73-87 Rear Mounted Aluminum Tank - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Daveboyd** · 09-24-2010, 06:47 PM

After some requests and building a few of them over the last year here is an aluminum tank for the 73-87

This is from information gathered from a few different tanks that we were contracted to build so anything can be modified to suit your needs just call or email me.

**Daveboyd** · 09-27-2010, 12:19 PM

Is there no interest in this tank?

54Caddy · 09-27-2010, 11:44 PM

is this tank visable i want one that you wont see sagging below the rear bumper, that just gets to me

bigblock73 · 09-28-2010, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Daveboyd

Is there no interest in this tank?

Had I not already put a fuel cell in my 73, I'd be all over this. I like it.

Good luck with sales

**Daveboyd** · 09-28-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 54Caddy

is this tank visable i want one that you wont see sagging below the rear bumper, that just gets to me

This tank will probably be visible. We can always make a tank shallower.

STOCKISH · 10-02-2010, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Daveboyd

Is there no interest in this tank?

For the price listed, I'll take as many as you have.

What is your pricing? Just using the one pictured as an example?

jesdude7789 · 10-06-2010, 06:59 PM

Can you make one where the stock saddle bag type gas tank goes? Made as large as possible and using the stock style pickup and mounting brackets? It would also need to have good baffling like the factory tank i have.

i have an 87 with fuel injection so i want to keep the ability to replace the pump and sending unit with stock parts in the future. I plan on having only one tank so i can get rid of the switching valve and i dont want to fill up through the bed floor with the rear mounted tanks.

Justins76 · 10-10-2010, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jesdude7789

Can you make one where the stock saddle bag type gas tank goes? Made as large as possible and using the stock style pickup and mounting brackets? It would also need to have good baffling like the factory tank i have.

i have an 87 with fuel injection so i want to keep the ability to replace the pump and sending unit with stock parts in the future. I plan on having only one tank so i can get rid of the switching valve and i dont want to fill up through the bed floor with the rear mounted tanks.

I would also be interested in a larger saddle tank.

*Stitch* · 10-10-2010, 09:27 AM

X2 on the price. I'll be in the market for one of these soon.
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**Daveboyd** · 10-11-2010, 10:44 AM

Pricing for the above tank will be around $349 or so. I am looking into the bigger saddle type tank as well.

justpball · 10-11-2010, 03:14 PM

how many gallons is that tank?

jesdude7789 · 10-20-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Daveboyd

Pricing for the above tank will be around $349 or so. I am looking into the bigger saddle type tank as well.

any info on the saddle type tank so far???

v502 · 10-27-2010, 10:16 AM

I looking for fuel cell. Is there a way to get it baffled.

ekjunky80 · 12-07-2010, 05:17 PM

I want one of these tanks. but i need it to not hang down so low. Im bagging my truck. do you think this tank will hit the ground? if you shallowed one, what would be the cost? Thanks!

**Clyde65** · 12-07-2010, 05:35 PM

from David's diagram, it looks like it will hang down approximately 6.5" from the bottom of the frame rail.

ekjunky80 · 12-07-2010, 05:41 PM

yea i think that would be too low.

silvereagle07 · 12-31-2010, 11:52 AM

You still there Dave? How many gallons is the one pictured. Will it work with the Porterbuilt rear setup?

HzEmall · 03-08-2011, 02:26 AM

I have one of those tanks in Project C-10 and it is awesome, it does hang below the frame but not that much. If I can remember I will take a picture from the back of my truck so you can see.

Awesome build quality Dave !!

lovebomb_69 · 02-15-2013, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Daveboyd

Pricing for the above tank will be around $349 or so. I am looking into the bigger saddle type tank as well.

Hate to dig up old threads but any word on a saddle type tank, stock size or bigger?
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bagged82 · 06-19-2013, 11:53 AM

Would it be possible to build a shallower saddle tank for a bagged truck. The guy I bought my truck from had a factory one sectioned to fit so the truck could lay frame and I would like to keep it there so I can keep my air tank and compressors at the back of the truck under the bed

09-24-2010, 06:47 PM	#1
Daveboyd Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ocala, fl Posts: 270	73-87 Rear Mounted Aluminum Tank After some requests and building a few of them over the last year here is an aluminum tank for the 73-87 This is from information gathered from a few different tanks that we were contracted to build so anything can be modified to suit your needs just call or email me. Attached Images __________________ Dave Boyd View Our 63-72 C10 Tank options https://fueltankparts.com/collections/63-72-c10-tanks Boyd Welding Main Site : http://www.boydwelding.com/ Boyd Online Shop: https://fueltankparts.com/ E: Sales@boydwelding.com

