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deer slayer · 12-07-2007, 02:47 PM

i was wondering where is a good place to put a gas tank i have the factory saddle tank im gonna keep it where it is where can i put another one its a k20 72 cheynne long bed

GlennBrittain · 12-07-2007, 03:22 PM

Before deciding on a location for the tank on a 69 build, I searched for gas tank move and location. I found many pictures already posted that helped make my decision.
Have you slain any this season. I have to stay close to my wife this season due to health reasons, so I have not seen any legal to slay so far this year. We now are limited to 13" antler spread minimun, and the does just looked to small. My son hunted my spot this year and has tagged out. Last one I killed was with the 69 beater farm truck I drive locally.

Slammed70 · 12-07-2007, 05:23 PM

Mine is a 2 liter bottle with the top cut off, I built a special bracket to hold it on the header and real tight up against the block. I used some left over plastic tubing from my oil pressure guage for fuel line. And its all just gravity feeding into the top of the carb. I havent had a chance to fire up the engine with the new setup yet, but I dont foresee any problems....

bobthecop · 12-07-2007, 05:32 PM

rogergodding · 12-07-2007, 05:35 PM

under the bed!

Longhorn Man · 12-07-2007, 05:41 PM

in the cab

rogergodding · 12-07-2007, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

in the cab

how original

**1970cstblazer** · 12-07-2007, 07:55 PM

Any other place but the outside of the frame rails like the '73-'87 GM trucks. I wonder if GM learned its lesson? Maybe the tank in the cab wasn't such a terrible place afterall...

**special-K** · 12-07-2007, 09:21 PM

In the cab.It`s a great design that leaves a place for the spare tire under the bed.It takes no effort and doesn`t leave you asking,"where`s a good place for my spare?"Holds 22 gallons,too.

streetstar · 12-07-2007, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Slammed70

Mine is a 2 liter bottle with the top cut off, I built a special bracket to hold it on the header and real tight up against the block. I used some left over plastic tubing from my oil pressure guage for fuel line. And its all just gravity feeding into the top of the carb. I havent had a chance to fire up the engine with the new setup yet, but I dont foresee any problems....

is it sticking out of the hood? i would do that and conceal it inside an 80's style snorkel hoodscoop to get a full "gravity feed" effect

Bowtie001 · 12-08-2007, 12:37 PM

I have been wrestling with this same thing. I want storage room behind the seat, and I want a real spare. What was so wrong with the 73-87 cylinder hanging outside the rails? I had one and liked it there. I was thinking maybe in an accident it could rupture, but I would (in this case) build a cage around it or something. There isn't a really good place for one. I sure as hell am not giving up the bed, although that's another option for the OP.

-Brian

**special-K** · 12-08-2007, 03:05 PM

They run up under the cab.The cab floors are raised under the seat to fit the tank.How about the dual aftermarket auxilary tanks?

Bowtie001 · 12-08-2007, 03:41 PM

I haven't seen too many of those available. How much are they typically? Are they connected or do you have to fill two?

I was thinking about buying two little cylindrical plastic ones from speedway motors and connecting them like that so you only had to fill one. They are like $40 a piece.

Apologies to the OP if I am hijacking but I hope this helps him too.
-Brian

berencam · 12-08-2007, 04:46 PM

get some roof rails and strap it to the roof.

corn · 12-08-2007, 07:39 PM

My truck came with a rear frame tank but I installed one behind the seat!

**special-K** · 12-08-2007, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by corn

My truck came with a rear frame tank but I installed one behind the seat!

Is your real name Goodwrench?

crazy longhorn · 12-09-2007, 07:55 AM

I never did like 22 gallons of fuel riding in the cab with me! My longhorn has a 16 gallon Jazz fuel cell under the rear of the bed.....IMO, it safer, & adds weight to the rear where its sorely needed to help with traction

L

66skylarkpost · 12-09-2007, 09:33 AM

i'd keep it in the cab , in a four wheel drive application . especialy a long box . where you see any off roading , i would hate to think you drag you ass and puncture it . many times ive drug my rear bumper , unless you have a good skid plate , it would be leaking and make a mess on the trail and spoil your day .now on a street driven two wheel drive or even four wheel drive, i have no complaints to move it out back .

dznucks · 12-09-2007, 12:40 PM

i wish someone would build an aluminum bed box that had a built in fuel cell underneath it. if i had the right equipment i would try in myself.

wibilly · 12-09-2007, 01:05 PM

i have seen the tool boxes with a fuel tank built in at northern tool and equipment. polished dimond plate aluminum $579

**1970cstblazer** · 12-09-2007, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtie001

What was so wrong with the 73-87 cylinder hanging outside the rails? I had one and liked it there. I was thinking maybe in an accident it could rupture, but I would (in this case) build a cage around it or something.

-Brian

Ask the few hundred families that have lost loved ones in fiery side impact crashes for the last 35 years..

Bowtie001 · 12-09-2007, 04:46 PM

I knew about that a little bit but like I said I would build a cage of sorts around it. Is it still a bad idea?

Not trying to argue, I appreciate you worrying about me (sorta)

-Brian

Slammed70 · 12-09-2007, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtie001

I appreciate you worrying about me

Dont get the wrong idea here pal....

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 12-09-2007, 11:01 PM

In the cab after all this is a truck .... right. Even my old 60'Vette has it in the cab.

esll.

