Any pics of rear gas tanks?

[66Project]

Originally Posted by AcampoDave

Here's a quick follow up on what I decided to do. Thanks for all the posts to my request for pics. I went with the Tank's inc, universal. It fit well and I only had to grind a tad off the lower frame rails. The spare tire brace got flipped sideways and move forward where it is welded in as my front strap mount. The rear brace is still in the stock location and seems fine for a rear strap mount. I painted the visible part of the tank satin black so it will "bend in" under the truck. Now I have to hook it all up and make it all secure against the bed cross sill.

Looks real good. I wish i saw it before making mine. It may have been a usable option for me and looks great in yours.
Finished up mine. Hangs a little low so i may have to mod it a little in the end but all and all im happy with it. First tig welding project, pressure tested to 20psi and I can stand on it (220lbs) when installed between the frame. I will end up putting the pick up, return, and vent all on the metal access plate.

[Softpatch]

wanted to add pictures...jumped the gun though

[rustbucket66]

Here's an idea if you want your tanks out of sight. These are custom made stainless tanks, one on each side, held up with fabbed up brackets. They hold over 20 gallons each, and you have to get on your hands and knees to see them. No gas doors, no fuel cap in the box floor, nothing. The filler cap is inside the fender well that gives access for the gas nozzle. I will put a small can over each filler neck to keep the cap and neck clean. Fuel tank switcher under the dash, and senders in each tank to read on the guage. It makes maximum use of all that space under there, and I use the area in the back for a space saver spare held up by a GM spare tire bracket.

[AcampoDave]

Ok so last time I checked in with you guys I had the Tanks Inc. tank in my frame. Here's what I've done lately. I didnt want a cap in the floor, so I made an access panel. The front edge rests on a cross sill and the back sits on the big support sill at the tailgate. I cut the strips and they do a decent job of disguising the long cuts in the wood. It is sturdy enough to stand on too. Since my floor is all 5/8 plywood anyhow, fashioning a door seemed logical to me.

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

[AcampoDave]

bumpin' this thread for our new member and also wanted to add that once I put my rear bumper back on, the Tanks inc tank is practically invisible. Thanks to all for posting.

[Chris Coufal]

Thank You

[gnd efcs]

Originally Posted by 66Project

Funny you should ask. Im currently elbow deep in making mine. I didnt like any of the options that are out there and I cant bring myself to paying $400 + for a custom one. So I decided to build one myself copying CPPs dimensions on Ebay. 20 Gallons.
I wanted to do aluminium but my tig skills limited me to steel and a mig. Haven't finished it yet but here is some pics of what Ive got so far and one with it mocked up under the bed. Sorry no rear pics yet. Should be able to get some this weekend but its only 8 1/2" at the rear of the tank and most of that is going between the frame. 4 1/2" ish should be hanging out at the bumper.

this looks great ...will rust be a problem ?? I have used to use "kreem" on motorcycle tanks before to seal them up from the inside....

[Gooker928]

I used a 92 Jeep Wrangler tank.
It fits between the rails and sits higher than the rear differential.
Mrhino has a pic of what it looks like on his silver dollar build.

[Mathew21]

Originally Posted by Gooker928

I used a 92 Jeep Wrangler tank.
It fits between the rails and sits higher than the rear differential.
Mrhino has a pic of what it looks like on his silver dollar build.

Post 472 shows it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=472

[Hanket2113]

Hey great info! Referring to the gas tank how much was it I can’t find a stainless one only aluminum on the 1961 c10

Originally Posted by par4tom

Here is my 61 with the new rear tank installed. Got this from Performance On-Line and was specific for the wider frame rails on this truck.

21 gallons, stainless steel and fits perfectly. The 63-66 have a lot more options. I liked this one because it fit perfectly and didn't hang too far below the rear bumper.

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[AcampoDave]

Hey , thanks for bringing up my old thread. It's been a while since I started that one...and I see this is your first post too. Welcome to the forum!

[Blazer Steve]

Here are some installed... not plumbed... Boyd's Welding tank. They make a beautiful piece. And when you are ready for EFI, just need to buy the pump and dropped it in! AND on a sidenote, Can someone PLEASE tell me how to flip the photos. They are orientated correctly when I attach them.

[The Rocknrod]

Originally Posted by Blazer Steve

...Can someone PLEASE tell me how to flip the photos. They are orientated correctly when I attach them.

I use paint.

[bigmoe]

Tanks Inc USPT-GH 15 gal. Two options for fill location