Air ride guys.. anyone fit a 5gal tank under bed? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

randomhero472 · 05-08-2008, 05:32 AM

I really want to keep my tank/compressor out of sight and under the bed, but havent really seen anyone be able to fit one under the bed, anyone make it work.. or what about (2) 3 gallon tanks under the bed... Thanks

jimmydean · 05-08-2008, 06:00 AM

67Fleet had 2 3-gallon tanks mounted outside the frame rails hidden by the bed just behind the wheels. I mounted a 5 gallon tank between the frame rails.

Mine:

His:

XXL · 05-08-2008, 06:21 AM

3 gallon tanks can be straddled on either side of the driveshaft with some simple bracketry.

PBFAB.COM · 05-08-2008, 06:30 AM

I have a 68 in the shop right now that we mounted a fat 5 gallon tank in the rear where a fuel cell would normally go... is this where you're referring to? If so, I can get some pics for ya. We made a bracket/tray that holds the compressors/valves/tank. It fits nice and keeps it all hidden, but will not work if you want to get rid of the factory fuel tank behind the seat.

tds · 06-02-2008, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by XXL

3 gallon tanks can be straddled on either side of the driveshaft with some simple bracketry.

wonder if i can dump my exhaust before there so i can mount my tanks like that on my 81. it would be perfect.

XXL · 06-02-2008, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by tds

wonder if i can dump my exhaust before there so i can mount my tanks like that on my 81. it would be perfect.

That would put the dumps at/under the back of the cab... noisy and probably not to fun to breathe. There should be plenty of room for exhaust to run through that general area, and to the back.

tds · 06-02-2008, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by XXL

That would put the dumps at/under the back of the cab... noisy and probably not to fun to breathe. There should be plenty of room for exhaust to run through that general area, and to the back.

yea but anything would be better then the open headers i have now. i'll just have to do my exhaust and see what comes of it.

randomhero472 · 05-08-2008, 02:29 PM

I should have mentioned i have a blazer tank in the rear, my apologies... I think i might be stuck w/(2) 3 gallon tanks on each side of the frame, but please keep info coming!

los-lowrider · 05-08-2008, 03:15 PM

I have mine mounted behind the cab. It's an 5.28 gallon tank.

Painter D · 05-09-2008, 01:37 AM

I was able to fit a 5 gal. tank under the bed ,on the pass. side outside frame rail ,in front of the back wheel. Its really close to the bed floor supports but it does fit without hanging down too low , you can't see it from the side either.

randomhero472 · 05-09-2008, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 69chevyshort

I was able to fit a 5 gal. tank under the bed ,on the pass. side outside frame rail ,in front of the back wheel. Its really close to the bed floor supports but it does fit without hanging down too low , you can't see it from the side either.

You have any pics of it, and have the measurments for the tank?

Painter D · 05-09-2008, 04:45 AM

Give me a day or so to try to find a pic and get on my comp.

05-08-2008, 05:32 AM	#1
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Air ride guys.. anyone fit a 5gal tank under bed? I really want to keep my tank/compressor out of sight and under the bed, but havent really seen anyone be able to fit one under the bed, anyone make it work.. or what about (2) 3 gallon tanks under the bed... Thanks __________________ 67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!!

05-08-2008, 06:00 AM	#2
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Air ride guys.. anyone fit a 5gal tank under bed? 67Fleet had 2 3-gallon tanks mounted outside the frame rails hidden by the bed just behind the wheels. I mounted a 5 gallon tank between the frame rails. Mine: His: __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210 Last edited by jimmydean; 05-08-2008 at 06:02 AM.

05-08-2008, 06:21 AM	#3
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05-08-2008, 06:30 AM	#4
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Air ride guys.. anyone fit a 5gal tank under bed? I have a 68 in the shop right now that we mounted a fat 5 gallon tank in the rear where a fuel cell would normally go... is this where you're referring to? If so, I can get some pics for ya. We made a bracket/tray that holds the compressors/valves/tank. It fits nice and keeps it all hidden, but will not work if you want to get rid of the factory fuel tank behind the seat. __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

05-08-2008, 02:29 PM	#8
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Re: Air ride guys.. anyone fit a 5gal tank under bed? I should have mentioned i have a blazer tank in the rear, my apologies... I think i might be stuck w/(2) 3 gallon tanks on each side of the frame, but please keep info coming! __________________ 67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!!

05-08-2008, 03:15 PM	#9
los-lowrider Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Germany, Krefeld Posts: 180	Re: Air ride guys.. anyone fit a 5gal tank under bed? I have mine mounted behind the cab. It's an 5.28 gallon tank. Attached Images __________________ Best Regards from Germany! *www.los-lowrider.com*

05-09-2008, 01:37 AM	#10
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Air ride guys.. anyone fit a 5gal tank under bed? I was able to fit a 5 gal. tank under the bed ,on the pass. side outside frame rail ,in front of the back wheel. Its really close to the bed floor supports but it does fit without hanging down too low , you can't see it from the side either.

05-09-2008, 04:45 AM	#12
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Air ride guys.. anyone fit a 5gal tank under bed? Give me a day or so to try to find a pic and get on my comp.



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