blazer tank in a p/u - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*stich626* · 10-08-2010, 10:45 PM

! have a 71 c-10 that I have a blazer tank kit for (underbed)
best place to put the filler .don't want to cut into the bed sides?

72smoker · 10-08-2010, 11:18 PM

Can you put it in the wheel well of the rear tire or bring it up through the bed floor? I don't know where else it can go.

oldblue1968chevy · 10-09-2010, 12:01 AM

backup light, pass. side..

*stich626* · 10-19-2010, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

backup light, pass. side..

I like that, shoebox like,

71meangreenc10 · 10-09-2010, 08:34 AM

I put mine in the wheel well.

Smitty

chuck3026 · 10-11-2010, 08:25 PM

It depends on if you drop the truck and your wheel size as well. Mine has a 5" drop with 20's out back and she hugs the fender so no chance to put the filler in the wheel well. I've seen the side marker scenario but I chose to do the trap door in the bed floor....good luck

LeatherMan69 · 10-19-2010, 10:54 AM

i plan on taking mine up through the stake pocket. in the rear driver side, we'll see how that works tho.

vasquezmrysvll · 10-19-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by LeatherMan69

i plan on taking mine up through the stake pocket. in the rear driver side, we'll see how that works tho.

thats how i did mine. worked out great! got the idea from John Fabris

**John Fabris** · 10-19-2010, 12:22 PM

*stich626* · 10-19-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by John Fabris

nice but my long bed sides are not that wide.. did you reform the top of the rail

LeatherMan69 · 10-19-2010, 01:23 PM

John That is AMAZING love it, you just solidified that idea for me... You are a true artist

72mike · 10-19-2010, 01:48 PM

I am looking to do this conversion but heard you cannot run a hidden hitch receiver with the blazer tank. Does anyone have any info on this? i really want the extra gas and extra space inside the truck. But do not want to loose my towing capabilities.
Mike

**John Fabris** · 10-19-2010, 02:37 PM

I have the early classic hidden hitch with mine, and while space was tight for getting in there with tools, it is doable. I have a rear tank from an early suburban, which is not much different then the blazer tank. I also used the flip down license plate holder. All works with no issues.

John

vasquezmrysvll · 10-19-2010, 02:43 PM

my tank is from a 76 van, i don't have a hitch but there is plenty of room if i wanted to add one.

72mike · 10-19-2010, 02:55 PM

Thanks for the imput, just what i needed to hear. If anyone has a suggested brand that they have used for a relocation kit, please share....
Thanks Mike

vasquezmrysvll · 10-19-2010, 03:03 PM

i pieced mine together with help of the local wrecking yard. got the filler off ebay.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-19-2010, 03:02 PM

John, that is freaking awesome! Can you tell us where to get the fill tube and gas cap you used? I'd like to do that to my Longhorn.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-19-2010, 03:51 PM

Do you have a link for it? Thanks.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-19-2010, 04:16 PM

Stitch, you should have this same area, except your stake posket is more than likely stock and his has been welded shut and had this filler installed in it.

*stich626* · 10-19-2010, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Stitch, you should have this same area, except your stake posket is more than likely stock and his has been welded shut and had this filler installed in it.

ok looks bigger in the pic for some reason..
maybe he can give up the vendor for the cap set up

sandnuriz · 10-19-2010, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stich626

nice but my long bed sides are not that wide.. did you reform the top of the rail

Quote:

Originally Posted by stich626

ok looks bigger in the pic for some reason..
maybe he can give up the vendor for the cap set up

My brother did the same thing but used a flush mount from a Harley tank they are every where and really cheep

**John Fabris** · 10-19-2010, 05:00 PM

The top of the bed side is still stock, other then I removed the stake pocket and with the new filler, it is much larger then the stake pocket, so I cut the filler housing down to fill the retangular hole.

here is some more info in this link
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=211579

So, other things you will need to do this are:
1. fuel filler hose (from any parts hose, this is not little fuel line, this is the hose for filling Gas tanks.
2. a section of steel tubing or SS tubing bent into a 90 degree from any muffler shop.
3. the Gas fill assembly that you can get for motorcycles or boats (Hint, boat shops have these for around $50).

The only other real mods is to remove the pocket of the stake pocket (hammer and chisel to knock out spotweld, and then at the bottom of the pocket, you will need to cut some clearance for the 90 degee pipe to fit in.

Yea, its pretty fun when people that see it, ask why only 1 tie down on your bed? uhm, that is my gas fill. It is funny to see when I am filling it up. standing at the back of the bed the the gas hose. No one has really said anything to me other then the doubletakes. I am sure that if my wife was seen filling the truck, some guys would call her a dumbblonde not knowing that she really is filling up the gas tank.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-19-2010, 05:11 PM

Thanks for the info. I appreciate it. I have been on the fence on leaving my tank in the cab on my Longhorn. Not now, it's going bye bye and I'll put a tank or 2 under the box. Great idea!

