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69ChevyRazorback · 10-12-2008, 11:11 PM

Just wondering if anyone knew of any model and makes of different vehicle gas tanks that will work for mounting in the rear underneath the frame. I was told that ford rangers had gas tanks that fit well. just wanting some suggestions that I could find in a salvage yard. thanks

68_chop_top · 10-13-2008, 08:34 AM

Any 68-72 blazer or suburban will fit. You will loose your spare tire. Be careful which tank you choose because the sending unit must be capatible with your gas gauge.

Myself · 10-13-2008, 11:20 AM

I put an S10 Blazer tank in my wife's '68. 20 gallon and the sender works with the factory guage. But, I had to notch the frame rails a little on each side. A friend of mine has a Bronco II tank in his and it fits real nice. He bought his sending unit through a local street rod builder.

Brad · 10-13-2008, 12:18 PM

I've used a '73 Suburban tank, but it does stick out past the frame rails and you'll need to build a frame of some sort in order to protect it against a rearend-er.

BP68 · 10-13-2008, 12:31 PM

I have a 72 Blazer tank in my 68's rear frame rails. Fits great.

68chevy68 · 10-13-2008, 01:17 PM

I too just used a stock blazer tank. LMC has a kit that comes with the sending unit, straps and bolts to just bolt it in. Mine went in with no problem. You will have to modify one of the braces on the bed for it to fit and figure out where you want the filler to be.

PanelDeland · 10-13-2008, 01:54 PM

Any of the BB vendors will carry that same Blazer/'burb kit.It might even be a little cheaper thru them.

woodwright · 10-13-2008, 08:16 PM

I've got a 90 Isuzu trooper tank. Its a nice it but the sender is gonna be interesting. I'm switching to all aftermarket guages so I don't think it will be a problem.

69ChevyRazorback · 10-13-2008, 11:48 PM

will you have to buy a new/longer fuel line to in order for the rear mount kit from LMC to work??? just wondering what other items I need that dont come with the kit.... maybe an example of how some of you guys have installed it would help. thanks for the feedback!

70GMCer · 10-14-2008, 07:06 AM

Here's some info from the FAQ.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=212828

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=234732

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=74876

10-12-2008, 11:11 PM	#1
69ChevyRazorback Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 92	help with gas tanks that will fit in the rear Just wondering if anyone knew of any model and makes of different vehicle gas tanks that will work for mounting in the rear underneath the frame. I was told that ford rangers had gas tanks that fit well. just wanting some suggestions that I could find in a salvage yard. thanks

10-13-2008, 08:34 AM	#2
68_chop_top Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Granbury, TEXAS Posts: 250	Re: help with gas tanks that will fit in the rear Any 68-72 blazer or suburban will fit. You will loose your spare tire. Be careful which tank you choose because the sending unit must be capatible with your gas gauge. __________________ Mine is chopped, has a clutch, and a big block.

10-13-2008, 11:20 AM	#3
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,136	Re: help with gas tanks that will fit in the rear I put an S10 Blazer tank in my wife's '68. 20 gallon and the sender works with the factory guage. But, I had to notch the frame rails a little on each side. A friend of mine has a Bronco II tank in his and it fits real nice. He bought his sending unit through a local street rod builder.

10-13-2008, 12:18 PM	#4
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: help with gas tanks that will fit in the rear I've used a '73 Suburban tank, but it does stick out past the frame rails and you'll need to build a frame of some sort in order to protect it against a rearend-er. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

10-13-2008, 12:31 PM	#5
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	Re: help with gas tanks that will fit in the rear I have a 72 Blazer tank in my 68's rear frame rails. Fits great. __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999

10-13-2008, 01:17 PM	#6
68chevy68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: arkansas Posts: 524	Re: help with gas tanks that will fit in the rear I too just used a stock blazer tank. LMC has a kit that comes with the sending unit, straps and bolts to just bolt it in. Mine went in with no problem. You will have to modify one of the braces on the bed for it to fit and figure out where you want the filler to be. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=245203

10-13-2008, 01:54 PM	#7
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: help with gas tanks that will fit in the rear Any of the BB vendors will carry that same Blazer/'burb kit.It might even be a little cheaper thru them. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-13-2008, 08:16 PM	#8
woodwright Enjoying left field Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dillon Montana Posts: 900	Re: help with gas tanks that will fit in the rear I've got a 90 Isuzu trooper tank. Its a nice it but the sender is gonna be interesting. I'm switching to all aftermarket guages so I don't think it will be a problem.

10-13-2008, 11:48 PM	#9
69ChevyRazorback Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 92	Re: help with gas tanks that will fit in the rear will you have to buy a new/longer fuel line to in order for the rear mount kit from LMC to work??? just wondering what other items I need that dont come with the kit.... maybe an example of how some of you guys have installed it would help. thanks for the feedback!

10-14-2008, 07:06 AM	#10
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: help with gas tanks that will fit in the rear Here's some info from the FAQ. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=212828 http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=234732 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=74876 __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang



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