1962 Fuel Cell dimensions

[joe231]

you mind telling what you paid?

[DaddyMack]

less than 300 ... custom dimensions

[joe231]

plus shipping?
good deal!!

[slepysal]

Originally Posted by protrash64

I have my fuel cell in the back, but its in the cargo area above the frame....Ive had people mention getting rear-ended but I figure I cant control that and its gotta be better than in the cab............

not hijacking....but ..............any pics ?

[ol Curt]

What will you do for a sender?

[ol Curt]

Originally Posted by DaddyMack

Here is the finished tank....

What do you all think?? looks pretty good to me... baffled... fittings including drain... .125 aluminum made to marine specs..

Wow, that looks great. Now will the flange actually sit on top of the bottom frame rail or will it be mounted with straps?

[DaddyMack]

Originally Posted by ol Curt

What will you do for a sender?

Use JC Whitney either ZX528927T or ZX132950R

I have digital gauges (Dakota) so I can set the Ohms to 0-90 for the fuel sender.

all of the fittings are 3/8" - for my ease.

Originally Posted by ol Curt

Wow, that looks great. Now will the flange actually sit on top of the bottom frame rail or will it be mounted with straps?

Actually, mounting it to the bottom of the frame rail, bolted in. No straps.

You can design it any way you want, I just thought that was the cleanest way I have seen it done for installation. Hopefully with the two cross braces (one right in front and one directly to rear) it will cut the frame flex. For my install I am actually removing the rear cross brace and then putting it back a few inches to the rear. I was thinking of welding the brace back in after cutting the rivots, but I may bolt it in so that I can remove it if I have to deal with the tank at a later date. comments?

[DaddyMack]

Originally Posted by joe231

plus shipping?
good deal!!

Yea, plus shipping. it actually came to $317 I think including shipping.

Your price may vary depending on angles, cuts, etc.

[joe231]

that is a good deal, you have to supply your own sender, correct?
thanks for the info!!!

[DaddyMack]

Originally Posted by joe231

that is a good deal, you have to supply your own sender, correct?
thanks for the info!!!

yes. but it can be cheap or not so cheap for those.. just depends on your patience..lol

[joe231]

I'm hoping I can mod the original float assembly......

[DaddyMack]

Originally Posted by joe231

I'm hoping I can mod the original float assembly......

They can put whatever bolt pattern you want on there I believe... I just chose their standard pattern for the floats I mentioned above. I could have paid as little as about $25.00 plus a bit a shipping... I found it local for $37.00just because I didn't want to wait for it. Pretty simple one-wire float. And I went with Stewart Warner float because I can make my digital dash recognize it and it was cheaper.

[joe231]

i want to use the factory gauge, so I need to do some research.......
thanks for the info!!

[DaddyMack]

Originally Posted by joe231

i want to use the factory gauge, so I need to do some research.......
thanks for the info!!

Gotcha

I have seen a little mini filter or check valve for the vent line, I wonder where you get that and who makes it... anyone know?

Thanks!

[62ChevyStep]

Originally Posted by DaddyMack

Gotcha

I have seen a little mini filter or check valve for the vent line, I wonder where you get that and who makes it... anyone know?

Thanks!

This is what I used for my tank on my 62'

http://www.classicparts.com/1947-91-...ctinfo/93-245/

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

This is what I used for my tank fuel cell set up on my Ole' 62'
20-Gallon Fuel Cell Natural Aluminum. Needs some cleaning up!
Now they come in different colors! I like the Black Powder-Coat Finish
http://www.jegs.com/p/Jegster/749961/10002/-1

Pictures of my fuel cell set up here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321173

[DaddyMack]

Originally Posted by 62ChevyStep

This is what I used for my tank on my 62'

http://www.classicparts.com/1947-91-...ctinfo/93-245/

Thanks!! think I will run by Tucker's and see if they have one.

Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

This is what I used for my tank fuel cell set up on my Ole' 62'
20-Gallon Fuel Cell Natural Aluminum. Needs some cleaning up!
Now they come in different colors! I like the Black Powder-Coat Finish
http://www.jegs.com/p/Jegster/749961/10002/-1

Pictures of my fuel cell set up here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321173

I saw those... but my custom tank wasn't much different in price and is same gallons. Plus... good or bad, no straps... mounting right to frame.

I should start this weekend... If I do.. I want it finished by tomorrow night cause I found this get together on Sundays here from 8-10 am. Two other 62's show up .

[DaddyMack]

Here are some pics of my progression and the finished install. I still need to get a new cross member for the rear.. it will have to be custom to go across the rails at rear, unless someone knows of one ready made?

cutting away cross member





test fitting









close up





oh yea... rear end shot... had bed off...lol

[TimE]

That tank looks good under there. Nice job!

Originally Posted by DaddyMack

cutting away cross member

Hey! I've got a creeper just like that!!

[DaddyMack]

Originally Posted by TimE

That tank looks good under there. Nice job!






Hey! I've got a creeper just like that!!

Thanks!!

Yea.. my truck is too low for a regular creeper... so I use the custom model..lol

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Originally Posted by DaddyMack

Here are some pics of my progression and the finished install. I still need to get a new cross member for the rear.. it will have to be custom to go across the rails at rear, unless someone knows of one ready made?

cutting away cross member





test fitting









close up





oh yea... rear end shot... had bed off...lol

Looks good bud! Does it have the foam filled cell (to prevent fuel slosh) like mine?
What's your plans on a Fuel Door? In the Bed?
The way I had mine was temporary. Looked crappy too.

[DaddyMack]

Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

Looks good bud! Does it have the foam filled cell (to prevent fuel slosh) like mine?
What's your plans on a Fuel Door? In the Bed?
The way I had mine was temporary. Looked crappy too.

No foam cell, it is baffled instead. I am not a big fan of foam cell in a tank where it isn't easily removable when it starts to break down.. We use them in race cars, and your tank has a big enough opening since it is a race cell... in my case, baffling was the better idea.

Fuel door will be in bed. I measured and had the fuel filler placed right in the middle of a plank The advantage of the custom build.

Where did you get the cross brace for the back? did you make it? I am thinking I will just have to weld one up.

[joe231]

From the pics, looks like you can move your tank forward and make room to re-locate your original cross member to the back?
or is there a reason you put it back that far?

[DaddyMack]

Originally Posted by joe231

From the pics, looks like you can move your tank forward and make room to re-locate your original cross member to the back?
or is there a reason you put it back that far?

Frame is boxed to that point... I could have moved it up maybe another inch or two, but I wanted to used the holes existing in the frame for the fuel line and sender wire.

Plus I wanted the filler in the floor and back close to the tailgate.

[joe231]

oh now I see....
how about just using angle iron(top and bottom) for a new cross member...
just a thought...............