Relocating Fuel Tank to Underbed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mnunn454 · 12-30-2006, 10:57 PM

Howdy all. I need some recommendations on where to get the best kit to convert my 69 SWB to an underbed gas tank (I'm removing the one behind the seat. I'm tired of smelling Miss Ethyl).

LMC Truck stocks a kit and has everything but the filler neck for about $400 shipped.

Any other decent suppliers?

Thanks.

kenm78 · 12-30-2006, 11:00 PM

Check this website out this is what I plan to use. Its about 200 before shipping. You can go to a juck yard cheaper but I don't want to deal with a headache so here you go hope it helps..

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/0108.html

**Ironhorse** · 12-30-2006, 11:10 PM

Whenever possible I would advise to purchase truck parts from the venders who support this message board. I myself purchased an under bed kit from GMC Paul. Don't recall the exact price but I do recall he was VERY competitive and his after the sale customer service is FIRST RATE. I needed a small part to complete my installation and he over nighted the piece in time for me to make a car show the next day. Will post a pic or two of my installation, highly recommed moving the tank. One of the best mods that can be done in my opinion.

**Ironhorse** · 12-30-2006, 11:12 PM

Sorry posted the same pic twice. Try again on the fuel filler pic. Little fuzzy as I'm not a photo expert with the digital. Gives you a general idea tho.

kenm78 · 12-30-2006, 11:14 PM

What is GMC Pauls website. I plan on installing a rear tank as well I cut out a fuel side access door for my 71 I took it out of a 2000 Chev silverado I should be able to get the inlet hose routed but I have trailing arms not springs..

**Ironhorse** · 12-30-2006, 11:22 PM

Click back to the 67-72 message board and scroll to the top of the page. There is a link there to GMC Paul's website. Real easy to navigate and understand. Again, top notch people to deal with. Do a "search" using GMC Paul as search words and should give some insight to dealing with them. Never met the man but have talked to him on the phone and he builds trucks, not just sells parts from a catalog as some do. You won't be disappointed.

kenm78 · 12-30-2006, 11:27 PM

Thanks Ironhorse

jbon64 · 12-31-2006, 09:25 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...+custom+filler

for a gas filler location , check this out . by the way , JF your ride kicks a$$

mnunn454 · 12-31-2006, 01:03 PM

Thanks Ironhorse. I just checked GMC Paul's website out and found just what I needed. It'll be a month or so before I buy, but will definitely consider him. Nice to hear the customer service part of the sale is great. That means a lot.

Thx again. Mike

PanelDeland · 12-31-2006, 02:08 PM

Most of the vendors on this board have better pricing and service than others.LMC does make a nice catalog that works well for an assembly manual.

mnunn454 · 01-06-2007, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenm78

Check this website out this is what I plan to use. Its about 200 before shipping. You can go to a juck yard cheaper but I don't want to deal with a headache so here you go hope it helps..

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/0108.html

Thanks kenm78,

Here's the exact page in the Winter, 2007 catalogue. Price hasn't changed from the prev catalogue.
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/0114.asp

Mudder · 01-06-2007, 01:48 PM

Here's how mine turned out.

FarmTruk · 01-06-2007, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mudder

Here's how mine turned out.

Mudder, How you keep that truck so clean, with a rip snorting, mud-boggin', trail-eating, well, you get the picture.

Sorry for off-topic, but sheeze.

Mudder · 01-06-2007, 02:17 PM

LOL it was built for mud and trails but hasn't seen any/many since it became red........

msgross · 01-06-2007, 04:15 PM

I have a 21 gallon poly tank kit (new w/sending unit and straps) that I am thinking about selling. Paid $225 for it, willsell it for that and ship for free if interested. I decided to go with a SS or aluminum FCG tank I think.... PM me if interested.

cgoodwin · 01-06-2007, 05:53 PM

Mudder,

Is that a stainless steel tank? Where did you get it from?

lost wages · 01-06-2007, 07:39 PM

another option is a fuel cell from summit or jegs, several members have them in their trucks and they dont hang down below the truck very far. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

requires slight trimming on the angled crossmember where the spare tire was.

cgoodwin · 01-06-2007, 09:15 PM

Lost wages,

did you do the fuel cell from summit in your truck?

