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onetoncrewcab · 10-29-2001, 06:28 PM

Hey All,
Has anyone ever done an in-frame fuel tank conversion on a 73-87 Chevy pickup? I have a 1 ton 82 chevy crewcab with dual tanks. One tank is shelled and the wiring for the changeover switch is all hosed too. I want to take a tank out of a Suburban and mount it in between the frame rails out back. Will this fit? I have a 86 Sub too, but have not gone out and done some measuring yet. Wondering if anyone has done one of these conversions? What about the fuel gauge? Any modifications I would need to do there? What about the filler neck? I'm not worried about having to do modifications to the truck. I have a wire welder and all the tools to do this. I'm just wondering how big of a job it is. I'd rather have one 40 gallon tank instead of two 20 gallon tanks.
Thanks
Mike

bigd65 · 10-30-2001, 05:18 AM

go to www.chevytalk.com and talk to capt kaos. he has done this mod.

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85 C10 350/700r4
91'BURB GRILL CONVERTION
HOLLEY STREET DOMINATOR INTAKE
EDELBROCK 1406 COMP. SERIES CARB.
HYPERTECH POWER COIL
FACTORY HEADERS
MAGNAFLOW CAT/MUFFLER/3in. EXHAUST
3.42 REAR GEARS
PROTHANE SUSPENSION-TOTAL KIT
DUAL 13" ELECTRIC FANS
and still going
"thats my toy"
Jeff Dodson
Angleton,Tx.

gchemist · 10-30-2001, 11:50 AM

Mike,

Just wait. Chris hangs out here too. He did the conversion and its really cool on his 73.

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Gerardo
1983 Custom Truck
TX Plates: "BAD BOW"
http://www.geocities.com/abetterchemist/

onetoncrewcab · 10-30-2001, 09:09 PM

Hi Gerardo,
Thanks. If either of you see Chris, send him my way. I would really be interested in talking to him on this conversion. I figure since I already have to buy a tank, I might as well buy one big one.
Oh Gerardo, it is an honor to meet you. I came across your website on the BAD BOW truck a few months ago. Not even sure how I found it. Might have been a link in this group...may have been while I was searching from Google on truck rebuilds...
Thanks for the tips so far.
Mike

**Captkaos** · 10-30-2001, 10:39 PM

Gerardo,
Thanks for the compliments. Either the room is shrinking, or my head is swelling.

Mike,
I sent you an email about the conversion and how I did it. If you have more questions, feel free to email me anytime.

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Chris Lucas
1973 Chevy C-10
1975 Chevy Silverado
Captkaos Customs

bigblock73 · 10-31-2001, 12:52 PM

Mike, E-mailed you a couple pics of my install too...similar to Capt Kaos' install. Good luck!

gchemist · 11-01-2001, 09:39 AM

Chris, I think your head is swelling like mine is.

People just like our trucks!!

Mike,

Thanks for the compliments. I'll be adding a few more webpages after I get back from vacation. I just got some new aluminum wheels for $100!! I traded my stock 15X8 wheels and $100 for some shiny new 15X8 aluminum wheels. They sure do look good. Feel free to ask any questions.

See ya around.

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Gerardo
1983 Custom Truck
TX Plates: "BAD BOW"
http://www.geocities.com/abetterchemist/

10-29-2001, 06:28 PM	#1
onetoncrewcab One of my kids. Cute eh? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mitchell, SD Posts: 1,286	In Frame Fuel Tank Conversion Hey All, Has anyone ever done an in-frame fuel tank conversion on a 73-87 Chevy pickup? I have a 1 ton 82 chevy crewcab with dual tanks. One tank is shelled and the wiring for the changeover switch is all hosed too. I want to take a tank out of a Suburban and mount it in between the frame rails out back. Will this fit? I have a 86 Sub too, but have not gone out and done some measuring yet. Wondering if anyone has done one of these conversions? What about the fuel gauge? Any modifications I would need to do there? What about the filler neck? I'm not worried about having to do modifications to the truck. I have a wire welder and all the tools to do this. I'm just wondering how big of a job it is. I'd rather have one 40 gallon tank instead of two 20 gallon tanks. Thanks Mike __________________ If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is “God is crying.” And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is “Probably because of something you did. John 3:16 2006 Chevy HHR 2000 Dodge Durango 1985 Jeep CJ-7 1970 Chevy Pickup

10-30-2001, 05:18 AM	#2
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Lake Jackson, TX. Posts: 1,930	go to www.chevytalk.com and talk to capt kaos. he has done this mod. ------------------ 85 C10 350/700r4 91'BURB GRILL CONVERTION HOLLEY STREET DOMINATOR INTAKE EDELBROCK 1406 COMP. SERIES CARB. HYPERTECH POWER COIL FACTORY HEADERS MAGNAFLOW CAT/MUFFLER/3in. EXHAUST 3.42 REAR GEARS PROTHANE SUSPENSION-TOTAL KIT DUAL 13" ELECTRIC FANS and still going "thats my toy" Jeff Dodson Angleton,Tx. __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab (Dark Spiral Gray)

10-30-2001, 11:50 AM	#3
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Mike, Just wait. Chris hangs out here too. He did the conversion and its really cool on his 73. ------------------ Gerardo 1983 Custom Truck TX Plates: "BAD BOW" http://www.geocities.com/abetterchemist/ __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

10-30-2001, 09:09 PM	#4
onetoncrewcab One of my kids. Cute eh? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mitchell, SD Posts: 1,286	Hi Gerardo, Thanks. If either of you see Chris, send him my way. I would really be interested in talking to him on this conversion. I figure since I already have to buy a tank, I might as well buy one big one. Oh Gerardo, it is an honor to meet you. I came across your website on the BAD BOW truck a few months ago. Not even sure how I found it. Might have been a link in this group...may have been while I was searching from Google on truck rebuilds... Thanks for the tips so far. Mike __________________ If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is “God is crying.” And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is “Probably because of something you did. John 3:16 2006 Chevy HHR 2000 Dodge Durango 1985 Jeep CJ-7 1970 Chevy Pickup

10-30-2001, 10:39 PM	#5
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Gerardo, Thanks for the compliments. Either the room is shrinking, or my head is swelling. Mike, I sent you an email about the conversion and how I did it. If you have more questions, feel free to email me anytime. ------------------ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1975 Chevy Silverado Captkaos Customs __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

10-31-2001, 12:52 PM	#6
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Mike, E-mailed you a couple pics of my install too...similar to Capt Kaos' install. Good luck! __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

11-01-2001, 09:39 AM	#7
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Chris, I think your head is swelling like mine is. People just like our trucks!! Mike, Thanks for the compliments. I'll be adding a few more webpages after I get back from vacation. I just got some new aluminum wheels for $100!! I traded my stock 15X8 wheels and $100 for some shiny new 15X8 aluminum wheels. They sure do look good. Feel free to ask any questions. See ya around. ------------------ Gerardo 1983 Custom Truck TX Plates: "BAD BOW" http://www.geocities.com/abetterchemist/ __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos



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