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skokie · 03-02-2007, 12:46 AM

I was looking at the back of the truck where I am going to be installing my fuel cell. It looks like the last crossember possibly the last two will have to go or it wont go in. Is there a brace that you can install if you have to remove the last one?

cstm68 · 03-02-2007, 02:03 AM

you remove the smaller one ond then move the last one back as far as you need

skokie · 03-02-2007, 02:40 AM

Ahh ok. I thought I had to remove it entirely.

Thanks

byrd · 03-02-2007, 09:55 AM

Skokie, I didn't have to trim or remove anything for my FCG tank. I am not sure why some people have had to and some not. When I ordered mine I just told FCG(mark) that I did not want to trim or remove anything and he built the tank so that it fit perfect and just bolted right in. There is about 1/2"-1" clearance all the way around the tank. Here is a pic of my tank, notice the slope on the rear of the tank as to not interfere with the rear crossmember, is your tank shaped like this?

skokie · 03-02-2007, 11:15 AM

I dont think my tanks is sloped like that. I would need to take another look. What are the dimensions of your tank? My are 27/20/10.

byrd · 03-02-2007, 11:26 AM

Skokie I won't be back over to my shop until probably Monday but I can get a measurement then. here is a pic of the tank installed with the rear crossmember still in it's original location

68Mike · 03-02-2007, 12:57 PM

Hey Byrd, that is sweet...

What is "FCG"?
What did you pay for it?

Keep posting those pics!!!

byrd · 03-02-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Mike

Hey Byrd, that is sweet...

What is "FCG"?
What did you pay for it?

Keep posting those pics!!!

IIRC my tank was about $450 shipped. Cheaper or about the same than the run of the mill tanks the usual vendors carry. I did not have to modify anything, just bolt it in. I even had him set the filler up to fill in the rear stake pocket. I wish I would have had him install it at a 45* angle towards the back of the truck, it just would have been easier to get the filler worked out, but hind sight is 20/20

That is all the pics I have of the tank in the truck right now, but there are plenty of pics in my build thread in my sig below.

shifty · 03-02-2007, 01:12 PM

FCG = FuelCellGuy, he is a member here at the forum. You can look him up in the member list (see the menu under the forum logo)

Joe67 · 03-02-2007, 01:25 PM

It depends on the size and configuration of your rear fuel cell.
I had to remove the rear brace to install my FCG tank.

Checkout this bar from Early Classic - bolt in piece with the hole for the rear lamp harness. Great price

http://earlyclassic.com/catalog.aspx?ProductId=987

I had mine powdercoated to match my chassis

skokie · 03-02-2007, 01:41 PM

Joe
What are the dimensions on your tank?

Joe67 · 03-02-2007, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by skokie

Joe
What are the dimensions on your tank?

27" x 20" x 8 1/2" deep

It should be ~16 gallons or so

skokie · 03-02-2007, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe67

27" x 20" x 8 1/2" deep

It should be ~16 gallons or so

Close to mine. Mines 27x20x10 deep

I may not have to after all. Well I guess there is one way to find out.

skokie · 03-02-2007, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skokie

Close to mine. Mines 27x20x10 deep

I may not have to after all. Well I guess there is one way to find out.

Forgot to add in that mine is a 20 gallon.

Joe67 · 03-02-2007, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skokie

Close to mine. Mines 27x20x10 deep

I may not have to after all. Well I guess there is one way to find out.

You may not have to what?
If your tank measures the same as mine, you will need to remove two braces to install it

shifty · 03-02-2007, 02:41 PM

I have the exact same setup as Joe (ECE xmember, tank size, etc.), except the peripherals on the top of the tank on mine are diff't.

Joe67 · 03-02-2007, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

I have the exact same setup as Joe (ECE xmember, tank size, etc.), except the peripherals on the top of the tank on mine are diff't.

Isn't that brace a nice piece? They could easily charge more IMO

shifty · 03-02-2007, 05:13 PM

I was very surprised how thick it was - and it was definitely of a better quality than their tranny xmember. CPP's tubular tranny xmember is a lot nicer.

1fast71 · 03-02-2007, 05:14 PM

im might sound stupid but what exzactly is a fuel cell?

JCA1972 · 03-02-2007, 08:55 PM

fuel cell= fuel tank

03-02-2007, 12:46 AM	#1
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Brace for fuel cell I was looking at the back of the truck where I am going to be installing my fuel cell. It looks like the last crossember possibly the last two will have to go or it wont go in. Is there a brace that you can install if you have to remove the last one? __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

03-02-2007, 02:03 AM	#2
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: Brace for fuel cell you remove the smaller one ond then move the last one back as far as you need

03-02-2007, 02:40 AM	#3
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Re: Brace for fuel cell Ahh ok. I thought I had to remove it entirely. Thanks __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

03-02-2007, 11:15 AM	#5
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Re: Brace for fuel cell I dont think my tanks is sloped like that. I would need to take another look. What are the dimensions of your tank? My are 27/20/10. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

03-02-2007, 12:57 PM	#7
68Mike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Salinas,Ca 93906 Posts: 502	Re: Brace for fuel cell Hey Byrd, that is sweet... What is "FCG"? What did you pay for it? Keep posting those pics!!! __________________ Mike Currents: '74 Cheyenne Super C30 Camper Special 3+3 aka "Sucia30" Past: '79 C10 BIG 10 (Sold) 69 CST LWB - Always a "Work in progress" true work truck (stolen) 05 GSXR 750 it has a pretty paint job _wrecked 72 SWB full frame restoration -sold! 71 CST K5 Blazer 4x4 (soon to be 2wd)-project - sold! C10 Club 2012 Brothers Show Video http://youtu.be/pUeV2vP7Wpo

03-02-2007, 01:12 PM	#9
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Brace for fuel cell FCG = FuelCellGuy, he is a member here at the forum. You can look him up in the member list (see the menu under the forum logo) __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-02-2007, 01:25 PM	#10
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: Brace for fuel cell It depends on the size and configuration of your rear fuel cell. I had to remove the rear brace to install my FCG tank. Checkout this bar from Early Classic - bolt in piece with the hole for the rear lamp harness. Great price http://earlyclassic.com/catalog.aspx?ProductId=987 I had mine powdercoated to match my chassis __________________ 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

03-02-2007, 01:41 PM	#11
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Re: Brace for fuel cell Joe What are the dimensions on your tank? __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

03-02-2007, 02:41 PM	#16
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Brace for fuel cell I have the exact same setup as Joe (ECE xmember, tank size, etc.), except the peripherals on the top of the tank on mine are diff't. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM. Last edited by shifty; 03-02-2007 at 02:41 PM.

03-02-2007, 05:13 PM	#18
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Brace for fuel cell I was very surprised how thick it was - and it was definitely of a better quality than their tranny xmember. CPP's tubular tranny xmember is a lot nicer. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-02-2007, 05:14 PM	#19
1fast71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: medford oregon Posts: 152	Re: Brace for fuel cell im might sound stupid but what exzactly is a fuel cell?

03-02-2007, 08:55 PM	#20
JCA1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Baytown, Texas Posts: 194	Re: Brace for fuel cell fuel cell= fuel tank __________________ 1971 C-10 2004 Yukon: 1998 Honda Accord 2008 Honda Civic 2004 HD V-Rod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=226458 Last edited by JCA1972; 03-02-2007 at 08:55 PM.



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