best way to run a gas tank? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

440 charger · 05-23-2003, 01:58 AM

i wanna take the tank out of the cab but i am kinda worried about using a fuel cell(the one im thinking of using is a 16 gal),the ones ive seen ran on these trucks hang down about half way over the rear end and i wanna run bags!!do you think this will be a prob.?will it sit on the tank when i lower it?would a blazer tank be a better bet?how low would a blazer tank hang down?what should i do?

Riveted1 · 05-23-2003, 06:02 AM

Hey 440,
Try doing a search on fuel cells. This subject has been covered many times. I think a blazer tank hangs lower than most fuel cells. There are several guys here that are running bags and fuel cells w/out problems. I'm thinking XXL and JaySpot were using them? Anyway, like I said, try a search.....

Seke69 · 05-23-2003, 07:09 AM

I think a lot of the custom tanks, seem to hang lower than the blazer tanks, like Riveted1 said, try a search for tanks. I haven't done this yet myself, but I plan on using a blazer tank, which looks like it'd sit (stock height) just above (2-3"?) over the top line of the diff. Hopefully I can get around to it this weekend, I'll try to post pics if I do.

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 05-23-2003, 09:02 AM

Blazer tanks we sell are 13"tall x 17" long x 26" wide

cruzn72 · 05-23-2003, 01:18 PM

I used a summit aluminum cell and mounted it behind the rear end where the spare used to set. It is a 20 gallon tank.

Tracy Focht · 05-23-2003, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cruzn72
I used a summit aluminum cell and mounted it behind the rear end where the spare used to set. It is a 20 gallon tank.

I have one, 16 gallon, gonna do the same thing...I like it.

68 Suburban · 05-23-2003, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tracy Focht
I have one, 16 gallon, gonna do the same thing...I like it.

16 gallon tank @ 5 miles a gallon. You better be plotting your way to the gas stations :p j/k

By the way your trucks progress is looking great.

chevykid1969 · 05-23-2003, 06:53 PM

Just finished putting in a 16 gallon tank in . i dont think that clearence will be a problem . it is only about 9 inches deep so it hangs above the whole rear end.

chevykid1969 · 05-23-2003, 06:55 PM

Another view

jayssunm · 05-23-2003, 06:56 PM

Crusin,

How does the gas tank fit?? Which gas tank did you get. I looked online, and they have lots to choose from.

Jay

440 charger · 05-23-2003, 07:11 PM

thank you for the pic... ive been wanting to see how far it hangs down!!!!i would aslo like to know which one you ordered!!

chevykid1969 · 05-23-2003, 08:29 PM

I have a 16 gallon street fuel cell that i ordered from Summit Racing. it fit in real nice. if need any more help/pics just let me know.

Stroker · 05-23-2003, 09:51 PM

cruzn, I would also be interested in more info on the 20 gal tank. I was going to use the 16 gal because I knew a lot of members had used it with out problem but a few more gal wouldn't be a bad idea if it doens't hang to low. Have most of you used poly tanks with the foam baffles any trouble with them? Thanks..Stroker

72MARIO · 05-23-2003, 11:43 PM

I am sending my Blazer tank back. and then I am buying a 20 gallon aluminum fule cell they cost $420 CDN. with baffles and no foam. I am going to fab up my own fule neck so that I can run a filler neck using 1 1/2 " filler tube. Size is 24 x 18 x 10 shouls not hang too far down.

RACING29 · 05-24-2003, 09:08 AM

I mounted a summit 20 gallon aluminum fuel cell in the bed. works great?

PanelDeland · 05-24-2003, 12:02 PM

If you find that whatever tank you use sets too low you could always take a page from the 4X4 bible and put a skid plate under it.That would take the danger of puncturing your tank out of the equation.

Tracy Focht · 05-24-2003, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 68 Suburban
16 gallon tank @ 5 miles a gallon. You better be plotting your way to the gas stations :p j/k

By the way your trucks progress is looking great.

LOL...yea, your right...and thanks...I can't wait...

05-23-2003, 01:58 AM	#1
440 charger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: oakdale,ca Posts: 234	best way to run a gas tank? i wanna take the tank out of the cab but i am kinda worried about using a fuel cell(the one im thinking of using is a 16 gal),the ones ive seen ran on these trucks hang down about half way over the rear end and i wanna run bags!!do you think this will be a prob.?will it sit on the tank when i lower it?would a blazer tank be a better bet?how low would a blazer tank hang down?what should i do?