What did it cost you and how bad was it to modify?

Any picks?

Mudder · 01-07-2007, 04:46 AM

My tank is a steel tank from an 85 Full Size Blazer.

lost wages · 01-07-2007, 04:58 AM

yeah i have that fuel cell under my truck, i lost all my pics on my computer but it was easy to put in, has the right sending unit for these trucks also. heres another members truck with the same cell. http://www.jayspot.com/pages/67gmc-chassis.html

klownkar · 01-13-2007, 09:17 PM

performanc online has a pretty sweet tank that doesn't hang tofar beneath the rails check it out.

http://www.performanceonline.com/sto...cat=453&page=1

Its not the cheapest but you have your choice of side fill or bed fill. I like it better than the burb tank because it doesn't hang 5 inches under the frame

209jose71 · 06-09-2011, 12:23 AM

i just ordered mine its $247 shipped everything but the filler and cap thats not bad it has sending unit straps to

12-30-2006, 10:57 PM	#1
mnunn454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 602	Relocating Fuel Tank to Underbed Howdy all. I need some recommendations on where to get the best kit to convert my 69 SWB to an underbed gas tank (I'm removing the one behind the seat. I'm tired of smelling Miss Ethyl). LMC Truck stocks a kit and has everything but the filler neck for about $400 shipped. Any other decent suppliers? Thanks. __________________ 69 C-10 SWB Fleetside 454/TH400 (For Sale) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=1299&cat=12 70 El Camino 454 TH700 29 Model A 4-DR Sedan Deluxe

12-30-2006, 11:00 PM	#2
kenm78 Broken Down Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Choctaw, Oklahoma Posts: 1,267	Re: Relocating Fuel Tank to Underbed Check this website out this is what I plan to use. Its about 200 before shipping. You can go to a juck yard cheaper but I don't want to deal with a headache so here you go hope it helps.. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/0108.html __________________ kenm78 1982 Chevy 4X4 Project truck “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder about your ignorance, than open your mouth and reveal all doubt” Last edited by kenm78; 12-30-2006 at 11:01 PM.

12-30-2006, 11:10 PM	#3
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,284	Re: Relocating Fuel Tank to Underbed Whenever possible I would advise to purchase truck parts from the venders who support this message board. I myself purchased an under bed kit from GMC Paul. Don't recall the exact price but I do recall he was VERY competitive and his after the sale customer service is FIRST RATE. I needed a small part to complete my installation and he over nighted the piece in time for me to make a car show the next day. Will post a pic or two of my installation, highly recommed moving the tank. One of the best mods that can be done in my opinion. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks Last edited by Ironhorse; 11-06-2007 at 09:53 AM.

12-30-2006, 11:12 PM	#4
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,284	Re: Relocating Fuel Tank to Underbed Sorry posted the same pic twice. Try again on the fuel filler pic. Little fuzzy as I'm not a photo expert with the digital. Gives you a general idea tho. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks Last edited by Ironhorse; 11-06-2007 at 09:53 AM.

12-30-2006, 11:14 PM	#5
kenm78 Broken Down Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Choctaw, Oklahoma Posts: 1,267	Re: Relocating Fuel Tank to Underbed What is GMC Pauls website. I plan on installing a rear tank as well I cut out a fuel side access door for my 71 I took it out of a 2000 Chev silverado I should be able to get the inlet hose routed but I have trailing arms not springs.. __________________ kenm78 1982 Chevy 4X4 Project truck “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder about your ignorance, than open your mouth and reveal all doubt”

12-30-2006, 11:22 PM	#6
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,284	Re: Relocating Fuel Tank to Underbed Click back to the 67-72 message board and scroll to the top of the page. There is a link there to GMC Paul's website. Real easy to navigate and understand. Again, top notch people to deal with. Do a "search" using GMC Paul as search words and should give some insight to dealing with them. Never met the man but have talked to him on the phone and he builds trucks, not just sells parts from a catalog as some do. You won't be disappointed. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

