gas tank from an GM A- body - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gmc1971harwich · 11-11-2008, 08:42 PM

hey guys i was wondering. I also own a 67 GTO ( il try to get some pics of it) anyway i was wondering if i could use a gas tank like the one on my GTO and mount it between the frame rails. i know id have to move the rear crossmember. on that tank the filler neck comes out in back of the license plate. the plate flips down to reveal the filler neck. Has anyone tried this on their truck? i saw it on an episode of Trucks on spike but they never explained what fab work went into it to mount it. talk to ya guys later. il try to get pics of the steering column too on the engine compartment side tomorrow. tonight i sanded and painted the underside of the fleetside bed i found and estimates for sandblasting the frame.

*chevy29267truck* · 11-11-2008, 09:02 PM

ok that would be nice too see

badpeanut · 11-11-2008, 10:33 PM

Here is a first generation Camaro gas tank: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=243181

gmc1971harwich · 02-05-2009, 08:53 PM

i just got used gas tank from a 68 chevelle i dont know what size it is but it looks exactly the same as the GTO tank thats mounted between the frame rails. im going to try to mount the tank under the frame as soon as i get my taxes back im trying to find some pics of my GTO. the only ones i have are actual pics and i dont have a scanner. theres tons of snow in front of the garage door here. as soon as it clears up il snap some from my phone and post 'em.

gmc1971harwich · 02-05-2009, 08:58 PM

heres the tank

*chevy29267truck* · 02-06-2009, 02:00 AM

how come you all are useding car parts on trucks

aboyer · 02-06-2009, 01:40 PM

I had thought about this a couple months ago and posted the same question.

I did some research and took some measurements and I don't think it is possible. You can do a Camaro tank, but it won't be between the frame rails though.

Below is the link:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321015

es67chevy · 02-06-2009, 06:45 PM

Here's mine from a 55 Chevy Sedan. We went this route to keep it tucked up in the frame to hide it better with a roll pan. Really good fit with very minor, do it yourself modifications.

gmc1971harwich · 02-09-2009, 11:17 PM

uhm i tryed to find a sending unit for this tank i have in the pic but. it looks totally different than the pictures of chevelle tanks ive seen. im starting to think it came out of a camaro because of the design around of the sending unit and the hole where its mounted. Do u guys recognize what this tank would have came out of? my 67 GTOs gas tank has the sending unit mounted in the back side of the tank and this has the sending unit mounted on top of the tank. il measure the opening for the sending unit tomorrow after work.

truckintexas · 02-13-2009, 02:32 PM

Try a 69 Camaro.........Also, I agree with "aboyer". The Camaro tank will work, but it is 39 1/8 inches wide. You have to mount this under the frame rails and it extends out about 2-3 inches on each side.

PanelDeland · 02-13-2009, 02:37 PM

I think the problem with this style of tank/filler is that the tank sets almost even with the filler.This would make it slower/harder to get enough drop to fill the tank.If you curve up to the bottom of the bed then the filler may be under stuff if you haul in the truck.

truckintexas · 02-13-2009, 03:51 PM

No, it doesn't. The filler is located directly behind the license plate, which sits at pretty much the same level as the frame rails. The entire Camaro tank sits below the frame rails, making the top of the tank at least 4 inches below the filler point. See the pics posted previously in this thread. They show what words can't.

11-11-2008, 08:42 PM	#1
gmc1971harwich Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cape cod, ma. Posts: 394	gas tank from an GM A- body hey guys i was wondering. I also own a 67 GTO ( il try to get some pics of it) anyway i was wondering if i could use a gas tank like the one on my GTO and mount it between the frame rails. i know id have to move the rear crossmember. on that tank the filler neck comes out in back of the license plate. the plate flips down to reveal the filler neck. Has anyone tried this on their truck? i saw it on an episode of Trucks on spike but they never explained what fab work went into it to mount it. talk to ya guys later. il try to get pics of the steering column too on the engine compartment side tomorrow. tonight i sanded and painted the underside of the fleetside bed i found and estimates for sandblasting the frame.

