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Joe67 · 08-25-2004, 02:54 PM

I will be ordering a rear ruel tank/cell setup for my '67 SWB 2wd truck very soon.

I've been looking at the tank offered by Fuelcellguy as well as the kit through ECE (seems a bit pricey to me).

Another option is a stock GM repro blazer tank.

I'm looking for real world replies. What do you guys honestly recommend and why? What would you do if you had to do yours over again?

Consider I am going with a 6" drop or bags in the rear end.

Thanks

MACKL · 08-25-2004, 08:47 PM

Pick the one with the largest fill neck size. Otherwise, you spend a lot of time trying to fill up the tank. The 1 1/4 ID necks are too small. Next time I will cut the old one out and weld in a larger size. Kinda hard to weld once you put fuel in it. Even so, I would do the conversion again. I got a tank from Kenny's Truck in Tulsa OK. About $225 for the complete kit. I installed the marker light fuel filler and love it too. Good luck with the conversion.

ratrod67 · 08-25-2004, 10:47 PM

I like my Blazer tank but it hangs pretty low.

nate68 · 08-26-2004, 12:24 AM

i just used a poly fuel cell (you can get htem from summit for pretty cheap)

Joe67 · 08-26-2004, 07:22 AM

Thanks for the replies, good points.

Nate68 - any chance I could get a pic or two of your install? Did you have to fab your own fill neck? Do you fill in the bed floor or elsewhere?

nate68 · 08-26-2004, 03:17 PM

here's an old pic from before the bed was on.

Joe67 · 09-02-2004, 05:42 PM

Anybody else have info to share?

dallas71 · 09-02-2004, 05:48 PM

I have not done this yet, but I know that the Truck Shop has the complete setup for $166 and it includes all of the straps, sening unit, nuts and bolts....This is the best price that i have seen so far....I am just waiting for the pennies before upgrade....

Z28Owner · 09-02-2004, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dallas71

I have not done this yet, but I know that the Truck Shop has the complete setup for $166 and it includes all of the straps, sening unit, nuts and bolts....This is the best price that i have seen so far....I am just waiting for the pennies before upgrade....

In my catalog it says that the straps and sending unit are sold separate. So that would be another $75 on top of the $165.

71swb4x4 · 09-02-2004, 09:37 PM

I have a FCG tank. I just fired my TPI up tonight, and so far the tank works great. It installed easy, and mine has an in-tank pump. It also has a 2" filler.

68w/sbc406 · 09-02-2004, 10:50 PM

71swb4x4 i think you can take the working on TPI off of your signature now

stelth2002 · 09-03-2004, 12:52 AM

Has anyone put a later style blazer tank in there 67-72 truck... Will it fit, it looks like it will fit in the frame... what are the dimensions of the 69-72 blazer tank, anyone know. Thanks

gonebad2 · 09-03-2004, 01:04 AM

I used one from FCG. It was awesome. He included the mounting straps and builds it to your specs: location of filler etc.... I will use his tanks on any future projects. My ex-brother in law once used a plastic fuel cell from Summit. It was really flimsy and really didn't fit all that well. I just didn't like the idea of that flimsy plastic cell under my bed. That was the major reason I went with FCG.

Joe67 · 09-03-2004, 07:16 AM

Yeah, so far the FCG setup looks like just what I want.
I appreciate the feedback guys

Senator350 · 09-03-2004, 10:49 AM

i was really thinking about a fuel cell. but i didn't want a gas tank under the bed. so at the risk of being completely origional, i'm installing a diamond plate combo tool box/tank. it is pretty normal for people with 5th wheels to have an aux tank like this. but i really like having the combination and having a 50 gallon capacity. looks attractive, holds alot, strong as hell, easy to get to (no fabbing fuel doors) check out www.transferflow.com just for kicks.
just my $.02

Joe67 · 09-03-2004, 11:01 AM

Cool.
I have been thinking about the tank swap since I first read about the blazer tank swap a year or so ago here. I like having the tank under the bed, primarily to get it out of the way. I was never happy driving around with a 'bomb' behind my seat

nate68 · 09-03-2004, 12:57 PM

transfer flow is based out of chico. i should see how much they would want to build me tank

**John Fabris** · 09-03-2004, 02:56 PM

"I was never happy driving around with a 'bomb' behind my seat "

I was just wondering why people say this? I have not heard or seen of any of the old trucks (of which most of them have tanks in cab) blow up or catch fire because of the in-cab tank....

Not trying to be an a$$, just wondering why those that do this swap are really doing it for? (I would expect most do it just because)

stelth2002 · 09-03-2004, 03:20 PM

Im wanting it for some weight transfer and bucket seats. Otherwise i wouldnt bother.

