Speaking of Gas Tanks...... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

McCoyAZ · 10-29-2013, 09:37 AM

What one tank is considered to be the best choice for an under bed installation?

I don't want to debate keeping the tank inside the cab.

I have heard the Early 70's Blazer tank, or some of the Suburban tanks, Mustang tank even a 55 Chevy car tank. I do not want to order a kit, I like the repurposing idea of an older tank.

This would be for a step side with the filler coming out the rear of the drivers back fender.

65Gregg · 10-29-2013, 12:48 PM

Not claiming it's the best but Lakeroadster used an early 50's Chevy passenger car in his step side that worked out nicely.

Lugnutz65 · 10-29-2013, 03:59 PM

I've not done it. But if I were gonna do it, I'd really consider using a Fa fa fa fuuuurd Fa fa fa faaaalcon tank.

See post three in this link
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=falcon+tank

kieth · 10-29-2013, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McCoyAZ

What one tank is considered to be the best choice for an under bed installation?

I don't want to debate keeping the tank inside the cab.

I have heard the Early 70's Blazer tank, or some of the Suburban tanks, Mustang tank even a 55 Chevy car tank. I do not want to order a kit, I like the repurposing idea of an older tank.

This would be for a step side with the filler coming out the rear of the drivers back fender.

WE WANTED TO AVOID THE HAZARDS OF AN OLD FUEL TANK, (RUST ETC) SO WE BOUGHT THE 84 BLAZER FUEL TANK KIT.......YOU COULD LOOK FOR ONE AND IF THATS WHAT YOU GOT, CLICK HERE TO SEE HOW IT LOOKS FINISHED.

WE MADE A FEW CHANGES ALONG THE WAY (IN TANK FUEL PUMP FOR THROTTLE BODY, AND CHANGED THE WAY THE STRAPS MOUNTED.

CLICK THE THUMBNAILS TO SEE HOW IT MOUNTED:
http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...9293&k=KTZ8TSp

HERE IS LATER IN THE BUILD AS WE MODIFIED THE TANK:
http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...5425&k=RPD5hVt

FINAL REVISION AND INSTALLATION:
http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...9663&k=3Rt3RHj

HOPE THAT HELPS KIETH

FINAL SHOT OF HOW LOW IT HANGS UNDER THE BUMPER:

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...5592&k=MqQqJfG

10-29-2013, 09:37 AM	#1
McCoyAZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kingman, AZ Posts: 1,574	Speaking of Gas Tanks...... What one tank is considered to be the best choice for an under bed installation? I don't want to debate keeping the tank inside the cab. I have heard the Early 70's Blazer tank, or some of the Suburban tanks, Mustang tank even a 55 Chevy car tank. I do not want to order a kit, I like the repurposing idea of an older tank. This would be for a step side with the filler coming out the rear of the drivers back fender. __________________ http://s994.photobucket.com/albums/af62/ScottAz2/

10-29-2013, 12:48 PM	#2
65Gregg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Willis, Texas Posts: 754	Re: Speaking of Gas Tanks...... Not claiming it's the best but Lakeroadster used an early 50's Chevy passenger car in his step side that worked out nicely. __________________ 65Gregg Blue long bed White TBSS 61 Impala “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain

10-29-2013, 03:59 PM	#3
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,927	Re: Speaking of Gas Tanks...... I've not done it. But if I were gonna do it, I'd really consider using a Fa fa fa fuuuurd Fa fa fa faaaalcon tank. See post three in this link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=falcon+tank __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.