11-11-2008, 09:02 PM	#2
chevy29267truck Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alva Florida Posts: 668	Re: gas tank from an GM A- body ok that would be nice too see

11-11-2008, 10:33 PM	#3
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,759	Re: gas tank from an GM A- body Here is a first generation Camaro gas tank: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=243181 __________________ '05 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 '72 GMC LWB 4x2 driver '72 Chevy LWB 4x4 plow truck '71 Blazer 4x4 driver '70 GMC LWB trailer

02-05-2009, 08:53 PM	#4
gmc1971harwich Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cape cod, ma. Posts: 394	Re: gas tank from an GM A- body i just got used gas tank from a 68 chevelle i dont know what size it is but it looks exactly the same as the GTO tank thats mounted between the frame rails. im going to try to mount the tank under the frame as soon as i get my taxes back im trying to find some pics of my GTO. the only ones i have are actual pics and i dont have a scanner. theres tons of snow in front of the garage door here. as soon as it clears up il snap some from my phone and post 'em.

02-05-2009, 08:58 PM	#5
gmc1971harwich Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cape cod, ma. Posts: 394	Re: gas tank from an GM A- body heres the tank Attached Images

02-06-2009, 02:00 AM	#6
chevy29267truck Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alva Florida Posts: 668	Re: gas tank from an GM A- body how come you all are useding car parts on trucks

02-06-2009, 01:40 PM	#7
aboyer Adam B Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Westfield Posts: 151	Re: gas tank from an GM A- body I had thought about this a couple months ago and posted the same question. I did some research and took some measurements and I don't think it is possible. You can do a Camaro tank, but it won't be between the frame rails though. Below is the link: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321015

02-06-2009, 06:45 PM	#8
es67chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 1,107	Re: gas tank from an GM A- body Here's mine from a 55 Chevy Sedan. We went this route to keep it tucked up in the frame to hide it better with a roll pan. Really good fit with very minor, do it yourself modifications. Attached Images __________________ Eric 1967 C10 SWB 383 Stroker/TH400 Brother's One Piece Power Windows Shaved Doors, Markers, and Bumpers 4/6 Early Classic Drop Rear Fuel Tank (49-52 Chevy Car Tank) Surf Blue Paint Bella Vista, AR (Arkansas for those that get the 'A' states mixed up) My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330869

02-09-2009, 11:17 PM	#9
gmc1971harwich Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cape cod, ma. Posts: 394	Re: gas tank from an GM A- body uhm i tryed to find a sending unit for this tank i have in the pic but. it looks totally different than the pictures of chevelle tanks ive seen. im starting to think it came out of a camaro because of the design around of the sending unit and the hole where its mounted. Do u guys recognize what this tank would have came out of? my 67 GTOs gas tank has the sending unit mounted in the back side of the tank and this has the sending unit mounted on top of the tank. il measure the opening for the sending unit tomorrow after work.

02-13-2009, 02:32 PM	#10
truckintexas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 225	Re: gas tank from an GM A- body Try a 69 Camaro.........Also, I agree with "aboyer". The Camaro tank will work, but it is 39 1/8 inches wide. You have to mount this under the frame rails and it extends out about 2-3 inches on each side. Last edited by truckintexas; 02-13-2009 at 02:34 PM.

02-13-2009, 02:37 PM	#11
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: gas tank from an GM A- body I think the problem with this style of tank/filler is that the tank sets almost even with the filler.This would make it slower/harder to get enough drop to fill the tank.If you curve up to the bottom of the bed then the filler may be under stuff if you haul in the truck. __________________ 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"

02-13-2009, 03:51 PM	#12
truckintexas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 225	Re: gas tank from an GM A- body No, it doesn't. The filler is located directly behind the license plate, which sits at pretty much the same level as the frame rails. The entire Camaro tank sits below the frame rails, making the top of the tank at least 4 inches below the filler point. See the pics posted previously in this thread. They show what words can't.



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