12-07-2007, 02:47 PM	#1
deer slayer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: fl Posts: 274	wheres a good place to put a gas tank i was wondering where is a good place to put a gas tank i have the factory saddle tank im gonna keep it where it is where can i put another one its a k20 72 cheynne long bed

12-07-2007, 03:22 PM	#2
GlennBrittain Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Panola County Texas Posts: 401	Re: wheres a good place to put a gas tank Before deciding on a location for the tank on a 69 build, I searched for gas tank move and location. I found many pictures already posted that helped make my decision. Have you slain any this season. I have to stay close to my wife this season due to health reasons, so I have not seen any legal to slay so far this year. We now are limited to 13" antler spread minimun, and the does just looked to small. My son hunted my spot this year and has tagged out. Last one I killed was with the 69 beater farm truck I drive locally.

12-07-2007, 05:32 PM	#4
bobthecop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yukon Oklahoma Posts: 2,647	Re: wheres a good place to put a gas tank __________________ Happiness is towing your "new" truck home. 1972 C-10 1982 GMC (parts truck??) 1969 c10 parts truck 1969 C-10 ( my sons) 1992 Silverado 4X4 (now the boys truck)(now mine again) 2002 Tarus (my wife loves that car)

12-07-2007, 05:35 PM	#5
rogergodding Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sachse, Texas Posts: 614	Re: wheres a good place to put a gas tank under the bed! Attached Images

12-07-2007, 05:41 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: wheres a good place to put a gas tank in the cab

12-07-2007, 07:55 PM	#8
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,859	Re: wheres a good place to put a gas tank Any other place but the outside of the frame rails like the '73-'87 GM trucks. I wonder if GM learned its lesson? Maybe the tank in the cab wasn't such a terrible place afterall... __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

12-07-2007, 09:21 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: wheres a good place to put a gas tank In the cab.It`s a great design that leaves a place for the spare tire under the bed.It takes no effort and doesn`t leave you asking,"where`s a good place for my spare?"Holds 22 gallons,too. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-08-2007, 12:37 PM	#11
Bowtie001 Project underway - finally. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 493	Re: wheres a good place to put a gas tank I have been wrestling with this same thing. I want storage room behind the seat, and I want a real spare. What was so wrong with the 73-87 cylinder hanging outside the rails? I had one and liked it there. I was thinking maybe in an accident it could rupture, but I would (in this case) build a cage around it or something. There isn't a really good place for one. I sure as hell am not giving up the bed, although that's another option for the OP. -Brian __________________ 1972 GMC Pre-resto... awaiting allocated funding.

12-08-2007, 03:05 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: wheres a good place to put a gas tank They run up under the cab.The cab floors are raised under the seat to fit the tank.How about the dual aftermarket auxilary tanks? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-08-2007, 03:41 PM	#13
Bowtie001 Project underway - finally. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 493	Re: wheres a good place to put a gas tank I haven't seen too many of those available. How much are they typically? Are they connected or do you have to fill two? I was thinking about buying two little cylindrical plastic ones from speedway motors and connecting them like that so you only had to fill one. They are like $40 a piece. Apologies to the OP if I am hijacking but I hope this helps him too. -Brian __________________ 1972 GMC Pre-resto... awaiting allocated funding.

12-08-2007, 04:46 PM	#14
berencam Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: branson mo Posts: 933	Re: wheres a good place to put a gas tank get some roof rails and strap it to the roof. __________________ 69 chevy c10 350 3 speed manual wood bed build thread here r.i.p. 70 c10 auto 350 build here

12-08-2007, 07:39 PM	#15
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: wheres a good place to put a gas tank My truck came with a rear frame tank but I installed one behind the seat!

12-09-2007, 07:55 AM	#17
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Re: wheres a good place to put a gas tank I never did like 22 gallons of fuel riding in the cab with me! My longhorn has a 16 gallon Jazz fuel cell under the rear of the bed.....IMO, it safer, & adds weight to the rear where its sorely needed to help with traction L __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

12-09-2007, 09:33 AM	#18
66skylarkpost Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: kearney,nebraska Posts: 443	Re: wheres a good place to put a gas tank i'd keep it in the cab , in a four wheel drive application . especialy a long box . where you see any off roading , i would hate to think you drag you ass and puncture it . many times ive drug my rear bumper , unless you have a good skid plate , it would be leaking and make a mess on the trail and spoil your day .now on a street driven two wheel drive or even four wheel drive, i have no complaints to move it out back . __________________ '70 k-10 longbox- mid 70's drivetrain 350/350 487x heads 10.1:1 flowmasters ,35's 3.73's auburn posi ,rear shackle flip. '72 short stepside U.S. forestry truck, '73 455 buick,400 turbo,dropped 2"-4 1/4" ,3.07 posi,:'89 silverado 1500 ,OK truck ,5.7 holley tbi ,trick 700r4 3.07 auburn posi ,and my '66 skylark ,'73 centurion and my '84 monte carlo imca stock car

12-09-2007, 12:40 PM	#19
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: wheres a good place to put a gas tank i wish someone would build an aluminum bed box that had a built in fuel cell underneath it. if i had the right equipment i would try in myself.



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12-09-2007, 01:05 PM	#20
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: wheres a good place to put a gas tank i have seen the tool boxes with a fuel tank built in at northern tool and equipment. polished dimond plate aluminum $579 __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

12-09-2007, 04:46 PM	#22
Bowtie001 Project underway - finally. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 493	Re: wheres a good place to put a gas tank I knew about that a little bit but like I said I would build a cage of sorts around it. Is it still a bad idea? Not trying to argue, I appreciate you worrying about me (sorta) -Brian __________________ 1972 GMC Pre-resto... awaiting allocated funding.

12-09-2007, 11:01 PM	#24
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: wheres a good place to put a gas tank In the cab after all this is a truck .... right. Even my old 60'Vette has it in the cab. esll. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

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