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mocwon · 05-12-2003, 01:35 PM

Has anyone tried to mount a gas tank on the outside of the frame rails on a 67-72 short wide bed like was done on the 1973 and later trucks before it was moved inside the frame rails? If so what tank was used?

Big69C20 Toy · 05-12-2003, 01:56 PM

i had original tanks outside the rails in my 69 when i got it.. they were rusty on the insides and junk so i cut them out. i'm unsure of their dimensions but know some trucks had em. sorry i cant be more helpful

CustomChevy · 05-12-2003, 06:30 PM

assuming the necessry room is available undeneath the cab/bed, all you need is the tank and the straps from the 73-87 model. of course, you will have to drill the necessary holes in the frame rails to set it up. then, of course, you will need to weld in a fuel door, etc.....

good luck!!

**old Rusty C10** · 05-12-2003, 06:35 PM

why put in outside the frame tanks us 73-97 guys have been killing ourselves to put em int he rear where its safe!!!

Longhorn Man · 05-12-2003, 11:33 PM

Even if date line (or was it 20/20?) did add a spark in there infamouse report... it is still a bad location for a tank.

05-12-2003, 01:35 PM	#1
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Gas tank outside frame rail Has anyone tried to mount a gas tank on the outside of the frame rails on a 67-72 short wide bed like was done on the 1973 and later trucks before it was moved inside the frame rails? If so what tank was used? __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

05-12-2003, 01:56 PM	#2
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	i had original tanks outside the rails in my 69 when i got it.. they were rusty on the insides and junk so i cut them out. i'm unsure of their dimensions but know some trucks had em. sorry i cant be more helpful __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

05-12-2003, 06:35 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	why put in outside the frame tanks us 73-97 guys have been killing ourselves to put em int he rear where its safe!!! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

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05-12-2003, 06:30 PM	#3
CustomChevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 461	assuming the necessry room is available undeneath the cab/bed, all you need is the tank and the straps from the 73-87 model. of course, you will have to drill the necessary holes in the frame rails to set it up. then, of course, you will need to weld in a fuel door, etc..... good luck!!

05-12-2003, 11:33 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Even if date line (or was it 20/20?) did add a spark in there infamouse report... it is still a bad location for a tank.



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