Need Ideas With Gas Tank

[cameeks]

I'm wanting to put a tank under the bed and all the links I have found were around 2 years old. I'm looking for people who have already relocated their tank with any oem tank so I can get some pics and tips on install. I'm wanting to do something with an external fuel pump. Also any new ideas on a filler location.

[HuggerCST]

I'm doing mine now, using a American Classic tank kit, and hiding the filler behind the tail light. Search "Custom fuel filler", and you'll get a few ideas. There is also a good post in FAQ.

[cameeks]

I looked in the faq and got a few ideas. There was a mention about a 70 mustang tank has anyone done this?

[zacut]

I am in the same process but didn't like the prices of some of the aftermarket tanks. I know a tank manufacturer and have done some consulting work for them in the past, so I sent them a sketch a couple of days ago with dimensions to see what they could do. So far it looks promising. I will let you know how it proceeds. I hope to have quotes back from them this week. It should be bolt on.

I have wood bed floor and am installing a flip up stainless steel access cover in the bed with the cap on the tank below that.

[cameeks]

On the filler I was thinking of getting a door assembely off of a truck at the junk yard and cutting a round opening in the bed close to the tailgate and welding the cut out part to the top of the door so it still looks almost like it wasnt there. But not 100% sure yet on that.

[68speedalert]

After putting a plastic tank in numberone son's (72afr), I would steer clear. Get a steel one.

[mnunn454]

I'll be starting my own tank relocation in a month or so. So once you guys get all the problems all ironed out, it'll be smooth sailing for me.

So far, the least expensive 21 gallon steel relocation kit I've seen is LMCtruck. Their Fall 2006 catalogue (Page 108) says the whole kit incl tank, sending unit, straps, is $199 plus about $30 for shipping from Kansas to RI. Checked GMC Paul's website and the kit's listed for about $30 more, but I'll call them before buying to offer them 1st crack.

[HuggerCST]

Originally Posted by mnunn454

I'll be starting my own tank relocation in a month or so. So once you guys get all the problems all ironed out, it'll be smooth sailing for me.

So far, the least expensive 21 gallon steel relocation kit I've seen is LMCtruck. Their Fall 2996 catalogue (Page 108) says the whole kit incl tank, sending unit, straps, is $199 plus about $30 for shipping from Kansas to RI. Checked GMC Paul's website and the kit's listed for about $30 more, but I'll call them before buying to offer them 1st crack.

Check with Tim Christian too. One problem that I have just found with putting one in a short fleet with a WOOD floor- The wood is thicker than the steel floor, and has bolts and nuts protruding underneath to boot, giving less clearance on top of the tank. It looks as though I'll have to use spacers between my frame and tank to lower it enough to clear the bottom of the wood floor.

[Mudder]

Here's an idea............ Go find a 2Wheel drive Blazer and tell the folks you'd really like to check out the gas tank. Tell them why. I bet they will let you check it out. Take a tape measure. I relocated my tank back in the early 90's before the computer was invented. laying under the wifes Blazer I got the idea of using a Blazer tank on my 67 4x4. Went to the junk yard and came home with all the cross members, tank, skid plate, fill tube and the straps for about 60 bucks. Looking at a 4x4 blazer will also work. Check out the distance from the top of the tank to the floor pan. See how much it hangs down under the frame. The newer frames and the older frames are not that much different..................

[cameeks]

Mudder

What year range should I stay in when looking. I'm going to try it like you did first befor I save up all that cash for a new kit. I'm kind of strapped for cash but want to get this done.

[Brad]

I used a 73 Suburban gas tank. It hangs down a bit more but it also holds 25 gals. I just had to rotate the filler neck on it 90* to come out the side, but one could easily not do that and plumb it through the floor.

[Mudder]

Good thing to remember is that different years Blazers Burbs had different size tanks. I think that my daughters Blazer had about a 17 gal tank and mine from a 85 Blazer has a 31/33 gal tank. You will need to research the size of tanks for the diffent years. If i's a 2wheel drive truck I would think the smaller tank would be better fit.

[cgoodwin]

HuggerCST,

where did you find the American Classic tank kit? what was the cost? How many gallons?

[msgross]

I have a 21 gallon Blazer style poly tank w/sending unit and straps for my SWB. I wish I would have went with a bolt/in SS or aluminum tank now that I am further into my restore. I bought the kit for $225 and will sell for less and ship if you are interested.

[cgoodwin]

msgross,

what don't you like about the kit? does it hang down to far?

[msgross]

no, it looks ok (only fabbed it up, nothing installed) but after seeing a buddies SS tank I like how it looks on the truck. truckandcarshop has a steel version for a good price. Here are some pics of mine..

www.picasaweb.google.com/hawkdriver2002 and here is a build pic, mine looks like this but poly...made in the usa too
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=filler

[Palf70Step]

I have an a 21 gal tank from a 72 Blazer. I am going to add a fuel door in my bed side. What I have done so far i in this thread.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221437

[FarmTruk]

What ever you do, don't do it like this...
This is not my truck (just wish it was). This was scanned from a magazine. It's called "Sic Trick" and lives in N. Cali. Another board member pointed out just how low this thing sits. Looks like a major insurance claim just waiting to happen. Just my $0.02.

[67cst]

i just took my poly tank out of the 67 and replaced it with an aluminum fuel tank. ill post pics tomorrow for ya, also if anyone is interested in my poly tank id sell it..straps/sending unit everything you need is there.

[cameeks]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I have an a 21 gal tank from a 72 Blazer. I am going to add a fuel door in my bed side. What I have done so far i in this thread.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221437

Did you place the door in the bed area or on the outside?

[Palf70Step]

I haven't done it yet, but it'll be on the outside of the bed. I hope it will come out as clean as this one did.

[[ol'Blue]]

thats clean, i have my poly tank filled from inside the bed.... gonna sell soon. I got a Jaz fuel cell for xmas.

[cgoodwin]

ol blue,

any extra info you can give on a jaz fuel cell?

[slt0066]

Id recomend spending the extra money on an aluminum or stainless tank that mounts flush with the frame rails on the top side. Im in the process of doing this right now with a new steel repop blazer tank supposed to be a conversion kit. but they dont mention that you have to cut the crossbrace under the bed all the way across be cause the tank sticks above the frame about 2 inches. and the filler points directly were the bolt is supposed to go through the bed to frame. if you want more info or pics on my install let me know dont want butt in

[HuggerCST]

Originally Posted by cgoodwin

HuggerCST,

where did you find the American Classic tank kit? what was the cost? How many gallons?

I got the 20 gallon kit(part # GTN-K01) that is $205. Here is a link- http://www.americanclassic.com/asp/d...ype=to&exyear=