Cab gas tank removed..Ideas to fill space ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72bowtiestepper · 09-07-2019, 01:30 PM

I moved my tank to the rear on my 72 C-10 & have been wondering what to fill in the void at the back of my cab to give it a finished look. I am using bucket seats from a 97 GMC K-10, so the back of cab is quite visible. Thanks in advance for any ideas or pics of what you guys are using.

May70 · 09-07-2019, 02:45 PM

I also want to eventually relocate my tank and put in a flip over seat. I think I will leave it maily open for a couple bags for longer trips. Following this to see what people have done.

I know that I really like the setup in my 1990 which has a nice box with all tire changing equipment in it behind the passenger side. Takes up minimal space, actually one of the best designs I have ever seen. I will probably pull one of those from a junk yard truck and put it back there.

72bowtiestepper · 09-07-2019, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by May70

I also want to eventually relocate my tank and put in a flip over seat. I think I will leave it maily open for a couple bags for longer trips. Following this to see what people have done.

I know that I really like the setup in my 1990 which has a nice box with all tire changing equipment in it behind the passenger side. Takes up minimal space, actually one of the best designs I have ever seen. I will probably pull one of those from a junk yard truck and put it back there.

Yes...storage space would be good, but I kind of want it to blend into the interior of the truck also. I see some of the auto carpet companies sell a extended carpet to fit the floor when the gas tank is removed.

lutronjim · 09-07-2019, 09:15 PM

I have a bench type with fold down middle for console. Left and right main backs also fold down. I drive with the seat back and there is no room for any regular suitcase.

Its amazing how so much fuel took up so little space.

You happen to have a pic of your 90's tool box?

72bowtiestepper · 09-10-2019, 01:44 PM

For anyone interested, StockInteriors.Com has a carpet to fit 67-72 trucks that have the tank removed..molded carpet #8004 for auto trans trucks. They also have a Rear Wall carpet #8006 to fit the back of the cab when tank is removed.

BigBird05 · 09-10-2019, 01:50 PM

I would love to see a picture of that tool box too. I was thinking of getting a compact spare and mounting it in that space.

Andy4639 · 09-10-2019, 07:33 PM

I cut a v shaped speaker box for mine. Plan on doing the same in the 68 stepper for my daughter truck. Used the gas tank nuts to hold it in place.
Just drilled the board and ran the bolt through.

Drive-In 4x4 · 09-10-2019, 08:44 PM

Be a good place for tool storage but I think it'd be awesome to have a really nice way to mount a gun rack behind there. Something that would accommodate anything from a hunting rifle or shot gun to an AK-47. Seems like a better idea than leaving it on floorboard or propped up in full view. Would also be a good idea to have a locking system that kept someone from being able to get to them while you run into store for a minute. Gun laws are crazy these days but if transporting your gun it'd be a safer way of protecting it. Just pull truck into garage load it up and take off to go to shooting range.
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72bowtiestepper · 09-11-2019, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I cut a v shaped speaker box for mine. Plan on doing the same in the 68 stepper for my daughter truck. Used the gas tank nuts to hold it in place.
Just drilled the board and ran the bolt through.

Thanks for the pics Andy !
What seats are you using ?

weq92f · 09-11-2019, 11:26 AM

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The main fuse panel!

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**bigmac73** · 09-11-2019, 03:50 PM

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The main fuse panel!

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Okay you got me, I want to see a pic of that curious

**HO455** · 09-11-2019, 04:24 PM

Flux capacitor!

Andy4639 · 09-12-2019, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 72bowtiestepper

Thanks for the pics Andy !
What seats are you using ?

When that picture was taken it was a 40/60 90's model seat.

I now have 99 Tahoe bucket seats with heat 6 way electric with a blazer console. All my amps are in the console.

72bowtiestepper · 09-13-2019, 08:45 AM

Seats & Console look GREAT !

Metaldoc · 09-13-2019, 01:20 PM

Full stereo with storage compartments

71gmcC15 · 09-13-2019, 01:56 PM

I store about 20 gallons of gas behind my seat.

