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REDROCKER652002 · 03-11-2020, 08:28 PM

So, I have to get more beer, yes, it is needed. LOL. I ask my son to use his 69 since he has me blocked in. He says, "Sure, go ahead". I get in, start it up and move out. Notice a gas smell in the cab. HMMM? I thought maybe the carb loaded up when I started it, so I move on. Not changing much, so I think, OK. Gas tank is full, so maybe he spilled a bit. Nope. I get home and ask. He says, Yea, it happens when I fill up. SMH. Really? So, my question to the group, which tank, or which company did you all use to move the tank from behind the seat to the rear of the bed? I used Brothers on my 65 when I had it, and it was not too bad. I had to have a frame welded up if I remember correctly, but that was it. What suggestions you all got? Thanks. RR

TDH1989 · 03-11-2020, 08:49 PM

I used Brothers as well on my 67 last year

REDROCKER652002 · 03-11-2020, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TDH1989

I used Brothers as well on my 67 last year

I have had good luck with them. But if there is another option I am all ears. LOL.

**sfont66** · 03-11-2020, 09:26 PM

I like my Boyd welding tank, easy install.

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-11-2020, 09:33 PM

I fixed the leaking vent hose and kept it in the cab.

**Getter-Done** · 03-11-2020, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I fixed the leaking vent hose and kept it in the cab.

Amen

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REDROCKER652002 · 03-11-2020, 09:50 PM

I appreciate the responses. Thanks to all. My end goal is to get the tank out of the cab so that it is done. He is a typical teenage boy that has very little motivation and even less interest in working with his dad on anything. LOL. I too like the Boyd tank, I will look into it.

flashed · 03-11-2020, 10:21 PM

Best place to buy Boyd tank I have found is Pro Performance , great to deal with .

**Richard** · 03-12-2020, 03:04 AM

Moving the tank is not a bad idea imo. I am doing it. Using a later model Blazer tank as I want more fuel capacity than the 69-72 19-20 Gal stock Blazer tank. Most aftermarket are the same capacity. That said, if you change all the rubber fuel lines in the cab the smell will probably go away.

Andy4639 · 03-12-2020, 08:28 AM

'No limit' gas tank and Rob is a site sponsor. Call them. He will put the filler tube where ever you want it and he will add the Fuel Injection flange also for later use if you go with fuel injection. Great tank. Drill the holes and bolts right in.

Wobpb377 · 06-05-2020, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

'No limit' gas tank and Rob is a site sponsor. Call them. He will put the filler tube where ever you want it and he will add the Fuel Injection flange also for later use if you go with fuel injection. Great tank. Drill the holes and bolts right in.

Was this basically a drop in tank/kit? I reached out to Carolina truck shop—sticker from your photo. Is this where Rich works?

68Stepbed · 03-12-2020, 08:46 AM

I used a Tanks Inc. tank. It was ok, but improper baffling. Rob at NoLimit fixed the baffling and added a sump box for the internal fuel pump. Certainly much cheaper than a new tank for my situation.

If I were to buy new again, it would be a NoLimit, or Boyd's.

bigdog55 · 03-12-2020, 02:29 PM

I got a tank from a square body with the skid plate. (from a salvage yard), It holds thirty something gallons and you have to be looking for it to see it.

**MDPotter** · 03-12-2020, 02:50 PM

I put a universal tank from Tanks Inc in my truck and wish I would have spent a little more for the Boyds tank. Mounting the Tanks Inc tank was a pain and still isn't a great setup as it doesn't have any flanges so you have to capture it somehow so it makes mounting funky.

Wootdog · 03-12-2020, 04:42 PM

All,
I have Rock Valley gas tank. I bought it years ago and fits like a glove.
Kerry

REDROCKER652002 · 06-05-2020, 09:58 AM

Hey guys, been a while. Been busy as heck at work. Just a quick note to the gas tank and smell issue. I went out and was gonna fool with it one day. I noticed the gas cap was very very loose. I looked, no seal. So, I told my son, hey you might want to check the cap just in case, just a thought. Well, he did. And he bought a new cap and it seems to have worked. So we are good there. He still wants to move it to behind the bed, but now at least he can do other stuff that needs to be done first.

gmc684x4 · 06-05-2020, 11:09 AM

suburban gas tank 31 gallon
New tank and straps from Nappa
Picked a cross member from a 70s burbon

