Fuel tank relocation for 65 GMC - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sebuttolph · 02-11-2005, 10:23 PM

Want to remove the fuel tank from behind the seat and put replacement between the frame. Anyone with experience on this please advise me of recommended replacement tank, frame location, fuel line route, filler relocation, guage problems etc.
Thanks in advance.

65 Step · 02-22-2005, 03:09 PM

I haven't done it yet, but I want to do the same with my '65 C-10. I saw an article about putting an early Mustang tank between the rails of a 60s Ford. Measurements are right. It should work for the Chevy too. Filler must go through the bed as the tank neck is on the top rear.
Mike

Rogue · 02-23-2005, 10:47 AM

I'm putting the stock tank in the bed and putting another stock bulkhead behind it.
Not done yet but, should be pretty invisible with a tonneau on.
Filler on top, all stock components.

Just another Idea.

sebuttolph · 02-23-2005, 11:14 PM

Thanks for the idea!
Would like to see a pic of this!

65 Step · 02-24-2005, 05:18 PM

Will the stock tank fit cross-ways in a stepside bed? I guess i can measure it too.
Mike

Rogue · 02-26-2005, 10:05 PM

Mine is a Fleet so I guaran-damn-tee it will fit.

:p

624whldr · 02-27-2005, 11:04 AM

ive done this and it works well on fleet side short beds you lose the spot behind the rear but all the parts come from i truck nothing but time is and some mech knowelge is needed,

except of corse the rust out pieces
Ed

sebuttolph · 02-27-2005, 12:29 PM

Any photos? what does the end result (or progress) look like?
Thanks

02-11-2005, 10:23 PM	#1
sebuttolph Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6	Has anyone moved the fuel tank, 65 GMC? Want to remove the fuel tank from behind the seat and put replacement between the frame. Anyone with experience on this please advise me of recommended replacement tank, frame location, fuel line route, filler relocation, guage problems etc. Thanks in advance. Last edited by sebuttolph; 02-17-2005 at 07:54 PM. Reason: change the title

02-23-2005, 10:47 AM	#3
Rogue Airport Bum Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Propwash (16Xray) D/FW, Texas Posts: 320	I'm putting the stock tank in the bed and putting another stock bulkhead behind it. Not done yet but, should be pretty invisible with a tonneau on. Filler on top, all stock components. Just another Idea. __________________ 1964 Chevrolet C-10 1941 Chevrolet coupe 1962 Thunderbird 1959 Edsel Villager 1963 Skylark

02-26-2005, 10:05 PM	#6
Rogue Airport Bum Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Propwash (16Xray) D/FW, Texas Posts: 320	Mine is a Fleet so I guaran-damn-tee it will fit. :p __________________ 1964 Chevrolet C-10 1941 Chevrolet coupe 1962 Thunderbird 1959 Edsel Villager 1963 Skylark

02-27-2005, 11:04 AM	#7
624whldr drive it not trailer it Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: So Jersey Posts: 64	try using a 60 to 66 panel tank ive done this and it works well on fleet side short beds you lose the spot behind the rear but all the parts come from i truck nothing but time is and some mech knowelge is needed, except of corse the rust out pieces Ed

02-22-2005, 03:09 PM	#2
65 Step Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 8	I haven't done it yet, but I want to do the same with my '65 C-10. I saw an article about putting an early Mustang tank between the rails of a 60s Ford. Measurements are right. It should work for the Chevy too. Filler must go through the bed as the tank neck is on the top rear. Mike

02-23-2005, 11:14 PM	#4
sebuttolph Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6	Thanks for the idea! Would like to see a pic of this!

02-24-2005, 05:18 PM	#5
65 Step Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 8	Will the stock tank fit cross-ways in a stepside bed? I guess i can measure it too. Mike

02-27-2005, 12:29 PM	#8
sebuttolph Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6	Any photos? what does the end result (or progress) look like? Thanks



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