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RACING29 · 08-04-2002, 11:50 AM

I HAVE A 67 PICKUP AND DON'T LIKE WHERE THE GAS TANK IS BECAUSE I CAN'T LEAN MY SEAT BACK! IF ANYBODY KNOWS WHERE I CAN BUY A AFTERMARKET GAS TANK TO MOUNT UNDER THE BED I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT.

yank · 08-05-2002, 07:08 AM

Summit racing and Jegs have fuel cells that will work.

**68SWB4x4** · 08-05-2002, 12:20 PM

you can use a blazer tank to

RACING29 · 08-05-2002, 02:33 PM

THANKS FOR THE HELP

JHickson6 · 08-05-2002, 11:59 PM

This is a custom gas tank like the one used on the TRUCKS TV show!
Hope Pics Show up!

and this is their address:

JHickson6 · 08-06-2002, 12:00 AM

here the pic

JHickson6 · 08-06-2002, 12:01 AM

this is where it goes
I got to figure out how to post more than one pic at a time!

RACING29 · 08-06-2002, 09:09 PM

THANKS!!! NOW CAN YOU TELL ME HOW MUCH THEY RUN.

JHickson6 · 08-06-2002, 09:33 PM

no, but i'm sure its alot!

Try a local machine shop!

chevyman 68 C/10 · 08-08-2002, 06:57 AM

I wish I could figure out how to post one pic.

I am going to check out having a tank custom made from stainless steel. was talking to a guy at a local show and shine that had one made from aluminum-(I quess that is spelled right) for $200.00

pat · 08-16-2002, 06:46 PM

brothers.com, brotherstrucks.com, something like that sells a complete kit with tank, straps and sending unit. Dont remember the price

jjk3 · 08-26-2002, 08:19 PM

Brothers sells them (www.brotherstrucks.com) for $429.95, and it fills through the bed floor. Also, No Limit Engineering sells them (www.nolimit.net) The price for them was $419, but that is listed in a 1998 magazine. I wouldn't buy a gas tank from anyone at any show unless they had experience, I could see some of their work and talk to some of the people he/she made it for, and they provided some type of warranty.

RACING29, i'm going through the same thing man. All of the gas tanks i've seen are going to be around $400.

RACING29 · 08-27-2002, 09:38 PM

I THINK I'M JUST GOING TO GO WITH A JAZ FUEL CELL. BUT THANKS FOR ALL THE INFO.

nate68 · 08-28-2002, 08:24 PM

i used a jaz fuel cell. 16 gallons, a little on the small side but oh well, a lot cheaper than an aluminum tank and safer in a crash, any tank back there is safer in a crash than the tank behind the seat

kxmotox247 · 08-30-2002, 11:10 AM

I'm with nate on that one...anyplace but behind the seat is going to make me feel more comfortable.

RACING29 · 09-01-2002, 04:23 PM

how many gallons are the tanks in our trucks behind the seat?

6869704X4 · 09-02-2002, 09:10 PM

Igot 21.5 gallons in mine from dead empty.

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 09-07-2002, 10:35 AM

We make custom aluminum or stainless tanks to your specs for under 400.00. We also carry the blazer tank kit in the MISC section of our catalog.

minibike · 09-07-2002, 08:22 PM

We have several aluminum boat makers here in south louisiana, I found one that will make one to fit in the back of the frame for $215. Be sure and have a baffle installed, especially if running fuel injection. Fuel cells have foam, and as long as it doesn't interfere with the sending unit, they would work well. I almost went with a fuel cell, but needed the custom tank to make the camaro fuel pump and sending unit fit.

chevykid04 · 09-10-2002, 12:21 AM

i was thinking about relocating my self and im into the pro street maybe occasional drag race

, but heres my idea, i want a big block , thats more weight in the front,which i dont need cus im already too light in the back, and the stock 20 galloner, is a pita to fill every friggin 5 minutes , so im thinkin make an aluminum/stainless steel one for my bed maybe around 30-40 gallons goin all the way across the bed in the back of my truck in front of the tubs with the filler neck on top , prob could use my old filler neck and locking cap ,what do you think????i think that polished aluminum would match a wood bed and polished tubs nicely.....

6869704X4 · 09-10-2002, 05:48 PM

You could make it look as good as you want. Even trim it out to match the wood bed. Zillions of posibles.

jjk3 · 09-21-2002, 10:39 PM

nate68, how did you get that tank in there? I went and looked under my truck yesterday and realized that the crossmembers are in the way. Did you just remave some or what? I was wanting to get a 22 gallon fuel cell for under the bed of my 68. If anyone knows where to find them let me know please. (I've looked in Summit, Jegs, Chevy Duty) Thanks in advance.

