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chevy71c10 · 11-24-2009, 01:25 AM

Hello all, I'm new to the site as I have just begun a frame-off on my newly purchased 71 SWB. Current plans are for an LT1/700R4 swap with rear mounted tank. I have read several discussions regarding the rear mount tank (which i'm planning for) and most are for having the filler either in the bed floor or in the stake pocket. I was really hoping not to have to modify the body and get a tank that would allow for a rear/center fill that I could access via the flip-down tag bracket. Anyone have any advice/concerns that I should consider? Thanks all and really enjoy all the great comments I have found thus far.

Respectfully,
Justin

msgross · 11-24-2009, 10:35 PM

Its not gonna work very well for the rear flip down plate filler. The tank sits to high and you would only be able to fill it 1/3 before it would pour out.

**Hart_Rod** · 11-25-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by chevy71c10

Hello all, I'm new to the site as I have just begun a frame-off on my newly purchased 71 SWB. Current plans are for an LT1/700R4 swap with rear mounted tank. I have read several discussions regarding the rear mount tank (which i'm planning for) and most are for having the filler either in the bed floor or in the stake pocket. I was really hoping not to have to modify the body and get a tank that would allow for a rear/center fill that I could access via the flip-down tag bracket. Anyone have any advice/concerns that I should consider? Thanks all and really enjoy all the great comments I have found thus far.

Respectfully,
Justin

MSGROSS is correct. You have a couple options besides the bedfill and the stake pocket. You can go through the tail light which requires some modifications. Some guys do the filler through the side marker lights. All of the ones I have seen like this require some modifications too. I'm currently working on a sidemarker fill that will be "bolt-in" and not require any modifications to the bed itself.

chevy71c10 · 11-26-2009, 12:00 AM

MSGROSS and Hart_Rod, thanks for the info. I would like to know more about the setup your currently working on Hart_Rod. Will your setup work with the tank style mention in the group buy thread from Boyd Welding? I'm just trying to get the tank think sorted out so I might take advantage of the group buy on the tanks.

Thanks,
Justin

ShowSS12 · 12-11-2009, 09:53 AM

Think you can make me a tank for my 04 escalade?

**Daveboyd** · 12-11-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ShowSS12

Think you can make me a tank for my 04 escalade?

Sure! send me a sketch via fax or email of the tank you would like built.

**Daveboyd** · 01-05-2010, 03:34 PM

just in-case anyone was wondering. your tank can be powder coated if you would like.

if you have an idea for a tank that no-one else has contact me.. One off customs are our specialty. Here are a few examples.

sorry for the small pics i pulled them directly from my site.

msgross · 01-05-2010, 07:37 PM

You should look into polishing them to Dave... Guys would pay for that and it would be an easy job once you have the process down...

**Daveboyd** · 01-06-2010, 10:47 AM

I have been thinking about it the biggest problem is it is soooooo messy and i really dont have the space to dedicate the mess. Maybe in the future.

**Daveboyd** · 03-17-2010, 04:19 PM

i have been working on offering another group buy for 2010. Anyone interested?

Envy · 03-17-2010, 08:08 PM

i would, im gonna need one for a 65

silver7 · 03-17-2010, 08:19 PM

I am too, but I want a larger size than usual. Can you cut me a group buy discount even if I get a different size?

texastrendz · 03-17-2010, 08:32 PM

yes, i would be interested in the fuel injected model for a gen III motor. My truck is air bagged. I would like the bottom of the gas tank to be at the same level as the bottom of the rear bumper. I would like the dimensions of your standard rear tank so i can red line them to fit my app. thanks daniel

**Daveboyd** · 03-18-2010, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Envy

i would, im gonna need one for a 65

Ok im not too sure if this tank will fit. measure your frame rails and let me know. i can build anything you need.

**Daveboyd** · 03-18-2010, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silver7

I am too, but I want a larger size than usual. Can you cut me a group buy discount even if I get a different size?

Yes, depending on the size i may not be able to give it to you for the group buy price however i will give a discount.

