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yank · 08-01-2005, 11:23 AM

I'm moving my fuel tank under the bed in my 70 SWB and looking for some opinions on the different choices of tanks. I would like to have a custom aluminum tank made but that's not in my budget. I've considered a fuel cell from Jegs or Summit but would require more fabication in the fuel filler hose since I want to put the filler behind the marker light. I'm leaning toward a new suburban tank. What are your opinions on the poly tank verses the steel tank.

TIA

Mike

Joe67 · 08-01-2005, 12:13 PM

Here are some options:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=117123

71meangreenc10 · 08-01-2005, 01:03 PM

I have the blazer/burb tank, and Im running the filler in the wheel well with some marine hose, should be ok.

Smitty

71swb4x4 · 08-01-2005, 01:08 PM

If you are putting it behind the marker a Blazer tank may be better than a Suburban. If I remeber right the Blazer exits a little further back. I am not positive if that's correct, it's been a while since I have seen a Suburban tank.

bigblock73 · 08-01-2005, 01:40 PM

Here is a link to the article I wrote about the fuel cell I put in my '73. I understand the year difference, but the idea is the same.

http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/chas...ellinstall.htm

yank · 08-01-2005, 02:07 PM

I meant a blazer tank. My bad.

mike

jcfoote60 · 08-01-2005, 02:32 PM

I am right in the middle of my conversion on my 72 SWB. Not fun for sure, I chose to cut my bed sill down 2 inches (good info on this in the FAQs) and will be popping the fuel filler up behind the wheelwell in the bed using a design I also saw on the board. My blazer tank was an LMC and it has a short goose neck, however I have seen others out there with a longer goose neck that appears would go up and over the frame rail a bit easier. So there is more than one style of Blazer tank out there, at least at the gooseneck. I was wondering how everyone out there is venting their Blazer tanks? Fuel fill is covered but what about the vent tube???

71meangreenc10 · 08-01-2005, 08:32 PM

Good Question

Smitty

72mdgmc · 08-22-2005, 03:55 PM

I am in a72 project and am using 79 pontiac bonniville tank/ with fill on side, also using 92 model sportside bed, using tank straps out of same car. fits on rear frame perfect and still will be able to use reciever hitch.

08-01-2005, 11:23 AM	#1
yank Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Meridian, Ms. Posts: 244	Fuel tank opinions need I'm moving my fuel tank under the bed in my 70 SWB and looking for some opinions on the different choices of tanks. I would like to have a custom aluminum tank made but that's not in my budget. I've considered a fuel cell from Jegs or Summit but would require more fabication in the fuel filler hose since I want to put the filler behind the marker light. I'm leaning toward a new suburban tank. What are your opinions on the poly tank verses the steel tank. TIA Mike __________________ 70 C/10 SWB Go ahead chance it........Columbus did!!! Steve (Chitlin) Bacon My DIY Shop http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c47/mpalmiter/shop/

08-01-2005, 12:13 PM	#2
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Here are some options: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=117123 __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

08-01-2005, 01:03 PM	#3
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	I have the blazer/burb tank, and Im running the filler in the wheel well with some marine hose, should be ok. Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

08-01-2005, 01:08 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	If you are putting it behind the marker a Blazer tank may be better than a Suburban. If I remeber right the Blazer exits a little further back. I am not positive if that's correct, it's been a while since I have seen a Suburban tank. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

08-01-2005, 01:40 PM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Here is a link to the article I wrote about the fuel cell I put in my '73. I understand the year difference, but the idea is the same. http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/chas...ellinstall.htm __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

08-01-2005, 02:07 PM	#6
yank Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Meridian, Ms. Posts: 244	I meant a blazer tank. My bad. mike __________________ 70 C/10 SWB Go ahead chance it........Columbus did!!! Steve (Chitlin) Bacon My DIY Shop http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c47/mpalmiter/shop/

08-01-2005, 02:32 PM	#7
jcfoote60 Active Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Idaho Posts: 263	I am right in the middle of my conversion on my 72 SWB. Not fun for sure, I chose to cut my bed sill down 2 inches (good info on this in the FAQs) and will be popping the fuel filler up behind the wheelwell in the bed using a design I also saw on the board. My blazer tank was an LMC and it has a short goose neck, however I have seen others out there with a longer goose neck that appears would go up and over the frame rail a bit easier. So there is more than one style of Blazer tank out there, at least at the gooseneck. I was wondering how everyone out there is venting their Blazer tanks? Fuel fill is covered but what about the vent tube???

08-01-2005, 08:32 PM	#8
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Good Question Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

08-22-2005, 03:55 PM	#9
72mdgmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 7	I am in a72 project and am using 79 pontiac bonniville tank/ with fill on side, also using 92 model sportside bed, using tank straps out of same car. fits on rear frame perfect and still will be able to use reciever hitch.



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