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72shorty · 11-24-2003, 12:03 PM

Can anyone give me the pros and cons of buying a poly tank instead of a metal one? I am wanting to move my fuel tank to the rear between the frame rails. Poly is half as much as steel so I am curious as to why. Is it inferior in some way?

Thanks in advance!

jcab · 11-24-2003, 12:27 PM

I don 't have any experience with this, but I heard that they will start to sag.

With that being said, my plan is to get a poly tank, and add extra supports for it so it can't sag. Then I won't have to worry about it rusting, which is a big problem where I am.

*rickspickuppart* · 11-24-2003, 12:38 PM

from what I have seen is, since the poly tanks dont have any locator pins or provisions to keep themselves centered in the frame rails they like to move around inside the straps

Shawn

Mixup · 11-24-2003, 12:46 PM

Mine is all out of shape because of the heat. I've got a No Limit tank I'm putting in.

*rickspickuppart* · 11-24-2003, 12:49 PM

I quit selling the poly ones about a year ago because we saw a potential problem, and the steel ones with the tank sending unit and straps/harware turned out being the same price as the poly ones so it turned out pretty good in the long run.

Shawn

72shorty · 11-24-2003, 01:28 PM

Rick,

I just looked at your site. I am guessing $250 for a complete set up. Is that about right? I am guessing I would need tank, straps and sending unit...anything else? Is that 21gal. tank what people are using in their trucks? Does it hang down too low?

Any other info appreciated. Thanks!

*rickspickuppart* · 11-24-2003, 01:35 PM

They are 255.0 and includes everything to do it (short of however you decide to fill it) and they hang down about 3-4 inches below the license plate (just guessing, I don't have a truck here that has one in it right now). If you have any questions give me a call 1877 641-1387.

Shawn

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-24-2003, 05:04 PM

We also have complete poly or steel blazer tank assemblies for $234.95. Tanks, straps, and sending units are all in the kits. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 11-24-2003, 05:08 PM

Couldn't a skid plate be built to help support the poly tanks?

*rickspickuppart* · 11-24-2003, 05:32 PM

I added them into the Board Specials on our website, if anyone is interested in a tank setup I will have them on sale till the 15th of next month.

Shawn

dinnut · 11-24-2003, 05:37 PM

wow after looking at that sales page you have most everything i was going to buy but cheaper.

Hotrod70C10 · 11-24-2003, 05:45 PM

I've never really looked into doing the swap because I thought it was a lot more expensive than it is. I'll have to keep this in mind.

jorgensensc · 11-24-2003, 10:13 PM

Here is my install.
Blazer tank install

Hope this helps!!

11-24-2003, 12:03 PM	#1
72shorty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 216	Blazer Poly Fuel Tank Can anyone give me the pros and cons of buying a poly tank instead of a metal one? I am wanting to move my fuel tank to the rear between the frame rails. Poly is half as much as steel so I am curious as to why. Is it inferior in some way? Thanks in advance! __________________ Douglas King Independence, MO

11-24-2003, 12:27 PM	#2
jcab I need more money.... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 145	I don 't have any experience with this, but I heard that they will start to sag. With that being said, my plan is to get a poly tank, and add extra supports for it so it can't sag. Then I won't have to worry about it rusting, which is a big problem where I am. __________________ Jay. '68 LWB C10 '74 Duster ("It's not Rusted out, it's been modified for weight reduction") '91 Civic '97 Saturn '88 Celica AWD turbo (R.I.P.) 273 hp Mustang Killer

11-24-2003, 12:46 PM	#4
Mixup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 358	Mine is all out of shape because of the heat. I've got a No Limit tank I'm putting in. __________________ 1980 Chevy Shortbed Pickup 1969 Z28 engine Turbo 350

11-24-2003, 01:28 PM	#6
72shorty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 216	Rick, I just looked at your site. I am guessing $250 for a complete set up. Is that about right? I am guessing I would need tank, straps and sending unit...anything else? Is that 21gal. tank what people are using in their trucks? Does it hang down too low? Any other info appreciated. Thanks! __________________ Douglas King Independence, MO

11-24-2003, 05:04 PM	#8
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	We also have complete poly or steel blazer tank assemblies for $234.95. Tanks, straps, and sending units are all in the kits. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-24-2003, 12:38 PM	#3
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	from what I have seen is, since the poly tanks dont have any locator pins or provisions to keep themselves centered in the frame rails they like to move around inside the straps Shawn

11-24-2003, 12:49 PM	#5
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	I quit selling the poly ones about a year ago because we saw a potential problem, and the steel ones with the tank sending unit and straps/harware turned out being the same price as the poly ones so it turned out pretty good in the long run. Shawn

11-24-2003, 01:35 PM	#7
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	They are 255.0 and includes everything to do it (short of however you decide to fill it) and they hang down about 3-4 inches below the license plate (just guessing, I don't have a truck here that has one in it right now). If you have any questions give me a call 1877 641-1387. Shawn

11-24-2003, 05:08 PM	#9
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Couldn't a skid plate be built to help support the poly tanks? __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

11-24-2003, 05:32 PM	#10
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	fuel tanks I added them into the Board Specials on our website, if anyone is interested in a tank setup I will have them on sale till the 15th of next month. Shawn

11-24-2003, 05:37 PM	#11
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	wow after looking at that sales page you have most everything i was going to buy but cheaper. __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

11-24-2003, 05:45 PM	#12
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	I've never really looked into doing the swap because I thought it was a lot more expensive than it is. I'll have to keep this in mind. __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

11-24-2003, 10:13 PM	#13
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Here is my install. Blazer tank install Hope this helps!! __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE



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