Who has done the Blazer gas tank swap - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Luckymic34 · 04-11-2002, 09:45 AM

I think I'm going to order a gas tank to put under the bed here pretty soon, anyone have a tips on how to make it a smooth procedure. What else am I going to need to go out and buy. Thanks for the tips and info in advance.
Tim

------------------
68 custom stepside
350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI,
Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers
40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot
2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter,
4.10 gears
Virginia Beach, VA by way of
Houston, TX

Nichboy · 04-11-2002, 09:55 AM

Make sure who ever you order the tank from they send you the right sending unit. I learned the hard way (had the truck painted and all together, hooked up the sending unit was the wrong one, had to pull the bed off and install the right one) my how we learn from our stupid mistakes. thanks

busterwivell · 04-11-2002, 04:52 PM

What have you guys (and/or gals) done for filler tubes, gas doors, etc?

Leinie · 04-11-2002, 05:33 PM

I've seen pics posted here showing the filler hidden behind a flipout tail light, and also one with a flush mount filler in the wood bed floor. ( I think the trim piece was from a boat )
Both were great ideas.

------------------
72 Blazer CST X 2

Luckymic34 · 04-11-2002, 05:56 PM

If anyone has any pic's that would be cool. I have a stepside but pics of a fleetside would be cool too.

------------------
68 custom stepside PS,PB
350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI,
Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers
40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot
2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter,
4.10 gears
Virginia Beach, VA by way of
Houston, TX

bigvinnie · 04-11-2002, 07:26 PM

I've got a stepside with an aftermarket tank under the bed... it's got the filler in the bed floor, but it could be easily modified to fill from the stepside fender. I have a pic of the installation on my site if you wanna have a look.... the link is in my signature.

------------------
'72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA
http://www.ixpres.com/vlusardi/chevtrk.htm

PanelDeland · 04-11-2002, 07:41 PM

Look up tennman on the members list and ask him where his tank setup is posted.He put it behind the sidemarker light and has gracefully documented the way he did it in photos to share.

------------------
Deland does Chevys 68Chevy panel(LIZ)
"A man and his truck,it's a beautiful thing"
"I have the body of a god,unfortunately it's Budda"

*Randy70C-10* · 04-11-2002, 09:24 PM

Tim, yours should be easy. Just bolt it under the plywood with sheetrock screws. hehe-sorry, couldn't resist!

*Fast68Chevy* · 04-11-2002, 09:38 PM

lol!

i plan on a 86 blazer tank for the 71 C10, i may make it through the floor and flip up lid, or set it up like the 73-77 trucks are, *no door*

R

------------------
Randy- Lincoln, IL
r68c30@hotmail.com

-71 C-10 350/CH465/3.07 12 bolt 3.07/ trying to assemble! *Life and time permitting* :P
-84 Z28 Camaro 5.0L 700R4, 3.73 rear
-84 Firebird SE 2.8L. 5 speed Borg Warner
-82 Firebird 350/TH350

*parting out 5.0LTPI '81 cutlass supreme brougham, and have lots of '67-87 parts of all kinds to sell or trade*
*Paint is overrated
© RSS Enterprises 2000

[This message has been edited by Fast68Chevy (edited April 12, 2002).]

Brian19692 · 04-11-2002, 09:45 PM

Can you use a receiver hitch with the Blazer tank on a long box truck?

------------------
69 short box 4x4
72 long box
69 Camaro 327 4-speed
71 4x4 suburban, soon to be crew cab short box
87 S-10 V-8 FOR SALE
Des Moines, Iowa

Mudder · 04-12-2002, 04:07 AM

my frame is a 77 but i used the skid plate, tank from an 86 blazer and I do have a reciever hitch. fill is very rear of the bed in the corner, using a boat fill cap.

------------------
67 stepside 4x4 Owensville MO mudder67@hotmail.com

Luckymic34 · 04-12-2002, 07:42 AM

Actually Randy that was the idea...you just forgot the left handed beer's. LOL

Nichboy · 04-12-2002, 07:55 AM

71 SWB. I installed my marine filler on the back side of the drivers side wheel tub. Works well and doesn't interfear with hauling.

dubie · 04-12-2002, 08:18 AM

I would also like to see step by step instructions on how this was done, what materials you need and how much it costs to do this. If I am going to be doing all this work on my 72, it would sure be nice to have a bit more cab room.

