what did you use to mount your blazer tank - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

matthufham · 10-10-2005, 05:07 PM

i have the straps and everything, but i need something inbetween the straps and the tank, and the tank with the frame. my dad says cut up a mudflap, but we found an old tire and cut it up. i'm affraid all those steel belts in the tire are going to slice my tank (i have a poly tank). i cut up a bike innertube, but it seems too thin. foam insulation tubing (the stuff they use around roll bars/roll cages) won't last. i'm lost here.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-10-2005, 05:28 PM

Funny you mention that, I am about to purchase a blazer tank as well and the person I'm buying it from doesn't have the strips that go between the straps and tank either. I was planning on using the old bicycle inner tube method, maybe double them up. All you need is something to keep the tank for rubbin metal on metal and squeaking, but since you have a poly tank, I'm not really sure if you would even need anything between the tank and straps???

**Palf70Step** · 10-10-2005, 05:42 PM

I used an old wire rack from under the hood of my 70. worked ou good because it wraps around the edge of the frame. Any heavy rubber is good. I have seen mud flaps, garden hose and others.

matthufham · 10-10-2005, 06:19 PM

garden hose, that's perfect becasue i have some old soaker hoses that don't work anymore. any other ideas?

Rdub · 10-10-2005, 06:33 PM

I have a 41 chev flatbed 350/350 that was built by a former circle track mechanic, for a shop truck (kind of rat rod style)... I purchased it about 2 years ago, he built the tank for it (located between frame rails behind the cab) and used strips cut from an old converyer belt. He also used the same material as an insulator between the flatbed framing and the tube frame. The build was about 9 years ago and the conveyor belt material is holding up well.

BubbaGreen · 10-11-2005, 11:14 PM

The cushioning between the metal strips from the factory is almost the same as 30# roofing tar paper available at any home improvment store.

**kwmech** · 10-11-2005, 11:23 PM

I have a friend who works for the fire dept. He gave me a piece of hose about 6' long that had burst or something. I sliced it lengthwise just like you did your inner tube, worked awesome.

Tx Firefighter · 10-12-2005, 06:57 AM

Seat belt material is the perfect size and will last longer than any rubber stuff will. Glue it to the strap with contact cement to hold it in place while you're installing the straps.

cypress TX 72 · 10-13-2005, 01:26 AM

I have installed that same poly tank, I didn't use any liner. I fastened the tank tightly against the stops on the sides of the tank to the frame rail - the tank is tight and cannot move around. I did make custom straps that fit correctly, instead of those crapy ones they sent with it. I haven't had any squeeking or any other problems- and its been about two years.....Daily driver.....

matthufham · 10-13-2005, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by cypress TX 72

I have installed that same poly tank, I didn't use any liner. I fastened the tank tightly against the stops on the sides of the tank to the frame rail - the tank is tight and cannot move around. I did make custom straps that fit correctly, instead of those crapy ones they sent with it. I haven't had any squeeking or any other problems- and its been about two years.....Daily driver.....

that's a good thing to hear. my straps fit right and they snug the tank up tight, so i shouldn't have to use anything then.

jsbgump · 10-13-2005, 10:32 AM

Not to get off subject here, but how did all of you run the fuel line and what material did yall use? stainless, aluminum, steel line, copper??

cypress TX 72 · 10-13-2005, 11:22 AM

Matt, Yeah, I don't think you should have any problems as long as you make sure it is as tight as you can get it.

jsbgump,
I ran 3/8" steel line all the way from the fuel pump- I bent it to go where the original went then custom bent it to keep going past the cab, I then used steel clamps to fasten it to the inside of the frame rail. Once I got to the cross member over the rear-end I used 3/8" flex fuel line then covered it with stainless braiding that I got from O'Reilly. For the return vent to the Charcol canister I just used the regular fuel line (3/8")
Hope this helps

matthufham · 10-13-2005, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jsbgump

Not to get off subject here, but how did all of you run the fuel line and what material did yall use? stainless, aluminum, steel line, copper??

rubber fuel hose. it works, you just have to maintain it for cracking and punctures.

aitch · 10-13-2005, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cypress TX 72

I have installed that same poly tank, I didn't use any liner. I fastened the tank tightly against the stops on the sides of the tank to the frame rail - the tank is tight and cannot move around. I did make custom straps that fit correctly, instead of those crapy ones they sent with it. I haven't had any squeeking or any other problems- and its been about two years.....Daily driver.....

