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Smokin72on20s · 01-20-2005, 02:21 PM

how many gallons does your truck take? For a daily driver, what is the average sized tank that you should have? also, will this tank work with a 72 its measurements are 20"wide X 18" long X 10" Deep.

67chevemall · 01-20-2005, 04:50 PM

I think I have a 18Gal
Sounds like the same dim's you posted!

Smokin72on20s · 01-20-2005, 05:17 PM

sorry, i forgot to mention that the tank would be going between the frame rails under my bed.

OhioDan · 01-20-2005, 05:24 PM

My gas tank is for a 78 Chevy van. Holds 31 gallons. Had to make my own hangers and brackets. Fuel hose connects up right in front of the rear spring hanger. Hangs kinda low, but I ain't plannin on goin off road with it. Oh yea, it fits right between the frame rails also.

Smokin72on20s · 01-21-2005, 01:43 AM

do you think a 15gal. tank would be sufficient?

71swb4x4 · 01-21-2005, 02:08 AM

I think my fuel cell is a bit bigger than yours. Mine fit fine. Mine is 20 gallons and there is no way I would go smaller.

modifiedGMC · 01-21-2005, 06:53 AM

You've heard "size don't matter"? well when it's a fuel tank is DOES matter! I relocated mine to the rear also. I wanted to keep enough room to install a receiver hitch. I used a tank from a chevy Luv but modified it slightly (it hung too low) well when I started driving the truck and filled it up the first time it only held about 8 1/2 gallons! I definitely will change that because 8 1/2 gal doesn't last long. I relocated the filler behind the left side marker light after removing a portion inside the bed.

Peregrine · 01-21-2005, 09:10 AM

Not big enough! It's around 12 gallons

Huck · 01-21-2005, 10:23 AM

Blazer/Burb tanks are like 20-21 Gallons and they fit perfect as the trucks and Blazer/burbs use the same rear frame dimensions. Many of our trucks were fitted with saddle tanks by dealers or aftermarket due to the fuel consumption of these gas hogs. A 20 Gallon tank is ok but a 25-30 is nicer for trips etc. All depends on what you are trying to accomplish.

GreyHoundSteve · 01-21-2005, 10:38 AM

Mine is 15 gallons and it tucks under the truck nicely.

01-20-2005, 02:21 PM	#1
Smokin72on20s Ebay Junky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CO Posts: 893	How big is your fuel cell? how many gallons does your truck take? For a daily driver, what is the average sized tank that you should have? also, will this tank work with a 72 its measurements are 20"wide X 18" long X 10" Deep. __________________ 1972 CHEVY C-10 SWB 2WD - Possible Typhoon 4.3 turbo drivetrain.. 1983 Chevy c10 swb 2wd - possible 350tbi supercharged...

01-20-2005, 04:50 PM	#2
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	I think I have a 18Gal Sounds like the same dim's you posted! __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

01-20-2005, 05:17 PM	#3
Smokin72on20s Ebay Junky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CO Posts: 893	sorry, i forgot to mention that the tank would be going between the frame rails under my bed. __________________ 1972 CHEVY C-10 SWB 2WD - Possible Typhoon 4.3 turbo drivetrain.. 1983 Chevy c10 swb 2wd - possible 350tbi supercharged...

01-20-2005, 05:24 PM	#4
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	My gas tank is for a 78 Chevy van. Holds 31 gallons. Had to make my own hangers and brackets. Fuel hose connects up right in front of the rear spring hanger. Hangs kinda low, but I ain't plannin on goin off road with it. Oh yea, it fits right between the frame rails also. __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

01-21-2005, 01:43 AM	#5
Smokin72on20s Ebay Junky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CO Posts: 893	do you think a 15gal. tank would be sufficient? __________________ 1972 CHEVY C-10 SWB 2WD - Possible Typhoon 4.3 turbo drivetrain.. 1983 Chevy c10 swb 2wd - possible 350tbi supercharged...

01-21-2005, 02:08 AM	#6
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	I think my fuel cell is a bit bigger than yours. Mine fit fine. Mine is 20 gallons and there is no way I would go smaller. __________________ 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.

01-21-2005, 06:53 AM	#7
modifiedGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Walker Co. Alabama Posts: 474	fuel cell You've heard "size don't matter"? well when it's a fuel tank is DOES matter! I relocated mine to the rear also. I wanted to keep enough room to install a receiver hitch. I used a tank from a chevy Luv but modified it slightly (it hung too low) well when I started driving the truck and filled it up the first time it only held about 8 1/2 gallons! I definitely will change that because 8 1/2 gal doesn't last long. I relocated the filler behind the left side marker light after removing a portion inside the bed.

01-21-2005, 09:10 AM	#8
Peregrine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 329	Not big enough! It's around 12 gallons __________________ Brian 72 C10 longbed 350/th400 Let the world change you and you will change the world.

01-21-2005, 10:23 AM	#9
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Blazer/Burb tanks are like 20-21 Gallons and they fit perfect as the trucks and Blazer/burbs use the same rear frame dimensions. Many of our trucks were fitted with saddle tanks by dealers or aftermarket due to the fuel consumption of these gas hogs. A 20 Gallon tank is ok but a 25-30 is nicer for trips etc. All depends on what you are trying to accomplish.

01-21-2005, 10:38 AM	#10
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	Mine is 15 gallons and it tucks under the truck nicely.



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