Moving the gas tank - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

primerib · 08-09-2004, 04:23 PM

There are probably hundreds of threads about moving the tank out of the cab but the search function is turned off.

My truck is in the body shop (got rear-ended last month) with a buckled cab and damaged fuel tank, among other things. I figure now is the perfect time to convert the gas tank.

I'd like to hear from folks who've made the switch and what kit they used or what method works best. I have a stepside with the spare on the fender.

Standby for more questions...

Thanks y'all.

71swb4x4 · 08-09-2004, 04:37 PM

I am doing mine right now. I have my wiring run for the fuel pump and sender. Yesterday I unbolted my bed so I could pull it off and have easier access, tonight the bed will be lifted off.
I am going with a FCG tank, I will be running TPI so it has an internal electric fuel pump. I have a short fleet.
If you look in the FAQ section jorgensensc has a thread where he put a Blazer tank under his short step side. Here is the link:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php3?t=74876
Shawn

MACKL · 08-09-2004, 08:32 PM

If you are doing the conversion, you will need to think about where to put the fuel fill neck. Here is a link on the hidden side marker.
Marker Fuel Door
This is another link for a fleet side.
Fleet Marker
The only complaint I have with my conversion, is how slow it takes fuel. REAL SLOW. Its worth it to get the tank out of the cab.
If you change your mind and need a "in cab tank", I have one, like new, cheap. Have fun...Kelly

08-09-2004, 04:23 PM	#1
primerib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ft.Worth, TX Posts: 35	Moving the gas tank There are probably hundreds of threads about moving the tank out of the cab but the search function is turned off. My truck is in the body shop (got rear-ended last month) with a buckled cab and damaged fuel tank, among other things. I figure now is the perfect time to convert the gas tank. I'd like to hear from folks who've made the switch and what kit they used or what method works best. I have a stepside with the spare on the fender. Standby for more questions... Thanks y'all. __________________ 72 Stepside 250 w/ 3 on the column DFW area

08-09-2004, 04:37 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	I am doing mine right now. I have my wiring run for the fuel pump and sender. Yesterday I unbolted my bed so I could pull it off and have easier access, tonight the bed will be lifted off. I am going with a FCG tank, I will be running TPI so it has an internal electric fuel pump. I have a short fleet. If you look in the FAQ section jorgensensc has a thread where he put a Blazer tank under his short step side. Here is the link: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php3?t=74876 Shawn __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

08-09-2004, 08:32 PM	#3
MACKL Almost done! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Woodstock GA Posts: 193	Fuel Fill in Side Marker If you are doing the conversion, you will need to think about where to put the fuel fill neck. Here is a link on the hidden side marker. Marker Fuel Door This is another link for a fleet side. Fleet Marker The only complaint I have with my conversion, is how slow it takes fuel. REAL SLOW. Its worth it to get the tank out of the cab. If you change your mind and need a "in cab tank", I have one, like new, cheap. Have fun...Kelly __________________ The 1970 SWB Project Removed 6cyl manual trans, manual everything V8-350 Auto/PS/PDB Blazer Fuel Tank Behind the Marker Light Fuel Fill



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