09-27-2010, 12:19 PM	#2
Daveboyd Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ocala, fl Posts: 270	Re: 73-87 Rear Mounted Aluminum Tank Is there no interest in this tank? __________________ Dave Boyd View Our 63-72 C10 Tank options https://fueltankparts.com/collections/63-72-c10-tanks Boyd Welding Main Site : http://www.boydwelding.com/ Boyd Online Shop: https://fueltankparts.com/ E: Sales@boydwelding.com

09-27-2010, 11:44 PM	#3
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: 73-87 Rear Mounted Aluminum Tank is this tank visable i want one that you wont see sagging below the rear bumper, that just gets to me __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

10-06-2010, 06:59 PM	#7
jesdude7789 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: league city, tx Posts: 180	Re: 73-87 Rear Mounted Aluminum Tank Can you make one where the stock saddle bag type gas tank goes? Made as large as possible and using the stock style pickup and mounting brackets? It would also need to have good baffling like the factory tank i have. i have an 87 with fuel injection so i want to keep the ability to replace the pump and sending unit with stock parts in the future. I plan on having only one tank so i can get rid of the switching valve and i dont want to fill up through the bed floor with the rear mounted tanks. Last edited by jesdude7789; 10-06-2010 at 07:00 PM.

10-10-2010, 09:27 AM	#9
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: 73-87 Rear Mounted Aluminum Tank X2 on the price. I'll be in the market for one of these soon. Posted via Mobile Device

10-11-2010, 10:44 AM	#10
Daveboyd Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ocala, fl Posts: 270	Re: 73-87 Rear Mounted Aluminum Tank Pricing for the above tank will be around $349 or so. I am looking into the bigger saddle type tank as well. __________________ Dave Boyd View Our 63-72 C10 Tank options https://fueltankparts.com/collections/63-72-c10-tanks Boyd Welding Main Site : http://www.boydwelding.com/ Boyd Online Shop: https://fueltankparts.com/ E: Sales@boydwelding.com

10-11-2010, 03:14 PM	#11
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: 73-87 Rear Mounted Aluminum Tank how many gallons is that tank? __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

10-27-2010, 10:16 AM	#13
v502 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 198	Re: 73-87 Rear Mounted Aluminum Tank I looking for fuel cell. Is there a way to get it baffled. __________________ C10 Stepside Swap with 6.2 L92 & 6SP Auto 6L90 "Brain Check" Project Last edited by v502; 10-27-2010 at 10:19 AM.

12-07-2010, 05:17 PM	#14
ekjunky80 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Abilene, TX. Posts: 48	Re: 73-87 Rear Mounted Aluminum Tank I want one of these tanks. but i need it to not hang down so low. Im bagging my truck. do you think this tank will hit the ground? if you shallowed one, what would be the cost? Thanks! __________________ Key City Truckers Abilene, Tx. USAF AMMO 87 C10 (Beulla) 87 Buick Regal Turbo T (Tiffany)

12-07-2010, 05:35 PM	#15
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: 73-87 Rear Mounted Aluminum Tank from David's diagram, it looks like it will hang down approximately 6.5" from the bottom of the frame rail. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

12-07-2010, 05:41 PM	#16
ekjunky80 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Abilene, TX. Posts: 48	Re: 73-87 Rear Mounted Aluminum Tank yea i think that would be too low. __________________ Key City Truckers Abilene, Tx. USAF AMMO 87 C10 (Beulla) 87 Buick Regal Turbo T (Tiffany)

12-31-2010, 11:52 AM	#17
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: 73-87 Rear Mounted Aluminum Tank You still there Dave? How many gallons is the one pictured. Will it work with the Porterbuilt rear setup? __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

03-08-2011, 02:26 AM	#18
HzEmall Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sumas, WA Posts: 137	Re: 73-87 Rear Mounted Aluminum Tank I have one of those tanks in Project C-10 and it is awesome, it does hang below the frame but not that much. If I can remember I will take a picture from the back of my truck so you can see. Awesome build quality Dave !!

06-19-2013, 11:53 AM	#20
bagged82 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Topeka KS Posts: 4	Re: 73-87 Rear Mounted Aluminum Tank Would it be possible to build a shallower saddle tank for a bagged truck. The guy I bought my truck from had a factory one sectioned to fit so the truck could lay frame and I would like to keep it there so I can keep my air tank and compressors at the back of the truck under the bed



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