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**Captainfab** · 03-13-2009, 11:25 PM

Joe231 was asking me about the '63-'66 Suburban/Panel gas tanks, so I thought I'd post the info here for everyone to see. What I've done is a little comparison between the '63-'66 Suburban/Panel gas tanks and the '69-'72 Blazer gas tank that is so popular to use as an under the bed gas tank conversion.

The two tanks are basically the same. They are the same length and width, and the same height from the mounting flange to the top. The only difference is in the distance from the mounting flange to the bottom of the tank. The Suburban/Panel tank is about 3/4" shallower, plus it has the half round notch to accomodate the spare tire.

Anyway here are some pics. The Blazer tank is the darker gray one.

**Captainfab** · 03-13-2009, 11:34 PM

More pics....

BIGPIMP · 03-31-2009, 01:56 AM

thanx this is the next project i will do after i finish the brakes .very helpfull.one thing though you could use a regular electric fuel pump with this correct?

03-13-2009, 11:25 PM	#1
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Gas Tank Comparison Joe231 was asking me about the '63-'66 Suburban/Panel gas tanks, so I thought I'd post the info here for everyone to see. What I've done is a little comparison between the '63-'66 Suburban/Panel gas tanks and the '69-'72 Blazer gas tank that is so popular to use as an under the bed gas tank conversion. The two tanks are basically the same. They are the same length and width, and the same height from the mounting flange to the top. The only difference is in the distance from the mounting flange to the bottom of the tank. The Suburban/Panel tank is about 3/4" shallower, plus it has the half round notch to accomodate the spare tire. Anyway here are some pics. The Blazer tank is the darker gray one. Attached Images __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-13-2009, 11:34 PM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Gas Tank Comparison More pics.... Attached Images __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE Last edited by Captainfab; 03-13-2009 at 11:42 PM.

03-31-2009, 01:56 AM	#3
BIGPIMP PIMPING RIDES Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: SPRING,TEXAS Posts: 296	Re: Gas Tank Comparison thanx this is the next project i will do after i finish the brakes .very helpfull.one thing though you could use a regular electric fuel pump with this correct? __________________ 1964 CHEVY 1/2 C/10 FLEET 1981 CHEVY 1/2 C/10 FLEET 1995 DODGE 1500 V6 FLEET EAST http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigasspimp/?saved=1

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