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beamers69 · 04-09-2004, 06:54 AM

I'm gonna try gas tank conversion and was wondering if I
might save money by getting tank from junkyard or am I
better off ordering a kit. Also does kit come with a sending
unit. If not will a sending unit out of a 92 chev Z71 work. It
came out of same truck that I'm gonna use motor and computer
from. I keep getting deeper and deeper into hole it seems.

**Palf70Step** · 04-09-2004, 09:04 AM

The Z71 unit won't wortk with the stock gauges. Remember if buying a tank out of a yard look real close. It is 30 years or near old (Blazer style tanks)and probably has the same or junk in it then the one you have now. Might be better off getting one of the metal tank kits from a vender.

Putter · 04-09-2004, 09:57 AM

Also, some vendors offer a tank kit that includes the correct sending unit, seals, straps, etc....(you can look at the FAQ section and find a post that gives a part number for a kit from the Truck Shop). I think a complete kit would save you some driving time trying to locate the little things you may have forgotten about, as well as a few bucks.

Putter · 04-09-2004, 10:01 AM

Hey Beamer,
Where you puttin' the tank? Rear frame? If so, how are you running the filler? In the bed floor or out the side marker light? I am going to work on my side marker filler this weekend if you want to compare notes or anything. I'd sure be interested in knowing how yours is progressing on the tank move. I am about to order a tank kit myself, but already have all the parts to do the marker setup.

busterwivell · 04-09-2004, 01:48 PM

Got my tank from WES over a year and a half ago, my filler is in the backside of the wheelwell. Works great.

beamers69 · 04-10-2004, 08:17 AM

Gonna stick fuel tank under bed, rear frame. Like the
side marker light idea might go with that.
Putter I'll send you a pm with cell phone number holler
if you get a chance, if my honey-do's are done I might
try and break away for a little while.

Bill, thanks for info on sending unit, I pm'd you with
a bunch more ???? hope you can help

Don

70 net440 · 04-10-2004, 09:41 AM

Has anyone tried mounting a saddle tank like the '73 and newer trucks have? I'd like to move the tank out of the cab of my trucks, but don't want to loose my spare tire.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-10-2004, 10:42 AM

There is a trcuk here in town that has had saddle tank's from a newer chevy mounted on it and IMO it look's like crap... The tank's could not go up under the bed side far enough and so about 4-6 inch's of the tank hang's down under the bed side...

busterwivell · 04-10-2004, 11:18 AM

My truck had them. They held dirt up against the base of the bed sides and started rust. I took them off when I bought the truck.

04-09-2004, 06:54 AM	#1
beamers69 Active Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pearl, Mississippi Posts: 195	Gas tank ????? I'm gonna try gas tank conversion and was wondering if I might save money by getting tank from junkyard or am I better off ordering a kit. Also does kit come with a sending unit. If not will a sending unit out of a 92 chev Z71 work. It came out of same truck that I'm gonna use motor and computer from. I keep getting deeper and deeper into hole it seems. __________________ 69_67_92 C-10 Drivable/Under Construction 2002 Impala 1999 Toyota 4-runner

04-09-2004, 09:04 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,818	The Z71 unit won't wortk with the stock gauges. Remember if buying a tank out of a yard look real close. It is 30 years or near old (Blazer style tanks)and probably has the same or junk in it then the one you have now. Might be better off getting one of the metal tank kits from a vender. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-09-2004, 09:57 AM	#3
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Also, some vendors offer a tank kit that includes the correct sending unit, seals, straps, etc....(you can look at the FAQ section and find a post that gives a part number for a kit from the Truck Shop). I think a complete kit would save you some driving time trying to locate the little things you may have forgotten about, as well as a few bucks. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

04-09-2004, 10:01 AM	#4
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Hey Beamer, Where you puttin' the tank? Rear frame? If so, how are you running the filler? In the bed floor or out the side marker light? I am going to work on my side marker filler this weekend if you want to compare notes or anything. I'd sure be interested in knowing how yours is progressing on the tank move. I am about to order a tank kit myself, but already have all the parts to do the marker setup. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

04-09-2004, 01:48 PM	#5
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Got my tank from WES over a year and a half ago, my filler is in the backside of the wheelwell. Works great. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

04-10-2004, 08:17 AM	#6
beamers69 Active Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pearl, Mississippi Posts: 195	Gonna stick fuel tank under bed, rear frame. Like the side marker light idea might go with that. Putter I'll send you a pm with cell phone number holler if you get a chance, if my honey-do's are done I might try and break away for a little while. Bill, thanks for info on sending unit, I pm'd you with a bunch more ???? hope you can help Don __________________ 69_67_92 C-10 Drivable/Under Construction 2002 Impala 1999 Toyota 4-runner

04-10-2004, 09:41 AM	#7
70 net440 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: yreka, ca Posts: 270	Has anyone tried mounting a saddle tank like the '73 and newer trucks have? I'd like to move the tank out of the cab of my trucks, but don't want to loose my spare tire. __________________ 63 C10 70 Coronet R/T 67 C10 70 Dart Swinger 71 K10

04-10-2004, 10:42 AM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	There is a trcuk here in town that has had saddle tank's from a newer chevy mounted on it and IMO it look's like crap... The tank's could not go up under the bed side far enough and so about 4-6 inch's of the tank hang's down under the bed side... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-10-2004, 11:18 AM	#9
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	My truck had them. They held dirt up against the base of the bed sides and started rust. I took them off when I bought the truck. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com



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