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bluec10 · 04-14-2002, 05:13 PM

I'm interested in moving the gas tank to the rear of my '68. I know that some of the suppliers like Brothers offer a slick poly set-up, but I'm cheap. What about installing a tank from a 73+ Sub or Blazer? Will it work?

dave's70 · 04-14-2002, 06:13 PM

That's what I just did.Mine's from a 77 blazer and it fits in great. You will probably have to knock out your spare tire crossmember though.

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70 C-10 350 with weind intake,eldelbrock carb,HEI,305 heads,a mild cam. also a blazer tank w/bed fill, and a shaved tailgate.

BubbaGreen · 04-14-2002, 07:15 PM

Do you have a long or short bed p/u?
I found that a blazer tank (25gal) would
not fit in my short bed behind the rear
axle...measured approx 28x28...make sure
you take very good measurements before you
buy.
Good Luck.

PS: The poly tanks fit great if you have
a short bed.

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Mudder · 04-14-2002, 08:38 PM

I have a 31 gallon 86 Blazer tank in my stepside/ with skid plate. Newer than a 86 is FI. Ya cant notice it unless you are looking.

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[This message has been edited by Mudder67 (edited April 14, 2002).]

Stano · 04-14-2002, 11:22 PM

I just installed my 79 burb tank today and it fit nice. I moved the rear crossmember to the back of the frame and made my own straps.

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Mudder · 04-15-2002, 12:53 AM

u can get the straps and orginal felt from raybucks. not sure if thats spelled right. they also have sending units. they are online.

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Sammy · 04-15-2002, 04:38 AM

Then its safe to assume if you have a Reese hitch welded to the frame you are stuck with one or the other hitch & tank in the cab or tank under the bed & no hitch...??? What does everyone do that pulls a trailer??

bigvinnie · 04-15-2002, 04:53 AM

Not familiar with Reese hitches, but I'm running with a relocated tank and also have a Draw-Tite hitch, so I know it can be done... It was a straight forward installation with plenty of room for both.

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BubbaGreen · 04-15-2002, 09:21 AM

Anybody have pics of such a big tank installed into a short bed. I know for a
fact the 'spare tire crossemember' needs to
be removed...but are you guys removing the
rear most cross-member too? That to me
seems like it would leave the tank 'very'
exposed in a rear end accident. But there
is only approx 20" between the rear most
crossmember and the crossmember that the
track-arm is attached to. PICS would be
great. I have a 31gal tank from an '89
suburban, that I would love to install, but
it just doesnt measure up. I also want to
put on a step bumper... but if i mount this
tank which is 28x28x13deep...it would go the
the very end of the frame....

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71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside WAS:307w/3-on-the-tree NOW:350TBI/700R4/3.73
See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

Mudder · 04-15-2002, 11:41 AM

I removeed my rear coross member and made a new one out of angle iron. then welded a smaller piece to the backside of the new cross to bolt the tank straps and skid plate to. basically did the same to the front with angle iron. both of the pieces of angle iron lay flush with the top side of the frame. I do have a reciever hitch bolted to the bottom of my frame. i will try to figure out this new scanner i have and post some pics this week.

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67 stepside 4x4 Owensville MO mudder67@hotmail.com

[This message has been edited by Mudder67 (edited April 15, 2002).]

Sammy · 04-16-2002, 03:49 AM

Mudder..great really lookin forward to see some pic's..by the way nice truck from what pic's I've seen..

04-14-2002, 05:13 PM	#1
bluec10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 663	Rear Fuel Tank for a '68 I'm interested in moving the gas tank to the rear of my '68. I know that some of the suppliers like Brothers offer a slick poly set-up, but I'm cheap. What about installing a tank from a 73+ Sub or Blazer? Will it work? __________________ 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.