------------------
72 C/10 LWB 2wd
250 inline 6, 3 speed column shift. Soon to have a total facelift.

Luckymic34 · 04-12-2002, 08:25 AM

Nichboy got any pic's?

Nichboy · 04-12-2002, 09:20 AM

I will try and get some this weekend and post

Kas68c10 · 04-12-2002, 01:47 PM

I have done this, but the tank I found at the wrecker is only 12 gallons,so I fill a lot. Good thing I dont do much freeway, I'd be at a gas station every 4 hours. GMCPAUL has a pretty good price on a poly tank, or a full kit if you need it. On the stepside, the gas filler is easy to mount on the fender. I took the filler from a blazer,along with the sending unit,got the sraps made at MR Gas tank,and the tank recoated. Drilled 4 holes in the crossmembers, and put the tank up. Easy really. If you want pics, email me, I will take and scan in and mail to you. Also bought a shelf unit from jc whitney to fit behind the seat,happy with that too .

------------------
1968 SWB Stepside, pwr disc brake and tilt pwr steering, 5 spd tranny, HEI,Accel coil,K&N filter,3 bolt seatbelts, original i6 and wood bed, seat from an 89 Chevy, front and rear sway bars, moved gas tank to under the bed, headman hedders, new chrome bumpers,one wire alternator,WORK IN PROGRESS,Daily driver, 20 MPG, Freeland MI

04-11-2002, 09:45 AM	#1
Luckymic34 Whisky Bent & Hell Bound Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 430	Who has done the Blazer gas tank swap I think I'm going to order a gas tank to put under the bed here pretty soon, anyone have a tips on how to make it a smooth procedure. What else am I going to need to go out and buy. Thanks for the tips and info in advance. Tim ------------------ 68 custom stepside 350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI, Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears Virginia Beach, VA by way of Houston, TX __________________ 68 custom stepside PS,PB 350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI, Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears 2003 Harley Davidson 883C San Diego, CA by way of Houston, TX

04-11-2002, 09:55 AM	#2
Nichboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 173	Make sure who ever you order the tank from they send you the right sending unit. I learned the hard way (had the truck painted and all together, hooked up the sending unit was the wrong one, had to pull the bed off and install the right one) my how we learn from our stupid mistakes. thanks __________________ 1971 Chevy SWB Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

04-11-2002, 04:52 PM	#3
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	What have you guys (and/or gals) done for filler tubes, gas doors, etc? __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

04-11-2002, 05:56 PM	#5
Luckymic34 Whisky Bent & Hell Bound Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 430	If anyone has any pic's that would be cool. I have a stepside but pics of a fleetside would be cool too. ------------------ 68 custom stepside PS,PB 350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI, Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears Virginia Beach, VA by way of Houston, TX __________________ 68 custom stepside PS,PB 350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI, Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears 2003 Harley Davidson 883C San Diego, CA by way of Houston, TX

04-11-2002, 07:26 PM	#6
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	I've got a stepside with an aftermarket tank under the bed... it's got the filler in the bed floor, but it could be easily modified to fill from the stepside fender. I have a pic of the installation on my site if you wanna have a look.... the link is in my signature. ------------------ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA http://www.ixpres.com/vlusardi/chevtrk.htm __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

04-11-2002, 05:33 PM	#4
Leinie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA Posts: 2,613	I've seen pics posted here showing the filler hidden behind a flipout tail light, and also one with a flush mount filler in the wood bed floor. ( I think the trim piece was from a boat ) Both were great ideas. ------------------ 72 Blazer CST X 2

04-11-2002, 07:41 PM	#7
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Look up tennman on the members list and ask him where his tank setup is posted.He put it behind the sidemarker light and has gracefully documented the way he did it in photos to share. ------------------ Deland does Chevys 68Chevy panel(LIZ) "A man and his truck,it's a beautiful thing" "I have the body of a god,unfortunately it's Budda" __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

04-11-2002, 09:24 PM	#8
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Tim, yours should be easy. Just bolt it under the plywood with sheetrock screws. hehe-sorry, couldn't resist!