One more question. If I do put a fuel cell under the bed, will I have to run an electric fuel pump or will a higher flow mechanical fuel pump work? Thanks.

nate68 · 09-22-2002, 02:21 AM

the tiny crossmember that was there is just for the spare tire. removing it won't affect the strength of your frame or anything. i got mine from a local speed shop but u can get them from summit, jegs, etc. measure the room you have and then look at dimensions of fuel cells.
no you dont have to have an electric fuel pump, my mechanical one works just fine

jjk3 · 09-25-2002, 09:24 PM

Thanks for the help nate68.

jay-dawg · 09-25-2002, 09:53 PM

I was looking through the jc whitney catalogue and they cary steel repros of 73 and up jimmy and blazer tanks. One was a ~25 gal and the other ~35...I dont remember. Anyway, they also sell brackets also for $35 more. I get free shipping for more than $250 so that may be the way to go for me.

jay

08-04-2002, 11:50 AM	#1
RACING29 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tennessee, Morristown Posts: 355	Aftermarket Gas Tanks I HAVE A 67 PICKUP AND DON'T LIKE WHERE THE GAS TANK IS BECAUSE I CAN'T LEAN MY SEAT BACK! IF ANYBODY KNOWS WHERE I CAN BUY A AFTERMARKET GAS TANK TO MOUNT UNDER THE BED I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT.

08-05-2002, 07:08 AM	#2
yank Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Meridian, Ms. Posts: 244	Summit racing and Jegs have fuel cells that will work. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB Go ahead chance it........Columbus did!!! Steve (Chitlin) Bacon My DIY Shop http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c47/mpalmiter/shop/

08-05-2002, 12:20 PM	#3
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	you can use a blazer tank to __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

08-05-2002, 11:59 PM	#5
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	Gas Tanks This is a custom gas tank like the one used on the TRUCKS TV show! Hope Pics Show up! and this is their address: Attached Images __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!

08-06-2002, 12:00 AM	#6
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	here the pic Attached Images __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!

08-05-2002, 02:33 PM	#4
RACING29 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tennessee, Morristown Posts: 355	THANKS FOR THE HELP

08-06-2002, 12:01 AM	#7
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	this is where it goes I got to figure out how to post more than one pic at a time! Attached Images __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!

08-06-2002, 09:09 PM	#8
RACING29 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tennessee, Morristown Posts: 355	THANKS!!! NOW CAN YOU TELL ME HOW MUCH THEY RUN.

08-06-2002, 09:33 PM	#9
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	no, but i'm sure its alot! Try a local machine shop! __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!

08-08-2002, 06:57 AM	#10
chevyman 68 C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gilmer, Texas USA Posts: 313	I wish I could figure out how to post one pic. I am going to check out having a tank custom made from stainless steel. was talking to a guy at a local show and shine that had one made from aluminum-(I quess that is spelled right) for $200.00 __________________ 69 Chevy short fleet side soon to have LT1 and 4L60E pb. ps cruise and air. 68 Chevy short fleet side 400 sb 5 inch chop top pb. ps. pw. 350 auto and shaved handles 68 anniversary no engine long wheel base 400 auto FOR SALE 68 Chevy fleet side long wheel base complete parts truck.

08-16-2002, 06:46 PM	#11
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	brothers.com, brotherstrucks.com, something like that sells a complete kit with tank, straps and sending unit. Dont remember the price

08-26-2002, 08:19 PM	#12
jjk3 It's just a check engine lamp. Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 311	Brothers sells them (www.brotherstrucks.com) for $429.95, and it fills through the bed floor. Also, No Limit Engineering sells them (www.nolimit.net) The price for them was $419, but that is listed in a 1998 magazine. I wouldn't buy a gas tank from anyone at any show unless they had experience, I could see some of their work and talk to some of the people he/she made it for, and they provided some type of warranty. RACING29, i'm going through the same thing man. All of the gas tanks i've seen are going to be around $400. __________________ Active Inliner---bigchevy66 68 SWB Stepside 250 L6/3 on the floor/ Hedman headers, HEI, MSD 6A box, K&N filter, Offy intake and Edelbrock 600cfm 4 barrel Soon to have: WC T-5 five speed 66 SWB Stepside-undergoing restoration

08-27-2002, 09:38 PM	#13
RACING29 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tennessee, Morristown Posts: 355	I THINK I'M JUST GOING TO GO WITH A JAZ FUEL CELL. BUT THANKS FOR ALL THE INFO.

