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06-27-2013, 09:07 AM
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Gas tank size
For those of you that have custom gas tanks and your truck is a weekend cruiser, how many gallons does your tank fit? I want to get a spun aluminum tank and I'm going to recess it in the bed floor. I can fit one that is about 12 gallons, but I could have it modified (more$$) to hold more. I just don't want to be sorry i got too small of a tank, but on the other hand, I don't want to spend money unnecessarily on modifying the tank. Thought?
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06-27-2013, 09:15 AM
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Re: Gas tank size
I know of some that have used a stock Blazer tank and put it in the rear of the truck(frame). Not quite sure what size that is but I am sure its bigger than 12 gallons !!!
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06-27-2013, 09:20 AM
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Re: Gas tank size
Mine is 40 gallons. Steel aftermarket out of my Blazer. Has Long bolts that go all the way through the middle to bolt it straight to the bed floor. Also put the filler neck from the Blazer in the bed side. Mine is a 4x4 work truck and will see it's share of stump pulling.
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06-27-2013, 09:23 AM
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Re: Gas tank size
I have a Home made 19 gal tank under bed behind my rear axle and get 17-18 mpg street and highway driving with my 6.0 Lq9. What size motor and what is or will your gas mileage be? How many miles do you want to be able to drive between fill ups?
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06-27-2013, 09:56 AM
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06-27-2013, 10:42 AM
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Re: Gas tank size
I can't remember anybody ever saying: "Gee, I wish my gas tank was smaller".
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06-27-2013, 05:44 PM
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Re: Gas tank size
I have a 15 gallon jeep 87-90 wrangler tank under the bed of my 68
Cost less than100 bucks from rock auto Last edited by 67 chevelle; 06-27-2013 at 06:00 PM. |
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06-27-2013, 05:56 PM
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Re: Gas tank size
Boyd's tank. 18 gallon welded aluminum that fits at the rear.
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06-27-2013, 11:05 PM
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Re: Gas tank size
Please pardon my hijack. Can I install a rear tank with a class IV hitch? I need a second tank for pulling my trailer and I am queasy about putting one under my toolbox although I did find a really nice in-bed tank. I haven't bought it yet. At $950, other projects keep getting in the way.
That said, with a 12 gallon tank, I'd be losing my mind. I whine incessantly about my 20 gal.
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06-28-2013, 05:27 PM
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06-28-2013, 07:14 PM
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06-30-2013, 09:32 AM
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Re: Gas tank size
I took the sender off of the
Stock unit cut it off. Ground a slit in the back of the tube. Speed it apart and welded it to a silver ado pump unit I put in the ta k for an ls install Posted via Mobile Device |
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06-30-2013, 11:22 AM
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Re: Gas tank size
Here's mine. 27.5 gallons !
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06-30-2013, 12:32 PM
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Re: Gas tank size
Dealer option Aux tanks FTW. Got lucky and mine just needed a little clean up and fresh hoses. Seems to start a little harder on the Aux tanks when the fuel is low but I think that is due to how low the fuel sits and gravity. First fill up took 16 gallons each if I remember right. Glad to have them as I average 8 mpg without a trailer and plan on hauling with this.
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07-06-2013, 12:42 AM
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Re: Gas tank size
Now I would love to get my hands of some of those and for the same reasons, too. I am tempted by the in bed tanks but I have an 8' bed for a reason. My toolbox already irritates me with the space I lose but the tank/toolbox kits are redonkulously expensive.
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07-06-2013, 03:49 AM
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Re: Gas tank size
i just have a drivers side saddle tank like the ones above. Its probably way to small but I wont drive this much and gas would just go bad anyway.
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07-06-2013, 12:18 PM
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Re: Gas tank size
If I were to ever have my way, I'd like to leave my in cab tank, hang one on the left saddle and if I were to still need more, a blazer tank. The right saddle I would like to hang a battery bank and use a single big battery from a semi tractor.
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