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onebad'65 · 10-07-2007, 10:30 AM

I'm working on a '65 stepside pick up and I'd like to relocate the gas tank to the rear. But I'd like to have a side fill gas tank, my question is will I have to notch the frame for the filler neck or how do I accomplish this project? I'd appreciate any help I can get.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 10-07-2007, 10:41 AM

Here you can see the fill over the frame. This is the tank kit from www.truckandcarshop.com . That would be the blazer set up.. Use this link to see a few pictures... http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f2...t=000_0346.jpg

Lane · 10-07-2007, 02:05 PM

$205 for the kit sounds pretty reasonable to me.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 10-08-2007, 10:28 AM

I paid $150 at the swapmeet from the truck and car shop. This was cash. They sell stufff at the swap meets for less when you pay cash..

Fastrucken · 10-09-2007, 11:45 AM

I needed a tank with an efi in tank pump for my 5.3 swap. I ended up using a tank from a 87 chevy van. It turned out well. Had to trim approx 1/2 from the inside of the bottom frame rail and move the frame rail back approx 3 inches. I had to move the filler neck to the top of the tank but works great.

Graham

Greg63 · 10-10-2007, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by onebad'65

I'm working on a '65 stepside pick up and I'd like to relocate the gas tank to the rear. But I'd like to have a side fill gas tank, my question is will I have to notch the frame for the filler neck or how do I accomplish this project? I'd appreciate any help I can get.

I just put a 21 gallon poly tank in under the bed floor a year ago . I ended up coming up through the floor with a fill neck - not the greatest location but better than cutting open the bedside .I did not need to notch anything other than 1 cross sill for the bed floor .

Iron-Butt · 10-11-2007, 12:52 PM

I put the poly blazer tank under the bed in the rear. it works great.

Real_McCoy · 10-11-2007, 01:59 PM

Do you all have picks of the finished product? I am interested in getting the tank out of the cab soon!

*LAFNATU* · 10-11-2007, 02:11 PM

This is what i did...

Greg63 · 10-11-2007, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Real_McCoy

Do you all have picks of the finished product? I am interested in getting the tank out of the cab soon!

Here is mine ;

hewlett2002000 · 10-11-2007, 03:35 PM

i like the location of your filler neck greg. that would work a whole lot better if you were hauling something.
John

Greg63 · 10-11-2007, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hewlett2002000

i like the location of your filler neck greg. that would work a whole lot better if you were hauling something.
John

Thanks John .
I had really wanted to do a flush mount door on the floor and conceal the cap , but the way the tank has it's inlet , I was forced to run along the underside of the oak . I didn't want to go through the bedside , so I used an old cab filler neck and made a 90 degree turn from galvanized exhaust type pipe . The gas cap you see is a horn button modified with the catch of a gas cap .
It is slow to fill , but I am usually not in a hurry when I am out with her .
Greg

Real_McCoy · 10-11-2007, 05:58 PM

Gregg,

Do you have any under bed pics? I like what you have done a lot.

Both of the applications look nice though.

What are the options of a flip tag or maybe hidden filler tube behind the tail-light or something. I would like to keep the filler tube out of the bed as I imagine gasoline doing bad things to the bed finish if a spillover were to happen.

ClassicAutoResto · 10-11-2007, 10:10 PM

Suburban tanks mount between the rails and drivers side exit. Replaced a 40 gallon tank from Auto Zone for my 91 Suburban for 280.00...Huh..costs almost that much to fill the S.O.B.

Greg63 · 10-11-2007, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Real_McCoy

Gregg,

Do you have any under bed pics? I like what you have done a lot.

Both of the applications look nice though.

What are the options of a flip tag or maybe hidden filler tube behind the tail-light or something. I would like to keep the filler tube out of the bed as I imagine gasoline doing bad things to the bed finish if a spillover were to happen.

I will get a couple of pictures for you tomorrow .
I thought about the taillight flip idea , but there is not enough room up the channel between the box end where the taillight is mounted and the inside of the rear of the box .
If you fill it slow , there is no spillage . It also helps to have 6 coats of marine varnish on the wood.
greg

Greg63 · 10-12-2007, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Real_McCoy

Gregg,

Do you have any under bed pics? I like what you have done a lot.

Both of the applications look nice though.

What are the options of a flip tag or maybe hidden filler tube behind the tail-light or something. I would like to keep the filler tube out of the bed as I imagine gasoline doing bad things to the bed finish if a spillover were to happen.

Here are a couple of pictures ;

BIG CTY · 10-12-2007, 07:11 AM

Greg63, I'd like to see more pics of your truck - from one yellow to another. I think I like your strips in the bed, but I'd love to see your whole ride!

Greg63 · 10-12-2007, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BIG CTY

Greg63, I'd like to see more pics of your truck - from one yellow to another. I think I like your strips in the bed, but I'd love to see your whole ride!

