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08-12-2008, 06:30 PM | #1 |
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Is there any way i can relocate my gas tank
That wouldn't be so expensive? Im not real good at making stuff so the easiest way would be the best.
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08-12-2008, 06:40 PM | #2 |
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Re: Is there any way i can relocate my gas tank
The easiest way (IMO) would be a 69-72 blazer tank. The last I looked you could get into the tank for $250 with mounting straps.
You can do the marker light filler as seen in the FAQ section without spending a lot of money.
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08-12-2008, 09:24 PM | #3 |
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Re: Is there any way i can relocate my gas tank
I am using a Jeep CJ tank. They are $86 to your door on EBAY. A sender is about $30. I have the marker light filler. The jeep tank dosen't hang low like the Blazer tank. Only bad thing is its 15 gallons. Thats no big deal for me. I only drive it a couple of hundred miles a month. The jeep sender is not compatible with the Chevy gauge. I am still working thru that. When you fill it up it goes to empty. I have changed gauges to a 73ohm full and 10ohm empty. It still isn't real correct but I will figure it out someday.
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08-13-2008, 03:05 AM | #4 |
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Re: Is there any way i can relocate my gas tank
I did the Blazer tank install. I have pics of it in my build thread.
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08-14-2008, 02:52 PM | #5 |
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Re: Is there any way i can relocate my gas tank
I relocated my tank by using a poly blazer tank. My truck is 4wd lwb. I also did the marker light filler. It was difficult and I do not recommend it unless you have a lot of time, patience and skills. To have it look decent, I am into it (marker filler set up) over 100 bucks for a marine filler, gates molded fuel line hose, clamps, fuel hose etc. Not for the faint hearted. Thats not to mention that I still have to weld up the hole I cut on the inside of my bed. If I had to do it over again, I would probably buy a fuel cell and have the filler in the bottom of my truck bed. That would be the easiest (lease amount of customization work).
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08-14-2008, 05:53 PM | #6 |
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Re: Is there any way i can relocate my gas tank
Anyone have any pics of the blazer tanks installed? I would like to see them from the rear and see how low they hang. I'm wanting something that's not visible with the bumper on.
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08-14-2008, 11:08 PM | #7 |
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Re: Is there any way i can relocate my gas tank
If you look in my last post ( My NEW used wheels ) You can see that the blazer tank is not visible from the side view and barely from the rear but I dont have a picture from the rear yet.
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08-15-2008, 10:49 AM | #8 | |
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Re: Is there any way i can relocate my gas tank
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You can really only see it when you're at "bumper level." Standing up, looking at the truck it's not really noticable, especially if you paint it flat black. If my truck was lowered, no one would ever notice it.
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08-15-2008, 10:57 AM | #9 |
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Re: Is there any way i can relocate my gas tank
I dont know how expensive it would be but i have a lwb and was thinking about putting saddle tanks infront of the wheels in between the bed side and the frame. Im in the marine industry so i was gonna use plastic boat tanks dont know how well it will work just a though.
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08-15-2008, 12:18 PM | #11 |
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Re: Is there any way i can relocate my gas tank
anybody put a tank in front of the rear axle? I know that later truck side tanks won't work as they have a special cab mount to clear the tank, but what about a blazer or poly tank between the rails, behind the cab? Not sure about the filler i suppose
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08-15-2008, 12:25 PM | #13 |
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Re: Is there any way i can relocate my gas tank
maybe an issue for the lowered guys buy mine is getting a lift so there's plenty of room out of the driveshaft area
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08-15-2008, 12:28 PM | #14 |
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Re: Is there any way i can relocate my gas tank
I had an aluminum tank made for under $400 shipped. Check out my build thread and you will see that it is level with the sport bumper...
Some have used blzaer or suburban tanks or a fuel cell from summit...
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08-15-2008, 12:46 PM | #15 |
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Re: Is there any way i can relocate my gas tank
i used a 69 camaro tank
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I'm just thinking so I havent gone out and measured but would a S-10 tank work with what you are thinking of?
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08-15-2008, 03:44 PM | #17 |
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Re: Is there any way i can relocate my gas tank
im suprised no one has mentioned a Fuel cell with chevy sending unit already in it.
you can get them in sizes from 3 gallons to 30 gallons. and you can mount them on top or underneath the bed. plastic aluminum and i think ive seen a stainless one also. + they are foam filled meaning no slosh.
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08-15-2008, 04:03 PM | #18 |
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Re: Is there any way i can relocate my gas tank
Also keep an eye out for 1961-1972 suburbans (and panels, not made all years) for they have bolt in gas tanks that fit our trucks with only having to modify one bed crossmember for clearance. I have a 65 gmc suburban tank in my 67....
I have also seen some suburbans that have two tanks, one in front of axel, one behind. I have the one behind as it is clearanced for a sparetire.... Last edited by John Fabris; 08-15-2008 at 04:04 PM. |
08-15-2008, 04:21 PM | #19 |
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Re: Is there any way i can relocate my gas tank
where are the suburban tanks mounted?
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08-15-2008, 04:53 PM | #21 |
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Re: Is there any way i can relocate my gas tank
The suburban tanks fit in the same locations as the blazer tank.
As for tire clearanced tanks, I have only seen them on the 61-66 suburbans, and you would have to grab those years spare tire hardware as the 67-72 do not work with them. |
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11-09-2008, 10:39 PM | #23 |
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Re: Is there any way i can relocate my gas tank
i was also thinking of putting a fuel cell inside the bed. Has anyone ever tried this? I have a 71 GMC 3/4 ton 2wd
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11-10-2008, 01:32 PM | #24 |
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Re: Is there any way i can relocate my gas tank
I did the right up in the FAQ section about the installation of the blazer tank and Tennman's sidemarker fill. I wrote all the directions down and think I had probably 250.00 total on the install. I used an S10 filler neck. It tkes some patience, but can be done, I promise. I don't do the fillers in the bed due to not being able to haul anything large in the bed and filling the gas tank. You could easily mount a blazer/burb tank and put the filler in the inner wheel well, that way it wouldn't be on the floor if you have a stepside. You could also run it up the stake pocket if you wanted to fab a little more, just don't overfill the tank and you will be okay. just some ideas!
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11-10-2008, 03:49 PM | #25 |
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Re: Is there any way i can relocate my gas tank
Here's a tank for sale for only $35 that should work....
LINK 77 k-5 gas tank, has been rust treated $35
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