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rogergodding · 10-31-2007, 06:36 PM

Now that I have my shiny new gas tank, I was wondering if there was any info available on how to go about installing it??

PanelDeland · 10-31-2007, 07:10 PM

What tank are you using.There should be a complete write up on any that the members have done.Try a search in the FAQ's for lots of info.

rogergodding · 10-31-2007, 08:42 PM

I have the steel blazer/pickup conversion tank from lmc.

westbrookw · 10-31-2007, 09:25 PM

tight fit without putting holes in bed.

rogergodding · 10-31-2007, 09:32 PM

that is close to what I have in mind. what about a vent tube?

westbrookw · 10-31-2007, 09:36 PM

Vent tube is on the other side. The filler neck over flow returns, I just capped them off.

Husker · 10-31-2007, 10:22 PM

Nice Job, what kind of hose is that and where did ya get it?
Thanks
Ron

70C10Step · 10-31-2007, 10:28 PM

Yeah where did you get the hose!!!!

rogergodding · 10-31-2007, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by westbrookw

Vent tube is on the other side. The filler neck over flow returns, I just capped them off.

so do you have anything attached to the vent tube(extension or something)? or is it just open?

westbrookw · 11-01-2007, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Husker

Nice Job, what kind of hose is that and where did ya get it?
Thanks
Ron

It is a SS radiartor hose. Ebay has them pretty cheap. It came with about 3 different sets of adaptors. The only rubber pieces are the two connectors that are on the outside.

westbrookw · 11-01-2007, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogergodding

so do you have anything attached to the vent tube(extension or something)? or is it just open?

Just a hose that runs overboard and under the truck for over flow.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-01-2007, 08:58 AM

There's much better ones in the faq, but I did a quickie thread on my install.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=197895

westbrookW, how do you like the fiberglass fenders?

westbrookw · 11-01-2007, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

There's much better ones in the faq, but I did a quickie thread on my install.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=197895

westbrookW, how do you like the fiberglass fenders?

Bought them before anyone started making steel ones. Would rather have steel for the weight, but they are pretty sturdy for fiberglass. Need to get longer bed to fender screws bc they are thick. Other than that we will see if they ever need replaced. Just worried about throwing rocks through one. A lot of undercoating is for sure going to happen.

rogergodding · 11-01-2007, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

There's much better ones in the faq, but I did a quickie thread on my install.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=197895

Thanks, that helps a bit. I will not be installing it from below

*1972Ryan* · 11-01-2007, 01:42 PM

anybody else mount the opening on the back of a stepside fender, is there any fuel door that will fit in this space?

67ChevyRedneck · 11-01-2007, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogergodding

Thanks, that helps a bit. I will not be installing it from below

What do you mean? If you have a "regular" burb or blazer tank (stock style), it needs to be mounted below the frame with straps. The flange was not designed to hold the weight of 21 gallons of fuel. It will eventually crack and fail. If you have a fuel cell that has a strong flange, then it's all good.

rogergodding · 11-01-2007, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

What do you mean? If you have a "regular" burb or blazer tank (stock style), it needs to be mounted below the frame with straps. The flange was not designed to hold the weight of 21 gallons of fuel. It will eventually crack and fail. If you have a fuel cell that has a strong flange, then it's all good.

Sorry, what I meant was that my bed will be off when I do this......

67ChevyRedneck · 11-01-2007, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rogergodding

Sorry, what I meant was that my bed will be off when I do this......

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People have asked that question before and the majority concensus is that it is unsafe to do that.

10-31-2007, 06:36 PM	#1
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10-31-2007, 08:42 PM	#3
rogergodding Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sachse, Texas Posts: 614	Re: gas tank relocation I have the steel blazer/pickup conversion tank from lmc.

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westbrookw LET'S GO...MOUNTAINEERS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Williamstown, WV Posts: 339	Re: gas tank relocation tight fit without putting holes in bed. Attached Images

10-31-2007, 09:32 PM	#5
rogergodding Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sachse, Texas Posts: 614	Re: gas tank relocation that is close to what I have in mind. what about a vent tube?

10-31-2007, 09:36 PM	#6
westbrookw LET'S GO...MOUNTAINEERS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Williamstown, WV Posts: 339	Re: gas tank relocation Vent tube is on the other side. The filler neck over flow returns, I just capped them off.

10-31-2007, 10:22 PM	#7
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: gas tank relocation Nice Job, what kind of hose is that and where did ya get it? Thanks Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

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70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	Re: gas tank relocation Yeah where did you get the hose!!!! __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit!

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1972Ryan Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Weaverville, NC Posts: 718	Re: gas tank relocation anybody else mount the opening on the back of a stepside fender, is there any fuel door that will fit in this space?

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