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WB72 · 03-13-2017, 09:55 AM

Let's see your "out of the ordinary" fuel tanks.

Planning on having a visible tank in the box, looking for an inspiration.

LongBox · 03-13-2017, 10:43 AM

OK. No picture yet, but my 69 had a tank put in the box by the previous owner. Really ugly, but practical. I don't have it hooked up now. Will try to remember to take a photo and post it.

I was looking underneath my 08 Mustang yesterday, as I get it ready to come out of winter hibernation, and I was thinking that the tank in that car, which straddles the driveshaft, could possibly be used in our trucks, but it would take some careful measuring to make sure. Just a thought.

**Boog** · 03-13-2017, 11:38 AM

I have no pics but i saw a truck with a pontiac Sunbird gas tank mounted inside his cross bed tool box. No one would know if they didn't see him filling up.

fecklessgadfly · 03-13-2017, 12:03 PM

It's a F**d but Stubby Bob uses an old beer keg. #becauseroadkill

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-16-2017, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fecklessgadfly

It's a F**d but Stubby Bob uses an old beer keg. #becauseroadkill

Mod?

Overdriven · 03-13-2017, 02:11 PM

My bed courtesy of the previous owner. The vintage army footlocker currently houses the air ride stuff but could hide a good size fuel tank with the air ride relocated. Current fuel tank is the boat gas tank next to the foot locker with the 5 gallon jerry can to pour in for reserve, which definitely takes rat rod too far! Still can't believe I managed to get it inspected last year! Not a fan of fuel tanks in the bed, especially this setup and am currently working on a dual tank setup to go between the frame rails and driveshaft.

WB72 · 03-16-2017, 09:39 PM

I have heard of someone using a beer keg. Just via word of mouth so I don't even know if that would be possible.

What would I be getting into if I wanted to use a container and add the fuel lines? Are there kits available for something like this??

W

**special-K** · 03-17-2017, 07:19 AM

They've been using beer kegs for fuel tanks as long as I can remember. I have nothing to offer. I think GM designed a great truck 50 years ago.

30 a truck · 03-17-2017, 07:28 AM

If I had it to do over, mine would be where GM put it in 71.

03-13-2017, 09:55 AM	#1
WB72 Before and After Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Leduc, Alberta CANADA Posts: 632	Odd Fuel Tank Ideas Let's see your "out of the ordinary" fuel tanks. Planning on having a visible tank in the box, looking for an inspiration. __________________ Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore... 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA

03-13-2017, 10:43 AM	#2
LongBox Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 784	Re: Odd Fuel Tank Ideas OK. No picture yet, but my 69 had a tank put in the box by the previous owner. Really ugly, but practical. I don't have it hooked up now. Will try to remember to take a photo and post it. I was looking underneath my 08 Mustang yesterday, as I get it ready to come out of winter hibernation, and I was thinking that the tank in that car, which straddles the driveshaft, could possibly be used in our trucks, but it would take some careful measuring to make sure. Just a thought. __________________ Rick -69 GMC 910 Long Box, 350 -98 Chev Silverado 1500, 350 Vortec 4L60e -08 Mustang GT Convertible

03-13-2017, 11:38 AM	#3
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,433	Re: Odd Fuel Tank Ideas I have no pics but i saw a truck with a pontiac Sunbird gas tank mounted inside his cross bed tool box. No one would know if they didn't see him filling up. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-13-2017, 12:03 PM	#4
fecklessgadfly Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Eastview, TN Posts: 229	Re: Odd Fuel Tank Ideas It's a F**d but Stubby Bob uses an old beer keg. #becauseroadkill Attached Images __________________ "Don't get it right. Get it running." -David Freiburger 2014 GMC Terrain I4 (wife's new ride) 2005 Dodge Magnum 3.5 (wife's old ride) 2003 GMC Sierra 5.3 Extended Cab 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 350

03-13-2017, 02:11 PM	#6
Overdriven Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 598	Re: Odd Fuel Tank Ideas My bed courtesy of the previous owner. The vintage army footlocker currently houses the air ride stuff but could hide a good size fuel tank with the air ride relocated. Current fuel tank is the boat gas tank next to the foot locker with the 5 gallon jerry can to pour in for reserve, which definitely takes rat rod too far! Still can't believe I managed to get it inspected last year! Not a fan of fuel tanks in the bed, especially this setup and am currently working on a dual tank setup to go between the frame rails and driveshaft.

03-16-2017, 09:39 PM	#7
WB72 Before and After Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Leduc, Alberta CANADA Posts: 632	Re: Odd Fuel Tank Ideas I have heard of someone using a beer keg. Just via word of mouth so I don't even know if that would be possible. What would I be getting into if I wanted to use a container and add the fuel lines? Are there kits available for something like this?? W __________________ Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore... 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA

03-17-2017, 07:19 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Odd Fuel Tank Ideas They've been using beer kegs for fuel tanks as long as I can remember. I have nothing to offer. I think GM designed a great truck 50 years ago. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-17-2017, 07:28 AM	#9
30 a truck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cowpens S.C. Posts: 138	Re: Odd Fuel Tank Ideas If I had it to do over, mine would be where GM put it in 71.



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