03-11-2020, 08:28 PM	#1
REDROCKER652002 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: South San Francisco CA, Posts: 441	Darn kids So, I have to get more beer, yes, it is needed. LOL. I ask my son to use his 69 since he has me blocked in. He says, "Sure, go ahead". I get in, start it up and move out. Notice a gas smell in the cab. HMMM? I thought maybe the carb loaded up when I started it, so I move on. Not changing much, so I think, OK. Gas tank is full, so maybe he spilled a bit. Nope. I get home and ask. He says, Yea, it happens when I fill up. SMH. Really? So, my question to the group, which tank, or which company did you all use to move the tank from behind the seat to the rear of the bed? I used Brothers on my 65 when I had it, and it was not too bad. I had to have a frame welded up if I remember correctly, but that was it. What suggestions you all got? Thanks. RR

03-11-2020, 08:49 PM	#2
TDH1989 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 68	Re: Darn kids I used Brothers as well on my 67 last year

03-11-2020, 09:26 PM	#4
sfont66 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Pine City MN Posts: 363	Re: Darn kids I like my Boyd welding tank, easy install. Attached Images __________________ 72 C10, Was a 350,M20, Brodix heads,Comp cam, Edelbrock intake&carb, Hedman hedders LWB. Project is now a 5.3(L33) w/PRC stage 2.5 CNC ported 243heads, BTR RedHot cam,Holley Terminator X, T56 magnum. SWB, Boyd tank. 4.5/4 Drop http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...My72c10project

03-11-2020, 09:33 PM	#5
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Darn kids I fixed the leaking vent hose and kept it in the cab. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

03-11-2020, 09:50 PM	#7
REDROCKER652002 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: South San Francisco CA, Posts: 441	Re: Darn kids I appreciate the responses. Thanks to all. My end goal is to get the tank out of the cab so that it is done. He is a typical teenage boy that has very little motivation and even less interest in working with his dad on anything. LOL. I too like the Boyd tank, I will look into it.

03-11-2020, 10:21 PM	#8
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Darn kids Best place to buy Boyd tank I have found is Pro Performance , great to deal with .

03-12-2020, 03:04 AM	#9
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,881	Re: Darn kids Moving the tank is not a bad idea imo. I am doing it. Using a later model Blazer tank as I want more fuel capacity than the 69-72 19-20 Gal stock Blazer tank. Most aftermarket are the same capacity. That said, if you change all the rubber fuel lines in the cab the smell will probably go away. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

03-12-2020, 08:28 AM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Darn kids 'No limit' gas tank and Rob is a site sponsor. Call them. He will put the filler tube where ever you want it and he will add the Fuel Injection flange also for later use if you go with fuel injection. Great tank. Drill the holes and bolts right in. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-12-2020, 08:46 AM	#12
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Darn kids I used a Tanks Inc. tank. It was ok, but improper baffling. Rob at NoLimit fixed the baffling and added a sump box for the internal fuel pump. Certainly much cheaper than a new tank for my situation. If I were to buy new again, it would be a NoLimit, or Boyd's. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

03-12-2020, 02:29 PM	#13
bigdog55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: TX Posts: 122	Re: Darn kids I got a tank from a square body with the skid plate. (from a salvage yard), It holds thirty something gallons and you have to be looking for it to see it. __________________ Brian

03-12-2020, 02:50 PM	#14
MDPotter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,165	Re: Darn kids I put a universal tank from Tanks Inc in my truck and wish I would have spent a little more for the Boyds tank. Mounting the Tanks Inc tank was a pain and still isn't a great setup as it doesn't have any flanges so you have to capture it somehow so it makes mounting funky. __________________ 1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632 1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047 1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184 1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20 1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped 2008 Silverado Duramax

03-12-2020, 04:42 PM	#15
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,680	Re: Darn kids All, I have Rock Valley gas tank. I bought it years ago and fits like a glove. Kerry __________________ 1967 C10 Got it back after three years Boy I sure missed Peppy 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

06-05-2020, 09:58 AM	#16
REDROCKER652002 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: South San Francisco CA, Posts: 441	Re: Darn kids Hey guys, been a while. Been busy as heck at work. Just a quick note to the gas tank and smell issue. I went out and was gonna fool with it one day. I noticed the gas cap was very very loose. I looked, no seal. So, I told my son, hey you might want to check the cap just in case, just a thought. Well, he did. And he bought a new cap and it seems to have worked. So we are good there. He still wants to move it to behind the bed, but now at least he can do other stuff that needs to be done first.

06-05-2020, 11:09 AM	#17
gmc684x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Whitehorse yukon Posts: 1,218	Re: Darn kids suburban gas tank 31 gallon New tank and straps from Nappa Picked a cross member from a 70s burbon



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