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kevin from oc · 03-30-2004, 05:59 PM

Does anyone have a picture of a suburban tank mounted in a swb frame? Mine came minus straps so i have to figure out how to mount it and make my own straps..Thank you for any help...Kevin

jorgensensc · 03-30-2004, 08:14 PM

Look in the Faq section. i did a writup on a tank install and have a few pics there.

superfly68 · 03-30-2004, 08:30 PM

here are some of mine in progress...

superfly68 · 03-30-2004, 08:31 PM

another

beamers69 · 03-30-2004, 09:46 PM

Not to rob your thread but was wondering what kind of
sending unit are you going to use. I want to do this to
my 69, have gotten thread with great instructions. I have
a 350 out of son's totaled 92 also have his computer and
fuel sending unit. It was 1 month old. Anyways will this
fit in blazer tank, if not do you know what will work.
Thanks
Don

superfly68 · 03-30-2004, 09:49 PM

just running a stocker but it's not hooked up yet so i can 't really tell you how it works.

Brad · 03-30-2004, 11:01 PM

Kevin, I'm in the process of doing this on my truck and am just waiting for a sending unit and can finish the install. However, I didn't use the straps that came with mine. Instead, I made some rubber spacers that are used in exhaust hanging (any rubber will do) and drilled slightly bigger holes where the straps go through on the tank and just bolted it up to the frame. The rubber spacer prevents steel on steel contact. I'm not exactly sure if this way is kosher (I'm sure the straps served a purpose, but that's how I have it for now until I hear otherwise).

71swb4x4 · 03-30-2004, 11:08 PM

Brad

Am I understanding that correctly that you bolted your tank right to the frame?

The way I understand it is that using straps prevents stress on the tank where it would have been bolted on. Since the frame flexs a bit while driving, and you will no doubt hit bumps and such, the straps sort of cradle the tank to prevent stress at any mounting points. If you bolt the tank to the truck there will be a lot of stress where the bolts mount to the tank, and you may see cracking there.

Shawn

71swb4x4 · 03-30-2004, 11:12 PM

Ok

I thought of a much better way to explain it. Imagine you are trying to hold the tank, and its half full. You are holding the mounting tabs on the side with your hands, and gas is sloshing back and forth. That would be tough. Now imagine you have the straps around the bottom of the tank, and you are holding those. It would be a lot easier, and would have a lot less stress on the tank itself.

Maybe I am just typing away with not much meaning, but at least it ate up a few minutes for me

Shawn

Brad · 03-30-2004, 11:19 PM

Thanks Shawn. Understood perfectly, in fact that's what I kinda figured and will probably figure out a way to do that. My problem is that the tank sits too high and make the straps too long, so I'll have to cut the straps or something..

Kevin, I have extra straps that I may cut up instead and could possibly give you the original style that I have. Not sure yet until I get that #@*! sending unit. I should have gotten it 3 weeks ago! PM me if you're interested.

kevin from oc · 03-31-2004, 01:27 PM

Thank you gentelmen I found excellent info in the faq section and thank you for all your help. P.S. Brad keep in touch i will be looking @ swap meet this weekend but odss on finding those are probably not good....Kevin (68 swb in pieces)

03-30-2004, 05:59 PM	#1
kevin from oc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: oregoncity,oregon Posts: 129	burb/blazer tank picture Does anyone have a picture of a suburban tank mounted in a swb frame? Mine came minus straps so i have to figure out how to mount it and make my own straps..Thank you for any help...Kevin

03-30-2004, 08:14 PM	#2
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Look in the Faq section. i did a writup on a tank install and have a few pics there. __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

03-30-2004, 08:30 PM	#3
superfly68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Encinitas,CA Posts: 316	here are some of mine in progress... Attached Images __________________ no longer have a ride, but still a fan!

03-30-2004, 08:31 PM	#4
superfly68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Encinitas,CA Posts: 316	another Attached Images __________________ no longer have a ride, but still a fan!

03-30-2004, 09:46 PM	#5
beamers69 Active Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pearl, Mississippi Posts: 195	Not to rob your thread but was wondering what kind of sending unit are you going to use. I want to do this to my 69, have gotten thread with great instructions. I have a 350 out of son's totaled 92 also have his computer and fuel sending unit. It was 1 month old. Anyways will this fit in blazer tank, if not do you know what will work. Thanks Don __________________ 69_67_92 C-10 Drivable/Under Construction 2002 Impala 1999 Toyota 4-runner

03-30-2004, 09:49 PM	#6
superfly68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Encinitas,CA Posts: 316	just running a stocker but it's not hooked up yet so i can 't really tell you how it works. __________________ no longer have a ride, but still a fan!

03-30-2004, 11:01 PM	#7
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Kevin, I'm in the process of doing this on my truck and am just waiting for a sending unit and can finish the install. However, I didn't use the straps that came with mine. Instead, I made some rubber spacers that are used in exhaust hanging (any rubber will do) and drilled slightly bigger holes where the straps go through on the tank and just bolted it up to the frame. The rubber spacer prevents steel on steel contact. I'm not exactly sure if this way is kosher (I'm sure the straps served a purpose, but that's how I have it for now until I hear otherwise). __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

03-30-2004, 11:08 PM	#8
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Brad Am I understanding that correctly that you bolted your tank right to the frame? The way I understand it is that using straps prevents stress on the tank where it would have been bolted on. Since the frame flexs a bit while driving, and you will no doubt hit bumps and such, the straps sort of cradle the tank to prevent stress at any mounting points. If you bolt the tank to the truck there will be a lot of stress where the bolts mount to the tank, and you may see cracking there. Shawn __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

03-30-2004, 11:12 PM	#9
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Ok I thought of a much better way to explain it. Imagine you are trying to hold the tank, and its half full. You are holding the mounting tabs on the side with your hands, and gas is sloshing back and forth. That would be tough. Now imagine you have the straps around the bottom of the tank, and you are holding those. It would be a lot easier, and would have a lot less stress on the tank itself. Maybe I am just typing away with not much meaning, but at least it ate up a few minutes for me Shawn __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

03-30-2004, 11:19 PM	#10
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Thanks Shawn. Understood perfectly, in fact that's what I kinda figured and will probably figure out a way to do that. My problem is that the tank sits too high and make the straps too long, so I'll have to cut the straps or something.. Kevin, I have extra straps that I may cut up instead and could possibly give you the original style that I have. Not sure yet until I get that #@*! sending unit. I should have gotten it 3 weeks ago! PM me if you're interested. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

03-31-2004, 01:27 PM	#11
kevin from oc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: oregoncity,oregon Posts: 129	Thank you gentelmen I found excellent info in the faq section and thank you for all your help. P.S. Brad keep in touch i will be looking @ swap meet this weekend but odss on finding those are probably not good....Kevin (68 swb in pieces)

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