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oldblue1968chevy · 03-08-2009, 09:36 PM

oh didnt know that...

lol sorry for the hassle my bad

vasquezmrysvll · 05-11-2009, 03:27 PM

Texasbigblock pm sent

**Already Gone** · 05-11-2009, 04:18 PM

I bought an ECE rear mount tank in 2003 and still haven't installed it yet. Was gonna pay someone to remove the box nstal the tank and do all the fabbing for the "behind the left rear running light filler " but I am going to attempt the install myself. Does anyone know if I just remove the wooden ( which is shot) floor would I be able to manoeuver the tank and crossmember replacement without removing the box. I also have Integrated seat belt seats from a 2003 Chevy to go in once I get the in-cab tank out.

vasquezmrysvll · 05-11-2009, 04:39 PM

im trying to get more info from Texasbigblock about installing a 1st gen fbody tank in the rear.

beautimus · 05-11-2009, 05:25 PM

Texas Big Block has it going on.
I am gonna put a tank in like he did, because he eliminated several of the drawbacks associated with rear tank swaps in one go. My Hat is off to you Sir, for doing all of the research and whatnot it took to do this swap. No fabbing up a filler door, other than the bolt in springloaded tag mount. no cutting up of the cross braces that weaken the floor structure,of the bed. the sender for the fuel gauge is compatable, it doesn't hang down and look ugly. You can get a camaro tank new, cheaper than a blazer tank.
For me, i'll do his swap before a blazer tank any day.
Thanks TexasBigBlock!!!!

03-08-2009, 09:36 PM	#26
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Moving gas tank to rear... oh didnt know that... lol sorry for the hassle my bad __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-11-2009, 03:27 PM	#27
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: Moving gas tank to rear... Texasbigblock pm sent __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

05-11-2009, 04:18 PM	#28
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Re: Moving gas tank to rear... I bought an ECE rear mount tank in 2003 and still haven't installed it yet. Was gonna pay someone to remove the box nstal the tank and do all the fabbing for the "behind the left rear running light filler " but I am going to attempt the install myself. Does anyone know if I just remove the wooden ( which is shot) floor would I be able to manoeuver the tank and crossmember replacement without removing the box. I also have Integrated seat belt seats from a 2003 Chevy to go in once I get the in-cab tank out. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

05-11-2009, 04:39 PM	#29
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: Moving gas tank to rear... im trying to get more info from Texasbigblock about installing a 1st gen fbody tank in the rear. __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

05-11-2009, 05:25 PM	#30
beautimus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: woodstock, alabama, usa Posts: 938	Re: Moving gas tank to rear... Texas Big Block has it going on. I am gonna put a tank in like he did, because he eliminated several of the drawbacks associated with rear tank swaps in one go. My Hat is off to you Sir, for doing all of the research and whatnot it took to do this swap. No fabbing up a filler door, other than the bolt in springloaded tag mount. no cutting up of the cross braces that weaken the floor structure,of the bed. the sender for the fuel gauge is compatable, it doesn't hang down and look ugly. You can get a camaro tank new, cheaper than a blazer tank. For me, i'll do his swap before a blazer tank any day. Thanks TexasBigBlock!!!! __________________ i survived cancer and kidney stones, but my kids are killing me. Last edited by beautimus; 05-11-2009 at 05:27 PM.

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