I'm about to install a Blazer tank and have no straps. What did you use to make yours out of?

matthufham · 10-13-2005, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by aitch

I'm about to install a Blazer tank and have no straps. What did you use to make yours out of?

i used the straps in the kit, try bungee cord.
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cypress TX 72 · 10-13-2005, 09:16 PM

Aitch,
I made them out of some 1 1/2" x 3/16" steel strap... I used a bendall to copy the bends then heated the straps with a torch and bent to shape, I put 90 degree flats on each end to run 3/8" bolts through them to hold.
I can shoot some pics if you would like to see it..
Let me know
I just didn't like the idea of having that long bolt with a hook on the end on a 30K restoration--know what I mean.

10-10-2005, 05:07 PM	#1
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	what did you use to mount your blazer tank i have the straps and everything, but i need something inbetween the straps and the tank, and the tank with the frame. my dad says cut up a mudflap, but we found an old tire and cut it up. i'm affraid all those steel belts in the tire are going to slice my tank (i have a poly tank). i cut up a bike innertube, but it seems too thin. foam insulation tubing (the stuff they use around roll bars/roll cages) won't last. i'm lost here.

10-10-2005, 05:28 PM	#2
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10-10-2005, 05:42 PM	#3
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10-11-2005, 11:14 PM	#6
BubbaGreen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 686	The cushioning between the metal strips from the factory is almost the same as 30# roofing tar paper available at any home improvment store. __________________ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside RamJet-350/4L60e & Compushift/3.73Posi See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

10-12-2005, 06:57 AM	#8
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Seat belt material is the perfect size and will last longer than any rubber stuff will. Glue it to the strap with contact cement to hold it in place while you're installing the straps. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-10-2005, 06:19 PM	#4
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	garden hose, that's perfect becasue i have some old soaker hoses that don't work anymore. any other ideas?

10-10-2005, 06:33 PM	#5
Rdub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portland OR Posts: 74	I have a 41 chev flatbed 350/350 that was built by a former circle track mechanic, for a shop truck (kind of rat rod style)... I purchased it about 2 years ago, he built the tank for it (located between frame rails behind the cab) and used strips cut from an old converyer belt. He also used the same material as an insulator between the flatbed framing and the tube frame. The build was about 9 years ago and the conveyor belt material is holding up well.

10-11-2005, 11:23 PM	#7
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,650	I have a friend who works for the fire dept. He gave me a piece of hose about 6' long that had burst or something. I sliced it lengthwise just like you did your inner tube, worked awesome.

10-13-2005, 01:26 AM	#9
cypress TX 72 Saving one 72 at a time!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 261	I have installed that same poly tank, I didn't use any liner. I fastened the tank tightly against the stops on the sides of the tank to the frame rail - the tank is tight and cannot move around. I did make custom straps that fit correctly, instead of those crapy ones they sent with it. I haven't had any squeeking or any other problems- and its been about two years.....Daily driver.....

10-13-2005, 10:32 AM	#11
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Not to get off subject here, but how did all of you run the fuel line and what material did yall use? stainless, aluminum, steel line, copper?? __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

10-13-2005, 11:22 AM	#12
cypress TX 72 Saving one 72 at a time!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 261	Matt, Yeah, I don't think you should have any problems as long as you make sure it is as tight as you can get it. jsbgump, I ran 3/8" steel line all the way from the fuel pump- I bent it to go where the original went then custom bent it to keep going past the cab, I then used steel clamps to fasten it to the inside of the frame rail. Once I got to the cross member over the rear-end I used 3/8" flex fuel line then covered it with stainless braiding that I got from O'Reilly. For the return vent to the Charcol canister I just used the regular fuel line (3/8") Hope this helps

10-13-2005, 09:16 PM	#16
cypress TX 72 Saving one 72 at a time!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 261	Aitch, I made them out of some 1 1/2" x 3/16" steel strap... I used a bendall to copy the bends then heated the straps with a torch and bent to shape, I put 90 degree flats on each end to run 3/8" bolts through them to hold. I can shoot some pics if you would like to see it.. Let me know I just didn't like the idea of having that long bolt with a hook on the end on a 30K restoration--know what I mean.



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