04-11-2002, 09:38 PM	#9
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	lol! i plan on a 86 blazer tank for the 71 C10, i may make it through the floor and flip up lid, or set it up like the 73-77 trucks are, no door R ------------------ Randy- Lincoln, IL r68c30@hotmail.com -71 C-10 350/CH465/3.07 12 bolt 3.07/ trying to assemble! Life and time permitting :P -84 Z28 Camaro 5.0L 700R4, 3.73 rear -84 Firebird SE 2.8L. 5 speed Borg Warner -82 Firebird 350/TH350 parting out 5.0LTPI '81 cutlass supreme brougham, and have lots of '67-87 parts of all kinds to sell or trade *Paint is overrated © RSS Enterprises 2000 [This message has been edited by Fast68Chevy (edited April 12, 2002).]

04-11-2002, 09:45 PM	#10
Brian19692 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 188	Can you use a receiver hitch with the Blazer tank on a long box truck? ------------------ 69 short box 4x4 72 long box 69 Camaro 327 4-speed 71 4x4 suburban, soon to be crew cab short box 87 S-10 V-8 FOR SALE Des Moines, Iowa __________________ 67 short 2wd. FOR SALE 69 long box w/72 grill 69 Camaro 327 4-speed Des Moines, Iowa

04-12-2002, 04:07 AM	#11
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	my frame is a 77 but i used the skid plate, tank from an 86 blazer and I do have a reciever hitch. fill is very rear of the bed in the corner, using a boat fill cap. ------------------ 67 stepside 4x4 Owensville MO mudder67@hotmail.com

04-12-2002, 07:42 AM	#12
Luckymic34 Whisky Bent & Hell Bound Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 430	Actually Randy that was the idea...you just forgot the left handed beer's. LOL __________________ 68 custom stepside PS,PB 350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI, Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears 2003 Harley Davidson 883C San Diego, CA by way of Houston, TX

04-12-2002, 07:55 AM	#13
Nichboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 173	71 SWB. I installed my marine filler on the back side of the drivers side wheel tub. Works well and doesn't interfear with hauling. __________________ 1971 Chevy SWB Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

04-12-2002, 08:18 AM	#14
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	I would also like to see step by step instructions on how this was done, what materials you need and how much it costs to do this. If I am going to be doing all this work on my 72, it would sure be nice to have a bit more cab room. ------------------ 72 C/10 LWB 2wd 250 inline 6, 3 speed column shift. Soon to have a total facelift. __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

04-12-2002, 08:25 AM	#15
Luckymic34 Whisky Bent & Hell Bound Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 430	Nichboy got any pic's? __________________ 68 custom stepside PS,PB 350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI, Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears 2003 Harley Davidson 883C San Diego, CA by way of Houston, TX



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

04-12-2002, 09:20 AM	#16
Nichboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 173	I will try and get some this weekend and post __________________ 1971 Chevy SWB Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

04-12-2002, 01:47 PM	#17
Kas68c10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Freeland,Michigan,USA Posts: 312	I have done this, but the tank I found at the wrecker is only 12 gallons,so I fill a lot. Good thing I dont do much freeway, I'd be at a gas station every 4 hours. GMCPAUL has a pretty good price on a poly tank, or a full kit if you need it. On the stepside, the gas filler is easy to mount on the fender. I took the filler from a blazer,along with the sending unit,got the sraps made at MR Gas tank,and the tank recoated. Drilled 4 holes in the crossmembers, and put the tank up. Easy really. If you want pics, email me, I will take and scan in and mail to you. Also bought a shelf unit from jc whitney to fit behind the seat,happy with that too . ------------------ 1968 SWB Stepside, pwr disc brake and tilt pwr steering, 5 spd tranny, HEI,Accel coil,K&N filter,3 bolt seatbelts, original i6 and wood bed, seat from an 89 Chevy, front and rear sway bars, moved gas tank to under the bed, headman hedders, new chrome bumpers,one wire alternator,WORK IN PROGRESS,Daily driver, 20 MPG, Freeland MI __________________ 1968 SWB Stepside, 250,pwr disc brake and tilt pwr steering, 5 spd tranny, HEI,Accel coil,K&N filter,Seat from a later truck with built in seatbelts, front and rear sway bars, moved gas tank to under the bed, headman hedders, new chrome bumpers,one wire alternator,Weber k550cub carburator...WORK IN PROGRESS, Freeland MI , Just bought a 72 Jimmy!!!!!!!!!!!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.