Joe67 · 09-03-2004, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Fabris

"I was never happy driving around with a 'bomb' behind my seat "

I was just wondering why people say this? I have not heard or seen of any of the old trucks (of which most of them have tanks in cab) blow up or catch fire because of the in-cab tank....

Not trying to be an a$$, just wondering why those that do this swap are really doing it for? (I would expect most do it just because)

It was just a joke...

Personally, I'm doing it to clean up the side of the cab and remove the filler top and gain even a little seating room inside the cab. The room under the bed is wasted space, so I might as well take advantage of it

nate68 · 09-03-2004, 11:19 PM

for me: a nominal gain in traction and so i can put stuff behind the seat. i have no other place to store things (and dont say the bed because that isn't functional

**lock** · 09-04-2004, 12:23 AM

I have the ECC FI version.. not cheap but its a very nice product.

BKWest · 09-04-2004, 02:19 AM

I lived in Colusa for awhile...Where you from?

Sweet72 · 09-04-2004, 09:37 AM

My only problem with installing a fuel cell between the frame rails is... Where the heck do we store the spare tire so it's not in the way and messing up a otherwise neat an clean looking truck?

junkyardjohn · 09-04-2004, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Fabris

"I was never happy driving around with a 'bomb' behind my seat "I was just wondering why people say this? I have not heard or seen of any of the old trucks (of which most of them have tanks in cab) blow up or catch fire because of the in-cab tank....Not trying to be an a$$, just wondering why those that do this swap are really doing it for? (I would expect most do it just because)

JOHN FABRIS-- IN 1977 I WAS HIT BROADSIDE AT AN INTERSECTION BY A DRUNK DRIVER (I WAS DOING 55 OR 60) CAUSING ME TO ROLL END OVER END IN MY 72 3/4 TON FORD. AFTER ROLLING ABOUT 80 YARDS, I STOPPED WITH THE TRUCK UPSIDE DOWN WITH MY HEAD PINNED TO THE GROUND. IT STOPPED IN A LITTLE DEPRESSION IN THE GROUND, & EVERYTHING WAS FROZEN(IT WAS DEC. 23rd IN MICHIGAN). THE BEHIND THE SEAT TANK WAS JUST FILLED. IT SPLIT, & ALL OF THE GAS DUMPED OUT OVER ME, & ALMOST DROWED ME IN GASOLINE, AS MY HEAD WAS PINNED TO THE GROUND. I WAS PINNED IN THE WRECKAGE FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES, I HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO PONDER THE PLACEMENT OF SUCH A FUEL TANK. THE ONLY REASON IT DIDN'T CATCH FIRE WAS MY BATTERY WAS THROWN OUT DURING ONE OF THE ROLLS. LUCKY ME-- I GOT OUT OF IT WITH A BROKEN BACK, 14 BROKEN RIBS, A BROKEN COLLAR BONE & ABOUT 300 STITCHES ON MY MELLON. SO YA .... IT IS KINDA A SAFETY THING. I CONSIDER THESE TANKS A BIG BOMB BEHIND THE SEAT ALSO. THE REASON YOU DON'T HERE ABOUT ALOT OF THE PROBLEMS WITH THEM IS THAT MOST OF THE PEOPLE WHO EXPERIANCED PROBLEMS WITH THEM ARE DEAD.

JOHN

08-25-2004, 02:54 PM	#1
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Rear Fuel Tank swap I will be ordering a rear ruel tank/cell setup for my '67 SWB 2wd truck very soon. I've been looking at the tank offered by Fuelcellguy as well as the kit through ECE (seems a bit pricey to me). Another option is a stock GM repro blazer tank. I'm looking for real world replies. What do you guys honestly recommend and why? What would you do if you had to do yours over again? Consider I am going with a 6" drop or bags in the rear end. Thanks __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

08-25-2004, 08:47 PM	#2
MACKL Almost done! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Woodstock GA Posts: 193	Pick the one with the largest fill neck size. Otherwise, you spend a lot of time trying to fill up the tank. The 1 1/4 ID necks are too small. Next time I will cut the old one out and weld in a larger size. Kinda hard to weld once you put fuel in it. Even so, I would do the conversion again. I got a tank from Kenny's Truck in Tulsa OK. About $225 for the complete kit. I installed the marker light fuel filler and love it too. Good luck with the conversion. __________________ The 1970 SWB Project Removed 6cyl manual trans, manual everything V8-350 Auto/PS/PDB Blazer Fuel Tank Behind the Marker Light Fuel Fill

08-25-2004, 10:47 PM	#3
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,269	I like my Blazer tank but it hangs pretty low. Attached Images

08-26-2004, 12:24 AM	#4
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	i just used a poly fuel cell (you can get htem from summit for pretty cheap) __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