10-08-2010, 10:45 PM	#1
stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	blazer tank in a p/u ! have a 71 c-10 that I have a blazer tank kit for (underbed) best place to put the filler .don't want to cut into the bed sides?

10-08-2010, 11:18 PM	#2
72smoker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CR IA Posts: 160	Re: blazer tank in a p/u Can you put it in the wheel well of the rear tire or bring it up through the bed floor? I don't know where else it can go.

10-09-2010, 12:01 AM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: blazer tank in a p/u backup light, pass. side.. Attached Images __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

10-09-2010, 08:34 AM	#5
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: blazer tank in a p/u I put mine in the wheel well. Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

10-11-2010, 08:25 PM	#6
chuck3026 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Crowley Texas Posts: 92	Re: blazer tank in a p/u It depends on if you drop the truck and your wheel size as well. Mine has a 5" drop with 20's out back and she hugs the fender so no chance to put the filler in the wheel well. I've seen the side marker scenario but I chose to do the trap door in the bed floor....good luck __________________ 2006 Crew cab Z71 1972 Short Wide Step (under construction)

10-19-2010, 10:54 AM	#7
LeatherMan69 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lafayette IN Posts: 107	Re: blazer tank in a p/u i plan on taking mine up through the stake pocket. in the rear driver side, we'll see how that works tho. Last edited by LeatherMan69; 10-19-2010 at 10:54 AM.

10-19-2010, 12:22 PM	#9
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: blazer tank in a p/u __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

10-19-2010, 01:23 PM	#11
LeatherMan69 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lafayette IN Posts: 107	Re: blazer tank in a p/u John That is AMAZING love it, you just solidified that idea for me... You are a true artist

10-19-2010, 01:48 PM	#12
72mike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: carlsbad, ca Posts: 42	Re: blazer tank in a p/u I am looking to do this conversion but heard you cannot run a hidden hitch receiver with the blazer tank. Does anyone have any info on this? i really want the extra gas and extra space inside the truck. But do not want to loose my towing capabilities. Mike

10-19-2010, 02:37 PM	#13
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: blazer tank in a p/u I have the early classic hidden hitch with mine, and while space was tight for getting in there with tools, it is doable. I have a rear tank from an early suburban, which is not much different then the blazer tank. I also used the flip down license plate holder. All works with no issues. John __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

10-19-2010, 02:43 PM	#14
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: blazer tank in a p/u my tank is from a 76 van, i don't have a hitch but there is plenty of room if i wanted to add one. __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

10-19-2010, 02:55 PM	#15
72mike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: carlsbad, ca Posts: 42	Re: blazer tank in a p/u Thanks for the imput, just what i needed to hear. If anyone has a suggested brand that they have used for a relocation kit, please share.... Thanks Mike

10-19-2010, 03:03 PM	#16
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: blazer tank in a p/u i pieced mine together with help of the local wrecking yard. got the filler off ebay. __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

10-19-2010, 03:02 PM	#17
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: blazer tank in a p/u John, that is freaking awesome! Can you tell us where to get the fill tube and gas cap you used? I'd like to do that to my Longhorn. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-19-2010, 03:51 PM	#18
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: blazer tank in a p/u Do you have a link for it? Thanks. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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10-19-2010, 04:16 PM	#19
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: blazer tank in a p/u Stitch, you should have this same area, except your stake posket is more than likely stock and his has been welded shut and had this filler installed in it. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-19-2010, 05:00 PM	#22
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: blazer tank in a p/u The top of the bed side is still stock, other then I removed the stake pocket and with the new filler, it is much larger then the stake pocket, so I cut the filler housing down to fill the retangular hole. here is some more info in this link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=211579 So, other things you will need to do this are: 1. fuel filler hose (from any parts hose, this is not little fuel line, this is the hose for filling Gas tanks. 2. a section of steel tubing or SS tubing bent into a 90 degree from any muffler shop. 3. the Gas fill assembly that you can get for motorcycles or boats (Hint, boat shops have these for around $50). The only other real mods is to remove the pocket of the stake pocket (hammer and chisel to knock out spotweld, and then at the bottom of the pocket, you will need to cut some clearance for the 90 degee pipe to fit in. Yea, its pretty fun when people that see it, ask why only 1 tie down on your bed? uhm, that is my gas fill. It is funny to see when I am filling it up. standing at the back of the bed the the gas hose. No one has really said anything to me other then the doubletakes. I am sure that if my wife was seen filling the truck, some guys would call her a dumbblonde not knowing that she really is filling up the gas tank. __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB Last edited by John Fabris; 10-19-2010 at 06:00 PM.

10-19-2010, 05:11 PM	#23
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: blazer tank in a p/u Thanks for the info. I appreciate it. I have been on the fence on leaving my tank in the cab on my Longhorn. Not now, it's going bye bye and I'll put a tank or 2 under the box. Great idea! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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