Well , I'd love to show it off .
I have pictures of the truck on the internet ( I'm not sure if I can mention the site here - being a new member ).
pm me if you like .
Greg

**Chevy Fleetside** · 10-12-2007, 09:32 AM

You can mention the site here. You can even put a link in your signiture like most of us have.. Mine are on Webshots and the other is on photobucket.com ...

Greg63 · 10-12-2007, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

You can mention the site here. You can even put a link in your signiture like most of us have.. Mine are on Webshots and the other is on photobucket.com ...

Well , if that's the case , then here is the link to the site where I did a story on my truck ;

http://www.stovebolt.com/gallery/mcc...greg_1963.html

10-07-2007, 10:30 AM	#1
onebad'65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lawrenceville Posts: 31	Anyone relocated their gas tanks? I'm working on a '65 stepside pick up and I'd like to relocate the gas tank to the rear. But I'd like to have a side fill gas tank, my question is will I have to notch the frame for the filler neck or how do I accomplish this project? I'd appreciate any help I can get.

10-07-2007, 10:41 AM	#2
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Anyone relocated their gas tanks? Here you can see the fill over the frame. This is the tank kit from www.truckandcarshop.com . That would be the blazer set up.. Use this link to see a few pictures... http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f2...t=000_0346.jpg __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

10-07-2007, 02:05 PM	#3
Lane Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 172	Re: Anyone relocated their gas tanks? $205 for the kit sounds pretty reasonable to me. __________________ My junk - http://s117.photobucket.com/albums/o60/Lane40/ www.wheelpros.com

10-08-2007, 10:28 AM	#4
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Anyone relocated their gas tanks? I paid $150 at the swapmeet from the truck and car shop. This was cash. They sell stufff at the swap meets for less when you pay cash.. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

10-09-2007, 11:45 AM	#5
Fastrucken Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Peninsula, Oh Posts: 197	Re: Anyone relocated their gas tanks? I needed a tank with an efi in tank pump for my 5.3 swap. I ended up using a tank from a 87 chevy van. It turned out well. Had to trim approx 1/2 from the inside of the bottom frame rail and move the frame rail back approx 3 inches. I had to move the filler neck to the top of the tank but works great. Graham __________________ A good friend will come bail you out of jail, but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "That was ****ing awesome."

10-11-2007, 12:52 PM	#7
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: Anyone relocated their gas tanks? I put the poly blazer tank under the bed in the rear. it works great. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

10-11-2007, 01:59 PM	#8
Real_McCoy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: El Dorado, Kansas Posts: 198	Re: Anyone relocated their gas tanks? Do you all have picks of the finished product? I am interested in getting the tank out of the cab soon! __________________ Daniel 66 Chevy C10 LWB Support our troops!

10-11-2007, 02:11 PM	#9
LAFNATU Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: BILLINGS Posts: 87	Re: Anyone relocated their gas tanks? This is what i did... Attached Images

10-11-2007, 03:35 PM	#11
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: Anyone relocated their gas tanks? i like the location of your filler neck greg. that would work a whole lot better if you were hauling something. John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

10-11-2007, 05:58 PM	#13
Real_McCoy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: El Dorado, Kansas Posts: 198	Re: Anyone relocated their gas tanks? Gregg, Do you have any under bed pics? I like what you have done a lot. Both of the applications look nice though. What are the options of a flip tag or maybe hidden filler tube behind the tail-light or something. I would like to keep the filler tube out of the bed as I imagine gasoline doing bad things to the bed finish if a spillover were to happen. __________________ Daniel 66 Chevy C10 LWB Support our troops!

10-11-2007, 10:10 PM	#14
ClassicAutoResto Rust Buster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ky Posts: 558	Re: Anyone relocated their gas tanks? Suburban tanks mount between the rails and drivers side exit. Replaced a 40 gallon tank from Auto Zone for my 91 Suburban for 280.00...Huh..costs almost that much to fill the S.O.B.

10-12-2007, 07:11 AM	#17
BIG CTY Between the earth and the sky Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 822	Re: Anyone relocated their gas tanks? Greg63, I'd like to see more pics of your truck - from one yellow to another. I think I like your strips in the bed, but I'd love to see your whole ride! __________________ Chris - 1966 C10 Shortbed Fleetside, 1991 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab, 1993 Blazer Sport 4x4 My other rides: 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS427 Convertible 1976 Dodge Tradesman B200 2002 Nissan Maxima 6 speed 2004 Mercedes Benz CL500

10-12-2007, 09:32 AM	#19
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Anyone relocated their gas tanks? You can mention the site here. You can even put a link in your signiture like most of us have.. Mine are on Webshots and the other is on photobucket.com ... __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536



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