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CB24 · 12-03-2009, 02:55 PM

I know the common gas tank to use is the blazer gas tank but I'm curious if anyone has used something different. If so what did you use & were you able to use the new tanks sending unit. I've found a few different tanks for as low as $50.00.

rwolf9653 · 12-03-2009, 03:01 PM

I have read about jeep wrangler tanks being used, but they are small.

CB24 · 12-03-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rwolf9653

I have read about jeep wrangler tanks being used, but they are small.

Yeah I think that's the problem I'm going to run into using an off the wall tank. Most are around 15 gallons. When you have a truck getting 12 mpg that 15 gallon tank is going to empty quick.

C20_Paul · 12-03-2009, 03:49 PM

I used a gas tank from a 1988 Suburban and it fit between the frame rails without too much effort. I realize this is probably the same as the aforementioned blazer tank. But it would be another option if you went shopping at the local junk yard.

If getting the fuel tank out of your cab is your main priority there are companies that make fuel cells that look like tool boxes and bolt down in the bed just behind the cab.

C20_Paul · 12-03-2009, 03:52 PM

Oh and my tank cost $35 bucks. Which included a functioning sending unit and about 10 gallons of gas. This was back when gas was almost $4 gallon so I actually MADE money by buying the tank.

Were my friends impressed? Yes.
Was my wife impressed? No.

jabraham17 · 12-03-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by C20_Paul

Oh and my tank cost $35 bucks. Which included a functioning sending unit and about 10 gallons of gas. This was back when gas was almost $4 gallon so I actually MADE money by buying the tank.

Were my friends impressed? Yes.
Was my wife impressed? No.

Did you use the 40 gallon tank? I have one and it looks BIG

C20_Paul · 12-03-2009, 04:21 PM

I believe I have the 31 gallon tank.

I have never put more than 27 gallons into it, so I couldn't swear by that tho.

Lippyp · 12-04-2009, 06:05 AM

I know someone on here was using an Isuzu Trooper tank which is interesting as I have an old trooper sat in my back garden that I need to break that happens to have an almost new fuel tank in it. Not sure if the sender would work or not though.

12-03-2009, 02:55 PM	#1
CB24 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 138	gas tanks for under bed relocation I know the common gas tank to use is the blazer gas tank but I'm curious if anyone has used something different. If so what did you use & were you able to use the new tanks sending unit. I've found a few different tanks for as low as $50.00.

12-03-2009, 03:01 PM	#2
rwolf9653 more ideas than money Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: spring grove, pa Posts: 1,068	Re: gas tanks for under bed relocation I have read about jeep wrangler tanks being used, but they are small. __________________ Randy 1948 Chevy 3100 5 window 1966 Chevy C30 Dually 1967 Chevy K10 1972 Chevy K20 1972 Chevy C10 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer 1987 Chevy V10 2003 Chevy Suburban

12-03-2009, 03:49 PM	#4
C20_Paul Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 35	Re: gas tanks for under bed relocation I used a gas tank from a 1988 Suburban and it fit between the frame rails without too much effort. I realize this is probably the same as the aforementioned blazer tank. But it would be another option if you went shopping at the local junk yard. If getting the fuel tank out of your cab is your main priority there are companies that make fuel cells that look like tool boxes and bolt down in the bed just behind the cab.

12-03-2009, 03:52 PM	#5
C20_Paul Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 35	Re: gas tanks for under bed relocation Oh and my tank cost $35 bucks. Which included a functioning sending unit and about 10 gallons of gas. This was back when gas was almost $4 gallon so I actually MADE money by buying the tank. Were my friends impressed? Yes. Was my wife impressed? No.

12-03-2009, 04:21 PM	#7
C20_Paul Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 35	Re: gas tanks for under bed relocation I believe I have the 31 gallon tank. I have never put more than 27 gallons into it, so I couldn't swear by that tho. Last edited by C20_Paul; 12-03-2009 at 04:24 PM.

12-04-2009, 06:05 AM	#8
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: gas tanks for under bed relocation I know someone on here was using an Isuzu Trooper tank which is interesting as I have an old trooper sat in my back garden that I need to break that happens to have an almost new fuel tank in it. Not sure if the sender would work or not though. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

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