**Daveboyd** · 03-18-2010, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texastrendz

yes, i would be interested in the fuel injected model for a gen III motor. My truck is air bagged. I would like the bottom of the gas tank to be at the same level as the bottom of the rear bumper. I would like the dimensions of your standard rear tank so i can red line them to fit my app. thanks daniel

The efi tank will have extra fittings but the structure wont change. let me know what you need.

BossHogg69 · 03-18-2010, 10:30 PM

I would be interested in a group buy and have subscribed to this thread. I don't need anything special, your standard 67-72 tank looks good for me!

aboyer · 03-18-2010, 10:41 PM

I am also interested in a EFI speced tank with the licences plate fill location. I would definately like it to be larger than 18gals though. Possibly 22 to 25 gallons?

Thanks,
Adam

mixermike · 03-18-2010, 11:51 PM

i would be interested in a group buy....i'd like to put a rear mounted tank in my 72 and my 57. both trucks have autometer gauges. do u also have sending units that are compatible with these?

thanks, mike

**steelhorse** · 03-19-2010, 09:07 AM

subscibed

**Daveboyd** · 03-19-2010, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aboyer

I am also interested in a EFI speced tank with the licences plate fill location. I would definately like it to be larger than 18gals though. Possibly 22 to 25 gallons?

Thanks,
Adam

No problem, you will need to make measurements and apply those changes to our existing tank.

**Daveboyd** · 03-19-2010, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mixermike

i would be interested in a group buy....i'd like to put a rear mounted tank in my 72 and my 57. both trucks have autometer gauges. do u also have sending units that are compatible with these?

thanks, mike

Mike,

This time around we will be supplying sending units in the tanks.

they will be 0-90 ohm senders.

mixermike · 03-19-2010, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daveboyd

Mike,

This time around we will be supplying sending units in the tanks.

they will be 0-90 ohm senders.

cool

pmpski_1 · 03-20-2010, 11:52 AM

I'm interested in a group buy.

darthwall · 03-20-2010, 12:47 PM

im interested

11-24-2009, 01:25 AM	#76
chevy71c10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Panama City Beach, FL Posts: 228	Re: Boyd Welding-67-72 Rear Mount Aluminum Tank Hello all, I'm new to the site as I have just begun a frame-off on my newly purchased 71 SWB. Current plans are for an LT1/700R4 swap with rear mounted tank. I have read several discussions regarding the rear mount tank (which i'm planning for) and most are for having the filler either in the bed floor or in the stake pocket. I was really hoping not to have to modify the body and get a tank that would allow for a rear/center fill that I could access via the flip-down tag bracket. Anyone have any advice/concerns that I should consider? Thanks all and really enjoy all the great comments I have found thus far. Respectfully, Justin

11-24-2009, 10:35 PM	#77
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Boyd Welding-67-72 Rear Mount Aluminum Tank Its not gonna work very well for the rear flip down plate filler. The tank sits to high and you would only be able to fill it 1/3 before it would pour out. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

11-26-2009, 12:00 AM	#79
chevy71c10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Panama City Beach, FL Posts: 228	Re: Boyd Welding-67-72 Rear Mount Aluminum Tank MSGROSS and Hart_Rod, thanks for the info. I would like to know more about the setup your currently working on Hart_Rod. Will your setup work with the tank style mention in the group buy thread from Boyd Welding? I'm just trying to get the tank think sorted out so I might take advantage of the group buy on the tanks. Thanks, Justin

12-11-2009, 09:53 AM	#80
ShowSS12 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sugarland,Tejas Posts: 356	Re: Boyd Welding-67-72 Rear Mount Aluminum Tank Think you can make me a tank for my 04 escalade? __________________ Adam M STX Designs Motorcycles \| Choppers \| Hotrods

