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BowTieMan · 09-13-2005, 10:21 PM

When I bought my truck it had one of those saddle tnaks on the drivers side of the bed. It stuck down farther then the bed so I took it out. Could I put this under the bed in the back where the blazer tank would go? Its 35 in. long, 18 wide, and 10 tall. How many gallons do you think this will hold? Do you think it will be noticable under there? I plan to paint it black.

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-13-2005, 10:24 PM

Will it fit, YES, will it be a pain in the a$$ w/ lots of mods to make it work, YES

BowTieMan · 09-13-2005, 10:32 PM

What could I do about a fuel float and all that for the guage? What all would I have to do to put it in?

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-13-2005, 10:37 PM

Man, seriously, that tank would be a b!tch to make it work, I would
see if anyone here is in need of one for an OE build, sell it, and then
use the money towards a Blazer tank kit, alot less headaches, JMHO

pritch · 09-13-2005, 10:50 PM

Around 28 gallons, BTW.

mrein3 · 09-14-2005, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BowTieMan

What could I do about a fuel float and all that for the guage? What all would I have to do to put it in?

I bought a fuel float and gauge from JC Whitney. I mounted the float in the tank according to the directions. I mounted the gauge knee-knocker style next to my trans temp gauge.

chickenwing · 09-14-2005, 01:30 PM

My saddle tank hangs below the bedside as well. I painted it flat black and it does not hold my eye at all.

09-13-2005, 10:21 PM	#1
BowTieMan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 747	Gas tank questions When I bought my truck it had one of those saddle tnaks on the drivers side of the bed. It stuck down farther then the bed so I took it out. Could I put this under the bed in the back where the blazer tank would go? Its 35 in. long, 18 wide, and 10 tall. How many gallons do you think this will hold? Do you think it will be noticable under there? I plan to paint it black. Attached Images __________________ "A true hotrodder wouldn't be content untill he had created a car so violent, so hairy, so totally sick that the very act of dropping the hammer would result in instant death. Anything less results in the need to go faster." - Tony DeFeo

09-13-2005, 10:24 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,477	Will it fit, YES, will it be a pain in the a$$ w/ lots of mods to make it work, YES __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-13-2005, 10:32 PM	#3
BowTieMan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 747	What could I do about a fuel float and all that for the guage? What all would I have to do to put it in? __________________ "A true hotrodder wouldn't be content untill he had created a car so violent, so hairy, so totally sick that the very act of dropping the hammer would result in instant death. Anything less results in the need to go faster." - Tony DeFeo

09-13-2005, 10:37 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,477	Man, seriously, that tank would be a b!tch to make it work, I would see if anyone here is in need of one for an OE build, sell it, and then use the money towards a Blazer tank kit, alot less headaches, JMHO __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-13-2005, 10:50 PM	#5
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Around 28 gallons, BTW. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

09-14-2005, 01:30 PM	#7
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	My saddle tank hangs below the bedside as well. I painted it flat black and it does not hold my eye at all.



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