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Dandeluxe · 09-10-2002, 08:33 PM

im thinking of putting my gas tank in the rear of my truck. my ? is should i go with a plastic one or a steel one. brothers has a poly kit. tank and straps for 265.00 or should i go with one from a steel manufacturer, i hate to cut my truck up to put the gas filler in. maybe go with a filler in the rear marker lense but it looks like a lot of work. i would have to get the hardware from a s- 10 filler door . etc. does anybody have any good ideas on what to do ? also i need to see what it looks like from the rear sect. does the blazer tank hang down low and easy to see? any rear pic.s of a tank in the rear is appreciated.
thanks, DAN

DarkFox1 · 09-10-2002, 08:38 PM

I'm sure the tank is visible from a normal veiwing distance, I plan on doing this to my frame shortly after we get the brakes done. All you hafta do ( from what I've been told) is remove the cross member between the spare tire and the suspension crossmember, its really small and doesn't really do much anyway. I'm gonna be using the blazer kit... mainly cos the other tank is very expensive.

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/mark...t_gas_door.htm thats the only pics I have of what I plan to do, as far as the marker light door.. I'm gonna take it to a body shop and have them do it I think

Mudder · 09-11-2002, 03:25 AM

just got these pics resized last week.

Mudder · 09-11-2002, 03:26 AM

it is a metal 31 gallon blazer tank. you cant really see it when the bumper is on. i believe they make a smaller blazer tank, maybe a 21 gallon.

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 09-11-2002, 06:47 AM

The measurements for the 21 gallon tank is on our site in the MISC section, we use stainless boat thru deck fillers in the bed floor corner.

Jwill41 · 09-11-2002, 08:59 AM

This is mine with the poly tank from GMCPaul. I think it was 21 or 22 gallon.

Mudder · 09-11-2002, 11:37 AM

Heres mine Dan.

Nichboy · 09-11-2002, 12:22 PM

Here is a marine filler on the wheel tub.

Dandeluxe · 09-12-2002, 11:07 AM

thanks to all you guys for all the pic.s im almost ready to start this project . i wont know how to act with being able to put stuff behind my seat, tools etc. thanks again, DANDELUXE

Slammed67 · 09-12-2002, 02:30 PM

You could also go the fuel cell route....... 16 gallon from Summit.....

HotRod929 · 09-12-2002, 03:50 PM

Slammed67 - I noticed you have an electric fuel pump. I want to put one in when I put my tank back there. Should I bypass the old mechanical fuel pump or just put the electric one inline with it?

HotRod

jay-dawg · 09-12-2002, 04:13 PM

good question...

Jwill41 · 09-12-2002, 05:55 PM

hey why dont my pics work. It is there when i first post but later there is nothing but a red x.

Slammed67 · 09-12-2002, 07:40 PM

Use on or the other. Take off the old fuel pump and fuel pump push rod. Get a block-off plate to cover the hole.

09-10-2002, 08:33 PM	#1
Dandeluxe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: st.louis mo. Posts: 717	relocating gas tank ?and opinion im thinking of putting my gas tank in the rear of my truck. my ? is should i go with a plastic one or a steel one. brothers has a poly kit. tank and straps for 265.00 or should i go with one from a steel manufacturer, i hate to cut my truck up to put the gas filler in. maybe go with a filler in the rear marker lense but it looks like a lot of work. i would have to get the hardware from a s- 10 filler door . etc. does anybody have any good ideas on what to do ? also i need to see what it looks like from the rear sect. does the blazer tank hang down low and easy to see? any rear pic.s of a tank in the rear is appreciated. thanks, DAN __________________ 1969 cst swb 350/400 th . DANNY C . ["]FRIENDS DONT LET FRIENDS DRIVE F@RD$!! 1969 cst swb corvette hugger orange with 400 hp sbc I started out with nothing and i held on to it

09-11-2002, 03:25 AM	#3
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	here ya go dan just got these pics resized last week.

09-11-2002, 03:26 AM	#4
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	heres my tank it is a metal 31 gallon blazer tank. you cant really see it when the bumper is on. i believe they make a smaller blazer tank, maybe a 21 gallon. Last edited by Mudder; 09-11-2002 at 03:28 AM.

09-11-2002, 06:47 AM	#5
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	The measurements for the 21 gallon tank is on our site in the MISC section, we use stainless boat thru deck fillers in the bed floor corner. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

09-11-2002, 08:59 AM	#6
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	This is mine with the poly tank from GMCPaul. I think it was 21 or 22 gallon. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

09-10-2002, 08:38 PM	#2
DarkFox1 in WAY over my head Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 923	I'm sure the tank is visible from a normal veiwing distance, I plan on doing this to my frame shortly after we get the brakes done. All you hafta do ( from what I've been told) is remove the cross member between the spare tire and the suspension crossmember, its really small and doesn't really do much anyway. I'm gonna be using the blazer kit... mainly cos the other tank is very expensive. http://www.classicheartbeat.com/mark...t_gas_door.htm thats the only pics I have of what I plan to do, as far as the marker light door.. I'm gonna take it to a body shop and have them do it I think

09-11-2002, 11:37 AM	#7
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Marine filler tube Heres mine Dan.

09-11-2002, 12:22 PM	#8
Nichboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 173	Here is a marine filler on the wheel tub. __________________ 1971 Chevy SWB Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

09-12-2002, 11:07 AM	#9
Dandeluxe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: st.louis mo. Posts: 717	gas tank? thanks to all you guys for all the pic.s im almost ready to start this project . i wont know how to act with being able to put stuff behind my seat, tools etc. thanks again, DANDELUXE __________________ 1969 cst swb 350/400 th . DANNY C . ["]FRIENDS DONT LET FRIENDS DRIVE F@RD$!! 1969 cst swb corvette hugger orange with 400 hp sbc I started out with nothing and i held on to it

09-12-2002, 02:30 PM	#10
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	You could also go the fuel cell route....... 16 gallon from Summit..... __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

09-12-2002, 03:50 PM	#11
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	Slammed67 - I noticed you have an electric fuel pump. I want to put one in when I put my tank back there. Should I bypass the old mechanical fuel pump or just put the electric one inline with it? HotRod __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

09-12-2002, 04:13 PM	#12
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	good question... __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

09-12-2002, 05:55 PM	#13
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	hey why dont my pics work. It is there when i first post but later there is nothing but a red x. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

09-12-2002, 07:40 PM	#14
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Use on or the other. Take off the old fuel pump and fuel pump push rod. Get a block-off plate to cover the hole. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra



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