09-07-2019, 01:30 PM	#1
72bowtiestepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 684	Cab gas tank removed..Ideas to fill space ? I moved my tank to the rear on my 72 C-10 & have been wondering what to fill in the void at the back of my cab to give it a finished look. I am using bucket seats from a 97 GMC K-10, so the back of cab is quite visible. Thanks in advance for any ideas or pics of what you guys are using.

09-07-2019, 02:45 PM	#2
May70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Hampton Roads VA Posts: 644	Re: Cab gas tank removed..Ideas to fill space ? I also want to eventually relocate my tank and put in a flip over seat. I think I will leave it maily open for a couple bags for longer trips. Following this to see what people have done. I know that I really like the setup in my 1990 which has a nice box with all tire changing equipment in it behind the passenger side. Takes up minimal space, actually one of the best designs I have ever seen. I will probably pull one of those from a junk yard truck and put it back there.

09-07-2019, 09:15 PM	#4
lutronjim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dunwoody,Ga Posts: 443	Re: Cab gas tank removed..Ideas to fill space ? I have a bench type with fold down middle for console. Left and right main backs also fold down. I drive with the seat back and there is no room for any regular suitcase. Its amazing how so much fuel took up so little space. You happen to have a pic of your 90's tool box?

09-10-2019, 01:44 PM	#5
72bowtiestepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 684	Re: Cab gas tank removed..Ideas to fill space ? For anyone interested, StockInteriors.Com has a carpet to fit 67-72 trucks that have the tank removed..molded carpet #8004 for auto trans trucks. They also have a Rear Wall carpet #8006 to fit the back of the cab when tank is removed.

09-10-2019, 01:50 PM	#6
BigBird05 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,305	Re: Cab gas tank removed..Ideas to fill space ? I would love to see a picture of that tool box too. I was thinking of getting a compact spare and mounting it in that space.

09-10-2019, 07:33 PM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Cab gas tank removed..Ideas to fill space ? I cut a v shaped speaker box for mine. Plan on doing the same in the 68 stepper for my daughter truck. Used the gas tank nuts to hold it in place. Just drilled the board and ran the bolt through. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-10-2019, 08:44 PM	#8
Drive-In 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Augusta Kansas Posts: 23	Re: Cab gas tank removed..Ideas to fill space ? Be a good place for tool storage but I think it'd be awesome to have a really nice way to mount a gun rack behind there. Something that would accommodate anything from a hunting rifle or shot gun to an AK-47. Seems like a better idea than leaving it on floorboard or propped up in full view. Would also be a good idea to have a locking system that kept someone from being able to get to them while you run into store for a minute. Gun laws are crazy these days but if transporting your gun it'd be a safer way of protecting it. Just pull truck into garage load it up and take off to go to shooting range. Posted via Mobile Device

09-11-2019, 11:26 AM	#10
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,072	Re: Cab gas tank removed..Ideas to fill space ? . Y'all wanna guess whats behind my seats? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The main fuse panel! -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

09-11-2019, 04:24 PM	#12
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,070	Re: Cab gas tank removed..Ideas to fill space ? Flux capacitor! __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

09-13-2019, 08:45 AM	#14
72bowtiestepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 684	Re: Cab gas tank removed..Ideas to fill space ? Seats & Console look GREAT !

09-13-2019, 01:20 PM	#15
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: Cab gas tank removed..Ideas to fill space ? Full stereo with storage compartments Attached Images __________________ Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time

09-13-2019, 01:56 PM	#16
71gmcC15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Doland SD Posts: 836	Re: Cab gas tank removed..Ideas to fill space ? I store about 20 gallons of gas behind my seat. __________________ ( second times the charm) 71 gmc c15 307 sbc 373 rear gears positrac sm 465 trans. ( not listed on spid but is original ) 94 chevy k1500 350 tbi 373 rear gears 4l60e one wheel peel. Gutless 07 gmc sierra classic rcsb 4.3 lt 5 speed w/t 04 chevy Silverado 1500 ext cab 5.3 4l60e. 81 chevy Scottsdale k10 muncie sm465 Np208 10 bolt 8.2 ( Old Green)



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