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cliffsta · 10-17-2006, 11:23 AM

Simple question. Is there ANY way to make 20 gallon tanks fit underneath SWB trucks, or are the tanks simply too long? The brown parts truck has dual 20gals, a setup I wouldn't mind keeping, but I've always understood it to be they would not fit on a shortbed. They wouldn't clear the leafs on a SWB, correct?

Russell · 10-17-2006, 04:02 PM

Unfortunately, I doubt they'd fit...

If you want more fuel storage, maybe consider a K5 fuel tank? Be easy enough to set up the fuel fill on a stepper

**Captkaos** · 10-17-2006, 05:45 PM

There is no way to make them fit under a SWB truck.

84 400 · 10-18-2006, 02:11 AM

cliffa, i don't think they would fit and on your stepper it would take some fab work. but, the k5 tank would look great on your truck

**JMac11** · 10-18-2006, 06:42 AM

Back in 87, I had a 2wd SWB, I thought there was a mod to the filler neck that increased full capacity some. Not sure, but it seemed that the filler necks exteded further into the tank than nessecary or something. supposedly gave you a couple gallons more capacity, but may be my mind playing tricks.

cliffsta · 10-18-2006, 08:55 AM

I would love to do the Blazer tank mod.... when I have some money

Maybe if I can make enough money from selling the dualtank setup off the brown truck I can buy a Blazer tank and sending unit. How would I connect it to my filler neck in the fender though? A long hose?

**N2TRUX** · 10-18-2006, 10:28 AM

I know it sounds like a good idea, especially since you have them on the donor truck. Considering your budget, and the cost of gas these days how would you fill both tanks anyway?

Sell them off and by more fun stuff instead...

cliffsta · 10-18-2006, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I know it sounds like a good idea, especially since you have them on the donor truck. Considering your budget, and the cost of gas these days how would you fill both tanks anyway?

Sell them off and by more fun stuff instead...

I'd dedicate one entire check from work to it

Then I could forget about gas for a looong time :P

Yeah, I think the dualtank setup is gonna be the second thing I try to sell, after the front clip. That's my project this weekend; take the fenders and hood off, clean them up, take some photos, and list them here or sleezebay.

I gotta find out if there's diesel left in those tanks...

84 400 · 10-18-2006, 02:29 PM

great idea cliffa, you may also want to just run the k 5 tank with the filler in the bed of the truck. buy the way are you still selling the grill and emvlems? Pm me if so

boxrodz · 10-18-2006, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cliffsta

I would love to do the Blazer tank mod.... when I have some money

Maybe if I can make enough money from selling the dualtank setup off the brown truck I can buy a Blazer tank and sending unit. How would I connect it to my filler neck in the fender though? A long hose?

Yeah, you could use fuel-rated hose at the filler neck end and the fuel tank end and use some tubing (exhaust) for the run. The run might be kinda tricky to maintain a rearward slope to the tank underneath and alongside the framerail. If you wanted something trick, you could fill

(shave) your fuel door and recess a marine-style fuel cap in the surface of your 'to be' wood bed floor above the tank.

Along the lines of what Jeff (Bigblock73) did.

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Originally Posted by cliffsta

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I gotta find out if there's diesel left in those tanks...

I have an image of you hoarding 2 twenty gallon tanks full of diesel fuel. Then in the distant future, running around with the 2 twenty gallon tanks tied down in the bed of your stepper like Mad Max.

cliffsta · 10-18-2006, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by boxrodz

I have an image of you hoarding 2 twenty gallon tanks full of diesel fuel. Then in the distant future, running around with the 2 twenty gallon tanks tied down in the bed of your stepper like Mad Max.

LMAO oh god, I seriously just laughed out loud. Oh my.... phew....

On your other comment... I'm not too thrilled about having to hack up a new wood floor... how did the Blazers's gas filler lines run? Couldn't I simply use their setup? Its a really fun sounding project for down the road.

PM being sent 84 400

10-17-2006, 11:23 AM	#1
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Dual 20 Gallon Tanks Simple question. Is there ANY way to make 20 gallon tanks fit underneath SWB trucks, or are the tanks simply too long? The brown parts truck has dual 20gals, a setup I wouldn't mind keeping, but I've always understood it to be they would not fit on a shortbed. They wouldn't clear the leafs on a SWB, correct? __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

10-17-2006, 04:02 PM	#2
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: Dual 20 Gallon Tanks Unfortunately, I doubt they'd fit... If you want more fuel storage, maybe consider a K5 fuel tank? Be easy enough to set up the fuel fill on a stepper __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

10-17-2006, 05:45 PM	#3
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Dual 20 Gallon Tanks There is no way to make them fit under a SWB truck. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

10-18-2006, 02:11 AM	#4
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: Dual 20 Gallon Tanks cliffa, i don't think they would fit and on your stepper it would take some fab work. but, the k5 tank would look great on your truck __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

10-18-2006, 06:42 AM	#5
JMac11 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tallahassee Fl Posts: 773	Re: Dual 20 Gallon Tanks Back in 87, I had a 2wd SWB, I thought there was a mod to the filler neck that increased full capacity some. Not sure, but it seemed that the filler necks exteded further into the tank than nessecary or something. supposedly gave you a couple gallons more capacity, but may be my mind playing tricks.

10-18-2006, 08:55 AM	#6
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: Dual 20 Gallon Tanks I would love to do the Blazer tank mod.... when I have some money Maybe if I can make enough money from selling the dualtank setup off the brown truck I can buy a Blazer tank and sending unit. How would I connect it to my filler neck in the fender though? A long hose? __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

10-18-2006, 10:28 AM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Dual 20 Gallon Tanks I know it sounds like a good idea, especially since you have them on the donor truck. Considering your budget, and the cost of gas these days how would you fill both tanks anyway? Sell them off and by more fun stuff instead... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-18-2006, 02:29 PM	#9
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: Dual 20 Gallon Tanks great idea cliffa, you may also want to just run the k 5 tank with the filler in the bed of the truck. buy the way are you still selling the grill and emvlems? Pm me if so __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out



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