Aluminum Fuel tank on a Bagged Truck?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Raguemoe · 03-19-2010, 02:14 AM

Anyone have clearence problems with a aluminum (CPP) tank with a notched rear end. I stopped by the shop that's doing some work on my project truck and he installed the CPP tank I ordered. The truck has rally wheel while @ the shop so I know my 22" wheel bring up the back a little, but right now the fuel tank hits the ground a full 2" before the rear suspension bottoms out. Even if my wheels bring it up and inch or two and I put 2" bump stops, it whould be real close @drive height.

Anyone else run into this problem or have any ideas!

Alvin · 03-19-2010, 08:18 AM

My truck obviously isn't as low as yours if your tank is hitting the ground first, but I've got a fuel cell guy tank, and I ordered it pretty small so it wouldn't hang below the bumper. It's only 16 gallons or so, I'll probably not be making many long trips in this one.

The only solution I can think of for you, would be to raise the bed floor so you can raise the tank.

SCOTI · 03-19-2010, 09:35 AM

I had to raise the blazer tank that I swapped. My guess is you'll need to consider moving things up or go w/a tank that's got custom dimensions to limit the depth....

**67cheby** · 03-19-2010, 10:06 AM

is your bed floor raised, i cant remember if it is you could use the one i am using from summit $249 on ebay doesnt hang below my frame at all sets on the bottom lip of my frame

65Gregg · 03-19-2010, 11:54 AM

67cheby do you still have the Summit p/n for the tank?
Thanks

**67cheby** · 03-19-2010, 12:22 PM

i dont have the # i was just about to hit the buy it now on the summit one on ebay when this one popped up just like it on ebay, the same exact tank i bought it for $149, but if you will search ebay for aluminum tank you will see this exact one it is 30x17x7 and i think the 250 included shipping

Impalapawpaw · 03-19-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

i dont have the # i was just about to hit the buy it now on the summit one on ebay when this one popped up just like it on ebay, the same exact tank i bought it for $149, but if you will search ebay for aluminum tank you will see this exact one it is 30x17x7 and i think the 250 included shipping

man i ma all over the bay and can not find it.If anyone has a info please inform us.i ahve also checked summits boook but not there web sit yet

**67cheby** · 03-19-2010, 02:18 PM

i just looked at ebay check out item # 330414925409

Impalapawpaw · 03-19-2010, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

i just looked at ebay check out item # 330414925409

FOUND IT THANKS..maybe i was not holding my mouth right or something.

Raguemoe · 03-19-2010, 02:22 PM

I wasn't planning on raising the bed floor. I'm going to put my Intro's on next week to see how it looks. I was looking @ the bed cross brace and I could notch it and gain about 2" (But I would have to do something with the fuel filler). I'm also interested in the Summit fuel tank!

Edit: Thanks for the link (You may see the CPP tank on the parts forum soon)

Raguemoe · 03-19-2010, 02:29 PM

BTW 67cheby I'm not as low as you. With the 22's in the back the bottom of the frame is about 2 1/2" from the ground and I plan I using bump stops in the back to level the truck a little. (like I said in my project post I'm trying to get this thing on the road as I'm going on 6 years on this build). So I'm trying to stay away from more $$$ mods if you know what I mean!

Leadfoot · 03-21-2010, 12:11 AM

I am also wondering about this. I mocked up my CPP tank and noticed it hits well before the frame rails do. I ordered it well before I thought about bagging my truck. I have a porterbuilt step notch and triangulated 4 link coming and now Im stuck with a tank that is the lowest part on my truck! Any one out there install it on the top of the frame rails? Obviously you would have to raise the bed floor......

darthwall · 03-21-2010, 02:57 AM

you can put it on the top if you want when you do anything besides factory its always fun lol if you decide to go with another tank I might drive up and take it off your hands

Leadfoot · 03-21-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by darthwall

you can put it on the top if you want when you do anything besides factory its always fun lol if you decide to go with another tank I might drive up and take it off your hands

I have thought about selling it........but 19 gallons will be nice when I want to go cruise it around on the rare days its nice around here lol. I'll let you know tho. I think I'll have to raise the bed floor anyways since I'm not a fan of the giant hole in the bed look, unless you have all custom bent frame and suspension pieces....

Raguemoe · 03-21-2010, 02:03 PM

I'm going to the shop on Mon. and taking my other wheels. I was looking at it last night and I think I will be ok if I notch the brace that runs across the rear of the bed floor. I measured it and only need about 2 1/2". If that doesn't work I will be ordering the tank from Summit.

