using a s10 blazer gas tank..in my 71 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

supersize75k5 · 01-12-2005, 02:10 AM

I think it will work, I dont see why I cant make it work, I already and going to have to move the cross member, the frame will need to be trimmed too.

any body else do this?

I got the tank for a killer price! I also got the brakes off the truck to go with my brakes on the frame idea... lots fitting to do on it though before I can call it done.

and the money shot...

TugOwar · 01-12-2005, 10:32 AM

interested to see how this works out. let us know man. good luck

JayDubBlazer · 01-12-2005, 12:33 PM

man u are going all out on that thing arn't you

Bamm · 01-12-2005, 01:45 PM

Where did you buy your brake mount kit?

supersize75k5 · 01-12-2005, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bamm 24

Where did you buy your brake mount kit?

north west auto fab

idecided to use my own booster and mc, I just bought the brackets from them. I got my booster and MC for 20 bucks! But I have some tweeking to do before it will all work, in the pic my booster and mc is not in the location it will end up. I have to do some clearance work.

Deuce · 01-12-2005, 03:17 PM

I was thinking of using a much smaller booster and mc,but keeping it in the factory position as I want to run the exhaust inside the frame.
Would you then just cut a access panel in the floor??
Looks good keep us posted.

Bamm · 01-12-2005, 04:51 PM

A lot of the kits come with a mustang II 7" booster.

jamis · 01-12-2005, 05:47 PM

nice....but what happen to your roof......dammmm metal termites, their everywhere

nice work Shawn, cant wait to see the finished product

67ChevyRedneck · 01-12-2005, 06:10 PM

How are you going to get the sending unit to work with the stock fuel gage, or whatever gage you plan on using? I would also like to see some pics of the tank mounted when done

*bisquik65* · 01-12-2005, 07:38 PM

I have 3 of those tanks here. And all you need is a sender out of a carb. or early 83-86 blazer. I have a couple of those too. Or take the fuel pump off and extend the tube to the bottom with a sock filter,All gm fuel senders are 90 ohm's and will work..Good idea if it will fit...

bigcdawg99 · 01-12-2005, 08:53 PM

I dig the drop top. Actually, I guess it would be a forever dropped top. I knew someone would be happy for the drought.

chevydog66 · 01-12-2005, 09:42 PM

Ya, how do you fill and check your brake fluid?

Bamm · 01-12-2005, 10:41 PM

My friends '49 has a small lift up door in the floor, you lift it up and you can check fluid. Not too bad as far as getting to it.

supersize75k5 · 01-12-2005, 10:56 PM

Thanks for tyhe comments guys, I actaully want a really neet acces pannel from a boat, very cool looking, it will be just the right size and is see though with some neet latches, going to be difficult to get it ordered since it is on a custom made boat.

If I cant go that route, it will be just a plain ole access plate. I think the clear palte idea wil be useless anyways with road grime.

I am going to try to use a blazer sending unit for the guage, for the guages I am restoring mine, getting the speedo recalibrated locally and using white overlays. I got some guage needles off a newer dodge that I will be trying to use as well for a custom touch, the are transparent/see though.

as for the convertable...only way to go in a desert!

01-12-2005, 02:10 AM	#1
supersize75k5 the wierd guy Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: PHX ARIZONA Posts: 78	using a s10 blazer gas tank..in my 71 I think it will work, I dont see why I cant make it work, I already and going to have to move the cross member, the frame will need to be trimmed too. any body else do this? I got the tank for a killer price! I also got the brakes off the truck to go with my brakes on the frame idea... lots fitting to do on it though before I can call it done. and the money shot... Last edited by supersize75k5; 01-12-2005 at 02:16 AM.

01-12-2005, 12:33 PM	#3
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	man u are going all out on that thing arn't you __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

01-12-2005, 01:45 PM	#4
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Where did you buy your brake mount kit? __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

01-12-2005, 03:17 PM	#6
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	I was thinking of using a much smaller booster and mc,but keeping it in the factory position as I want to run the exhaust inside the frame. Would you then just cut a access panel in the floor?? Looks good keep us posted. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

01-12-2005, 04:51 PM	#7
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	A lot of the kits come with a mustang II 7" booster. __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

01-12-2005, 10:32 AM	#2
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	interested to see how this works out. let us know man. good luck

01-12-2005, 05:47 PM	#8
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	nice....but what happen to your roof......dammmm metal termites, their everywhere nice work Shawn, cant wait to see the finished product __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis"

01-12-2005, 06:10 PM	#9
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	How are you going to get the sending unit to work with the stock fuel gage, or whatever gage you plan on using? I would also like to see some pics of the tank mounted when done __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-12-2005, 07:38 PM	#10
bisquik65 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. high country Posts: 6,107	I have 3 of those tanks here. And all you need is a sender out of a carb. or early 83-86 blazer. I have a couple of those too. Or take the fuel pump off and extend the tube to the bottom with a sock filter,All gm fuel senders are 90 ohm's and will work..Good idea if it will fit...

01-12-2005, 08:53 PM	#11
bigcdawg99 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 67	I dig the drop top. Actually, I guess it would be a forever dropped top. I knew someone would be happy for the drought. __________________ 71 GMC Shortbed Fleetside (under construction) "I like guns. You got a gun, you don't have to work out." Chris Rock

01-12-2005, 09:42 PM	#12
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01-12-2005, 10:41 PM	#13
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	My friends '49 has a small lift up door in the floor, you lift it up and you can check fluid. Not too bad as far as getting to it. __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

01-12-2005, 10:56 PM	#14
supersize75k5 the wierd guy Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: PHX ARIZONA Posts: 78	Thanks for tyhe comments guys, I actaully want a really neet acces pannel from a boat, very cool looking, it will be just the right size and is see though with some neet latches, going to be difficult to get it ordered since it is on a custom made boat. If I cant go that route, it will be just a plain ole access plate. I think the clear palte idea wil be useless anyways with road grime. I am going to try to use a blazer sending unit for the guage, for the guages I am restoring mine, getting the speedo recalibrated locally and using white overlays. I got some guage needles off a newer dodge that I will be trying to use as well for a custom touch, the are transparent/see though. as for the convertable...only way to go in a desert!

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