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71chevylongbed · 03-28-2004, 04:01 PM

how do i mount a gas tank under the bed of my truck?

RON WOODGEARD · 03-28-2004, 05:11 PM

Buy a blazer tank, then it straps on with two metal strap. 4 bolts hold the straps. once that's done, you have to mount fuel line down the side of the frame from the fuel pump to the fuel tank.

Do a search. there is pictures and more information here and on the other sites.

71chevylongbed · 03-28-2004, 06:12 PM

do i remove the skinny crossmember that gos between the frame rails in the rear?
i'm going to make and aluminum tank at school rather than buy one because i can make it for free.

RON WOODGEARD · 03-28-2004, 10:47 PM

Yes you do,,,

That's a great idea of making it yourself.. Look in the search, here or On Piston's board www.myoldtruck.com. or on Wes's board www.Classicheartbeat.com There is an article posted and it shows the pic. of fuelcellguy building an Aluminum tank. I think it even shows the mounted version.. I know somewhere here, there are plenty of PICs. of the tanks in position, and how they strap in/on.. Any of the Vendors that frequent the boards has the Straps to mount the tank with, along with the rubber insulators. I recommend ****************.com. He seems to have the best prices and he has a Board members only web page with special pricing.

Be sure to document your build, and post the pics. here.. Just a suggestion, Since you're doing the build yourself,,, Build the fuel pump into the Fuel tank itself...

Good Luck, and as I typed Take lots of pics. and keep us updated.

Ron

71chevylongbed · 03-29-2004, 12:35 AM

thanks for the info!
i plan on starting on the tank tomorrow!
i don't think that i can afford to build in the pump right now but i would like to know what kind of pump would work and how muck it would cost.

03-28-2004, 04:01 PM	#1
71chevylongbed Got Horsepower? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: IDAHO Posts: 406	underbed gas tank mounting how do i mount a gas tank under the bed of my truck? __________________ 2001 Dodge 2500 Cummins, 4 inch lift, 35" Toyo MT's on Ultra wheels, P-Pump Conversion, AFE intake, Fass, 5 inch exhaust, Pyro,Boost,and Fuel pressure guages, and a whole bunch of other stuff "The Money Pit" SOLD-71 Chevy C10 long bed- 2/4 drop-- 350,th400, Edelbrock performer RPM intake,Edelbrock 600 CFM carb,Crower 240 cam,port and polish,Dynomax headers,HEI ignition,dual 2.5 inch exhaust with Flowmaster 50 series mufflers

03-28-2004, 06:12 PM	#3
71chevylongbed Got Horsepower? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: IDAHO Posts: 406	do i remove the skinny crossmember that gos between the frame rails in the rear? i'm going to make and aluminum tank at school rather than buy one because i can make it for free. __________________ 2001 Dodge 2500 Cummins, 4 inch lift, 35" Toyo MT's on Ultra wheels, P-Pump Conversion, AFE intake, Fass, 5 inch exhaust, Pyro,Boost,and Fuel pressure guages, and a whole bunch of other stuff "The Money Pit" SOLD-71 Chevy C10 long bed- 2/4 drop-- 350,th400, Edelbrock performer RPM intake,Edelbrock 600 CFM carb,Crower 240 cam,port and polish,Dynomax headers,HEI ignition,dual 2.5 inch exhaust with Flowmaster 50 series mufflers Last edited by 71chevylongbed; 03-28-2004 at 06:49 PM.

03-29-2004, 12:35 AM	#5
71chevylongbed Got Horsepower? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: IDAHO Posts: 406	thanks for the info! i plan on starting on the tank tomorrow! i don't think that i can afford to build in the pump right now but i would like to know what kind of pump would work and how muck it would cost. __________________ 2001 Dodge 2500 Cummins, 4 inch lift, 35" Toyo MT's on Ultra wheels, P-Pump Conversion, AFE intake, Fass, 5 inch exhaust, Pyro,Boost,and Fuel pressure guages, and a whole bunch of other stuff "The Money Pit" SOLD-71 Chevy C10 long bed- 2/4 drop-- 350,th400, Edelbrock performer RPM intake,Edelbrock 600 CFM carb,Crower 240 cam,port and polish,Dynomax headers,HEI ignition,dual 2.5 inch exhaust with Flowmaster 50 series mufflers

03-28-2004, 05:11 PM	#2
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	Buy a blazer tank, then it straps on with two metal strap. 4 bolts hold the straps. once that's done, you have to mount fuel line down the side of the frame from the fuel pump to the fuel tank. Do a search. there is pictures and more information here and on the other sites.

03-28-2004, 10:47 PM	#4
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	Yes you do,,, That's a great idea of making it yourself.. Look in the search, here or On Piston's board www.myoldtruck.com. or on Wes's board www.Classicheartbeat.com There is an article posted and it shows the pic. of fuelcellguy building an Aluminum tank. I think it even shows the mounted version.. I know somewhere here, there are plenty of PICs. of the tanks in position, and how they strap in/on.. Any of the Vendors that frequent the boards has the Straps to mount the tank with, along with the rubber insulators. I recommend ****************.com. He seems to have the best prices and he has a Board members only web page with special pricing. Be sure to document your build, and post the pics. here.. Just a suggestion, Since you're doing the build yourself,,, Build the fuel pump into the Fuel tank itself... Good Luck, and as I typed Take lots of pics. and keep us updated. Ron



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