Still another Blazer tank conversion problem??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RON WOODGEARD · 11-27-2002, 09:31 PM

OK,,,,

I put my blazer tank in quite a while ago, Hooked everything up, Now today I set the BED on the frame and low and behold, My crossmember comes across just where the FUEL INLET is, and I'm going to have to RELIEVE (CUT) quite a bit out of the crossmember.
Is this a common occurance? Must be, I'm sure mine's no different then yours.

RON

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-27-2002, 09:46 PM

We have discovered that in most if not all cases that this is the case. It doesn't seem to matter if it is a long bed, short bed, wood bottom bed, fleetside or stepside. This is why we are going to try to do a comprehensive artical on this instalation process this year and then we will publish it in our helpfull tips section of our website. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

RON WOODGEARD · 11-27-2002, 10:23 PM

Thanks, WES!

I figured I wasn't any different than anyone else BUT....

Out comes the torch...

RON

sigurd · 11-29-2002, 07:57 AM

Hey Ron,
My cross member was torched and then a piece of angle iron was welded above it to re-strengthen it.

James

8mag · 11-29-2002, 09:04 AM

had to cut mine also but the bad part of the whole deal is the cheesy lock ring that is supposed to seal the oring on the float asembly. mine leaks terrible,tried new oring, dont have another lock ring, and where i purchased the tank assembly is no help. anytime i weld or cut on the truck i have to pull the tank out and hide it from the sparks,the alternative is grim.

Low69CST · 11-29-2002, 01:47 PM

Unless you have a body lift your gonna have to cut quite a bit out of it. I have pics of mine on my website.

http://www.low69cst.freeservers.com/blazertank.htm

72ChevyCheyenne · 11-29-2002, 04:37 PM

I don't know if anyone else has done this or not but I mounted my tank without the straps. What I did was hogged out the holes in the flange of the tank. I Jacked the tank up to the underside of the frame and ran long bolts through the lower frame lip, through rubber threaded grommets through the tank flanges and through another rubber threaded grommet. Then I put a lock washer and nut on the end. With this the tank sits a little lower than with the straps and the rubber will allow the frame to flex and not crack the tank.

RON WOODGEARD · 11-30-2002, 12:49 AM

Thanks Guys,,,

I am going to solve the problem this weekend. I have a Short Step wood bed, so i think things may end up being a little different. I'm just wondering about the wood-rail bolts.

LOW69,
Nice picture documentation!! I wish I could remember to do that, But I get carried away on the work and then it's too late.

RON

RON WOODGEARD · 11-30-2002, 12:55 AM

8 MAG,

Can you e-mail me or even post pictures of your under bed gun safe??? I have a Pistol case under the seat. It's factory built and I pop riveted to the floor. I think i bought it through CRUTCH FIELD, They sell them as Pull-out Stereo holders. I use mine for everything, It's great when you go away from your truck and don't want to take your wallet, keys etc.

RON

8mag · 11-30-2002, 04:16 PM

it is built in between 2 cross sills under the flatbed. i welded a plate across one end and fabbed a door and latch across the other. not pretty but theives probably wouldnt look under there and recognize it . sorry no pics. no digital camera, but christmas is on the way....

11-27-2002, 09:31 PM	#1
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	Still another Blazer tank conversion problem??? OK,,,, I put my blazer tank in quite a while ago, Hooked everything up, Now today I set the BED on the frame and low and behold, My crossmember comes across just where the FUEL INLET is, and I'm going to have to RELIEVE (CUT) quite a bit out of the crossmember. Is this a common occurance? Must be, I'm sure mine's no different then yours. RON

11-27-2002, 09:46 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	We have discovered that in most if not all cases that this is the case. It doesn't seem to matter if it is a long bed, short bed, wood bottom bed, fleetside or stepside. This is why we are going to try to do a comprehensive artical on this instalation process this year and then we will publish it in our helpfull tips section of our website. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-29-2002, 07:57 AM	#4
sigurd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: San Diego, CA USA Posts: 344	Hey Ron, My cross member was torched and then a piece of angle iron was welded above it to re-strengthen it. James __________________ --------- 72 SWB K10 San Diego CA

