Another Blazer tank swap Q for LWB trucks - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

OLDIRON69 · 08-02-2007, 11:52 PM

I have a Blazer tank to put in my '69 LWB, I have read the entire FAQ section on the install. I still have a question as to the rear crossmember. For the tank to fit between the rails it looks as if I will have to cut out the rear crossmember, the one where the tail light harness runs into. I have a reciever hitch bolted to the frame so I'm not worried about rear support being an issue. I have the sender, straps and fuel line....oh, and sawzall in hand

Any help would be appreciated. Oh, the Blazer tank is the one from the surplus military place, so it's a 73-up Blazer tank.

matthufham · 08-02-2007, 11:59 PM

i'm not sure about your tank because i know it's a different style, but my longbed fleetside required removing the cross-sill on the bed. pics say more

1970bowtie · 08-03-2007, 12:13 AM

i ordered the kit from lmc,and im hoping all i have to do is cut the brace between the back to frame rails,run line, run wire and be done.good luck with the install

matthufham · 08-03-2007, 01:24 AM

oh yea there was a spare tire crossmember or something i cut out from the frame

OLDIRON69 · 08-03-2007, 08:20 AM

maybe that is what it is, a spare tire crossmember? I know I will have to cut the bed support brace, no problem there. I shall attack it with the sawzall when I get home today..!!!

08-02-2007, 11:52 PM	#1
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Another Blazer tank swap Q for LWB trucks I have a Blazer tank to put in my '69 LWB, I have read the entire FAQ section on the install. I still have a question as to the rear crossmember. For the tank to fit between the rails it looks as if I will have to cut out the rear crossmember, the one where the tail light harness runs into. I have a reciever hitch bolted to the frame so I'm not worried about rear support being an issue. I have the sender, straps and fuel line....oh, and sawzall in hand Any help would be appreciated. Oh, the Blazer tank is the one from the surplus military place, so it's a 73-up Blazer tank. __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

08-02-2007, 11:59 PM	#2
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Another Blazer tank swap Q for LWB trucks i'm not sure about your tank because i know it's a different style, but my longbed fleetside required removing the cross-sill on the bed. pics say more Attached Images

08-03-2007, 12:13 AM	#3
1970bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 549	Re: Another Blazer tank swap Q for LWB trucks i ordered the kit from lmc,and im hoping all i have to do is cut the brace between the back to frame rails,run line, run wire and be done.good luck with the install __________________ Justin 1970 c/10 short wide bed My build thread WTT 1970 chevy front end for 67/68 chevy front end WTT 2 15x10 american racing outlaw 2 wheels for 2 of the same in a 15x7 or 15x8

08-03-2007, 01:24 AM	#4
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Another Blazer tank swap Q for LWB trucks oh yea there was a spare tire crossmember or something i cut out from the frame

08-03-2007, 08:20 AM	#5
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: Another Blazer tank swap Q for LWB trucks maybe that is what it is, a spare tire crossmember? I know I will have to cut the bed support brace, no problem there. I shall attack it with the sawzall when I get home today..!!! __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd



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