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51GMC · 08-27-2005, 01:25 PM

Who has the best kit for moving the stock fuel tank to the rear on a 51? Any suggestions?

jmelenko · 08-28-2005, 12:38 AM

used a tank from a 76 camero behind the rear diff in the frame rails on my 52. easy to do and works well.

Panelrodder · 08-28-2005, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 51GMC

Who has the best kit for moving the stock fuel tank to the rear on a 51? Any suggestions?

I have a panel but I just fabbed up a mount out of half inch square tubing and put it between the rails behind the diff. If you can get your hands on a panel/suburban tank it works like a champ!

**Hart_Rod** · 08-28-2005, 01:55 PM

I used one from 92-97 camaro/firebird because I am running fuel injection.

http://www.stripmasterspor15.com/car015.html

Rob

Phat · 08-31-2005, 01:14 PM

Late 80s chev van and you can use and in tank FI pump or replace with just the regular pickup tube. Think it holds 21-22 galons and dont drag the ground . About 10 bucks in a junk yard if not free. You can use stock straps and all.
Little notch in frame for fuel fill in left rear fender.Check for bed clearance as some guys mount the tank too high and have to go back and move the bed floor up.

Dont ask LOL

51GMC · 09-07-2005, 12:36 AM

Very sweet truck Hart Rob. Other than a fuel cell, is there anything that would enable me to have a filler neck in the bed? Say under a hinged plank in the bed? Phat, yours looks awesome too, but i don't want to cut any holes in the fender for the filler.

**Hart_Rod** · 09-07-2005, 12:39 AM

65-69 mustang tank would probably work. Problem with fuel filler in bed, you have to be very careful with the gas pump hose!

Rob

51GMC · 09-07-2005, 08:02 PM

I am working on this truck for a friend, and he he wants to keep this as "Stock" as possible. i.e. keeping the stock filler neck as a "dummy", and have the actual filler under say a hinged plank in the bed. I could go with a plastic cell, but that would be a little racey.

Anyone heard of Kent products? I was told they may have what I'm looking for in a steel or stainless tank. I know this will need some custom touches to make it work, but I'm open to any and all suggestions. Thanks for all of the response so far, this is a cool site.

51GMC · 09-07-2005, 08:04 PM

I'll definatley look at the stang tank also, thanks rob

3100 special · 09-07-2005, 08:23 PM

I like Phat's idea. I may end up going that way. I was going to price FuelCellGuy up in Mineola but, I'm not ready yet so I haven't emailed him. I figured it would be in the 400+ range. Just got a new catalog from the Truck Shop in Orange, Ca. They seem to have a good selection of parts and the pricing is reasonable. The had a tank for 419.00

55paneltrk · 09-08-2005, 07:34 AM

Phat,
Nice looking truck, what kind of rear end set up is that? Shaun.

Phat · 09-08-2005, 10:21 AM

Shaun that one has all c-4 corvette stuff under it front and rear. 84-88 small brake so you can use 15 inch rally wheels. Anything newer and you get bigger brakes so its 16 in or bigger wheels.

51GMC if you use the stang tank try and mount it below the rails with steel spacers so it can move a bit. I used them a long time ago but the way they mounted on the flange the seams started to leak after 1 1/2 year because i mounted it like the stang was mounted through the bolt holes. Frame moves around a bit and it made the tank leak. Learn from my screw ups

08-27-2005, 01:25 PM	#1
51GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Georgia Posts: 8	1951 Fuel Tank Relocation Who has the best kit for moving the stock fuel tank to the rear on a 51? Any suggestions?

08-28-2005, 12:38 AM	#2
jmelenko Knuckle basher Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 148	used a tank from a 76 camero behind the rear diff in the frame rails on my 52. easy to do and works well. __________________ Only the good die young; I'll live forever. 2002 chevy venture 1952 chevy 5 window pickup 1983 v65 magna

08-28-2005, 01:55 PM	#4
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	I used one from 92-97 camaro/firebird because I am running fuel injection. http://www.stripmasterspor15.com/car015.html Rob __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

08-31-2005, 01:14 PM	#5
Phat Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 105	Late 80s chev van and you can use and in tank FI pump or replace with just the regular pickup tube. Think it holds 21-22 galons and dont drag the ground . About 10 bucks in a junk yard if not free. You can use stock straps and all. Little notch in frame for fuel fill in left rear fender.Check for bed clearance as some guys mount the tank too high and have to go back and move the bed floor up. Dont ask LOL Attached Images Last edited by Phat; 08-31-2005 at 01:17 PM.

09-07-2005, 12:39 AM	#7
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	65-69 mustang tank would probably work. Problem with fuel filler in bed, you have to be very careful with the gas pump hose! Rob __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

09-07-2005, 12:36 AM	#6
51GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Georgia Posts: 8	Very sweet truck Hart Rob. Other than a fuel cell, is there anything that would enable me to have a filler neck in the bed? Say under a hinged plank in the bed? Phat, yours looks awesome too, but i don't want to cut any holes in the fender for the filler.

09-07-2005, 08:02 PM	#8
51GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Georgia Posts: 8	I am working on this truck for a friend, and he he wants to keep this as "Stock" as possible. i.e. keeping the stock filler neck as a "dummy", and have the actual filler under say a hinged plank in the bed. I could go with a plastic cell, but that would be a little racey. Anyone heard of Kent products? I was told they may have what I'm looking for in a steel or stainless tank. I know this will need some custom touches to make it work, but I'm open to any and all suggestions. Thanks for all of the response so far, this is a cool site.

09-07-2005, 08:04 PM	#9
51GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Georgia Posts: 8	I'll definatley look at the stang tank also, thanks rob

09-07-2005, 08:23 PM	#10
3100 special Street Rod Dreamin' Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Work:Batam, Indonesia/ Home:League City, Texas Posts: 1,241	I like Phat's idea. I may end up going that way. I was going to price FuelCellGuy up in Mineola but, I'm not ready yet so I haven't emailed him. I figured it would be in the 400+ range. Just got a new catalog from the Truck Shop in Orange, Ca. They seem to have a good selection of parts and the pricing is reasonable. The had a tank for 419.00 __________________ 1954 Chevy 3100 Panel Truck 2004 GMC Yukon 2007 GMC Sierra 4X4 "I am for doing good to the poor, but I differ in opinion of the means. I think the best way of doing good to the poor, is not making them easy in poverty, but leading or driving them out of it." Benjamin Franklin, On the Price of Corn and Management of the Poor, November 1776 Last edited by 3100 special; 09-08-2005 at 08:13 PM.

09-08-2005, 07:34 AM	#11
55paneltrk Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 27	Phat, Nice looking truck, what kind of rear end set up is that? Shaun.

09-08-2005, 10:21 AM	#12
Phat Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 105	Shaun that one has all c-4 corvette stuff under it front and rear. 84-88 small brake so you can use 15 inch rally wheels. Anything newer and you get bigger brakes so its 16 in or bigger wheels. 51GMC if you use the stang tank try and mount it below the rails with steel spacers so it can move a bit. I used them a long time ago but the way they mounted on the flange the seams started to leak after 1 1/2 year because i mounted it like the stang was mounted through the bolt holes. Frame moves around a bit and it made the tank leak. Learn from my screw ups Last edited by Phat; 09-08-2005 at 10:22 AM.

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