Gas Tank Suggestions??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

coop34 · 11-19-2009, 01:35 PM

What gas tanks from other vehicles have you swapped into your trucks. I've found a lot of information on the blazer tanks, but are there any others that people have used?

vasquezmrysvll · 11-19-2009, 03:16 PM

im using a tank from a 77 chevy van. its a little tight but tucks up nice behind the bumper.

coop34 · 11-19-2009, 05:58 PM

Thanks for the idea vasquez. How low does it hang? Can it bee seen from the rear?

vasquezmrysvll · 11-19-2009, 06:38 PM

ill try to post pics later. but put it this way, i dont have a rear bumper yet and i can still see the bottom 1/3 of the center section of my dif. also i have a 5'' drop in the rear.

oldblue1968chevy · 11-19-2009, 07:17 PM

hey folks,

Im about to order a gas tank kit from lmc that includes tank straps sending unit lock ring gasket j bolts

is this everything I need minus filler and hard lines going to fuel pump?

and should I order suburban lines or should I just get autozone lines and bend em myself? (got alot of that already)

thanks!

AH619 · 11-20-2009, 04:11 PM

u used a cj7 jeep tank.got the cradle used from salvage yard and ordered new tank/sender.it all came to around $175.00 its only 15 gal but its also smaller and doesnt hang down as low. and i didnt have to cut my bed crossbrace for clearence.

dave brode · 11-20-2009, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vasquezmrysvll

im using a tank from a 77 chevy van. its a little tight but tucks up nice behind the bumper.

vas,

Is it thinner than the blazer tank, top to bottom? Did you happen to measure the width? My frame is apx 30" inside.

TIA

Dave

vasquezmrysvll · 11-20-2009, 05:03 PM

it is thinner than the blazer tank, side to side it fits perfectly between the frame rails. the cross member directly behind the diff will need to be squared up(they are slanted from the factory) and the bottom edge of that same cross-member will need to be trimmed off. the rear most crossmember will need to be slid to the rear most end of the frame rails and bolted into place. when i got my from the local yard i grabbed the straps too, they will work just fine.

dave brode · 11-20-2009, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vasquezmrysvll

it is thinner than the blazer tank, side to side it fits perfectly between the frame rails. the cross member directly behind the diff will need to be squared up(they are slanted from the factory) and the bottom edge of that same cross-member will need to be trimmed off. the rear most crossmember will need to be slid to the rear most end of the frame rails and bolted into place. when i got my from the local yard i grabbed the straps too, they will work just fine.

Thanks, do you happen to know what it measures front to back? My truck is back-halved and there are two 2x3 crossmembers behind the axle. I could move the front one forward if need be.

Thanks again for your reply.

Dave

vasquezmrysvll · 11-20-2009, 05:26 PM

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vasquezmrysvll · 11-20-2009, 05:28 PM

about 25.5''

dave brode · 11-20-2009, 05:31 PM

Thanks very much

Dave

vasquezmrysvll · 11-20-2009, 05:42 PM

coop34 · 11-20-2009, 06:15 PM

Hey AH, what year CJ did you get the tank from? Was it a difficult install?

Thanks for the pics Vasquez!

11-19-2009, 01:35 PM	#1
coop34 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 247	Gas Tank Suggestions??? What gas tanks from other vehicles have you swapped into your trucks. I've found a lot of information on the blazer tanks, but are there any others that people have used?

11-19-2009, 03:16 PM	#2
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: Gas Tank Suggestions??? im using a tank from a 77 chevy van. its a little tight but tucks up nice behind the bumper. __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

11-19-2009, 05:58 PM	#3
coop34 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 247	Re: Gas Tank Suggestions??? Thanks for the idea vasquez. How low does it hang? Can it bee seen from the rear?

11-19-2009, 06:38 PM	#4
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: Gas Tank Suggestions??? ill try to post pics later. but put it this way, i dont have a rear bumper yet and i can still see the bottom 1/3 of the center section of my dif. also i have a 5'' drop in the rear. __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

11-19-2009, 07:17 PM	#5
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Gas Tank Suggestions??? hey folks, Im about to order a gas tank kit from lmc that includes tank straps sending unit lock ring gasket j bolts is this everything I need minus filler and hard lines going to fuel pump? and should I order suburban lines or should I just get autozone lines and bend em myself? (got alot of that already) thanks! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

11-20-2009, 04:11 PM	#6
AH619 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: HARRISON AR. Posts: 309	Re: Gas Tank Suggestions??? u used a cj7 jeep tank.got the cradle used from salvage yard and ordered new tank/sender.it all came to around $175.00 its only 15 gal but its also smaller and doesnt hang down as low. and i didnt have to cut my bed crossbrace for clearence. __________________ 72 2wd lwb cheyenne super youngest son.green/white 72 2wd lwb cheyenne super oldest son.green/white 71 4wd 3/4 cheyenne super frame off manderin copper / white 4 inch lift. FINALLY DONE / SOLD 72 4WD SWB CHEYENNE BLUE/WHITE 388 AUTO REMEMBER THE COPS NEVER THINK ITS AS FUNNY AS YOU DO. NORWOOD SURVIVOR COPPERTONE BUILD THREAD/ http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259856

11-20-2009, 05:03 PM	#8
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: Gas Tank Suggestions??? it is thinner than the blazer tank, side to side it fits perfectly between the frame rails. the cross member directly behind the diff will need to be squared up(they are slanted from the factory) and the bottom edge of that same cross-member will need to be trimmed off. the rear most crossmember will need to be slid to the rear most end of the frame rails and bolted into place. when i got my from the local yard i grabbed the straps too, they will work just fine. __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

11-20-2009, 05:26 PM	#10
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: Gas Tank Suggestions??? ..... Last edited by vasquezmrysvll; 11-20-2009 at 05:29 PM.

11-20-2009, 05:28 PM	#11
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: Gas Tank Suggestions??? about 25.5'' __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

11-20-2009, 05:31 PM	#12
dave brode Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Frostburg, Maryland Posts: 38	Re: Gas Tank Suggestions??? Thanks very much Dave __________________ '71 C-10 medium bed. Pump gas 454" +.030", stock valved 049s, dana 60 w/410s. 12.25 at 108.

11-20-2009, 05:42 PM	#13
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: Gas Tank Suggestions??? __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

11-20-2009, 06:15 PM	#14
coop34 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 247	Re: Gas Tank Suggestions??? Hey AH, what year CJ did you get the tank from? Was it a difficult install? Thanks for the pics Vasquez!



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