Rear Gas Tank Conversion AND Hidden Hitch Anyone? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ford Assassin · 02-15-2009, 02:56 AM

Just wondering if its do-able for both a Blazer/Burb tank and a hidden type hitch to be installed on the same truck.

Thanks!!

dirtdobber · 02-15-2009, 02:58 AM

brothers has a nice gas tank relocation kit I think its like 230.00 including the sending unit mounting hardware

70GMCer · 02-15-2009, 08:25 AM

I think I read on here sometime back that it is do-able......

I have a Hidden-Hitch also that I have not installed yet. I am also thinking about the rear tank with it.

68 short step · 02-15-2009, 10:05 AM

ive done a few, and it is possible....matter of fact, its streight forward, nothing hard to do...

Bruce88 · 02-15-2009, 10:18 AM

I’m going to be installing a Blazer gas tank and was looking for a hitch that would work, talked to Wes at Classic Heartbeat http://www.classicheartbeat.com/default.htm he supplied me with a shorter hitch to clear the tank and its receiver will exit just behind the license plate on the bumper. I haven’t installed the gas tank or the hitch yet but it appears that it will work for me. If I remember correctly from what Wes said the hitch is for a suburban and is shorter to clear the tank. Suggest you talk to Wes about the installation your planning on doing and I bet he can supply what you need.

Ford Assassin · 02-15-2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 short step

ive done a few, and it is possible....matter of fact, its streight forward, nothing hard to do...

Your hitch is not the "hidden" type since it is mounted too low. A hidden hitch will not be visible since it is mounted in front of the bumper/roll pan and the receiver comes through the license plate area on a hinge.

I need a setup that will allow the Blazer/Burb tank AND still allow me to use the hidden hitch.

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Originally Posted by Bruce88

I’m going to be installing a Blazer gas tank and was looking for a hitch that would work, talked to Wes at Classic Heartbeat http://www.classicheartbeat.com/default.htm he supplied me with a shorter hitch to clear the tank and its receiver will exit just behind the license plate on the bumper. I haven’t installed the gas tank or the hitch yet but it appears that it will work for me. If I remember correctly from what Wes said the hitch is for a suburban and is shorter to clear the tank. Suggest you talk to Wes about the installation your planning on doing and I bet he can supply what you need.

Looks like I will be giving him a call this week.

**leddzepp** · 02-15-2009, 01:23 PM

I live down the street from Brothers, and according to them, it is not possible with the hidden hitch/Blazer tank combination.

**71swb4x4** · 02-15-2009, 01:25 PM

ECE had them for pickups, suburbans and blazers. Obviously the suburbans and blazers are set up for the rear gas tank.

smbrouss70 · 02-15-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ford Assassin

Your hitch is not the "hidden" type since it is mounted too low. A hidden hitch will not be visible since it is mounted in front of the bumper/roll pan and the receiver comes through the license plate area on a hinge.

You do realize that neither one of those pictures have a bumper/roll pan on them at the time right? Either one would cover those hitches.

Ford Assassin · 02-15-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

ECE had them for pickups, suburbans and blazers. Obviously the suburbans and blazers are set up for the rear gas tank.

My thoughts exactly.

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

You do realize that neither one of those pictures have a bumper/roll pan on them at the time right? Either one would cover those hitches.

No offense dude, but I can't see that being a hidden hitch. The second picture shows how low the receiver mount is, below the rear fenders in fact. It is clearly lower than ANY roll pan or factory rear bumper I've ever seen.

But who knows, I've been wrong before.

**leddzepp** · 02-15-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

ECE had them for pickups, suburbans and blazers. Obviously the suburbans and blazers are set up for the rear gas tank.

Makes sense....

68 short step · 02-15-2009, 02:10 PM

both pics are the "hidden" type hitches....

