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elks · 02-27-2014, 10:21 PM

So I am converting my 71 blazer to a hunting rig and less of a rock crawler. First on the list is a gas tank. Mine is currently 15 gallons and I want to get max rule capacity and keep rear departure angles and clearance.

I know there was a large tank once available but heard that company sold out.

Moreyel · 02-27-2014, 10:44 PM

Elks, I just took a tank out of my 72 that was mounted between the rocker and the frame, driver side. There was a manual valve to run that or the stock tank. I can take some pictures this weekend if you like. I'm not sure of the gallonage. Maybe we can figure that out by the size.
Morey

elks · 02-27-2014, 10:52 PM

Interesting... Like to see more!

mcmlxix · 02-28-2014, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by elks

So I am converting my 71 blazer to a hunting rig and less of a rock crawler. First on the list is a gas tank. Mine is currently 15 gallons and I want to get max rule capacity and keep rear departure angles and clearance.

I know there was a large tank once available but heard that company sold out.

The company that sold the fuel tank side of the business was www.nwmp.com ... They direct you to http://www.sunsetmetalfab.net/page008.html

It was 37 gallons.

Here is an old For Sale ad that has pictures.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=406742

**truckster** · 02-28-2014, 02:48 AM

I have an 86 Blazer tank that's likely going into my 72. Just measuring, it looks like it will fit between the frame rails. It's a 31 gallon tank as compared to my 21 gallon tank. It looks like it will probably sit an inch or two lower than my stock tank.

The fuel filler is on the opposite side, so I may have to flip it around or come up with another arrangement.

02-27-2014, 10:21 PM	#1
elks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NW, Colorado Posts: 285	Fuel tank options? So I am converting my 71 blazer to a hunting rig and less of a rock crawler. First on the list is a gas tank. Mine is currently 15 gallons and I want to get max rule capacity and keep rear departure angles and clearance. I know there was a large tank once available but heard that company sold out. __________________ Confidence is the feeling we have before we fully comprehend the situation

02-27-2014, 10:44 PM	#2
Moreyel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cedar Crest, NM Posts: 200	Re: Fuel tank options? Elks, I just took a tank out of my 72 that was mounted between the rocker and the frame, driver side. There was a manual valve to run that or the stock tank. I can take some pictures this weekend if you like. I'm not sure of the gallonage. Maybe we can figure that out by the size. Morey __________________ 72 Blazer, 70 El Camino SS, Anniversary HD FatBoy, 2020 Ram 2500, 80 Vette, 65 Chevy 3/4 Ton 4 W/D Pickup and some more. Wife: 06 GMC Duramax 3500 4WD Single Wheel Next: Rust removal on my Blazer. Thinking of putting a 50 Chevy cab on a 76 Chev 4 WD pickup. Members Met: Aldtime, DeadheadNM

02-27-2014, 10:52 PM	#3
elks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NW, Colorado Posts: 285	Re: Fuel tank options? Interesting... Like to see more! __________________ Confidence is the feeling we have before we fully comprehend the situation

02-28-2014, 02:48 AM	#5
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: Fuel tank options? I have an 86 Blazer tank that's likely going into my 72. Just measuring, it looks like it will fit between the frame rails. It's a 31 gallon tank as compared to my 21 gallon tank. It looks like it will probably sit an inch or two lower than my stock tank. The fuel filler is on the opposite side, so I may have to flip it around or come up with another arrangement.



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