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longnlow72 · 11-14-2004, 07:04 PM

I notched the crossmember for tank clearance. But the filler neck hits the crossmember where bed bolts to the frame. I have had ideas of shortening the neck a little but am not sure. I also thought of heating and bending the filler neck on the tank. Do you think Heating it would be ok? Any Ideas? Here's a picture of just what im talking about. The black marks are where the edges of the crossmember are when mounted. Any experiences, tips, ideas, etc, would be appreciated.
-Ben

jugernot · 11-14-2004, 08:26 PM

Is it possible to un bolt it and turn it upside down? Would that change the angel of the filler neck?

68speedalert · 11-14-2004, 08:58 PM

can you shift the tank forwards or backwards a little? We did and used 1 1/4 filler hose, available from Dayco,(from your favorite auto parts store) and flexed it around it.

longnlow72 · 11-14-2004, 09:40 PM

unfortunatly thats all the way up, all the way back was dead center into the crossmember, u were able to stretch the 1 1/4" hose over the neck? ill have to try that

68speedalert · 11-15-2004, 12:14 AM

we had the plastic tank, it may be different from yours. I'm also operating on a 9 month ago memory.

68speedalert · 11-15-2004, 02:44 PM

Here's some more thoughts.....most guys take that crossmember completely out. We didn't because we used a plastic board that I felt needed the crossmember there. I made a member by taking a thin piece of steel and welded smaller legs at the holes to make more room. I might have some pics if you're interested.

sneakysnake · 11-15-2004, 03:02 PM

Cut it back, solder a copper 90' or '45 depending on where you are heading with it. HVAC or a good plumbing shop carries the bigger sizes

chevyboy55 · 11-15-2004, 06:14 PM

Does any one have thoughts about taking it to a radaitor<sp> shop & have them relocate the neck to the rear of the tank?

11-14-2004, 07:04 PM	#1
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	Tank Help Needed! I notched the crossmember for tank clearance. But the filler neck hits the crossmember where bed bolts to the frame. I have had ideas of shortening the neck a little but am not sure. I also thought of heating and bending the filler neck on the tank. Do you think Heating it would be ok? Any Ideas? Here's a picture of just what im talking about. The black marks are where the edges of the crossmember are when mounted. Any experiences, tips, ideas, etc, would be appreciated. -Ben Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...

11-14-2004, 08:26 PM	#2
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Is it possible to un bolt it and turn it upside down? Would that change the angel of the filler neck? __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

11-14-2004, 08:58 PM	#3
68speedalert Semi-Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 390	can you shift the tank forwards or backwards a little? We did and used 1 1/4 filler hose, available from Dayco,(from your favorite auto parts store) and flexed it around it. __________________ '68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab

11-14-2004, 09:40 PM	#4
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	unfortunatly thats all the way up, all the way back was dead center into the crossmember, u were able to stretch the 1 1/4" hose over the neck? ill have to try that __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...

11-15-2004, 12:14 AM	#5
68speedalert Semi-Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 390	we had the plastic tank, it may be different from yours. I'm also operating on a 9 month ago memory. __________________ '68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab

11-15-2004, 02:44 PM	#6
68speedalert Semi-Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 390	Here's some more thoughts.....most guys take that crossmember completely out. We didn't because we used a plastic board that I felt needed the crossmember there. I made a member by taking a thin piece of steel and welded smaller legs at the holes to make more room. I might have some pics if you're interested. __________________ '68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab

11-15-2004, 03:02 PM	#7
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Cut it back, solder a copper 90' or '45 depending on where you are heading with it. HVAC or a good plumbing shop carries the bigger sizes

11-15-2004, 06:14 PM	#8
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Does any one have thoughts about taking it to a radaitor<sp> shop & have them relocate the neck to the rear of the tank?

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