Gas Tank Relocate HELP PLEASE!!!

[crossland1962]

I have been searching the forum and looking for hours!! I have a bagged 62 I have just pulled my leaking behind the seat tank. I am looking at moving the tank to the rear but everything I am seeing hangs down below the frame pretty far. What are you guys using?? Pics please. Thinking of maybe just using a fuel cell under raised bed floor??

[Kenfuzed]

I thought that despite hanging below the frame many of the frame mount tanks are still high enough not to drag.

[LostMy65]

I think some have had good results with a 69 or 70 mustang tank.

[LostMy65]

Here's a thread you might look at:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...12#post6737212

[Mr Bear]

Consider this. Measurements.

On my 65, the lower sidewall of the spare tire is 13" down from the bed cross sill. The bolts/bracket add another few inches.

A 21 gallon side fill tank (LMC Trucks) is typically 13" from bottom to top.

So, if you cut out the spare tire cross bar and tuck it up in between the frame rails (whether or not you cut out a notch in the associated bed sill) such a tank should hang no lower than your existing spare tire/bracket assembly.

If your spare ain't dragging, your tank shouldn't either. But if you are one of the folks that are crazy low, all bets are off and you might need a skid plate anyway.

Naturally, the smaller capacity bed fill tanks will tuck up in between the frame rails even neater.

I think most folks simply object to the potential for dragging as the visual from the rear (especially with no bumber) is a bit scary.

I'll let ya know how a 21 gallon goes in. I'll be putting one in place on my truck in the next few weeks. I am tired of fumes in the cab too and it'll be nice to have the safety margin and the extra space behind the seat.

[Chevy Fleetside]

http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/pa...rod/prd173.htm This one is only 8 1/2". Down side is, it is only 16 gal

[57chevy406]

I used a 69 Camaro tank with the Camaro big block fuel sending unit and the Camaro spring loaded tag bracket in my 61 short bed fleet side. Nothing visabile from the back and the filler is centered behind the tag so it doesn't matter which side of the pump you pull up to. I saw the idea on this forum and it had pictures. I cannot figure how to post pictures of mine.

[Jimal]

Originally Posted by 57chevy406

I used a 69 Camaro tank with the Camaro big block fuel sending unit and the Camaro spring loaded tag bracket in my 61 short bed fleet side. Nothing visabile from the back and the filler is centered behind the tag so it doesn't matter which side of the pump you pull up to. I saw the idea on this forum and it had pictures. I cannot figure how to post pictures of mine.

I'd like to see your install. I'm on the verge of taking my LMC sourced tank and relocating the filler to come out the back using a neck from a '61-'63 full size Chevy. I've seen a couple '69 Camaro tank installs on here but I wasn't happy with the look.

[crossland1962]

I am looking on the really cheap!! What has anybody bought at the junkyard and used??

[verdell]

Originally Posted by crossland1962

I am looking on the really cheap!! What has anybody bought at the junkyard and used??

I'm running a 22 gallon 70s chevy van gas tank. I didn't like how low the blazer tanks hung and ran across this after doing a little research. Fits pretty good into the 60-62 frame rails and doesn't hang too low even with my rear bags aired out. Check out gastanks.com p/n GM-8A or the salvage yards..hope this helps

[crossland1962]

Thanks for all the input guys. Verdell I am going to see what I can come up with.

[slepysal]

Originally Posted by verdell

I'm running a 22 gallon 70s chevy van gas tank. I didn't like how low the blazer tanks hung and ran across this after doing a little research. Fits pretty good into the 60-62 frame rails and doesn't hang too low even with my rear bags aired out. Check out gastanks.com p/n GM-8A or the salvage yards..hope this helps

Any pictures of your tank ?

[markeb01]

Here are some threads that should help:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=gas+tank

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=gas+tank

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=gas+tank

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=gas+tank

[AcampoDave]

Here's one I started where many members were kind enough to post pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=621177

[McCoyAZ]

'53 chevy sedan tank will work also

[Lokin4AReason]

informative thread and liking the idea(s) being thrown around .... =0)

[Mathew21]

I have been thinking about using 1969 Camaro fuel tank set up for fuel injection for my LS swap in my 66'.

Something like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-1969-Che...p2054897.l4275

[Mjminino]

Originally Posted by Mathew21

I have been thinking about using 1969 Camaro fuel tank set up for fuel injection for my LS swap in my 66'.

Something like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-1969-Che...p2054897.l4275

Mentioned above was this tank for 85$
http://www.classicparts.com/mobile/1...5/#.VJOhaBAAIF

Couldn't you turn that into one for fuel injection for cheaper than the one you mentioned?

[crossland1962]

PDXHall do you have any pics with the bed or bumper on?

[pdxhall]

Originally Posted by crossland1962

PDXHall do you have any pics with the bed or bumper on?

Sorry, I don't. I'm not that far yet.

[Chevystep]

Well, we crawled under the 66 and there's not a lot of room between the frame rails (maybe 30") and really not a lot from the last crossmember to the back, so it may be back to the drawing board....no license plate flip filler unless I can find a different tank like that Camaro tank to fit there.....

[Jimal]

My truck currently has an LMC rear mounted, side fill tank, #2 in this picture:



I just picked up a filler neck from a '61-'63 full size Chevy car:



My plan is to, after some careful measuring and other prep, bring both to a welder, have the side fill opening welded closed and this welded to the back to end up with a '69 Camaro type filler behind the license plate. I'll post the results when I finally get to it.

[Mjminino]

Doesn’t that end up hanging down a bit under the truck?

[Jimal]

Originally Posted by Mjminino

Doesn’t that end up hanging down a bit under the truck?

This is what it looks like installed, but without a bumper. I've subsequently installed a bumper, but I don't think it is correct. I'll take another picture or two the next time I have daylight to work with.

[Chevy Fleetside]

Originally Posted by Jimal

This is what it looks like installed, but without a bumper. I've subsequently installed a bumper, but I don't think it is correct. I'll take another picture or two the next time I have daylight to work with.

I have this tank in my truck now. If I mounted the way he did it would be dragging on the ground. The rear has a 4" drop.