Question on fuel tank relocation - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

harshard · 12-17-2009, 09:36 PM

I have seen that a lot guys are relocating the fuel tank where the spare tire fits. I like the idea of relocation but what do you do with the spare tire? Do you just put it in the back of the truck where it can flop around or does someone make a bracket to hold the rim & tire? Just wondering , planing on doing the swap in the near future but do not like the idea of the spare tire being loose in the bed for someone to steel.Thanks, Shawn

**rob32472** · 12-17-2009, 09:44 PM

the factory installed a mount in the bed on the driver side front that allowed the tire to mount there and could easily be secured with a cable or lock

6D8_C10 · 12-17-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by harshard

I have seen that a lot guys are relocating the fuel tank where the spare tire fits. I like the idea of relocation but what do you do with the spare tire? Do you just put it in the back of the truck where it can flop around or does someone make a bracket to hold the rim & tire? Just wondering , planing on doing the swap in the near future but do not like the idea of the spare tire being loose in the bed for someone to steel.Thanks, Shawn

Wow, that is the same question I just asked under "Spare Tire"

**special-K** · 12-18-2009, 12:04 AM

It`s a common problem when putting the tank where the spare goes.

harshard · 12-18-2009, 06:45 PM

I looked all over my factory '71 and do not see a bracket. It must be in between the bed skin if you are talking about standing the wheel up. Does any body make a bracket that will mount to the floor kinda like the baja racers use? That way you can use a bed cover or tool box. Shawn

71meangreenc10 · 12-18-2009, 09:40 PM

Who needs a spare tire....AAA baby!!! make that membership work for me

Smitty

harshard · 12-18-2009, 10:15 PM

I don't know where you live , but out here in Kaufman, when you break down and have to leave your truck or car people will vandalize your vehicle. I do not have AAA but I still would like the option of being able to replace a flat tire if need be. I am into show appearence and not much into loose crap in my bed. I may try to fabrecate my own type of bracket & sell it on this site if no one else makes one. Probably just gave away my get rich idea.

unclewatts · 12-19-2009, 12:40 AM

I can't remember where, but I seem to recall a bracket kit for fleetsides that held the tire vertically on the left front corner of the bed. It was about 30 or 40 bucks.

**special-K** · 12-19-2009, 12:25 PM

If you don`t like the traditional verticle side-mount you can bolt a mount to the floor.

harshard · 12-20-2009, 11:10 AM

Yea I guess I could fab. one, just didn't know if any one offers one for 67-72 trucks. Thanks, Shawn

usmcchevy · 12-20-2009, 01:44 PM

Like this? (yes my bed needs some work lol)

Scott>72-GMC · 01-13-2013, 12:40 AM

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Lmc. But it's a side mount inside the bed not floor mount like your idea
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12-17-2009, 09:36 PM	#1
harshard Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kaufman,Texas Posts: 102	Question on fuel tank relocation I have seen that a lot guys are relocating the fuel tank where the spare tire fits. I like the idea of relocation but what do you do with the spare tire? Do you just put it in the back of the truck where it can flop around or does someone make a bracket to hold the rim & tire? Just wondering , planing on doing the swap in the near future but do not like the idea of the spare tire being loose in the bed for someone to steel.Thanks, Shawn

12-17-2009, 09:44 PM	#2
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Question on fuel tank relocation the factory installed a mount in the bed on the driver side front that allowed the tire to mount there and could easily be secured with a cable or lock

12-18-2009, 12:04 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: Question on fuel tank relocation It`s a common problem when putting the tank where the spare goes. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-18-2009, 06:45 PM	#5
harshard Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kaufman,Texas Posts: 102	Re: Question on fuel tank relocation I looked all over my factory '71 and do not see a bracket. It must be in between the bed skin if you are talking about standing the wheel up. Does any body make a bracket that will mount to the floor kinda like the baja racers use? That way you can use a bed cover or tool box. Shawn

12-18-2009, 09:40 PM	#6
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Re: Question on fuel tank relocation Who needs a spare tire....AAA baby!!! make that membership work for me Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

12-18-2009, 10:15 PM	#7
harshard Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kaufman,Texas Posts: 102	Re: Question on fuel tank relocation I don't know where you live , but out here in Kaufman, when you break down and have to leave your truck or car people will vandalize your vehicle. I do not have AAA but I still would like the option of being able to replace a flat tire if need be. I am into show appearence and not much into loose crap in my bed. I may try to fabrecate my own type of bracket & sell it on this site if no one else makes one. Probably just gave away my get rich idea.

12-19-2009, 12:40 AM	#8
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: Question on fuel tank relocation I can't remember where, but I seem to recall a bracket kit for fleetsides that held the tire vertically on the left front corner of the bed. It was about 30 or 40 bucks. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

12-19-2009, 12:25 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: Question on fuel tank relocation If you don`t like the traditional verticle side-mount you can bolt a mount to the floor. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-20-2009, 11:10 AM	#10
harshard Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kaufman,Texas Posts: 102	Re: Question on fuel tank relocation Yea I guess I could fab. one, just didn't know if any one offers one for 67-72 trucks. Thanks, Shawn

12-20-2009, 01:44 PM	#11
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: Question on fuel tank relocation Like this? (yes my bed needs some work lol) __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

01-13-2013, 12:40 AM	#12
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: Question on fuel tank relocation Posted via Mobile Device Lmc. But it's a side mount inside the bed not floor mount like your idea Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

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