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wibilly · 03-25-2006, 10:03 PM

what holds the filler neck in the tank? are they soddered?has any one used a 40 gal suburban tank? i just removed one from my 87 sub today and want to use it in my short box.it's gonna be tight but if i can rotate the filler neck and remove and replace the rear frame crossmember i think i can make it fit. anyone ever done this? to do it it looks like the tank will have to be rotated 90 degrees and the filler neck rotated in the tank.it will have to go back nearly to the back of the box, alittle past the end of the frame. it looks like no bed supports will have to be cut.it should hang about 7' below the frameand i plan to use a reciever hitch and a blazer skid plate for protection. what do you think?

Brad · 03-26-2006, 12:03 AM

I have pics of exactly what you're talking about on a truck build post I've made, but the board seems to be having problems right now and the links won't work.

Search 'all posts by Brad' under my name and look for the post 'I took my truck in to get cut up'. Look at the very last page and it should have the info you're looking for.

al's71gmc · 03-26-2006, 02:39 AM

I'd be a little nervous about sticking out past the frame. And filling a 40gal tank almost requires credit approval. LOL. I like the added range. I'm planning on doing a 21 gal blazer tank and keeping my behind the seat tank. Good luck and take pics for us to see.
Al

**Palf70Step** · 03-26-2006, 08:57 AM

Someone several years ago put one in a LWB 4x4, but I also remember they had to dent in the tank to make sure it cleared the differental housing.

68C15 · 03-26-2006, 09:13 AM

for what it's worth $700c10 is getting ready to install an RCI fuel cell. that is if it will fit. anyone done this?

HotRod71 · 03-26-2006, 09:26 AM

I have a fuel cell in mine. Not sure if it is RCI or not. PO installed this and ran the filler neck out to the side of the bed behind the rear tire. Used a 95-96 Mustang filler door. I personally hate this, but will not address it until everything comes off. I have no pics at this point of any of it or I would post up.

wibilly · 03-27-2006, 01:27 AM

anyone know if the filler spout going in the tank is soddered or just crimped in the tank? it will have to be rotated 90 degrees as will the tank to clear bed crossmembers

Brad · 03-27-2006, 04:44 AM

The filler spout is brazed on. I had mine rotated 90* and you can see it in my post. It cost me $40 to have it turned, but that's only because it hadn't been used in years and had absolutely no gas in it. Otherwise they'd have to boil it out and then do it and charge me more which might have made it pointless.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=181633&page=2

03-25-2006, 10:03 PM	#1
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	fuel tank ? what holds the filler neck in the tank? are they soddered?has any one used a 40 gal suburban tank? i just removed one from my 87 sub today and want to use it in my short box.it's gonna be tight but if i can rotate the filler neck and remove and replace the rear frame crossmember i think i can make it fit. anyone ever done this? to do it it looks like the tank will have to be rotated 90 degrees and the filler neck rotated in the tank.it will have to go back nearly to the back of the box, alittle past the end of the frame. it looks like no bed supports will have to be cut.it should hang about 7' below the frameand i plan to use a reciever hitch and a blazer skid plate for protection. what do you think? __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

03-26-2006, 12:03 AM	#2
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: fuel tank ? I have pics of exactly what you're talking about on a truck build post I've made, but the board seems to be having problems right now and the links won't work. Search 'all posts by Brad' under my name and look for the post 'I took my truck in to get cut up'. Look at the very last page and it should have the info you're looking for. __________________ 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...

03-26-2006, 02:39 AM	#3
al's71gmc 4 eyed fever Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eureka, Nevada Posts: 500	Re: fuel tank ? I'd be a little nervous about sticking out past the frame. And filling a 40gal tank almost requires credit approval. LOL. I like the added range. I'm planning on doing a 21 gal blazer tank and keeping my behind the seat tank. Good luck and take pics for us to see. Al __________________ 1971 GMC 2500 4x4 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 t 4x4-#1 son's truck. Recently completed resto. 4 YO daughter," Daddy, I like your truck better than Mom's." (2000 F350-ranch truck) Smart kid!!

03-26-2006, 08:57 AM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: fuel tank ? Someone several years ago put one in a LWB 4x4, but I also remember they had to dent in the tank to make sure it cleared the differental housing. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-26-2006, 09:13 AM	#5
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: fuel tank ? for what it's worth $700c10 is getting ready to install an RCI fuel cell. that is if it will fit. anyone done this?

03-26-2006, 09:26 AM	#6
HotRod71 Short, Fleet, Slammed, V8 Club Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingsport,TN Posts: 450	Re: fuel tank ? I have a fuel cell in mine. Not sure if it is RCI or not. PO installed this and ran the filler neck out to the side of the bed behind the rear tire. Used a 95-96 Mustang filler door. I personally hate this, but will not address it until everything comes off. I have no pics at this point of any of it or I would post up. __________________ Bill 71 Chevy SWB Fleetside (WIP) www.4x4grace.com

03-27-2006, 01:27 AM	#7
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: fuel tank ? anyone know if the filler spout going in the tank is soddered or just crimped in the tank? it will have to be rotated 90 degrees as will the tank to clear bed crossmembers __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

03-27-2006, 04:44 AM	#8
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: fuel tank ? The filler spout is brazed on. I had mine rotated 90* and you can see it in my post. It cost me $40 to have it turned, but that's only because it hadn't been used in years and had absolutely no gas in it. Otherwise they'd have to boil it out and then do it and charge me more which might have made it pointless. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=181633&page=2 __________________ 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...



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