**mr48chev** · 02-15-2009, 03:11 PM

Wes at ClassicHeartbeat had a Blazer tank and hidden hitch under the truck he called the "Garden Truck" a drop dead beautiful 3/4 ton 4X4. I saw the truck first hand and the install looked great and made the decision easy for me to do the same when I redo the 71. I'm not sure how well it will work on a shortie though.

Musclerodz · 02-15-2009, 03:27 PM

ECE hidden hitch will work with Blazer tank. Just did it on the 68 K20 we are finishing

02-15-2009, 02:56 AM	#1
Ford Assassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca. Posts: 674	Rear Gas Tank Conversion AND Hidden Hitch Anyone? Just wondering if its do-able for both a Blazer/Burb tank and a hidden type hitch to be installed on the same truck. Thanks!! __________________ Cable -K5 Blazer 2wd: 6.0 LQ4, 7875 Turbo, Tick Stage II Turbo Cam, Built 4L80e, RevMax Billet 3600, 9.5" 14 Bolt -Chevy 3+3 Crew Cab Dually: Cummins 12v P-Pump Swap, Compound Turbos, A2W Intercooler, NV4500HD, 4wd conversion, Radius Arms, Coilovers, Crossover Steering, etc Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803608 Last edited by Ford Assassin; 02-15-2009 at 02:19 PM.

02-15-2009, 02:58 AM	#2
dirtdobber Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: fort walton beach, fl Posts: 35	Re: Rear Gas Tank Conversion AND Hidden Hitch Anyone? brothers has a nice gas tank relocation kit I think its like 230.00 including the sending unit mounting hardware

02-15-2009, 08:25 AM	#3
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Rear Gas Tank Conversion AND Hidden Hitch Anyone? I think I read on here sometime back that it is do-able...... I have a Hidden-Hitch also that I have not installed yet. I am also thinking about the rear tank with it. __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

02-15-2009, 10:05 AM	#4
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Rear Gas Tank Conversion AND Hidden Hitch Anyone? ive done a few, and it is possible....matter of fact, its streight forward, nothing hard to do...

02-15-2009, 10:18 AM	#5
Bruce88 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 326	Re: Rear Gas Tank Conversion AND Hidden Hitch Anyone? I’m going to be installing a Blazer gas tank and was looking for a hitch that would work, talked to Wes at Classic Heartbeat http://www.classicheartbeat.com/default.htm he supplied me with a shorter hitch to clear the tank and its receiver will exit just behind the license plate on the bumper. I haven’t installed the gas tank or the hitch yet but it appears that it will work for me. If I remember correctly from what Wes said the hitch is for a suburban and is shorter to clear the tank. Suggest you talk to Wes about the installation your planning on doing and I bet he can supply what you need. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318544

02-15-2009, 01:23 PM	#7
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,124	Re: Rear Gas Tank Conversion AND Hidden Hitch Anyone? I live down the street from Brothers, and according to them, it is not possible with the hidden hitch/Blazer tank combination.

02-15-2009, 01:25 PM	#8
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	Re: Rear Gas Tank Conversion AND Hidden Hitch Anyone? ECE had them for pickups, suburbans and blazers. Obviously the suburbans and blazers are set up for the rear gas tank. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-15-2009, 02:10 PM	#12
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Rear Gas Tank Conversion AND Hidden Hitch Anyone? both pics are the "hidden" type hitches....

02-15-2009, 03:11 PM	#13
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,838	Re: Rear Gas Tank Conversion AND Hidden Hitch Anyone? Wes at ClassicHeartbeat had a Blazer tank and hidden hitch under the truck he called the "Garden Truck" a drop dead beautiful 3/4 ton 4X4. I saw the truck first hand and the install looked great and made the decision easy for me to do the same when I redo the 71. I'm not sure how well it will work on a shortie though.

02-15-2009, 03:27 PM	#14
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: Rear Gas Tank Conversion AND Hidden Hitch Anyone? ECE hidden hitch will work with Blazer tank. Just did it on the 68 K20 we are finishing __________________ Mike Redpath



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