01-05-2010, 03:34 PM	#82
Daveboyd Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ocala, fl Posts: 270	Re: Boyd Welding-67-72 Rear Mount Aluminum Tank just in-case anyone was wondering. your tank can be powder coated if you would like. if you have an idea for a tank that no-one else has contact me.. One off customs are our specialty. Here are a few examples. sorry for the small pics i pulled them directly from my site. __________________ Dave Boyd View Our 63-72 C10 Tank options https://fueltankparts.com/collections/63-72-c10-tanks Boyd Welding Main Site : http://www.boydwelding.com/ Boyd Online Shop: https://fueltankparts.com/ E: Sales@boydwelding.com

01-05-2010, 07:37 PM	#83
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Boyd Welding-67-72 Rear Mount Aluminum Tank You should look into polishing them to Dave... Guys would pay for that and it would be an easy job once you have the process down... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

01-06-2010, 10:47 AM	#84
Daveboyd Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ocala, fl Posts: 270	Re: Boyd Welding-67-72 Rear Mount Aluminum Tank I have been thinking about it the biggest problem is it is soooooo messy and i really dont have the space to dedicate the mess. Maybe in the future. __________________ Dave Boyd View Our 63-72 C10 Tank options https://fueltankparts.com/collections/63-72-c10-tanks Boyd Welding Main Site : http://www.boydwelding.com/ Boyd Online Shop: https://fueltankparts.com/ E: Sales@boydwelding.com

03-17-2010, 04:19 PM	#85
Daveboyd Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ocala, fl Posts: 270	Re: Boyd Welding-67-72 Rear Mount Aluminum Tank i have been working on offering another group buy for 2010. Anyone interested? __________________ Dave Boyd View Our 63-72 C10 Tank options https://fueltankparts.com/collections/63-72-c10-tanks Boyd Welding Main Site : http://www.boydwelding.com/ Boyd Online Shop: https://fueltankparts.com/ E: Sales@boydwelding.com

03-17-2010, 08:08 PM	#86
Envy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 131	Re: Boyd Welding-67-72 Rear Mount Aluminum Tank i would, im gonna need one for a 65

03-17-2010, 08:19 PM	#87
silver7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 613	Re: Boyd Welding-67-72 Rear Mount Aluminum Tank I am too, but I want a larger size than usual. Can you cut me a group buy discount even if I get a different size? __________________ Shawn 1971 C10 4x4

03-17-2010, 08:32 PM	#88
texastrendz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HOUSTON TX Posts: 1,161	Re: Boyd Welding-67-72 Rear Mount Aluminum Tank yes, i would be interested in the fuel injected model for a gen III motor. My truck is air bagged. I would like the bottom of the gas tank to be at the same level as the bottom of the rear bumper. I would like the dimensions of your standard rear tank so i can red line them to fit my app. thanks daniel

03-18-2010, 10:30 PM	#92
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Boyd Welding-67-72 Rear Mount Aluminum Tank I would be interested in a group buy and have subscribed to this thread. I don't need anything special, your standard 67-72 tank looks good for me! __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

03-18-2010, 10:41 PM	#93
aboyer Adam B Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Westfield Posts: 151	Re: Boyd Welding-67-72 Rear Mount Aluminum Tank I am also interested in a EFI speced tank with the licences plate fill location. I would definately like it to be larger than 18gals though. Possibly 22 to 25 gallons? Thanks, Adam

03-18-2010, 11:51 PM	#94
mixermike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 606	Re: Boyd Welding-67-72 Rear Mount Aluminum Tank i would be interested in a group buy....i'd like to put a rear mounted tank in my 72 and my 57. both trucks have autometer gauges. do u also have sending units that are compatible with these? thanks, mike Last edited by mixermike; 03-18-2010 at 11:52 PM.

03-19-2010, 09:07 AM	#95
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Boyd Welding-67-72 Rear Mount Aluminum Tank subscibed



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03-20-2010, 11:52 AM	#99
pmpski_1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 505	Re: Boyd Welding-67-72 Rear Mount Aluminum Tank I'm interested in a group buy. __________________ Curry in a Hurry: SB rebuild for my 71 C20

03-20-2010, 12:47 PM	#100
darthwall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: washington Posts: 274	Re: Boyd Welding-67-72 Rear Mount Aluminum Tank im interested

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