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brans72 · 07-09-2011, 08:52 PM

First off I did use search but really did not help me out guys. I am installing a blazer tank from Brothers in a 67 C10 SWB and seems to me when I have it almost there the filler neck area is hitting top part of the driver side frame. I was curious be jumping into it has anyone ran into this problem? I thought about notch the frame out but figured I would check to see if I could get help here first. Thanks Brandon

Sammy · 07-09-2011, 10:48 PM

Unless you fill direct thru the floor I believe you only have a couple of choices as that neck point directly into the frame from that angle. Notching the frame is one choice or modifing the filler neck to get around the frame. Look at some of the older posts with side fill there should be some pics and info for you. Same problem for step beds too. Unless someone has some different ideas.

*stich626* · 07-10-2011, 07:26 AM

I just did this with mine, there is enough room to push the tank to the pass side to get more space for the filler neck stub that come out of the tank..
the stub on mine I have alittle over 1/8" after installing the hose between the frame and hose, I didn't notch it.. I can take a pic later today after work if your like..

brans72 · 07-10-2011, 08:36 AM

If you don't mind stich that would be great!

*stich626* · 07-11-2011, 09:10 AM

piture will be up today.. charging camera.. I'll take a few at different angles as the beds still off..

brans72 · 07-11-2011, 11:26 PM

Thanks holding off cutting till see pictures. So where did you get your tank from? Curious if some might have to be notched to fit right, no big deal thought if it has to be.

yfs200p · 07-12-2011, 07:32 PM

Just did mine last weekend, I notched the frame a bit just to make sure I had enough clearance for the filler hose. I didn't see it hurting anything.

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brans72 · 07-23-2011, 05:36 PM

no other help guys?

chevytruckluver · 07-23-2011, 10:20 PM

I did the same as yfs200p did. just a bit to be sure the hose would have some clearance

OJ1988 · 08-30-2011, 07:21 AM

Currently dealing with the same problem. No one seems to mention this in all the treads.

yfs200p, seems to have a lot more clearnece, even with that small notch. Maybe its the angle of his pic.

I was thinking aobut trying to dimple the frame.

07-09-2011, 08:52 PM	#1
brans72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Durham,NC Posts: 636	blazer tank install ? little help here guys.... First off I did use search but really did not help me out guys. I am installing a blazer tank from Brothers in a 67 C10 SWB and seems to me when I have it almost there the filler neck area is hitting top part of the driver side frame. I was curious be jumping into it has anyone ran into this problem? I thought about notch the frame out but figured I would check to see if I could get help here first. Thanks Brandon

07-09-2011, 10:48 PM	#2
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: blazer tank install ? little help here guys.... Unless you fill direct thru the floor I believe you only have a couple of choices as that neck point directly into the frame from that angle. Notching the frame is one choice or modifing the filler neck to get around the frame. Look at some of the older posts with side fill there should be some pics and info for you. Same problem for step beds too. Unless someone has some different ideas. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

07-10-2011, 07:26 AM	#3
stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	Re: blazer tank install ? little help here guys.... I just did this with mine, there is enough room to push the tank to the pass side to get more space for the filler neck stub that come out of the tank.. the stub on mine I have alittle over 1/8" after installing the hose between the frame and hose, I didn't notch it.. I can take a pic later today after work if your like..

07-10-2011, 08:36 AM	#4
brans72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Durham,NC Posts: 636	Re: blazer tank install ? little help here guys.... If you don't mind stich that would be great!

07-11-2011, 09:10 AM	#5
stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	Re: blazer tank install ? little help here guys.... piture will be up today.. charging camera.. I'll take a few at different angles as the beds still off..

07-11-2011, 11:26 PM	#6
brans72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Durham,NC Posts: 636	Re: blazer tank install ? little help here guys.... Thanks holding off cutting till see pictures. So where did you get your tank from? Curious if some might have to be notched to fit right, no big deal thought if it has to be.

07-12-2011, 07:32 PM	#7
yfs200p E.H.F.D Engine #2 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East Hampton, NY Long Island Posts: 916	Re: blazer tank install ? little help here guys.... Just did mine last weekend, I notched the frame a bit just to make sure I had enough clearance for the filler hose. I didn't see it hurting anything. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -NICK '72 K10 SWB Fleetside. Avocado Highlander 350-4speed-NP205 Frame Off Re-Creation '89 GMC V3500 C/C Flatbed Plow Truck 454/SM465/Np205 '15 Chevy 2500HD CCSB High Country Duramax '22 Tahoe Premier Duramax

07-23-2011, 05:36 PM	#8
brans72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Durham,NC Posts: 636	Re: blazer tank install ? little help here guys.... no other help guys?

07-23-2011, 10:20 PM	#9
chevytruckluver Eat, Sleep, Drive a Chevy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: the town of the cow, Texas Posts: 1,152	Re: blazer tank install ? little help here guys.... I did the same as yfs200p did. just a bit to be sure the hose would have some clearance __________________ Trey Silence may be Golden, but Duct Tape is Silver! 72 Short Step 57 "big window" short step

08-30-2011, 07:21 AM	#10
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: blazer tank install ? little help here guys.... Currently dealing with the same problem. No one seems to mention this in all the treads. yfs200p, seems to have a lot more clearnece, even with that small notch. Maybe its the angle of his pic. I was thinking aobut trying to dimple the frame. __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

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