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funkytechmonkey · 04-27-2011, 05:39 PM

Hope this is the right section to post in... I was going to post in Drivetran but figured either was safe.

As of right now my truck is just frame and suspension so I want to get the gas tank installed. I have no idea what all is involved in installing the tank and gas lines so any help would be great. I am going with fuel injecton so I know that will be important. I am trying to build somewhat of a show truck but will not be a trailer queen so I want the tank to look nice. Most of the aluminum tanks I see are around $500. What other options do I have?

I have also seen one of the builds on here with a pastic tank. They dont look bad but are there any downfalls to the plastic.

Where is the best place to purchase a tank? Who has the best prices?

late68 · 04-27-2011, 05:45 PM

I'm in the same boat..... Looking for a tank at a resonable price.

**PGSigns** · 04-27-2011, 08:12 PM

Well if your goal is to build a real nice truck and fuel injection I would put one of Dave Boyd's tanks in it. I have one in my 65 and it is very well made and the welding is first class. It may cost a little more in the begining but the fact that he builds a tank for fuel injection with the correct pump setup and returns in it is worth the cost for the knowledge that it is going to be right and the fuel system is not going to be an issue.
Jimmy

funkytechmonkey · 04-27-2011, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGSigns

Well if your goal is to build a real nice truck and fuel injection I would put one of Dave Boyd's tanks in it.

Checking them out.... Im a noob so tell me with the NOV and 0-09ohm senders are for?

Pop's C-10 · 04-27-2011, 08:58 PM

I'm sure a blazer tank would mount up with alil fab..

The Youngen · 04-27-2011, 09:14 PM

I know you dont want to spend alot of money but i would say a fuel cell guy tank. i got a 20 or 22 gallon (i forget

). It showed up about a week ago and although i have not installed it, it is a thing of beauty. Solid and well built.I know many people have had similar results from his tanks. Just my $0.02

chevytruckluver · 04-27-2011, 10:52 PM

I'm going blazer tank on mine, just did the mock up last w/e. I am going to spray a bedliner product on it to protect it.

Sammy · 04-28-2011, 07:47 AM

I wouldn't go with the poly tank try to stay with a metal tank. Although you will be running exhaust away from either tank it is even more obvious with the poly tank. Also think out what type of filler you want. The suburban type tank requires a bit more complicated filler spout. Easiest tank installation and less visible are the ones custom made and fill thru the bed floor. But..$500.With the poly tank about half of that. I say spend the bucks for the custom tank.

04-27-2011, 05:39 PM	#1
funkytechmonkey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 1,080	Need help picking out gas tank... Hope this is the right section to post in... I was going to post in Drivetran but figured either was safe. As of right now my truck is just frame and suspension so I want to get the gas tank installed. I have no idea what all is involved in installing the tank and gas lines so any help would be great. I am going with fuel injecton so I know that will be important. I am trying to build somewhat of a show truck but will not be a trailer queen so I want the tank to look nice. Most of the aluminum tanks I see are around $500. What other options do I have? I have also seen one of the builds on here with a pastic tank. They dont look bad but are there any downfalls to the plastic. Where is the best place to purchase a tank? Who has the best prices? __________________ Never wrenched a day in my life and now... Im doing a frame off restoration on a 1968 C10 with a Porterbuilt Dropmember, Acuair E-Level kit, Boyd Welds Gas tank and mild c-notch. Click here to view my build

04-27-2011, 05:45 PM	#2
late68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Spring, Tx Posts: 365	Re: Need help picking out gas tank... I'm in the same boat..... Looking for a tank at a resonable price.

04-27-2011, 08:12 PM	#3
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Need help picking out gas tank... Well if your goal is to build a real nice truck and fuel injection I would put one of Dave Boyd's tanks in it. I have one in my 65 and it is very well made and the welding is first class. It may cost a little more in the begining but the fact that he builds a tank for fuel injection with the correct pump setup and returns in it is worth the cost for the knowledge that it is going to be right and the fuel system is not going to be an issue. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

04-27-2011, 08:58 PM	#5
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Need help picking out gas tank... I'm sure a blazer tank would mount up with alil fab.. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

04-27-2011, 09:14 PM	#6
The Youngen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Westbrook CT Posts: 81	Re: Need help picking out gas tank... I know you dont want to spend alot of money but i would say a fuel cell guy tank. i got a 20 or 22 gallon (i forget ). It showed up about a week ago and although i have not installed it, it is a thing of beauty. Solid and well built.I know many people have had similar results from his tanks. Just my $0.02

04-27-2011, 10:52 PM	#7
chevytruckluver Eat, Sleep, Drive a Chevy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: the town of the cow, Texas Posts: 1,152	Re: Need help picking out gas tank... I'm going blazer tank on mine, just did the mock up last w/e. I am going to spray a bedliner product on it to protect it. __________________ Trey Silence may be Golden, but Duct Tape is Silver! 72 Short Step 57 "big window" short step

04-28-2011, 07:47 AM	#8
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Need help picking out gas tank... I wouldn't go with the poly tank try to stay with a metal tank. Although you will be running exhaust away from either tank it is even more obvious with the poly tank. Also think out what type of filler you want. The suburban type tank requires a bit more complicated filler spout. Easiest tank installation and less visible are the ones custom made and fill thru the bed floor. But..$500.With the poly tank about half of that. I say spend the bucks for the custom tank. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"



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