1968

[Xeen]

Originally Posted by colgad

Here is a couple of pic's of the Tank installed.

^ Very cool mod!

[colgad]

I did mine a little different than this one but here is a install link
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423035

[gdavis]

I think I am going to call it a day with my blazer tank. The more I think about the tank and the filler in the bed the more I hate the idea. If I never had to haul anything in the bed, the neck in the bed would be fine. But, what if I did haul something and I needed to put gas in the tank, then I would have to un load before I put gas in the tank. That does not set well with me. I will locate a tank somewhere and put the 1969 Camaro tank in the truck.

[gdavis]

Today I got my mounting bolts for the front bumper braces. I re-painted the bumper braces and the bolts black. Maybe tomorrow I will mount the braces on the truck and get ready for the front bumper when ever I get around to buying it. I sold my blazer gas tank so I will be ordering my new Camaro gas tank soon. I just put it on the parts board tonight and a guy grab it.

[gdavis]

Today, I pulled the blazer tank out of the truck. I also pulled the tail gate, got tired of reaching over the open tail gate. I got the blazer tank sold to a fellow board member and box up. I also picked up another set of rear bumper braces. How I will have a pick of the best and straightest ones. I got to go to the welding shop and get some 1 x 1 1/2 square tubing to mount the Camaro tank. It is amazing it took me 3 hours to install the tank and on 30 minutes to pull it.

[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by gdavis

can you get me the tank number for the Camaro tank that you used. I might change. I need to come over and see yours. Had a bad two days here. Veritgo

Hang in there! I used to fight Vertigo myself, turned out it was a side affect of a med my "X" Dr Prescribed, even after talking to him about the Vertigo and also seeing a different specialist not one of them looked at my Med list and said that "This" could be the cause. Turned out there was more than Vertigo, body ach's and mental lethargy and insomnia were also kicking in, i took myself off the med and all the problems disappeared.

Other rear fill tanks have been used as well, Falcon and Mustang ring a bell, if you do a search on them you will find a few threads.

[swamp rat]

Read the last post on this thread. Ok then read the whole thread too.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423035

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Read the last post on this thread. Ok then read the whole thread too.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423035

Yea, I read that wright up and I am sure I am going to use the 69 Camaro tank. I like the idea with it behind the tag. It isn't that hard to figure out either.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Hang in there! I used to fight Vertigo myself, turned out it was a side affect of a med my "X" Dr Prescribed, even after talking to him about the Vertigo and also seeing a different specialist not one of them looked at my Med list and said that "This" could be the cause. Turned out there was more than Vertigo, body ach's and mental lethargy and insomnia were also kicking in, i took myself off the med and all the problems disappeared.

Other rear fill tanks have been used as well, Falcon and Mustang ring a bell, if you do a search on them you will find a few threads.

That Vertigo well it is something. But it isn't my meds I have been on these meds since 2009. The doctor send me for a complete blood work up. Next she is doing a ultrasound on my neck. Good thing I have good insurance and the VA.

[gdavis]

This week I will be ordering my new 1969 Camaro gas tank with new sending unit and some anti squeak rubber. Some time next week I will be installing the rear gas tank with the gas neck under the tag. It looks like a made a step backwards, cause I already had a blazer gas tank installed in the truck. But now I can move forward again.
I have done this several times. Doing stuff and then decided to change directions. This is the first time it didn't cost me extra money. A little labor is all. Now I want have to install a gas door in the bed floor. The reason I changed is for a number of reasons.
First, I want have the extra expense of the gas door in the bed floor.
Second, I want have to unload anything that is in my bed to re fuel on a trip.
Third, I can refuel at a station in both directions, since my tank inlet is in the middle.
Forth, I want have to cut and weld any bed supports.
I guess I could come up with a few more but, I want for I like the tank I am ordering. I will post pictures of the install, just in case guys want to do the same thing.

