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olsofti · 07-21-2008, 10:17 PM

Lane
I just opened up the lower frame with a sawzall and a grinder,inch and a half or so on each side,hole saw or a torch for the filler hose through the frame.Used the camaro straps and fabbed hangers for them.Also made two 1/4 x 1 inch straps for the top.I re-bent the stock silverado fuel lines and used them.Took a little while but works great.

Fastrucken · 07-21-2008, 11:49 PM

I used a 87 chevy van tank. Had to take off about 1/2 on the bottom frame lip, but not to bad. It holds 20 gallons and has a EFI fuel sending unit for my 5.3 swap. It does hang down but is angled up in the back so it is hardly noticeable.

I think there is a jeep tank that works well. A chevy sending unit can be put in with no modifications and doesnt hang as low, but only holds 16 gallons

Graham

joe231 · 07-22-2008, 12:15 AM

Fastrucken, you know which jeep? got pix of the van tank?
thanks

Fastrucken · 07-22-2008, 01:45 AM

Here is a link to the jeep tank. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=jeep+tank

It was the CJ tank I was think of but after a quick search I read where a couple of people were using one from cheroke as well.

I dont have a pic of my tank in the truck but do have one with it sitting on the ground. I made 2 mod to it.. Cut a hole for the 0-33ohm sending unit (20$) and took it to an old school radiator shop that soldered up the orignial filler neck and soldered in a new one on the top. That costed me 65 bucks but prevented me from having to chop a hole though the frame for the filler hose. I droped in the fuel sending unit with a gm ep381 fuel pump (great for a slightly modded motor) and its been working great for a year now...

Graham

joe231 · 07-22-2008, 09:42 AM

Fastrucken, can you measure how low below the frame it hangs?
Thanks for the info!

Fastrucken · 07-22-2008, 12:48 PM

It hangs down 7 inches at the deepest point. I had to move the rear cross member back some but it make a great place to bolt the straps to. Got a couple of pics not sure how muich they will help though.

Also showed a pic what I have been doing for a filler. The plan is to find a metal brake and bend up a box to house the neck and match it to the stake pocket box. I like the idea of being able to put gas in the truck with a loaded bed

Graham

joe231 · 07-22-2008, 03:01 PM

Thanks, looks nice in there!

protrash64 · 07-23-2008, 10:34 PM

Hey John........thats what was cool about the tank.....it didnt hang down at all!!!! It fit perfectly inside the C-channel of the frame on both sides. I dont know what the capacity of the tank was........ancient history.

07-21-2008, 10:17 PM	#26
olsofti Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cypress Inn.Tn Posts: 135	Re: Who is running a Blazer tank.....How low does it hang? Lane I just opened up the lower frame with a sawzall and a grinder,inch and a half or so on each side,hole saw or a torch for the filler hose through the frame.Used the camaro straps and fabbed hangers for them.Also made two 1/4 x 1 inch straps for the top.I re-bent the stock silverado fuel lines and used them.Took a little while but works great.

07-21-2008, 11:49 PM	#27
Fastrucken Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Peninsula, Oh Posts: 197	Re: Who is running a Blazer tank.....How low does it hang? I used a 87 chevy van tank. Had to take off about 1/2 on the bottom frame lip, but not to bad. It holds 20 gallons and has a EFI fuel sending unit for my 5.3 swap. It does hang down but is angled up in the back so it is hardly noticeable. I think there is a jeep tank that works well. A chevy sending unit can be put in with no modifications and doesnt hang as low, but only holds 16 gallons 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."

07-22-2008, 12:15 AM	#28
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Who is running a Blazer tank.....How low does it hang? Fastrucken, you know which jeep? got pix of the van tank? thanks __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-22-2008, 01:45 AM	#29
Fastrucken Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Peninsula, Oh Posts: 197	Re: Who is running a Blazer tank.....How low does it hang? Here is a link to the jeep tank. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=jeep+tank It was the CJ tank I was think of but after a quick search I read where a couple of people were using one from cheroke as well. I dont have a pic of my tank in the truck but do have one with it sitting on the ground. I made 2 mod to it.. Cut a hole for the 0-33ohm sending unit (20$) and took it to an old school radiator shop that soldered up the orignial filler neck and soldered in a new one on the top. That costed me 65 bucks but prevented me from having to chop a hole though the frame for the filler hose. I droped in the fuel sending unit with a gm ep381 fuel pump (great for a slightly modded motor) and its been working great for a year now... Graham Attached Images __________________ 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."

07-22-2008, 09:42 AM	#30
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Who is running a Blazer tank.....How low does it hang? Fastrucken, can you measure how low below the frame it hangs? Thanks for the info! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-22-2008, 12:48 PM	#31
Fastrucken Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Peninsula, Oh Posts: 197	Re: Who is running a Blazer tank.....How low does it hang? It hangs down 7 inches at the deepest point. I had to move the rear cross member back some but it make a great place to bolt the straps to. Got a couple of pics not sure how muich they will help though. Also showed a pic what I have been doing for a filler. The plan is to find a metal brake and bend up a box to house the neck and match it to the stake pocket box. I like the idea of being able to put gas in the truck with a loaded bed Graham Attached Images __________________ 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."

07-22-2008, 03:01 PM	#32
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Who is running a Blazer tank.....How low does it hang? Thanks, looks nice in there! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-23-2008, 10:34 PM	#33
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Who is running a Blazer tank.....How low does it hang? Hey John........thats what was cool about the tank.....it didnt hang down at all!!!! It fit perfectly inside the C-channel of the frame on both sides. I dont know what the capacity of the tank was........ancient history. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device



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