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Terence · 11-19-2006, 12:57 AM

I am in the process of rebuilding a 67 longbox and I want to get rid of the gas tank that is currently in the cab. I want to put a tank under the bed and was wondering if someone could tell me what I should be looking for at the wreckers. What model truck and year would be the easiest to transplant the gas tank into my truck?
Thanks
Terry

mtb_will_03 · 11-19-2006, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Terence

I am in the process of rebuilding a 67 longbox and I want to get rid of the gas tank that is currently in the cab. I want to put a tank under the bed and was wondering if someone could tell me what I should be looking for at the wreckers. What model truck and year would be the easiest to transplant the gas tank into my truck?
Thanks
Terry

Im also doing the same thing with my 72

krue · 11-19-2006, 01:06 AM

Most wreckers won't sell a used gas tank around here.

roj2323 · 11-19-2006, 03:17 AM

it's really not woth the time to get a used tank. you would be surprised how cheap new tanks can be but the problem is finding one that fits. most likely you will end up with a custom made tank if you want it to fit properly.
ondrew

wibilly · 11-19-2006, 05:15 AM

i used a 40 gal sububern tank in my short 4x4but doubt if one would fit with coil springs. many use early blazer tanks,they may be to tall if truck will be lowered.i would take some mesurements, bring a tape mesure and check some vansor older cars with filler behind plate.check to make sure they weren't punctured to drain at wreckers before trying to remove

cdowns · 11-19-2006, 07:22 AM

measure the space in the frame where you want to place tank// take ruler with you to wrecking yard

chevyboy55 · 11-19-2006, 09:00 AM

Here's what I did. That way the tank is brand new not all full of rust & crap and I think I got a flyer in the mail that said they are having 10% off everything in thr store Nov.24th - 25th? Just my 2 cents.

robsmistress · 11-19-2006, 10:03 AM

hey check out the older blazer tanks you need to modify the filler neck location and they fit in the back under the bed if you don't intend to slam your ride to the ground they fit right between the two rear xmembers if you remove the smaller thrid cross piece the bolt hole are already there good luck

**John Fabris** · 11-19-2006, 11:10 AM

I used a gas tank from a 64 suburban, it is a direct bolt in.

Look for 60-72 surburbans, 60-70 panels, or 69-72 blazer, those are all the direct bolt-ons, other then that, tanks from other vehicles will need mods, unless you buy a new tank from one of the venders...

11-19-2006, 12:57 AM	#1
Terence Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kelowna British Columbia Posts: 21	relocating gas tank to rear I am in the process of rebuilding a 67 longbox and I want to get rid of the gas tank that is currently in the cab. I want to put a tank under the bed and was wondering if someone could tell me what I should be looking for at the wreckers. What model truck and year would be the easiest to transplant the gas tank into my truck? Thanks Terry

11-19-2006, 01:06 AM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: relocating gas tank to rear Most wreckers won't sell a used gas tank around here. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-19-2006, 03:17 AM	#4
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	Re: relocating gas tank to rear it's really not woth the time to get a used tank. you would be surprised how cheap new tanks can be but the problem is finding one that fits. most likely you will end up with a custom made tank if you want it to fit properly. ondrew

11-19-2006, 05:15 AM	#5
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: relocating gas tank to rear i used a 40 gal sububern tank in my short 4x4but doubt if one would fit with coil springs. many use early blazer tanks,they may be to tall if truck will be lowered.i would take some mesurements, bring a tape mesure and check some vansor older cars with filler behind plate.check to make sure they weren't punctured to drain at wreckers before trying to remove __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

11-19-2006, 07:22 AM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: relocating gas tank to rear measure the space in the frame where you want to place tank// take ruler with you to wrecking yard __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-19-2006, 09:00 AM	#7
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Re: relocating gas tank to rear Here's what I did. That way the tank is brand new not all full of rust & crap and I think I got a flyer in the mail that said they are having 10% off everything in thr store Nov.24th - 25th? Just my 2 cents.

11-19-2006, 10:03 AM	#8
robsmistress Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 6	Re: relocating gas tank to rear hey check out the older blazer tanks you need to modify the filler neck location and they fit in the back under the bed if you don't intend to slam your ride to the ground they fit right between the two rear xmembers if you remove the smaller thrid cross piece the bolt hole are already there good luck

11-19-2006, 11:10 AM	#9
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: relocating gas tank to rear I used a gas tank from a 64 suburban, it is a direct bolt in. Look for 60-72 surburbans, 60-70 panels, or 69-72 blazer, those are all the direct bolt-ons, other then that, tanks from other vehicles will need mods, unless you buy a new tank from one of the venders... __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB



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