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**72tutone** · 08-07-2016, 12:03 PM

Just put in a blazer tank in the rear in my 72 and m looking for ideas how everyone routed their fuel gauge wire to the rear. Mine comes off the fuse panel but I'm looking for a nice way to route it to the rear. Through the firewall to the rear?
Any suggestions?

**RodnRudy** · 08-07-2016, 01:42 PM

I'd run it through the fire wall along with the wires for the tail, brake, and back up lights. I ran those wires in that new style wire wrap that looks like those old Chinese finger torture things we played with when we were kids. It's made of a braided nylon and wraps in on itself for a very clean look. Look at Summit or Jegs under wiring looms.

**72tutone** · 08-07-2016, 08:13 PM

Perfect I'll do that

72MARIO · 08-08-2016, 08:54 AM

In Canada we can bu that loom from any auto parts store. Pico carrys it.

Dad's72 · 08-08-2016, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 72tutone

Just put in a blazer tank in the rear in my 72 and m looking for ideas how everyone routed their fuel gauge wire to the rear. Mine comes off the fuse panel but I'm looking for a nice way to route it to the rear. Through the firewall to the rear?
Any suggestions?

I need a tank soon. What year blazer tank did you use? How was it to install and route the filler tube? Any pictures of the install?

**72tutone** · 08-08-2016, 04:16 PM

Hello-
I purchased the relocation kit and straps from classic industries. It wasnt that difficult to install. I ran the sending wire through a hole on the firewall down the frame rails and to the unit itself. I ran two 6' hard fuel lines from under the cab where they went to the factory tank
Ive yet to install the fuel filler, but I plan on putting in the rear stake pocket.

Dad's72 · 08-08-2016, 04:22 PM

What year blazer tanks fit in a 72 c10? I have access to a couple but don't want to call in a favor if it won't fit. Thanks.

**72tutone** · 08-09-2016, 08:18 AM

This is the one I bought.
http://www.classicindustries.com/pro...ts/cx5024.html

You will need to modify your rear cross sill on your bed for this to fit. About 2- 2 1/2 inches or so. Then its about running your fuel lines and then deciding how you want to mount your fuel filler. There is a bed filler option as well if you dont want to route it to the the side.

Dad's72 · 08-09-2016, 08:59 AM

Great. Thanks a lot. I just need to figure out how I want to fill it. For those of you that have done it, can it be fill behind the license plate like on old cars?

**72tutone** · 08-09-2016, 11:45 AM

Not with this tank. You would need a camaro tank to do that.

08-07-2016, 12:03 PM	#1
72tutone Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St.Louis Posts: 635	Fuel gauge wire to rear Just put in a blazer tank in the rear in my 72 and m looking for ideas how everyone routed their fuel gauge wire to the rear. Mine comes off the fuse panel but I'm looking for a nice way to route it to the rear. Through the firewall to the rear? Any suggestions?

08-07-2016, 01:42 PM	#2
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 931	Re: Fuel gauge wire to rear I'd run it through the fire wall along with the wires for the tail, brake, and back up lights. I ran those wires in that new style wire wrap that looks like those old Chinese finger torture things we played with when we were kids. It's made of a braided nylon and wraps in on itself for a very clean look. Look at Summit or Jegs under wiring looms.

08-07-2016, 08:13 PM	#3
72tutone Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St.Louis Posts: 635	Re: Fuel gauge wire to rear Perfect I'll do that

08-08-2016, 08:54 AM	#4
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Re: Fuel gauge wire to rear In Canada we can bu that loom from any auto parts store. Pico carrys it. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

08-08-2016, 04:16 PM	#6
72tutone Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St.Louis Posts: 635	Re: Fuel gauge wire to rear Hello- I purchased the relocation kit and straps from classic industries. It wasnt that difficult to install. I ran the sending wire through a hole on the firewall down the frame rails and to the unit itself. I ran two 6' hard fuel lines from under the cab where they went to the factory tank Ive yet to install the fuel filler, but I plan on putting in the rear stake pocket.

08-08-2016, 04:22 PM	#7
Dad's72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 269	Re: Fuel gauge wire to rear What year blazer tanks fit in a 72 c10? I have access to a couple but don't want to call in a favor if it won't fit. Thanks.

08-09-2016, 08:18 AM	#8
72tutone Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St.Louis Posts: 635	Re: Fuel gauge wire to rear This is the one I bought. http://www.classicindustries.com/pro...ts/cx5024.html You will need to modify your rear cross sill on your bed for this to fit. About 2- 2 1/2 inches or so. Then its about running your fuel lines and then deciding how you want to mount your fuel filler. There is a bed filler option as well if you dont want to route it to the the side.

08-09-2016, 08:59 AM	#9
Dad's72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 269	Re: Fuel gauge wire to rear Great. Thanks a lot. I just need to figure out how I want to fill it. For those of you that have done it, can it be fill behind the license plate like on old cars?

08-09-2016, 11:45 AM	#10
72tutone Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St.Louis Posts: 635	Re: Fuel gauge wire to rear Not with this tank. You would need a camaro tank to do that.



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