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HotRodYJ · 11-20-2008, 07:49 AM

The cheapest way is to use a tank from another vehicle and not buy new. Adapt it and make it work. I'll probably use a tank from and Astro van or a Jeep tank that I've already got laying around. Cost = priceless

502tripower · 11-20-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by HotRodYJ

The cheapest way is to use a tank from another vehicle and not buy new. Adapt it and make it work. I'll probably use a tank from and Astro van or a Jeep tank that I've already got laying around. Cost = priceless

Here is what I did. Tank is out of a late 70's-early 80's 1/2 ton Chevy Van. Welded a 3X4 piece of angel to the end of the bed rails and drilled for the hangers. Also had to trim the lower edge of the upper X-member slightly and the one cross sill. Hole sawed threw the frame for the fuel fill and used a 88'-98' Chev Pickup gas door. I think I paid 35.00 for the tank fuel fill neck and door.

502tripower · 11-20-2008, 01:39 PM

Couple more pics...

11-20-2008, 07:49 AM	#1
HotRodYJ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Johnson City, TN Posts: 264	Re: super budget gas tank... The cheapest way is to use a tank from another vehicle and not buy new. Adapt it and make it work. I'll probably use a tank from and Astro van or a Jeep tank that I've already got laying around. Cost = priceless __________________ 66 Chevy Stepside tandem project My junk: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=480902 Last edited by HotRodYJ; 11-20-2008 at 07:51 AM.

11-20-2008, 01:39 PM	#3
502tripower Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Satsop, WA Posts: 606	Re: super budget gas tank... Couple more pics... Attached Images __________________ 1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD



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