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randys52 · 06-04-2009, 10:30 PM

need help on were to buy a custom gas tank. not in cab. i'm going to relocate gas tank to rear of bed. i have seen several gas tanks coversions but i don't like them. the gas tank hangs down too far for me about 3" below rear bumper.i like a clean look.

any suggestions?? any pics of your custom gas tanks??
THANKS

protrash64 · 06-04-2009, 10:32 PM

Lately I have seen some 80-90's suburban tanks. They are square and pretty flat. Not sure on the exact specs, but mite be something to look out for in a thread. Im sure others will chime in and I think there was a thread on this not too long ago.

randys52 · 06-04-2009, 11:06 PM

i never thought of a sub gas tank, i'm looking for a small gas tank i thought a sub gas tank was huge, but i will check it out.
THANKS

bubba327 · 06-04-2009, 11:48 PM

I did a search of the FAQ"s and past threads and found lots of hints, pics and great ideas. I am moving my tank also and have not found what I am looking for yet. Speedway makes a 16 gallon fuel cell which guys say fits nicely. but is top fill only. I'm not sure I want a top fill through the bed floor. I think I would like to find a rear fill style and hide the inlet behind the license plate. 69-72 guys hide the inlet behind the tail light or the marker light. Somebody had success with a mustang or pinto tank, but I do not remember what they used for a sending unit. 30 ohm or 90 ohm. Good luck and keep us posted on what you use.

joe231 · 06-05-2009, 12:02 AM

there are several companies that make custom aluminum tanks for our trucks.....most are in the 4-500 price range
here is one
http://www.performanceonline.com/sto...cat=453&page=1

also fuel cell guy on here makes them, you can pm him

DaddyMack has his install in his thread here
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=320376

his is a 62, but the company he got his tank from will make one to fit the 63-66 frames

also 502tripower used a van tank that turned out really well..
you can see his starting at post #6
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post3128617

MOJO1963GMC · 06-05-2009, 01:15 AM

I think if you had a gas filler behind the license plate you would have problems filling the tank.

joe231 · 06-05-2009, 08:18 AM

it would be too low unless your tank was hanging below your bumper....

randys52 · 06-05-2009, 07:32 PM

Thanks guys for all the input. i was thinking on a gas tank with the filler behind the license plate like on 60's buick rivierra. i guess i have to take a tape measure to the local recking yard and find something that will work.
i will let you all no what i find
THANKS

06-04-2009, 10:30 PM	#1
randys52 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: FULTON, CA Posts: 27	need help on custom gas tank 63 chevy c10 need help on were to buy a custom gas tank. not in cab. i'm going to relocate gas tank to rear of bed. i have seen several gas tanks coversions but i don't like them. the gas tank hangs down too far for me about 3" below rear bumper.i like a clean look. any suggestions?? any pics of your custom gas tanks?? THANKS __________________ 52 3100 5 window stock for now 56 f100 big back window, 392 hemi-727 48 f1- 326 pontiac 63 c10 swb-big back window-project working on now 2001 custom fatboy harley 1996 ford f250 4x4 lifted 460 5sp 1997 jeep 1996 jeep

06-04-2009, 10:32 PM	#2
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: need help on custom gas tank 63 chevy c10 Lately I have seen some 80-90's suburban tanks. They are square and pretty flat. Not sure on the exact specs, but mite be something to look out for in a thread. Im sure others will chime in and I think there was a thread on this not too long ago. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

06-04-2009, 11:06 PM	#3
randys52 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: FULTON, CA Posts: 27	Re: need help on custom gas tank 63 chevy c10 i never thought of a sub gas tank, i'm looking for a small gas tank i thought a sub gas tank was huge, but i will check it out. THANKS __________________ 52 3100 5 window stock for now 56 f100 big back window, 392 hemi-727 48 f1- 326 pontiac 63 c10 swb-big back window-project working on now 2001 custom fatboy harley 1996 ford f250 4x4 lifted 460 5sp 1997 jeep 1996 jeep

06-04-2009, 11:48 PM	#4
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: need help on custom gas tank 63 chevy c10 I did a search of the FAQ"s and past threads and found lots of hints, pics and great ideas. I am moving my tank also and have not found what I am looking for yet. Speedway makes a 16 gallon fuel cell which guys say fits nicely. but is top fill only. I'm not sure I want a top fill through the bed floor. I think I would like to find a rear fill style and hide the inlet behind the license plate. 69-72 guys hide the inlet behind the tail light or the marker light. Somebody had success with a mustang or pinto tank, but I do not remember what they used for a sending unit. 30 ohm or 90 ohm. Good luck and keep us posted on what you use. __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

06-05-2009, 12:02 AM	#5
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: need help on custom gas tank 63 chevy c10 there are several companies that make custom aluminum tanks for our trucks.....most are in the 4-500 price range here is one http://www.performanceonline.com/sto...cat=453&page=1 also fuel cell guy on here makes them, you can pm him DaddyMack has his install in his thread here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=320376 his is a 62, but the company he got his tank from will make one to fit the 63-66 frames also 502tripower used a van tank that turned out really well.. you can see his starting at post #6 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post3128617 __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

06-05-2009, 01:15 AM	#6
MOJO1963GMC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Abilene Texas Posts: 89	Re: need help on custom gas tank 63 chevy c10 I think if you had a gas filler behind the license plate you would have problems filling the tank.

06-05-2009, 08:18 AM	#7
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: need help on custom gas tank 63 chevy c10 it would be too low unless your tank was hanging below your bumper.... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

06-05-2009, 07:32 PM	#8
randys52 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: FULTON, CA Posts: 27	Re: need help on custom gas tank 63 chevy c10 Thanks guys for all the input. i was thinking on a gas tank with the filler behind the license plate like on 60's buick rivierra. i guess i have to take a tape measure to the local recking yard and find something that will work. i will let you all no what i find THANKS __________________ 52 3100 5 window stock for now 56 f100 big back window, 392 hemi-727 48 f1- 326 pontiac 63 c10 swb-big back window-project working on now 2001 custom fatboy harley 1996 ford f250 4x4 lifted 460 5sp 1997 jeep 1996 jeep



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