[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by gdavis

This week I will be ordering my new 1969 Camaro gas tank with new sending unit and some anti squeak rubber. Some time next week I will be installing the rear gas tank with the gas neck under the tag. It looks like a made a step backwards, cause I already had a blazer gas tank installed in the truck. But now I can move forward again.
I have done this several times. Doing stuff and then decided to change directions. This is the first time it didn't cost me extra money. A little labor is all. Now I want have to install a gas door in the bed floor. The reason I changed is for a number of reasons.
First, I want have the extra expense of the gas door in the bed floor.
Second, I want have to unload anything that is in my bed to re fuel on a trip.
Third, I can refuel at a station in both directions, since my tank inlet is in the middle.
Forth, I want have to cut and weld any bed supports.
I guess I could come up with a few more but, I want for I like the tank I am ordering. I will post pictures of the install, just in case guys want to do the same thing.

If i do another tank it will be a rear fill! I didn't figure that one out until after i had already bought and installed my fuel cell onto the truck, that was long before i started my build thread.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

If i do another tank it will be a rear fill! I didn't figure that one out until after i had already bought and installed my fuel cell onto the truck, that was long before i started my build thread.

Yea, I understand. I was not that far alone with mine, that I couldn't change things. I ordered some parts today.

rear bumper sport style triple chrome new from a fellow board member
spring loaded tag mount for fuel inlet
backing for spring loaded tag mount
1969 Camaro gas tank
sending unit
anti-squeak pads
straps for fuel tank
set of rear bumper brackets from a fellow board member pick up this week

[gdavis]

Today I had to do some chores around the homestead. Like getting tile for the oldest boy's new bedroom. I was going to lay a floating floor, but went with tile instead. it will last a lot longer.

[gdavis]

Waiting for parts. I want have any parts until the first of next week, so I am taking a small trip to Orlando, Fl. and help a person in the Church with some of his repairs on his home. A bunch of guys from the church are going over and spending the day helping him out. I have to wait anyway so I might as well do some good.

[Dean'smeanmachine]

looking good!

[gdavis]

It will be looking good by Thursday. My new tank will be here Wednesday. and hoping the rear bumper will be here before next Friday and then I can mount it and then I will have something to look at. I hope to have my wiring harness by weeks end also.

[gdavis]

Went to a fellow board member's home today. I picked up a looks like a new set of rear bumper brackets/braces. Brought them home and got them all painted black. Getting antsy for the rear bumper and rear tank install this next week maybe.

[gdavis]

Tuesday, I hope to get to the welding shop for some metal for my rear fender braces. If I can't find them local that is. I did nothing on the old girl today. Waiting for parts to start coming in.

[Dean'smeanmachine]

braces look good

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Dean'smeanmachine

braces look good

thanks I can't complain about the price either. they will look good under my truck.

[gdavis]

Today, I received some parts from UPS. A 1969 Camaro gas tank, a single line sending unit, straps and anti-squeak pads.
I got my metal for the support for the tank today also. I got my two grand kids helping to open the box. Well they think they were anyway.

[gdavis]

Today I dry fitted the 1969 Camaro gas tank. Just to see where and how much I needed to lower or raise the tank. I had to lower it 1 3/8 inches. So I made up some supports out of 3/8 x 3 inch flat stock and 1 1/2 square tubing. I welded the square tuning on each end of the 3/8 x 3 inch flat stock. This is all I can do for now. I will have to wait until I receive the rear bumper to be sure that is enough. It will be here by the days end on Friday.
I also ordered some parts from Classic parts.

Tail gate chain covers clear
Front turn signal lens gasket (2)
rear fender conduit Chrome for wires to clearance lights (2)
Inside rear view mirror head 67 thru 71
Wind shield washer hose kit
not to much but things I new I will need.

[Xeen]

That camaro tank looks like it is going to work perfectly.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Xeen

That camaro tank looks like it is going to work perfectly.

It will. I just need the bumper to make sure that I don't have to lower it anymore. Only one more day and I can see.
You know what I have learned a long time ago, never get in a hurry. When I get into too much of a hurry it cost me money and valuable time. I got the rest of my life to finish this truck. If my time runs out then one of my boys will take over. The truck is not going anywhere.

[swamp rat]

Looking good!