:lol:

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Used a Jaz tank
Moved the rear cross member back 4.5 inches so the fuel filler door would be between the bed cross members.

Brian ... :cool:

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Oh yeah... Figured I should show you where I have the filler...

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Nice job guys.
I've heard of guys using a plastic or rubber cheaper tanks,
but I can't seem to find the link.
Does anyone have a source for that cheaper tank?

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look at summit racing's website they have plastic tanks with sending units and foam for around 160

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http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/pa...prod/prd45.htm

looking for a tank 4 my self looks like this is the way to go

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gotta luv that redneck tank conversion dude! put the money saved towards the upholstery bill!

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gen2guy,
The link showed a tank for a 1949-52 Chevrolet Passenger Car Polyethylene Tank. I have a 1957 Chevy truck. they show a stainless steel one for my truck model but not a Polyethylene Tank.
Do you know where I could find a Polyethylene Tank?

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This is the one that I used

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

Brian ...:cool:

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DID IT BOLT RIGHT IN YOUR 59 OR DID YOU NEED TO DO MODIFICATIONS.THANKS,JIMBO

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Width is ok.
I moved the 1 rear frame brace between the spring perch 4.5" back so the filler would be betwen the box braces, also closer to the rear for filling. I then used the small brace for the spare tire for the forward mounting point. I used a billet gas door for a late model pickup as the access thru the floor. Only other thing I would do is to find a 3" extension for the filler on the tank to get it closer to the bed. The one on the tank is ok as is though. The tank could be spaced up a bit higher as well.
Brian ...:cool:

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like this:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...t=SUM%2D290200

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I dont know if they make one i was going to ues the one i sent the link for becausr the deminsions were perfect for my 51 and i was juat going to fab up some brackets

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entourageguy, Do you have any pic. of your fuel cell job?

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That the type of filler I was talking about. 4" I think is a bit long. I was planning on cutting about an 1" and getting it rewelded.


entourageguy, Do you have any pic. of your fuel cell job?
Bob there are some picks above but for some reason I never took a pic of the tank sitting in the bracket. I'll be pulling the bed off next week for the 4-link and I will update my pics then.

Brian ..:cool:

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thanks for all the info and pics guys. i went with a ccp aluminium bolt in kit for 540.00.everything included for underbed tank conversion.

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Don't forget the pictures;)

Brian :cool:

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texascowboy593 has a good idea there! 25 gal and not a lot of bucks. You only put fuel in it anyway. I like the extra weight of the extra gas when it's full. I'm not looking for a SHOW tank ! It's under the truck out of sight. I'm not going to ask people to look at my gas tank! The Polyethylene Tank could bust easer than a metal one, so I've read. The others cost toooo much for me. My other trucks have a tank like that. It'll be there for many years.

Hay! texascowboy593 my son is in the PBR, Making good riding bulls.

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Check out Kustom Tanks

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Well The Frame Was Already Done When I Realized I Might Have To Move A Crossmember To Install A Tank.rather Than Mess Up My Pretty Frame Rails I Spent The Extra Money.they Are Only Coupons And You Cant Take`em With You,lol. I Will Post Pics When I Do The Install.