Gas Tanks (Revisiting) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Piper71c10 · 08-29-2003, 02:53 PM

As happens alot on here, I know I've seen the thread lately but can't find it.

Someone said that a tank out of a burb would bolt up between the framerails on our trucks in the spare tire position. True?

Does the sending unit need any mods to function correctly with our gauge?

Will a '73 - 80's burb tank work, or does it have to be from '68-'72?

Thanks for typing things a million times.

Piper

**CPNE** · 08-29-2003, 02:57 PM

Yes

No

No, Yes

(Whew!)

Piper71c10 · 08-29-2003, 02:59 PM

Okay, got the first two, but the last question was tricky. No to part #1 or to part #2?

Piper

Hotrod70C10 · 08-29-2003, 03:15 PM

No a 73-87 will not work, Yes it has to be a 68-72

**John Fabris** · 08-29-2003, 03:58 PM

You can even look at the 61-up suburbans/Panels, as those will work as well. I have one from a 65 burb in my truck...

bluec10 · 09-01-2003, 06:11 PM

Why won't a 1973 to 80's burb tank work? Is it just too big or are the modifications too big?

**Richard** · 09-01-2003, 09:16 PM

Why wont a 73-87 tank work? I am in the process of putting a 90 blazer tank in my SWB 4x4. The tank fits between the frame rails (I may shave about 1/8" from each frame rail for more slop room) and the Blazer crossmembers are even the right length, just need to be narrowed down a bit to fit inside the C channel. Another bonus IMO is the skid plate will bolt right into place with the blazer crossmembers. I believe the tank does not hang down any further than the 67-72 blazer/sub tanks and hold 31 gallons instead of 20. The later model Suburban tank should fit a long bed, I think it is 37 gallons. The intank pump in the 90 tank will work great with the FI I am adding to the truck also. May be a little more fitting and fabbing than the 67-72 variety but they defintly will fit.

08-29-2003, 03:15 PM	#4
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	No a 73-87 will not work, Yes it has to be a 68-72 __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

08-29-2003, 03:58 PM	#5
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	You can even look at the 61-up suburbans/Panels, as those will work as well. I have one from a 65 burb in my truck... __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

09-01-2003, 06:11 PM	#6
bluec10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 663	Why won't a 1973 to 80's burb tank work? Is it just too big or are the modifications too big? __________________ Present: 2015 Tacoma. Yeah, not a GM, but I love it. 1969 GMC 32,000 - fix, drive, relax, fix... 2019 BMW R1250 GSA - Yahoooooooo 1979 Honda GL 1000 - retro touring at its best. Past: '05 Sierra 4x4 - Had 270,000 KM and running well when it was written-off by a stop sign runner. '94 F-150 from the "F word" company. I'll admit it...good truck. Sold what was left of it for $800 to a guy who came to pick it up at 11:00 PM with cash in hand. Hmm. '79 Sierra Grande (Black) organ donor - perfect rebuildable 4-bolt 350 and a good TH350. '76 Sierra Grande (Orange) - hate isn't too strong a word. Kid who bought it turned it into a hot rod. '68 C-10 R.I.P. - Dad's old truck...too far gone to resurrect. '59 C-50 - with hoist. Truck is gone, wife isn't. Nuff said.

09-01-2003, 09:16 PM	#7
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,856	Why wont a 73-87 tank work? I am in the process of putting a 90 blazer tank in my SWB 4x4. The tank fits between the frame rails (I may shave about 1/8" from each frame rail for more slop room) and the Blazer crossmembers are even the right length, just need to be narrowed down a bit to fit inside the C channel. Another bonus IMO is the skid plate will bolt right into place with the blazer crossmembers. I believe the tank does not hang down any further than the 67-72 blazer/sub tanks and hold 31 gallons instead of 20. The later model Suburban tank should fit a long bed, I think it is 37 gallons. The intank pump in the 90 tank will work great with the FI I am adding to the truck also. May be a little more fitting and fabbing than the 67-72 variety but they defintly will fit. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

08-29-2003, 02:53 PM	#1
Piper71c10 Unending Project Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sequim, WA Posts: 337	Gas Tanks (Revisiting) As happens alot on here, I know I've seen the thread lately but can't find it. Someone said that a tank out of a burb would bolt up between the framerails on our trucks in the spare tire position. True? Does the sending unit need any mods to function correctly with our gauge? Will a '73 - 80's burb tank work, or does it have to be from '68-'72? Thanks for typing things a million times. Piper

08-29-2003, 02:57 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Yes No No, Yes (Whew!) __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all Last edited by CPNE; 08-29-2003 at 03:01 PM.

08-29-2003, 02:59 PM	#3
Piper71c10 Unending Project Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sequim, WA Posts: 337	Okay, got the first two, but the last question was tricky. No to part #1 or to part #2? Piper



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