Bed Mount Fuel Tank Options - Opinions wanted!

[mahanian]

Ok, I've been debating on what fuel tank I should get for my truck and have been looking at several different ones. I can't decide which one to choose, so I'm turning to you guys for some feedback. I'm not solely concerned with price, I'm looking for a good balance between reliability, cost, quality, and capacity. I don't want anything that hangs too low either. I will be running fuel injection and would prefer an in-tank pump.

Here is a list of options that I've compiled. If you have one of these tanks, or a different brand I didn't include, I'd like to hear everyone's opinions. I'd like to hear info on capacity, how low it hangs, cost compared to quality/value, ease of install, completeness of kit, overall quality, etc

Rick's Hot Rod Shop - Stainless Steel - http://www.rickshotrodshop.com/tanks.htm

Rock Valley - Stainless Steel - http://www.rockvalleyantiqueautopart..._tanks_all.pdf

CPP - Stainless Steel - http://www.classicperform.com/NewPro...s/GasTanks.htm

Performance Online - Aluminum - http://www.performanceonline.com/sto...cat=453&page=1

ECE - Stainless Steel - http://earlyclassic.com/catalog.aspx

Fuelcellguy - Aluminum

[68Mike]

ttt good topic

[68GMCCustom]

I'd like to here about these myself!

[ratpackv8sonly]

Why not use a blazer/suburban tank and run an inline electric fuel pump? Tanks already almost fit perfect in the frame and several of us on here have done it on ours.

[SactoJim]

I had Fuelcellguy make me a tank to my specs and it holds about 23 gallons. I'm very happy with it and you can't see it from the back....it's about even with the bottom of the bumper.

Picked up a power gas door from the junk yard and located the switch behind my flip down license plate.

[chrislehr]

sactojim - cost on that? Is the tank shaped like that on the top so you dont have to remove a crossmember in the bed floor?

You do all the body work on the bed yourself? Looks great!

[msgross]

Here is one that a board member is selling....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=286180

I had a poly setup but wasn't happy with the fit so i'm going for aluminum, non FI though.... The CPP kit is nice looking, no limit engineering was mentioned as well http://www.nolimit.net/

[steelhorse]

Wow that sure looks good!

[68Mike]

Freakin' Awesome...wanna do my truck

[mahanian]

SactoJim, that's a great looking setup...do you have any concerns with it being Aluminum versus Stainless Steel?

Still looking for some feedback from people with other fuel tanks mentioned.

[SactoJim]

Originally Posted by chrislehr

sactojim - cost on that? Is the tank shaped like that on the top so you dont have to remove a crossmember in the bed floor?

You do all the body work on the bed yourself? Looks great!

Yes, did it all myself and I notched the tank to pick up some capacity.

Originally Posted by mahanian

SactoJim, that's a great looking setup...do you have any concerns with it being Aluminum versus Stainless Steel?

Still looking for some feedback from people with other fuel tanks mentioned.

Picked aluminum because that's all Fuelcellguy was doing and I'm not sure what the drawbacks may be with aluminum compared to stainless, besides one being stronger than the other......I don't think it really matters for this application.

[mahanian]

Originally Posted by SactoJim

Picked aluminum because that's all Fuelcellguy was doing and I'm not sure what the drawbacks may be with aluminum compared to stainless, besides one being stronger than the other......I don't think it really matters for this application.

Aluminum would be much more likely to puncture, but yours seems high enough off the ground that it shouldn't be a concern. Do you have a rough estimate on cost?

[chrislehr]

Originally Posted by SactoJim

Yes, did it all myself and I notched the tank to pick up some capacity.



Picked aluminum because that's all Fuelcellguy was doing and I'm not sure what the drawbacks may be with aluminum compared to stainless, besides one being stronger than the other......I don't think it really matters for this application.

Badass. How much for that kit from him? What other parts did you use? If its in your build thread somewhere, let me know.

[hambone1958]

I did the ECE one there are pics at the link below.

[SactoJim]

If I remember, he (fuelcellguy) uses 1/8" aluminum and it would take some unusual circumstances to puncture it.......not concerned.

That said, I would rather have stainless because it's just nicer looking.

Originally Posted by mahanian

Aluminum would be much more likely to puncture, but yours seems high enough off the ground that it shouldn't be a concern. Do you have a rough estimate on cost?

It's been a few years, but it was around $400 or so. My build thread is in my signature and it has info in it.

Originally Posted by chrislehr

Badass. How much for that kit from him? What other parts did you use? If its in your build thread somewhere, let me know.

[elektrik]

Forget the Fuel tank options SactoJim, I'm moving back to CA in 3 months and I wanna know if I can get some blue CA plates like yours!!!

[muscletrucks]

Mike, do you have a picture of the filler with your bed closed? I really like what you have done. Rodney

[slanty12]

ive been kindof wondering if a tank from a chevy caprice would fit on it if i remember they fit between the frame on the caprice and they carry about 20 gallons of fuel. has anybody herd of doing this?

[SactoJim]

My project has been going on so long, the truck fell out of the CA DMV system and when I registered it a few weeks back, they wouldn't let me reuse my old plates.

I want to restore them and go back and try again.

Originally Posted by elektrik

Forget the Fuel tank options SactoJim, I'm moving back to CA in 3 months and I wanna know if I can get some blue CA plates like yours!!!

[elektrik]

Originally Posted by SactoJim

My project has been going on so long, the truck fell out of the CA DMV system and when I registered it a few weeks back, they wouldn't let me reuse my old plates.

NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!