rear tank options for 50 chev truck

[Bucktard]

Hello all, new member here with a 50 chevy truck. Small block 400,350 turbo tranny. Nova front clip and rearend. I want to relocate the tank to the rear of the truck and am looking for all options. I know there are plenty of after market tanks out there but am looking to here from all of you on the tanks that you used in your builds. I dont want one that hangs down to far, and of course the lower the cost the better. This is a great site and love seeing what all of you have done to your rides, thanks in advance to all of your suggestions.

[Daze57]

welcome ! A lot of guys like the late 60s mustang tanks - they seem to fit v v well i think they work for your
year - not quite sure

[Bucktard]

Thanks Daze, appreciate the feedback. I have seen a few that have used them, 67 and 68 i think.

[Daze57]

i am runnin a aluminum tank i got for a great deal - 19 gallon . good luck with what ever ya get

[nacho55]

Buck, I was in the same boat looking for something cheap and decent, and new, I went with a 87-90 blazer tank because I have fuel injection, get 86 and older if your doing mechanical, it hangs a little lower than I wanted but for what I have into it you can't beat the price , made my own straps and mounting out of some two inch strap materials and then used old bike tubes from my kids bikes for a cushion against the tank worked great email me if you want a pic to nachoj55@gmail.com
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[Bucktard]

Hey Nacho, is that tank a rear fill? Guess i didn't mention that that's what i am looking for, i want to put the filler in behind my plate. Wonder if a tank out of a 90's caddy would work? Anyone know? Thanks

[nacho55]

Originally Posted by Bucktard

Hey Nacho, is that tank a rear fill? Guess i didn't mention that that's what i am looking for, i want to put the filler in behind my plate. Wonder if a tank out of a 90's caddy would work? Anyone know? Thanks

No its on the side but i guess you could turn the tank to fill from the back
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[Bucktard]

Thanks for the input Nacho,one more option to look into.

[oldcouple]

64 chevell, 60 Impala. might work, check ebay, usually give the dimensions there.

[Hot Rod Todd]

I just bought a custom s/s tank that a guy had made for a 58 Ford sedan. Its approx 28*21*9 inches and the guy said it fitted his old Ford nicely.

[B_Hix]

I got a poly fuel cell from chevys of the 40's - here it is on the truck



And here is a link

http://www.chevsofthe40s.com/detail/...UNDER_BED.html

[quigman]

I used a 69 camaro tank and it worked perfectly. It has the filler in just the right spot. Use a 54 bumper with the dip in the middle and it works great. The tank holds 16 gallons and does not hang low at all. They are cheap too.

[shadow1967]

Blazer tank works heres a friends

[oldcouple]

I have the blazer tank in my 56, gonna replace it with smaller one. Not sure how it would fit in the earlier years

[mattsohc]

I just put in a 80 Jeep CJ7 tank 15 gallons.
25 X 18 X 10,

Works well and Cheap. You can get them in Steel or plastic
I have found that many jeep parts work well.

[Bucktard]

thanks everyone for all the idea's, now the hunt starts.

[48 GMC BURB]

Nice fit..What year AD & what year Blazer ?/TKS
KC

Originally Posted by shadow1967

Blazer tank works heres a friends

[redmagne]

I used an 84 4x4 s10 blazer tank w/ the crossmembers..had to add about 4 inches per side. It fits well and uses the blazer straps and poly tank guard.