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Kid · 02-28-2003, 10:35 PM

just an update on my 68. putting together a fuel tank. I didn't like the way the blazer tanks hang down, so started this aluminum tank. It is 10" deep instead of 14". Just finished welding up the box tonight. Will build the filler tube after visiting the kansas city car show this weekend. And thats what I've been up to, how bout you...

ljbear · 03-01-2003, 01:25 AM

kid,

Great start. I've been think of doing my own tank after seeing what the custom tanks cost. What are you using for a fuel pickup and sending unit? In tank pump?

Larry

REPO1 · 03-01-2003, 10:18 AM

That's sweet as hell! I love the baffles.

Personally I would put in an in-tank pump, or at least make provisions to do so at a later date. You never know when its fuel injection time.

Slammed67 · 03-01-2003, 12:48 PM

Hey, where in Kansas do you live? I'm in Raytown (Kansas City, MO)

Blue68 · 03-01-2003, 05:03 PM

I've considered this. Even talked to a buddy that has all the welding certifications you could ask for except maybe underwater. He mentioned a little issue of DOT approved materials, and I think welds.

Any consideration on this front?

Terry S · 03-02-2003, 07:17 PM

looks good! Mine is very similar to what you're doing. If I had it to do over, the only thing that I'd do differently would be to reposition the filler neck. Mine has an elbow coming off the top and I could have raised it another 2 inches if I'd thought to have it coming out of the side, up close to the top instead.

Dandeluxe · 03-02-2003, 09:05 PM

kid,
it looks good can you make me one of these?

Kid · 03-03-2003, 10:27 PM

Sorry for the late replies, just got logged on again since Friday.

Larry, the sending unit I will use is out of a mid seventies chevy p/u tank, with slight mods, (shortened pickup tube and bent float rod), to fit this shorter (shallow) tank

Slammed67, I live in Wellington (ks) your ride is great. I have been checkin all your pics you post of it. Did you go to the car show this weekend and see that 62 biscane? I was drooling

Blue 68, I have never thought about dot approval, I am not sure any after market tank is. Now I am courious.

Dandeluxe, That must be one high dollar tank. very nice

ljbear · 03-03-2003, 10:38 PM

Kid,

What are you using to mount the sender and pickup unit? Do those just sit on top of the tank with a gasket? Since seeing this I started looking for parts and pieces for tanks but haven't found much. Anyone know of any web site that has tank parts, namely the in tank pumps and sending units for TBI units?

Larry

02-28-2003, 10:35 PM	#1
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	picture of tank just an update on my 68. putting together a fuel tank. I didn't like the way the blazer tanks hang down, so started this aluminum tank. It is 10" deep instead of 14". Just finished welding up the box tonight. Will build the filler tube after visiting the kansas city car show this weekend. And thats what I've been up to, how bout you... Attached Images __________________ The kid Build threads: 51 Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219902 http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 68 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50348

03-01-2003, 01:25 AM	#2
ljbear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Emmett, Idaho Posts: 858	kid, Great start. I've been think of doing my own tank after seeing what the custom tanks cost. What are you using for a fuel pickup and sending unit? In tank pump? Larry __________________ Larry 72 Chevy SWB 4x4 71 Chevy SWB 4x4 My Work Truck "Don't confuse enthusiasm with capability"

03-01-2003, 10:18 AM	#3
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	That's sweet as hell! I love the baffles. Personally I would put in an in-tank pump, or at least make provisions to do so at a later date. You never know when its fuel injection time. __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

03-01-2003, 12:48 PM	#4
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Hey, where in Kansas do you live? I'm in Raytown (Kansas City, MO) __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

03-01-2003, 05:03 PM	#5
Blue68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Frisco, Tx, USA Posts: 606	I've considered this. Even talked to a buddy that has all the welding certifications you could ask for except maybe underwater. He mentioned a little issue of DOT approved materials, and I think welds. Any consideration on this front? __________________ http://home.comcast.net/~r.landrum/w...tos.html-.html '68 C-10 LWB, '98 Z-71 350 w/accessories (Serpentine), Edelbrock Performer, Edelbrock 1405 (600cfm) carb, GM HEI, CompCam Extreme 4x4 roller cam, Thorley Headers, Carter Electric Fuel Pump, Vintage Air, 700r4, 3.73, disc brakes and power steering upgrades.

03-02-2003, 07:17 PM	#6
Terry S Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 118	looks good! Mine is very similar to what you're doing. If I had it to do over, the only thing that I'd do differently would be to reposition the filler neck. Mine has an elbow coming off the top and I could have raised it another 2 inches if I'd thought to have it coming out of the side, up close to the top instead. __________________ I can do all things thru Christ, but he evidently doesn't want me to beat that Camaro light to light....

03-02-2003, 09:05 PM	#7
Dandeluxe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: st.louis mo. Posts: 717	gas tanks kid, it looks good can you make me one of these? Attached Images __________________ 1969 cst swb 350/400 th . DANNY C . ["]FRIENDS DONT LET FRIENDS DRIVE F@RD$!! 1969 cst swb corvette hugger orange with 400 hp sbc I started out with nothing and i held on to it

03-03-2003, 10:27 PM	#8
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	Sorry for the late replies, just got logged on again since Friday. Larry, the sending unit I will use is out of a mid seventies chevy p/u tank, with slight mods, (shortened pickup tube and bent float rod), to fit this shorter (shallow) tank Slammed67, I live in Wellington (ks) your ride is great. I have been checkin all your pics you post of it. Did you go to the car show this weekend and see that 62 biscane? I was drooling Blue 68, I have never thought about dot approval, I am not sure any after market tank is. Now I am courious. Dandeluxe, That must be one high dollar tank. very nice __________________ The kid Build threads: 51 Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219902 http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 68 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50348

03-03-2003, 10:38 PM	#9
ljbear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Emmett, Idaho Posts: 858	Kid, What are you using to mount the sender and pickup unit? Do those just sit on top of the tank with a gasket? Since seeing this I started looking for parts and pieces for tanks but haven't found much. Anyone know of any web site that has tank parts, namely the in tank pumps and sending units for TBI units? Larry __________________ Larry 72 Chevy SWB 4x4 71 Chevy SWB 4x4 My Work Truck "Don't confuse enthusiasm with capability"

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