03-19-2010, 02:14 AM	#1
Raguemoe Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Highland CA Posts: 742	Aluminum Fuel tank on a Bagged Truck?? Anyone have clearence problems with a aluminum (CPP) tank with a notched rear end. I stopped by the shop that's doing some work on my project truck and he installed the CPP tank I ordered. The truck has rally wheel while @ the shop so I know my 22" wheel bring up the back a little, but right now the fuel tank hits the ground a full 2" before the rear suspension bottoms out. Even if my wheels bring it up and inch or two and I put 2" bump stops, it whould be real close @drive height. Anyone else run into this problem or have any ideas!

03-19-2010, 08:18 AM	#2
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Aluminum Fuel tank on a Bagged Truck?? My truck obviously isn't as low as yours if your tank is hitting the ground first, but I've got a fuel cell guy tank, and I ordered it pretty small so it wouldn't hang below the bumper. It's only 16 gallons or so, I'll probably not be making many long trips in this one. The only solution I can think of for you, would be to raise the bed floor so you can raise the tank. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

03-19-2010, 09:35 AM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,132	Re: Aluminum Fuel tank on a Bagged Truck?? I had to raise the blazer tank that I swapped. My guess is you'll need to consider moving things up or go w/a tank that's got custom dimensions to limit the depth.... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-19-2010, 10:06 AM	#4
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Aluminum Fuel tank on a Bagged Truck?? is your bed floor raised, i cant remember if it is you could use the one i am using from summit $249 on ebay doesnt hang below my frame at all sets on the bottom lip of my frame Attached Images __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-19-2010, 11:54 AM	#5
65Gregg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Willis, Texas Posts: 754	Re: Aluminum Fuel tank on a Bagged Truck?? 67cheby do you still have the Summit p/n for the tank? Thanks __________________ 65Gregg Blue long bed White TBSS 61 Impala “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain

03-19-2010, 12:22 PM	#6
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Aluminum Fuel tank on a Bagged Truck?? i dont have the # i was just about to hit the buy it now on the summit one on ebay when this one popped up just like it on ebay, the same exact tank i bought it for $149, but if you will search ebay for aluminum tank you will see this exact one it is 30x17x7 and i think the 250 included shipping __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-19-2010, 02:18 PM	#8
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Aluminum Fuel tank on a Bagged Truck?? i just looked at ebay check out item # 330414925409 __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-19-2010, 02:22 PM	#10
Raguemoe Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Highland CA Posts: 742	Re: Aluminum Fuel tank on a Bagged Truck?? I wasn't planning on raising the bed floor. I'm going to put my Intro's on next week to see how it looks. I was looking @ the bed cross brace and I could notch it and gain about 2" (But I would have to do something with the fuel filler). I'm also interested in the Summit fuel tank! Edit: Thanks for the link (You may see the CPP tank on the parts forum soon) Last edited by Raguemoe; 03-19-2010 at 02:24 PM. Reason: ...

03-19-2010, 02:29 PM	#11
Raguemoe Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Highland CA Posts: 742	Re: Aluminum Fuel tank on a Bagged Truck?? BTW 67cheby I'm not as low as you. With the 22's in the back the bottom of the frame is about 2 1/2" from the ground and I plan I using bump stops in the back to level the truck a little. (like I said in my project post I'm trying to get this thing on the road as I'm going on 6 years on this build). So I'm trying to stay away from more $$$ mods if you know what I mean!

03-21-2010, 12:11 AM	#12
Leadfoot Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sedro Woolley, WA Posts: 37	Re: Aluminum Fuel tank on a Bagged Truck?? I am also wondering about this. I mocked up my CPP tank and noticed it hits well before the frame rails do. I ordered it well before I thought about bagging my truck. I have a porterbuilt step notch and triangulated 4 link coming and now Im stuck with a tank that is the lowest part on my truck! Any one out there install it on the top of the frame rails? Obviously you would have to raise the bed floor......

03-21-2010, 02:57 AM	#13
darthwall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: washington Posts: 274	Re: Aluminum Fuel tank on a Bagged Truck?? you can put it on the top if you want when you do anything besides factory its always fun lol if you decide to go with another tank I might drive up and take it off your hands

03-21-2010, 02:03 PM	#15
Raguemoe Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Highland CA Posts: 742	Re: Aluminum Fuel tank on a Bagged Truck?? I'm going to the shop on Mon. and taking my other wheels. I was looking at it last night and I think I will be ok if I notch the brace that runs across the rear of the bed floor. I measured it and only need about 2 1/2". If that doesn't work I will be ordering the tank from Summit.



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