11-29-2002, 09:04 AM	#5
8mag Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: nampa idaho,usa Posts: 92	had to cut mine also but the bad part of the whole deal is the cheesy lock ring that is supposed to seal the oring on the float asembly. mine leaks terrible,tried new oring, dont have another lock ring, and where i purchased the tank assembly is no help. anytime i weld or cut on the truck i have to pull the tank out and hide it from the sparks,the alternative is grim. __________________ 1972 3/4 4x4,14bolt locker rear, dana44 lock right front, sm465, sb 400, blazer tank,dual batterys,3"lift,32-9.00-16 super swampers daily driver other trucks 1972 1 ton dually 4x4,454 4 spd,,235-85-16, flat bed front and rear winches, rear gas tank and under bed gun safe.tilt wheel

11-29-2002, 01:47 PM	#6
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Unless you have a body lift your gonna have to cut quite a bit out of it. I have pics of mine on my website. http://www.low69cst.freeservers.com/blazertank.htm __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

11-27-2002, 10:23 PM	#3
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	Thanks, WES! I figured I wasn't any different than anyone else BUT.... Out comes the torch... RON

11-29-2002, 04:37 PM	#7
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	I don't know if anyone else has done this or not but I mounted my tank without the straps. What I did was hogged out the holes in the flange of the tank. I Jacked the tank up to the underside of the frame and ran long bolts through the lower frame lip, through rubber threaded grommets through the tank flanges and through another rubber threaded grommet. Then I put a lock washer and nut on the end. With this the tank sits a little lower than with the straps and the rubber will allow the frame to flex and not crack the tank. __________________ Bill Durham http://home.attbi.com/~bulldurham 72 Cheyenne Restoration in progress Currently: frame sand blasted and powdercoated, Inline Tube brake and fuel lines, Blazer tank in rear, Holley Red electronic fuel pump, Eaton posi with 3.42 gears, 2 1/2" drop front spindles, 4" drop rear springs with adjustable panhard bar, KYB shocks, ZZ 502/502 GM Performance crate engine, Zoops brackets and pulleys, Vintage Air, dual electric fans, Ram Air II hood and late model sport side bed. Last edited by 72ChevyCheyenne; 11-29-2002 at 09:16 PM.

11-30-2002, 12:49 AM	#8
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	Thanks Guys,,, I am going to solve the problem this weekend. I have a Short Step wood bed, so i think things may end up being a little different. I'm just wondering about the wood-rail bolts. LOW69, Nice picture documentation!! I wish I could remember to do that, But I get carried away on the work and then it's too late. RON

11-30-2002, 12:55 AM	#9
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	8 MAG, Can you e-mail me or even post pictures of your under bed gun safe??? I have a Pistol case under the seat. It's factory built and I pop riveted to the floor. I think i bought it through CRUTCH FIELD, They sell them as Pull-out Stereo holders. I use mine for everything, It's great when you go away from your truck and don't want to take your wallet, keys etc. RON

11-30-2002, 04:16 PM	#10
8mag Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: nampa idaho,usa Posts: 92	it is built in between 2 cross sills under the flatbed. i welded a plate across one end and fabbed a door and latch across the other. not pretty but theives probably wouldnt look under there and recognize it . sorry no pics. no digital camera, but christmas is on the way.... __________________ 1972 3/4 4x4,14bolt locker rear, dana44 lock right front, sm465, sb 400, blazer tank,dual batterys,3"lift,32-9.00-16 super swampers daily driver other trucks 1972 1 ton dually 4x4,454 4 spd,,235-85-16, flat bed front and rear winches, rear gas tank and under bed gun safe.tilt wheel

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