Best Fuel Tank For under Bed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Big Irish · 11-30-2010, 04:05 PM

What is the best fuel tank to use when moving your tank under the bed of a 53 with stock rear frame / I have classic instruments gas gage . Thanks

bmnk · 11-30-2010, 04:25 PM

They make tanks that are designed to drop in.....but

I used a 79 GMC Jimmy tank, it's like 33gals, so gives you plenty of fuel.

then used a 90* elbow to filler in the bed floor

I was worried with the 90* elbow I would have problems filling the tank, but it fill's great.....the only problem is the cost to fill up that monster tank, lol.

Big Irish · 11-30-2010, 05:05 PM

looks nice

**robnolimit** · 11-30-2010, 05:32 PM

We make a nice tank for the 47-54 trucks. They are aluminum, 19 gal. If you up for a new unit, these are really nice. The bolt in, and come with all the needed hardware.

Big Irish · 12-01-2010, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robnolimit

We make a nice tank for the 47-54 trucks. They are aluminum, 19 gal. If you up for a new unit, these are really nice. The bolt in, and come with all the needed hardware.

How do I get more info on this kit ?
thanks

whid · 11-30-2010, 06:59 PM

I used a 16 gal rci aluminum fuel cell from summit

IndyBowtie · 11-30-2010, 08:07 PM

An S10 side frame tank works nice.

Nsanehotrodz · 11-30-2010, 08:39 PM

Big Irish · 12-01-2010, 12:04 AM

Wow you guys have some serious skills , nice work .

54 ls3 · 12-01-2010, 12:13 AM

www.nolimit.net I bought the tank and it is a very nice piece i would show pics but its covered with tape and cardboard to keep it from getting scratched.

BOOOGHAR · 12-13-2010, 10:16 PM

I was going to use a 1st gen S10 blazer fuel tank in mine since they mount behind the axle and fit between the frame rails of the S10 frame, btw im using a S10 frame on my 50 project

solidaxel · 12-14-2010, 12:45 AM

Take a look at the 69 or 70 Mustang, for the best bang for your buck

ratrodmiller · 12-19-2010, 08:21 PM

i used a 1986 s10 blazer its a 20 gallon and worked great

Big Irish · 12-19-2010, 09:26 PM

Thanks for all the input
Posted via Mobile Device

52 choptop · 12-19-2010, 11:51 PM

I put a Pro Street fuel cell in mine. 16 gallons. The filler is in the bed. The pic from the rear shows how much you see it.

droppedgmc · 12-20-2010, 12:57 AM

brothers
http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=ATK4754
This is in a 54' stock frame im doing

rivera · 12-20-2010, 11:55 AM

I keep hearing the mustang tanks work the best, but who has actually done one? Those aluminum ones are nice but too damn expensive.

Wvgearhead · 12-21-2010, 12:07 AM

I have seen pics of the mustang tank, it looks like a great fit. My big prob is fitting a tank and a 12 x 20 air tank in there too! I here a 67-69 nova is a decent fit, but I haven't seen a pic of it done.
Posted via Mobile Device

Big Irish · 12-21-2010, 11:04 AM

I found this image on the HAMB . Looks like a great fit [IMG]DSCN1507.JPG[/IMG]
Hope this works .

Big Irish · 12-21-2010, 11:13 AM

Sorry image did not work . I will keep trying

smittys50 · 12-22-2010, 03:23 AM

I used cpp fuel cell fit very well & looks great.

11-30-2010, 04:05 PM	#1
Big Irish Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 110	Best Fuel Tank For under Bed What is the best fuel tank to use when moving your tank under the bed of a 53 with stock rear frame / I have classic instruments gas gage . Thanks __________________ 1955 Chevy 2 door Wagon 1967 Short Wide BAGGED Gone to someone else 1953 Shop truck Clipped and Snipped sold 1951 GMC Bagged and patina

11-30-2010, 04:25 PM	#2
bmnk Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 27	Re: Best Fuel Tank For under Bed They make tanks that are designed to drop in.....but I used a 79 GMC Jimmy tank, it's like 33gals, so gives you plenty of fuel. then used a 90* elbow to filler in the bed floor I was worried with the 90* elbow I would have problems filling the tank, but it fill's great.....the only problem is the cost to fill up that monster tank, lol.