04-14-2002, 06:13 PM	#2
dave's70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: comox, british columbia Posts: 110	That's what I just did.Mine's from a 77 blazer and it fits in great. You will probably have to knock out your spare tire crossmember though. ------------------ 70 C-10 350 with weind intake,eldelbrock carb,HEI,305 heads,a mild cam. also a blazer tank w/bed fill, and a shaved tailgate. __________________ 70 C-10 350 with weind intake,eldelbrock carb,HEI,305 heads,a mild cam. also a blazer tank w/bed fill,shaved stake pockets and tailgate

04-14-2002, 07:15 PM	#3
BubbaGreen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 686	Do you have a long or short bed p/u? I found that a blazer tank (25gal) would not fit in my short bed behind the rear axle...measured approx 28x28...make sure you take very good measurements before you buy. Good Luck. PS: The poly tanks fit great if you have a short bed. ------------------ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside WAS:307w/3-on-the-tree NOW:350TBI/700R4/3.73 See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich __________________ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside RamJet-350/4L60e & Compushift/3.73Posi See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

04-14-2002, 11:22 PM	#5
Stano Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Mo Posts: 963	I just installed my 79 burb tank today and it fit nice. I moved the rear crossmember to the back of the frame and made my own straps. ------------------ Current Project(s) 67 Chevy LWB (almost a truck again) 68 Suburban (Basket case ,got basket and its gettin fuller) DAILY DRIVERS 71 C-20 Built 327,4spd,4.11 Posi 84 K5 Blazer(Sorry this ride is closed for repairs) HiPerf cat., Flowmaster 94 GMC Conversion van (Wifes ride) Kickin back in Rolla,Mo. USA "Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain" unknown __________________ New daily driver 96 Chevy K3500 crew cab dually 53,000 miles 350 Vortec 4L80 Nice ride 67 Chevy C-10 LWB Built 350 TH-400 Wifes ride and family rig: 2001 Furd Expedition 5.4 Liter Kickin back in Rolla,Mo. USA "Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain" Mark Twain

04-15-2002, 04:38 AM	#7
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Then its safe to assume if you have a Reese hitch welded to the frame you are stuck with one or the other hitch & tank in the cab or tank under the bed & no hitch...??? What does everyone do that pulls a trailer?? __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

04-14-2002, 08:38 PM	#4
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I have a 31 gallon 86 Blazer tank in my stepside/ with skid plate. Newer than a 86 is FI. Ya cant notice it unless you are looking. ------------------ 67 stepside 4x4 Owensville MO mudder67@hotmail.com [This message has been edited by Mudder67 (edited April 14, 2002).]

04-15-2002, 12:53 AM	#6
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	u can get the straps and orginal felt from raybucks. not sure if thats spelled right. they also have sending units. they are online. ------------------ 67 stepside 4x4 Owensville MO mudder67@hotmail.com

04-15-2002, 04:53 AM	#8
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	Not familiar with Reese hitches, but I'm running with a relocated tank and also have a Draw-Tite hitch, so I know it can be done... It was a straight forward installation with plenty of room for both. ------------------ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA http://www.ixpres.com/vlusardi/chevtrk.htm __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

04-15-2002, 09:21 AM	#9
BubbaGreen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 686	Anybody have pics of such a big tank installed into a short bed. I know for a fact the 'spare tire crossemember' needs to be removed...but are you guys removing the rear most cross-member too? That to me seems like it would leave the tank 'very' exposed in a rear end accident. But there is only approx 20" between the rear most crossmember and the crossmember that the track-arm is attached to. PICS would be great. I have a 31gal tank from an '89 suburban, that I would love to install, but it just doesnt measure up. I also want to put on a step bumper... but if i mount this tank which is 28x28x13deep...it would go the the very end of the frame.... ------------------ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside WAS:307w/3-on-the-tree NOW:350TBI/700R4/3.73 See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich __________________ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside RamJet-350/4L60e & Compushift/3.73Posi See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

04-15-2002, 11:41 AM	#10
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I removeed my rear coross member and made a new one out of angle iron. then welded a smaller piece to the backside of the new cross to bolt the tank straps and skid plate to. basically did the same to the front with angle iron. both of the pieces of angle iron lay flush with the top side of the frame. I do have a reciever hitch bolted to the bottom of my frame. i will try to figure out this new scanner i have and post some pics this week. ------------------ 67 stepside 4x4 Owensville MO mudder67@hotmail.com [This message has been edited by Mudder67 (edited April 15, 2002).]

04-16-2002, 03:49 AM	#11
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Mudder..great really lookin forward to see some pic's..by the way nice truck from what pic's I've seen.. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"



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