05-23-2003, 06:02 AM	#2
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Hey 440, Try doing a search on fuel cells. This subject has been covered many times. I think a blazer tank hangs lower than most fuel cells. There are several guys here that are running bags and fuel cells w/out problems. I'm thinking XXL and JaySpot were using them? Anyway, like I said, try a search..... __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado

05-23-2003, 09:02 AM	#4
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	Blazer tanks we sell are 13"tall x 17" long x 26" wide __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

05-23-2003, 01:18 PM	#5
cruzn72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 99	I used a summit aluminum cell and mounted it behind the rear end where the spare used to set. It is a 20 gallon tank. __________________ http://photos.yahoo.com/cruzn72@pacbell.net

05-23-2003, 06:53 PM	#8
chevykid1969 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Knightdale,North Carolina Posts: 377	16 gallon tank Just finished putting in a 16 gallon tank in . i dont think that clearence will be a problem . it is only about 9 inches deep so it hangs above the whole rear end. Attached Images

05-23-2003, 07:09 AM	#3
Seke69 Space Cadet Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 132	I think a lot of the custom tanks, seem to hang lower than the blazer tanks, like Riveted1 said, try a search for tanks. I haven't done this yet myself, but I plan on using a blazer tank, which looks like it'd sit (stock height) just above (2-3"?) over the top line of the diff. Hopefully I can get around to it this weekend, I'll try to post pics if I do.

05-23-2003, 06:55 PM	#9
chevykid1969 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Knightdale,North Carolina Posts: 377	another Another view Attached Images Last edited by chevykid1969; 05-23-2003 at 07:01 PM.

05-23-2003, 06:56 PM	#10
jayssunm Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 98	Crusin, How does the gas tank fit?? Which gas tank did you get. I looked online, and they have lots to choose from. Jay __________________ 67 Fleetside Shortie, small window, slip & slide tranny Upgrades--small block, tilt column, disc 5 lug conversion (front and rear), Future Projects--suburban gas tank under the bed, rear roll pan, better gas mileage (currently about 6-10 MPG)

05-23-2003, 07:11 PM	#11
440 charger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: oakdale,ca Posts: 234	thank you for the pic... ive been wanting to see how far it hangs down!!!!i would aslo like to know which one you ordered!!

05-23-2003, 08:29 PM	#12
chevykid1969 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Knightdale,North Carolina Posts: 377	I have a 16 gallon street fuel cell that i ordered from Summit Racing. it fit in real nice. if need any more help/pics just let me know.

05-23-2003, 09:51 PM	#13
Stroker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Moore, Ok Posts: 1,149	cruzn, I would also be interested in more info on the 20 gal tank. I was going to use the 16 gal because I knew a lot of members had used it with out problem but a few more gal wouldn't be a bad idea if it doens't hang to low. Have most of you used poly tanks with the foam baffles any trouble with them? Thanks..Stroker __________________ 72 SWB parts and pieces Oklahoma

05-23-2003, 11:43 PM	#14
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	I am sending my Blazer tank back. and then I am buying a 20 gallon aluminum fule cell they cost $420 CDN. with baffles and no foam. I am going to fab up my own fule neck so that I can run a filler neck using 1 1/2 " filler tube. Size is 24 x 18 x 10 shouls not hang too far down. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD Last edited by 72MARIO; 05-24-2003 at 02:48 PM.

05-24-2003, 09:08 AM	#15
RACING29 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tennessee, Morristown Posts: 355	I mounted a summit 20 gallon aluminum fuel cell in the bed. works great? __________________ 1967 Chevy truck, R1 racing seats, 4 point racing harness, 4/6 drop, primered blue, soon to be shaved, 350- 060. over, flat top pistons, Eagle rods, Edelbrock Aluminum heads, 1.5 Scorpion roller rockers, Lunati 515" cam, mallory ignition, Holley 750 double pumper carb, Built 350 turbo trans, 2500-2800 boss hog stall, 20 gallon aluminum fuel cell!!!

05-24-2003, 12:02 PM	#16
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	If you find that whatever tank you use sets too low you could always take a page from the 4X4 bible and put a skid plate under it.That would take the danger of puncturing your tank out of the equation. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

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