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*MonteSS454* · 11-10-2008, 05:11 PM

I'm using a 1975 F*rd F-150 tank straps and sending unit is what I'm using, no pics yet just waiting on my sending unit.

cameeks · 11-11-2008, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by MonteSS454

I'm using a 1975 F*rd F-150 tank straps and sending unit is what I'm using, no pics yet just waiting on my sending unit.

What are you going to use for a gauge. The f*&d Sending unit wont work with Chevy gauges.

OLDIRON69 · 11-11-2008, 03:04 PM

The blazer tank from the Gov. surplus and new sending unit from the parts store, cut hole in bed floor and fill from there. You can get all kinds of creative with the hole in the bed floor. I used galvanized strap like they use to tie down mobile homes, made "J" bolts and on my way I went. Maybe out $130 ish..

*MonteSS454* · 11-11-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cameeks

What are you going to use for a gauge. The f*&d Sending unit wont work with Chevy gauges.

I'm using my stock gauge and a sending unit is a sending unit, they all work the same. Though when on empty its not on the empty line on my gauge but its like a line off, same as full.

glock35ipsc · 11-11-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MonteSS454

a sending unit is a sending unit, they all work the same.

No, not necessarily. If yours works, you got lucky matching it up. GM sending units typically use the 0 (empty)-90 (full) ohm range. Others use 0-30 ohms, 16-158 ohms, 240-33 ohms, 73 (empty)-10 (full) ohms (typical Ford), etc.

cameeks · 11-11-2008, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

No, not necessarily. If yours works, you got lucky matching it up. GM sending units typically use the 0 (empty)-90 (full) ohm range. Others use 0-30 ohms, 16-158 ohms, 240-33 ohms, 73 (empty)-10 (full) ohms (typical Ford), etc.

OLDIRON69 · 11-11-2008, 04:36 PM

make sure you get the right ohm rated gauge if buying aftermarket, this is how I got schooled on it.

Thus the reason for buying the blazer tank and factory type sender. IMO, the easiest thing to do is the blazer tank and sender. The gauge is dead on and a semi will have to hit me in the arse to touch the tank.

Psycho71 · 11-12-2008, 01:41 PM

Or for free you could just pull the tank from inside, and put against the front wall of the bed. Drill a hole on the bed floor to run your fuel line, and there ya go. Wouldn't need the fuel cell, the sender would still work, No filler issues, and free.

Just kidding. I have seen this done, and it works. But I did the blazer tank on my truck. It's been the best single upgrade I've done. $200, and worth every penny.

Jay

allen123 · 11-12-2008, 03:57 PM

yeah there's this really really nice 67-68 out here its like a metallic blue with 20's and its a beautiful truck and he has his stock tank mounted in the bed

Mudder · 11-12-2008, 05:09 PM

Look at the frames. Your pickup and a Blazer are identical. I bought a Blazer tank from a junk yard with cross members and fill tube for 60 bucks. They cannot sell tanks so they are usually happy to get rid of them. I got one from a 85 that didn't have FI and u will need a fuel guage for a newer Chevy.

11-10-2008, 05:11 PM	#26
MonteSS454 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 821	Re: Is there any way i can relocate my gas tank I'm using a 1975 F*rd F-150 tank straps and sending unit is what I'm using, no pics yet just waiting on my sending unit.

11-11-2008, 03:04 PM	#28
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: Is there any way i can relocate my gas tank The blazer tank from the Gov. surplus and new sending unit from the parts store, cut hole in bed floor and fill from there. You can get all kinds of creative with the hole in the bed floor. I used galvanized strap like they use to tie down mobile homes, made "J" bolts and on my way I went. Maybe out $130 ish.. __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd Last edited by OLDIRON69; 11-11-2008 at 03:05 PM.

11-11-2008, 04:36 PM	#32
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: Is there any way i can relocate my gas tank make sure you get the right ohm rated gauge if buying aftermarket, this is how I got schooled on it. Thus the reason for buying the blazer tank and factory type sender. IMO, the easiest thing to do is the blazer tank and sender. The gauge is dead on and a semi will have to hit me in the arse to touch the tank. __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

11-12-2008, 01:41 PM	#33
Psycho71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaufman, Tx Posts: 827	Re: Is there any way i can relocate my gas tank Or for free you could just pull the tank from inside, and put against the front wall of the bed. Drill a hole on the bed floor to run your fuel line, and there ya go. Wouldn't need the fuel cell, the sender would still work, No filler issues, and free. Just kidding. I have seen this done, and it works. But I did the blazer tank on my truck. It's been the best single upgrade I've done. $200, and worth every penny. Jay __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. If a hammer doesn't fix it, you have an electrical problem! Slot Cars, 1:24 Scale, 100MPH@100,000RPM, fastest things on wheels!

11-12-2008, 03:57 PM	#34
allen123 It'll buff out Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Blanchard,Ok Posts: 1,376	Re: Is there any way i can relocate my gas tank yeah there's this really really nice 67-68 out here its like a metallic blue with 20's and its a beautiful truck and he has his stock tank mounted in the bed __________________ 1972 Chevy c10 swb 2008 CBR600RR Grafitti edition My Build Cody Allen

11-12-2008, 05:09 PM	#35
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Is there any way i can relocate my gas tank Look at the frames. Your pickup and a Blazer are identical. I bought a Blazer tank from a junk yard with cross members and fill tube for 60 bucks. They cannot sell tanks so they are usually happy to get rid of them. I got one from a 85 that didn't have FI and u will need a fuel guage for a newer Chevy.

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