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**1971Stepside** · 10-23-2002, 04:54 PM

Has anyone used one of these high dollar set-ups? I see the one in CPP's catalogue and wonder how the fit is and wonder if it hangs down lower (or as low) as the Blazer tank.

Anyone have any pics of a aluminum tank like this installed?

I am looking to shell out nearly $500 for a good set-up. My big concerns are looks, fit, and the amount that it will be seen when the bed is on.

**JDL** · 10-23-2002, 07:02 PM

I have a stanless one on my truck. I like it a lot . It dosn't hang down like the blazer tank and is a better fit to. A frind of mine just got a new camera I will see if i can brow it.

**Tim Christian** · 10-23-2002, 09:11 PM

I put one in from No-Limit and I Love it. It is Aluminum and is built were it slants and you can hardly see it haning down.

**1971Stepside** · 10-24-2002, 10:13 AM

I would love to see pictures of either of those set-ups. I need to get my Santa letter put together...and well you know....Santa needs very specific details or she,......uh, I mean he.....messes up.

Thanks guys.

Frank_Zeller · 10-24-2002, 10:21 AM

I have the triangle engineering 15 gal one. Jegs sells them

http://www.triangleengineering.com/

15-gallon Aluminum Fuel Cell
Part #5503-S
Dimensions: 20 1/4 inches long x 18 1/4 inches wide x 10 1/4 inches high
Sump: 2 inch sump with 0-90 Ohm fuel-level sending unit compatible with GM and some aftermarket gauges
Weight: 16.25 lbs
Foam: Foam baffling installed

**1971Stepside** · 10-24-2002, 10:40 AM

Frank, that is a fuel cell. I don't want to do a cell because of the fuel fill set-up. I want to be able to put a hose on the tank and run it up to the filler through the bed floor. I believe the fuel cells require a flap to be cut so you can fill the cell directly. I reall like the looks of those, but I need a fuel filler neck attached.

That is why the soak you nearly 500 bucks I guess versus 150 or so for a cell.

Frank_Zeller · 10-24-2002, 11:22 AM

you can get a filler neck for it.

**1971Stepside** · 10-24-2002, 12:01 PM

Holy Cow! I didn't know that. Now you are talking! How well does yours fit? Do you have any pics? Thanks a lot for your help.

Frank_Zeller · 10-24-2002, 12:09 PM

Have not added it yet.......Maybe some day...still filling mine though the bed floor.

**1971Stepside** · 10-24-2002, 12:12 PM

I meant to say pictures of the tank installed, not just the filler neck. Sorry.

Frank_Zeller · 10-24-2002, 02:27 PM

see this tread...lots of good info

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=20348

**JDL** · 10-29-2002, 08:36 PM

10-23-2002, 04:54 PM	#1
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Aluminum In Frame Gas Tanks Has anyone used one of these high dollar set-ups? I see the one in CPP's catalogue and wonder how the fit is and wonder if it hangs down lower (or as low) as the Blazer tank. Anyone have any pics of a aluminum tank like this installed? I am looking to shell out nearly $500 for a good set-up. My big concerns are looks, fit, and the amount that it will be seen when the bed is on. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

10-23-2002, 07:02 PM	#2
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,845	I have a stanless one on my truck. I like it a lot . It dosn't hang down like the blazer tank and is a better fit to. A frind of mine just got a new camera I will see if i can brow it. __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa

10-24-2002, 10:13 AM	#4
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	I would love to see pictures of either of those set-ups. I need to get my Santa letter put together...and well you know....Santa needs very specific details or she,......uh, I mean he.....messes up. Thanks guys. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

10-24-2002, 10:40 AM	#6
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Frank, that is a fuel cell. I don't want to do a cell because of the fuel fill set-up. I want to be able to put a hose on the tank and run it up to the filler through the bed floor. I believe the fuel cells require a flap to be cut so you can fill the cell directly. I reall like the looks of those, but I need a fuel filler neck attached. That is why the soak you nearly 500 bucks I guess versus 150 or so for a cell. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

10-24-2002, 11:22 AM	#7
Frank_Zeller Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 796	you can get a filler neck for it. __________________ 69 SWB C/10 5-6 drop 700R4 69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd 70 Torino GT Convert Austin-Texas

10-23-2002, 09:11 PM	#3
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	I put one in from No-Limit and I Love it. It is Aluminum and is built were it slants and you can hardly see it haning down.

10-24-2002, 10:21 AM	#5
Frank_Zeller Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 796	I have the triangle engineering 15 gal one. Jegs sells them http://www.triangleengineering.com/ 15-gallon Aluminum Fuel Cell Part #5503-S Dimensions: 20 1/4 inches long x 18 1/4 inches wide x 10 1/4 inches high Sump: 2 inch sump with 0-90 Ohm fuel-level sending unit compatible with GM and some aftermarket gauges Weight: 16.25 lbs Foam: Foam baffling installed __________________ 69 SWB C/10 5-6 drop 700R4 69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd 70 Torino GT Convert Austin-Texas Last edited by Frank_Zeller; 10-24-2002 at 11:19 AM.

10-24-2002, 12:01 PM	#8
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Holy Cow! I didn't know that. Now you are talking! How well does yours fit? Do you have any pics? Thanks a lot for your help. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

10-24-2002, 12:09 PM	#9
Frank_Zeller Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 796	Have not added it yet.......Maybe some day...still filling mine though the bed floor. __________________ 69 SWB C/10 5-6 drop 700R4 69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd 70 Torino GT Convert Austin-Texas

10-24-2002, 12:12 PM	#10
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	I meant to say pictures of the tank installed, not just the filler neck. Sorry. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

10-24-2002, 02:27 PM	#11
Frank_Zeller Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 796	see this tread...lots of good info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=20348 __________________ 69 SWB C/10 5-6 drop 700R4 69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd 70 Torino GT Convert Austin-Texas

10-29-2002, 08:36 PM	#12
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,845	__________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa



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