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03-13-2017, 09:55 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Leduc, Alberta CANADA
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Odd Fuel Tank Ideas
Let's see your "out of the ordinary" fuel tanks.
Planning on having a visible tank in the box, looking for an inspiration.
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Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore... 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA |
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03-13-2017, 10:43 AM
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Location: Vancouver BC
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Re: Odd Fuel Tank Ideas
OK. No picture yet, but my 69 had a tank put in the box by the previous owner. Really ugly, but practical. I don't have it hooked up now. Will try to remember to take a photo and post it.
I was looking underneath my 08 Mustang yesterday, as I get it ready to come out of winter hibernation, and I was thinking that the tank in that car, which straddles the driveshaft, could possibly be used in our trucks, but it would take some careful measuring to make sure. Just a thought.
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03-13-2017, 11:38 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Searcy, Ark. USA
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Re: Odd Fuel Tank Ideas
I have no pics but i saw a truck with a pontiac Sunbird gas tank mounted inside his cross bed tool box. No one would know if they didn't see him filling up.
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03-13-2017, 12:03 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Eastview, TN
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Re: Odd Fuel Tank Ideas
It's a F**d but Stubby Bob uses an old beer keg. #becauseroadkill
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03-13-2017, 02:11 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Long Island NY
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Re: Odd Fuel Tank Ideas
 My bed courtesy of the previous owner. The vintage army footlocker currently houses the air ride stuff but could hide a good size fuel tank with the air ride relocated. Current fuel tank is the boat gas tank next to the foot locker with the 5 gallon jerry can to pour in for reserve, which definitely takes rat rod too far! Still can't believe I managed to get it inspected last year! Not a fan of fuel tanks in the bed, especially this setup and am currently working on a dual tank setup to go between the frame rails and driveshaft. |
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03-16-2017, 09:39 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
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Re: Odd Fuel Tank Ideas
I have heard of someone using a beer keg. Just via word of mouth so I don't even know if that would be possible.
What would I be getting into if I wanted to use a container and add the fuel lines? Are there kits available for something like this?? W
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Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore... 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA |
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03-16-2017, 09:45 PM
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Re: Odd Fuel Tank Ideas
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03-17-2017, 07:19 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mt Airy, MD
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Re: Odd Fuel Tank Ideas
They've been using beer kegs for fuel tanks as long as I can remember. I have nothing to offer. I think GM designed a great truck 50 years ago.
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03-17-2017, 07:28 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Cowpens S.C.
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Re: Odd Fuel Tank Ideas
If I had it to do over, mine would be where GM put it in 71.
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