Gas tank? for 69 step (early classic SS tank) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sequoyah · 01-18-2007, 02:22 PM

A person on a local forum is selling one and has said he's had it for awhile. He said he payed $580 for it originally. He is asking $375 for it. It is brand new (never been installed).

I was just wondering if this seemed like a good deal and more importantly...will it work with my truck. From the early classic site it looks like they come in either an 18 or 23 gallon size and work with either internal or external fuel pump.

*Dimensions (the tank he is selling)

-27" wide
-20" deep
-10" tall

...and the one from Early Classic:

http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog.aspx

It looks like there are a few differences between the two...can anyone identify if it's 18 or 23 gallon? The seller doesn't know and was going to try and find the paperwork on it. What would you pay for it? Thanks for any help with this

oh yeah...I've posted here and there, but never posted my truck. I'll do that soon cause I know everyone here likes pics although it's not much to look at right now

Sequoyah · 01-18-2007, 02:26 PM

Here are some bigger pics of the tank:

Sequoyah · 01-19-2007, 02:13 AM

hmmm...anybody?

**Palf70Step** · 01-19-2007, 06:39 AM

Looks like a good tank and for what your getting I'd say a fair price. I can't remember my formula's for volume, but from looking at those dimensions I'd guess that is a 18 gal. You'll have to work up a filler for it either through the side marker or adding a door into your step fender, both fairly easy to work our.

Sequoyah · 01-19-2007, 01:07 PM

Thanks for the help Bill

I saw that you're from gulf-pote...I used to live there in the late 80's in Northwood Hills.

**Palf70Step** · 01-19-2007, 01:18 PM

I'm just down the road from behind the airport and ANG base, but not near water

I got here in the mid 80's this time and decided to quit (for now) trying to leave. Everytime I did try to leave the Air Force found a way to bring be back, so I guess I was destined to be a Damned Yankee

**Hart_Rod** · 01-19-2007, 01:25 PM

Sounds like a good price to me. I plugged it into my calculator and came up with 23.36526 gallons, give or take a few thousandths,

.

Rob

**Palf70Step** · 01-19-2007, 01:33 PM

Alwasy good to have an educated one that remembers those formulas

Thanks Rob

Joe67 · 01-19-2007, 03:08 PM

I agree, that sounds like a nice deal for you

powell72 · 01-19-2007, 04:07 PM

That should be the 23gal, the 18gal is a different shape I believe.

Kid · 01-19-2007, 07:52 PM

Hart Rod is right on the gallons, with those dimensions you will have to remove the rear cross member. The filler neck will need reworked or require a door in the bed floor to fill.
I have built a few alum. fuel tanks for local rodders, if you can deal with the two issues noted, you better buy it, A darn good deal for stainless in my opinion

Sequoyah · 01-19-2007, 09:15 PM

yeah the filler won't be a problem...I have a friend that's gonna build me a stake body for the truck so we can run it where ever. Thanks for all of the comments so far

01-18-2007, 02:22 PM	#1
Sequoyah so easy a caveman can do it... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 419	Gas tank? for 69 step (early classic SS tank) A person on a local forum is selling one and has said he's had it for awhile. He said he payed $580 for it originally. He is asking $375 for it. It is brand new (never been installed). I was just wondering if this seemed like a good deal and more importantly...will it work with my truck. From the early classic site it looks like they come in either an 18 or 23 gallon size and work with either internal or external fuel pump. Dimensions (the tank he is selling) -27" wide -20" deep -10" tall ...and the one from Early Classic: http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog.aspx It looks like there are a few differences between the two...can anyone identify if it's 18 or 23 gallon? The seller doesn't know and was going to try and find the paperwork on it. What would you pay for it? Thanks for any help with this oh yeah...I've posted here and there, but never posted my truck. I'll do that soon cause I know everyone here likes pics although it's not much to look at right now Last edited by Sequoyah; 01-18-2007 at 02:30 PM.*

01-18-2007, 02:26 PM	#2
Sequoyah so easy a caveman can do it... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 419	Re: Gas tank? for 69 step (early classic SS tank) Here are some bigger pics of the tank:

01-19-2007, 02:13 AM	#3
Sequoyah so easy a caveman can do it... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 419	Re: Gas tank? for 69 step (early classic SS tank) hmmm...anybody?

01-19-2007, 06:39 AM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,468	Re: Gas tank? for 69 step (early classic SS tank) Looks like a good tank and for what your getting I'd say a fair price. I can't remember my formula's for volume, but from looking at those dimensions I'd guess that is a 18 gal. You'll have to work up a filler for it either through the side marker or adding a door into your step fender, both fairly easy to work our. __________________ 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!

01-19-2007, 01:07 PM	#5
Sequoyah so easy a caveman can do it... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 419	Re: Gas tank? for 69 step (early classic SS tank) Thanks for the help Bill I saw that you're from gulf-pote...I used to live there in the late 80's in Northwood Hills.

01-19-2007, 01:18 PM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,468	Re: Gas tank? for 69 step (early classic SS tank) I'm just down the road from behind the airport and ANG base, but not near water I got here in the mid 80's this time and decided to quit (for now) trying to leave. Everytime I did try to leave the Air Force found a way to bring be back, so I guess I was destined to be a Damned Yankee __________________ 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! Last edited by Palf70Step; 01-19-2007 at 01:18 PM.

01-19-2007, 01:25 PM	#7
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,865	Re: Gas tank? for 69 step (early classic SS tank) Sounds like a good price to me. I plugged it into my calculator and came up with 23.36526 gallons, give or take a few thousandths, . Rob __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 01-19-2007 at 01:25 PM.

01-19-2007, 01:33 PM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,468	Re: Gas tank? for 69 step (early classic SS tank) Alwasy good to have an educated one that remembers those formulas Thanks Rob __________________ 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!

01-19-2007, 03:08 PM	#9
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: Gas tank? for 69 step (early classic SS tank) I agree, that sounds like a nice deal for you __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

01-19-2007, 04:07 PM	#10
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Gas tank? for 69 step (early classic SS tank) That should be the 23gal, the 18gal is a different shape I believe. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

01-19-2007, 07:52 PM	#11
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	Re: Gas tank? for 69 step (early classic SS tank) Hart Rod is right on the gallons, with those dimensions you will have to remove the rear cross member. The filler neck will need reworked or require a door in the bed floor to fill. I have built a few alum. fuel tanks for local rodders, if you can deal with the two issues noted, you better buy it, A darn good deal for stainless in my opinion __________________ The kid Build threads: 51 Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219902 http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 68 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50348

01-19-2007, 09:15 PM	#12
Sequoyah so easy a caveman can do it... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 419	Re: Gas tank? for 69 step (early classic SS tank) yeah the filler won't be a problem...I have a friend that's gonna build me a stake body for the truck so we can run it where ever. Thanks for all of the comments so far



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