12-30-2006, 11:27 PM	#7
kenm78 Broken Down Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Choctaw, Oklahoma Posts: 1,267	Re: Relocating Fuel Tank to Underbed Thanks Ironhorse __________________ kenm78 1982 Chevy 4X4 Project truck “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder about your ignorance, than open your mouth and reveal all doubt”

12-31-2006, 09:25 AM	#8
jbon64 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sidney , illinois Posts: 312	Re: Relocating Fuel Tank to Underbed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...+custom+filler for a gas filler location , check this out . by the way , JF your ride kicks a$$ __________________ hey.....smell my finger 64 nova wagon , 63 nova convertible Last edited by jbon64; 12-31-2006 at 09:26 AM.

12-31-2006, 01:03 PM	#9
mnunn454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 602	Re: Relocating Fuel Tank to Underbed Thanks Ironhorse. I just checked GMC Paul's website out and found just what I needed. It'll be a month or so before I buy, but will definitely consider him. Nice to hear the customer service part of the sale is great. That means a lot. Thx again. Mike __________________ 69 C-10 SWB Fleetside 454/TH400 (For Sale) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=1299&cat=12 70 El Camino 454 TH700 29 Model A 4-DR Sedan Deluxe

12-31-2006, 02:08 PM	#10
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Relocating Fuel Tank to Underbed Most of the vendors on this board have better pricing and service than others.LMC does make a nice catalog that works well for an assembly manual. __________________ 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"

01-06-2007, 01:48 PM	#12
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Relocating Fuel Tank to Underbed Here's how mine turned out. Attached Images Last edited by Mudder; 01-06-2007 at 01:52 PM.

01-06-2007, 02:17 PM	#14
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Relocating Fuel Tank to Underbed LOL it was built for mud and trails but hasn't seen any/many since it became red........

01-06-2007, 04:15 PM	#15
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Relocating Fuel Tank to Underbed I have a 21 gallon poly tank kit (new w/sending unit and straps) that I am thinking about selling. Paid $225 for it, willsell it for that and ship for free if interested. I decided to go with a SS or aluminum FCG tank I think.... PM me if interested.

01-06-2007, 05:53 PM	#16
cgoodwin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: winter haven, fl Posts: 56	Re: Relocating Fuel Tank to Underbed Mudder, Is that a stainless steel tank? Where did you get it from?

01-06-2007, 07:39 PM	#17
lost wages Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: jefferson city, mo Posts: 1,364	Re: Relocating Fuel Tank to Underbed another option is a fuel cell from summit or jegs, several members have them in their trucks and they dont hang down below the truck very far. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku requires slight trimming on the angled crossmember where the spare tire was.



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01-06-2007, 09:15 PM	#18
cgoodwin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: winter haven, fl Posts: 56	Re: Relocating Fuel Tank to Underbed Lost wages, did you do the fuel cell from summit in your truck? What did it cost you and how bad was it to modify? Any picks?

01-07-2007, 04:46 AM	#19
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Relocating Fuel Tank to Underbed My tank is a steel tank from an 85 Full Size Blazer.

01-07-2007, 04:58 AM	#20
lost wages Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: jefferson city, mo Posts: 1,364	Re: Relocating Fuel Tank to Underbed yeah i have that fuel cell under my truck, i lost all my pics on my computer but it was easy to put in, has the right sending unit for these trucks also. heres another members truck with the same cell. http://www.jayspot.com/pages/67gmc-chassis.html

01-13-2007, 09:17 PM	#21
klownkar Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: southern az Posts: 35	Re: Relocating Fuel Tank to Underbed performanc online has a pretty sweet tank that doesn't hang tofar beneath the rails check it out. http://www.performanceonline.com/sto...cat=453&page=1 Its not the cheapest but you have your choice of side fill or bed fill. I like it better than the burb tank because it doesn't hang 5 inches under the frame

06-09-2011, 12:23 AM	#22
209jose71 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: LOS BANOS Posts: 46	Re: Relocating Fuel Tank to Underbed i just ordered mine its $247 shipped everything but the filler and cap thats not bad it has sending unit straps to

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