11-30-2010, 05:05 PM	#3
Big Irish Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 110	Re: Best Fuel Tank For under Bed looks nice __________________ 1955 Chevy 2 door Wagon 1967 Short Wide BAGGED Gone to someone else 1953 Shop truck Clipped and Snipped sold 1951 GMC Bagged and patina

11-30-2010, 05:32 PM	#4
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: Best Fuel Tank For under Bed We make a nice tank for the 47-54 trucks. They are aluminum, 19 gal. If you up for a new unit, these are really nice. The bolt in, and come with all the needed hardware.

11-30-2010, 06:59 PM	#6
whid Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: franklin,ohio Posts: 43	Re: Best Fuel Tank For under Bed I used a 16 gal rci aluminum fuel cell from summit

11-30-2010, 08:07 PM	#7
IndyBowtie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Greenwood Indiana Posts: 95	Re: Best Fuel Tank For under Bed An S10 side frame tank works nice.

11-30-2010, 08:39 PM	#8
Nsanehotrodz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: White Pine, TN Posts: 1,261	Re: Best Fuel Tank For under Bed

12-01-2010, 12:04 AM	#9
Big Irish Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 110	Re: Best Fuel Tank For under Bed Wow you guys have some serious skills , nice work . __________________ 1955 Chevy 2 door Wagon 1967 Short Wide BAGGED Gone to someone else 1953 Shop truck Clipped and Snipped sold 1951 GMC Bagged and patina

12-01-2010, 12:13 AM	#10
54 ls3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: ATL,GA Posts: 5	Re: Best Fuel Tank For under Bed www.nolimit.net I bought the tank and it is a very nice piece i would show pics but its covered with tape and cardboard to keep it from getting scratched.

12-13-2010, 10:16 PM	#11
BOOOGHAR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: League City, TX Posts: 3	Re: Best Fuel Tank For under Bed I was going to use a 1st gen S10 blazer fuel tank in mine since they mount behind the axle and fit between the frame rails of the S10 frame, btw im using a S10 frame on my 50 project

12-14-2010, 12:45 AM	#12
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Best Fuel Tank For under Bed Take a look at the 69 or 70 Mustang, for the best bang for your buck __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

12-19-2010, 08:21 PM	#13
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: Best Fuel Tank For under Bed i used a 1986 s10 blazer its a 20 gallon and worked great

12-19-2010, 09:26 PM	#14
Big Irish Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 110	Re: Best Fuel Tank For under Bed Thanks for all the input Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 Chevy 2 door Wagon 1967 Short Wide BAGGED Gone to someone else 1953 Shop truck Clipped and Snipped sold 1951 GMC Bagged and patina

12-19-2010, 11:51 PM	#15
52 choptop Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The Valley, CA Posts: 21	Re: Best Fuel Tank For under Bed I put a Pro Street fuel cell in mine. 16 gallons. The filler is in the bed. The pic from the rear shows how much you see it. Attached Images

12-20-2010, 12:57 AM	#16
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	Re: Best Fuel Tank For under Bed brothers http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=ATK4754 This is in a 54' stock frame im doing __________________ '85 swb Last edited by droppedgmc; 12-20-2010 at 12:59 AM.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

12-20-2010, 11:55 AM	#17
rivera Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ogden, UT Posts: 2	Re: Best Fuel Tank For under Bed I keep hearing the mustang tanks work the best, but who has actually done one? Those aluminum ones are nice but too damn expensive.

12-21-2010, 12:07 AM	#18
Wvgearhead Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Charleston Wv Posts: 159	Re: Best Fuel Tank For under Bed I have seen pics of the mustang tank, it looks like a great fit. My big prob is fitting a tank and a 12 x 20 air tank in there too! I here a 67-69 nova is a decent fit, but I haven't seen a pic of it done. Posted via Mobile Device

12-21-2010, 11:04 AM	#19
Big Irish Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 110	Re: Best Fuel Tank For under Bed I found this image on the HAMB . Looks like a great fit [IMG]DSCN1507.JPG[/IMG] Hope this works . __________________ 1955 Chevy 2 door Wagon 1967 Short Wide BAGGED Gone to someone else 1953 Shop truck Clipped and Snipped sold 1951 GMC Bagged and patina

12-21-2010, 11:13 AM	#20
Big Irish Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 110	Re: Best Fuel Tank For under Bed Sorry image did not work . I will keep trying __________________ 1955 Chevy 2 door Wagon 1967 Short Wide BAGGED Gone to someone else 1953 Shop truck Clipped and Snipped sold 1951 GMC Bagged and patina

12-22-2010, 03:23 AM	#21
smittys50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 69	Re: Best Fuel Tank For under Bed I used cpp fuel cell fit very well & looks great. __________________ build them to drive & have fun! Last edited by smittys50; 12-22-2010 at 03:25 AM.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.