Question - Saddle Gas Tank In a 70 C10? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

matthamby · 09-20-2016, 01:58 PM

Hey guys!

I have been wanting to for a while relocate the gas tank from the cab to under the bed, however, putting it where the spare tire goes isn't an option, I want to use my truck like a truck, and that means the spare needs to be stored in the proper place. I have found an 86 C10 gas tank, it is a saddle tank. from what I can tell, it appears like it would work on my frame (by using the 86 factory straps & boring mounting holes into my frame, etc...). I also plan on getting the necessary items to install a door in the side of the bed, like most modern trucks. Has anyone attempted this? Does anyone know if this is viable?

All I have been able to find involves putting the tank in the rear of the bed, that's just not appealing to me.

Thanks for any help!

Matt

matthamby · 09-22-2016, 04:03 PM

no one?

**special-K** · 09-22-2016, 10:21 PM

I'm pretty sure it won't work. Have you figured on how it will fit up under the cab? '73-ups have a raised floor under the seat.

Pickups:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=...74683513844147

K5:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=...74683585935088

custom10nut · 09-22-2016, 10:28 PM

Special K is correct. The cabs are very different

matthamby · 09-22-2016, 10:49 PM

The idea that I'm kicking around is to pipe it to the side of the bed ala modern style, the fitment was the answer that I was looking for, thanks guys

El Dorado Jim · 09-23-2016, 12:31 AM

I used the old" travel tanks",which were aftermarket tanks for our old trucks, you can still find them on this forum for sale or on craigslist sometimes, I mounted them underneath then took out the seat tank

matthamby · 09-23-2016, 08:25 AM

Thanks!

I had found this 86 tank on craigslist, it has all the pump & sending unit etc... for $50. I wanted to see if it could work for what I needed. I've seen the Camper/ travel tanks in other trucks, but I haven't seen any that were available. Oh, well, back to the search!

09-20-2016, 01:58 PM	#1
matthamby Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Walnut Cove, NC Posts: 109	Question - Saddle Gas Tank In a 70 C10? Hey guys! I have been wanting to for a while relocate the gas tank from the cab to under the bed, however, putting it where the spare tire goes isn't an option, I want to use my truck like a truck, and that means the spare needs to be stored in the proper place. I have found an 86 C10 gas tank, it is a saddle tank. from what I can tell, it appears like it would work on my frame (by using the 86 factory straps & boring mounting holes into my frame, etc...). I also plan on getting the necessary items to install a door in the side of the bed, like most modern trucks. Has anyone attempted this? Does anyone know if this is viable? All I have been able to find involves putting the tank in the rear of the bed, that's just not appealing to me. Thanks for any help! Matt

09-22-2016, 04:03 PM	#2
matthamby Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Walnut Cove, NC Posts: 109	Re: Question - Saddle Gas Tank In a 70 C10? no one?

09-22-2016, 10:21 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Question - Saddle Gas Tank In a 70 C10? I'm pretty sure it won't work. Have you figured on how it will fit up under the cab? '73-ups have a raised floor under the seat. Pickups: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=...74683513844147 K5: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=...74683585935088 __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-22-2016, 10:28 PM	#4
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,882	Re: Question - Saddle Gas Tank In a 70 C10? Special K is correct. The cabs are very different

09-22-2016, 10:49 PM	#5
matthamby Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Walnut Cove, NC Posts: 109	Re: Question - Saddle Gas Tank In a 70 C10? The idea that I'm kicking around is to pipe it to the side of the bed ala modern style, the fitment was the answer that I was looking for, thanks guys

09-23-2016, 12:31 AM	#6
El Dorado Jim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Dorado Ca Posts: 3,374	Re: Question - Saddle Gas Tank In a 70 C10? I used the old" travel tanks",which were aftermarket tanks for our old trucks, you can still find them on this forum for sale or on craigslist sometimes, I mounted them underneath then took out the seat tank

09-23-2016, 08:25 AM	#7
matthamby Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Walnut Cove, NC Posts: 109	Re: Question - Saddle Gas Tank In a 70 C10? Thanks! I had found this 86 tank on craigslist, it has all the pump & sending unit etc... for $50. I wanted to see if it could work for what I needed. I've seen the Camper/ travel tanks in other trucks, but I haven't seen any that were available. Oh, well, back to the search!



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