08-26-2004, 07:22 AM	#5
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Thanks for the replies, good points. Nate68 - any chance I could get a pic or two of your install? Did you have to fab your own fill neck? Do you fill in the bed floor or elsewhere? __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

08-26-2004, 03:17 PM	#6
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	here's an old pic from before the bed was on. Attached Images __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

09-02-2004, 05:42 PM	#7
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Anybody else have info to share? __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

09-02-2004, 05:48 PM	#8
dallas71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Corinth,TX Posts: 444	I have not done this yet, but I know that the Truck Shop has the complete setup for $166 and it includes all of the straps, sening unit, nuts and bolts....This is the best price that i have seen so far....I am just waiting for the pennies before upgrade.... __________________ My 1966 LWB Truck My 1966 SWB Truck

09-02-2004, 09:37 PM	#10
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	I have a FCG tank. I just fired my TPI up tonight, and so far the tank works great. It installed easy, and mine has an in-tank pump. It also has a 2" filler. __________________ 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.

09-02-2004, 10:50 PM	#11
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	71swb4x4 i think you can take the working on TPI off of your signature now __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

09-03-2004, 12:52 AM	#12
stelth2002 Young Gun wth Fast Inline Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,475	Has anyone put a later style blazer tank in there 67-72 truck... Will it fit, it looks like it will fit in the frame... what are the dimensions of the 69-72 blazer tank, anyone know. Thanks __________________ 1967 Chevrolet LWB with built 292! 415 ft. lbs of torque, 4 speed :O with 27% overdrive too, 3.73 Posi. Frame and body done... getting painted!!!

09-03-2004, 01:04 AM	#13
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	I used one from FCG. It was awesome. He included the mounting straps and builds it to your specs: location of filler etc.... I will use his tanks on any future projects. My ex-brother in law once used a plastic fuel cell from Summit. It was really flimsy and really didn't fit all that well. I just didn't like the idea of that flimsy plastic cell under my bed. That was the major reason I went with FCG. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

09-03-2004, 07:16 AM	#14
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Yeah, so far the FCG setup looks like just what I want. I appreciate the feedback guys __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

09-03-2004, 10:49 AM	#15
Senator350 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 522	i was really thinking about a fuel cell. but i didn't want a gas tank under the bed. so at the risk of being completely origional, i'm installing a diamond plate combo tool box/tank. it is pretty normal for people with 5th wheels to have an aux tank like this. but i really like having the combination and having a 50 gallon capacity. looks attractive, holds alot, strong as hell, easy to get to (no fabbing fuel doors) check out www.transferflow.com just for kicks. just my $.02 __________________ RN U OVR

09-03-2004, 11:01 AM	#16
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Cool. I have been thinking about the tank swap since I first read about the blazer tank swap a year or so ago here. I like having the tank under the bed, primarily to get it out of the way. I was never happy driving around with a 'bomb' behind my seat __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member



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09-03-2004, 12:57 PM	#17
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	transfer flow is based out of chico. i should see how much they would want to build me tank __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

09-03-2004, 02:56 PM	#18
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	"I was never happy driving around with a 'bomb' behind my seat " I was just wondering why people say this? I have not heard or seen of any of the old trucks (of which most of them have tanks in cab) blow up or catch fire because of the in-cab tank.... Not trying to be an a$$, just wondering why those that do this swap are really doing it for? (I would expect most do it just because) __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

09-03-2004, 03:20 PM	#19
stelth2002 Young Gun wth Fast Inline Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,475	Im wanting it for some weight transfer and bucket seats. Otherwise i wouldnt bother. __________________ 1967 Chevrolet LWB with built 292! 415 ft. lbs of torque, 4 speed :O with 27% overdrive too, 3.73 Posi. Frame and body done... getting painted!!!

09-03-2004, 11:19 PM	#21
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	for me: a nominal gain in traction and so i can put stuff behind the seat. i have no other place to store things (and dont say the bed because that isn't functional __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

09-04-2004, 12:23 AM	#22
lock Insert funny comment. Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Concord NC Posts: 621	I have the ECC FI version.. not cheap but its a very nice product. __________________ ------------ - Mark -My Build Thread... -68 C10, LT1 - Undergoing Frame off resto -86 IROC-Z T72 turbo 355, M6 -70 Camaro http://www.iroc-ss.com Last edited by lock; 09-04-2004 at 12:25 AM.

09-04-2004, 02:19 AM	#23
BKWest Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 31	Nate68, Where from around Chico are you? I lived in Colusa for awhile...Where you from? __________________ 70 CHEVY STEPSIDE

09-04-2004, 09:37 AM	#24
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	My only problem with installing a fuel cell between the frame rails is... Where the heck do we store the spare tire so it's not in the way and messing up a otherwise neat an clean looking truck? __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

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