08-28-2002, 08:24 PM	#14
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	i used a jaz fuel cell. 16 gallons, a little on the small side but oh well, a lot cheaper than an aluminum tank and safer in a crash, any tank back there is safer in a crash than the tank behind the seat Attached Images __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

08-30-2002, 11:10 AM	#15
kxmotox247 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 1,397	I'm with nate on that one...anyplace but behind the seat is going to make me feel more comfortable. __________________ Baby Blue's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652776 Project 68's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post8442117 www.stonecolumnclassics.com Email: Josh@stonecolumnclassics.com



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09-01-2002, 04:23 PM	#16
RACING29 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tennessee, Morristown Posts: 355	how many gallons are the tanks in our trucks behind the seat?

09-02-2002, 09:10 PM	#17
6869704X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SE NM Posts: 769	Igot 21.5 gallons in mine from dead empty. __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck.

09-07-2002, 10:35 AM	#18
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	We make custom aluminum or stainless tanks to your specs for under 400.00. We also carry the blazer tank kit in the MISC section of our catalog. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

09-07-2002, 08:22 PM	#19
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	We have several aluminum boat makers here in south louisiana, I found one that will make one to fit in the back of the frame for $215. Be sure and have a baffle installed, especially if running fuel injection. Fuel cells have foam, and as long as it doesn't interfere with the sending unit, they would work well. I almost went with a fuel cell, but needed the custom tank to make the camaro fuel pump and sending unit fit. __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

09-10-2002, 12:21 AM	#20
chevykid04 4 speed, hurst shiftin Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hudson, Wi Posts: 405	i was thinking about relocating my self and im into the pro street maybe occasional drag race, but heres my idea, i want a big block , thats more weight in the front,which i dont need cus im already too light in the back, and the stock 20 galloner, is a pita to fill every friggin 5 minutes , so im thinkin make an aluminum/stainless steel one for my bed maybe around 30-40 gallons goin all the way across the bed in the back of my truck in front of the tubs with the filler neck on top , prob could use my old filler neck and locking cap ,what do you think????i think that polished aluminum would match a wood bed and polished tubs nicely..... __________________ Shane 1970 Chevy C10

09-10-2002, 05:48 PM	#21
6869704X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SE NM Posts: 769	You could make it look as good as you want. Even trim it out to match the wood bed. Zillions of posibles. __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck.

09-21-2002, 10:39 PM	#22
jjk3 It's just a check engine lamp. Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 311	nate68, how did you get that tank in there? I went and looked under my truck yesterday and realized that the crossmembers are in the way. Did you just remave some or what? I was wanting to get a 22 gallon fuel cell for under the bed of my 68. If anyone knows where to find them let me know please. (I've looked in Summit, Jegs, Chevy Duty) Thanks in advance. One more question. If I do put a fuel cell under the bed, will I have to run an electric fuel pump or will a higher flow mechanical fuel pump work? Thanks. __________________ Active Inliner---bigchevy66 68 SWB Stepside 250 L6/3 on the floor/ Hedman headers, HEI, MSD 6A box, K&N filter, Offy intake and Edelbrock 600cfm 4 barrel Soon to have: WC T-5 five speed 66 SWB Stepside-undergoing restoration

09-22-2002, 02:21 AM	#23
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	the tiny crossmember that was there is just for the spare tire. removing it won't affect the strength of your frame or anything. i got mine from a local speed shop but u can get them from summit, jegs, etc. measure the room you have and then look at dimensions of fuel cells. no you dont have to have an electric fuel pump, my mechanical one works just fine __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

09-25-2002, 09:24 PM	#24
jjk3 It's just a check engine lamp. Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 311	Thanks for the help nate68. __________________ Active Inliner---bigchevy66 68 SWB Stepside 250 L6/3 on the floor/ Hedman headers, HEI, MSD 6A box, K&N filter, Offy intake and Edelbrock 600cfm 4 barrel Soon to have: WC T-5 five speed 66 SWB Stepside-undergoing restoration

09-25-2002, 09:53 PM	#25
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	I was looking through the jc whitney catalogue and they cary steel repros of 73 and up jimmy and blazer tanks. One was a ~25 gal and the other ~35...I dont remember. Anyway, they also sell brackets also for $35 more. I get free shipping for more than $250 so that may be the way to go for me. jay __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

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