Will a Blazer gas tank work in a SWB truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ScottH** · 12-04-2006, 07:30 PM

Anyone know if I can use a 31 gallon blazer gas tank in a swb k10 I'll be picking up soon?

Any info is appreciated.

Thanks.

84 400 · 12-04-2006, 07:35 PM

with mods yes! will it bolt in the stock saddle bag location no

bigblock73 · 12-04-2006, 08:15 PM

Yup, Chris did it...

http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/blazertank.html

**ScottH** · 12-04-2006, 08:54 PM

Thanks guys. Is there anything that would basically bolt in to increase the capacity? Original optional larger tank, or other years that would work?

84 400 · 12-05-2006, 12:20 AM

do you have twin 16 gallons or a single 16? you can put in twin 20 or a 20 gallon but i tried it on my old truck and never got the filler plugg figured out but i never really tried eather.

**ScottH** · 12-05-2006, 10:36 AM

Just a single tank which is why I was looking into something larger.

Slonaker · 12-05-2006, 12:28 PM

You could install another saddle tank on the other side. It was a common factory option. They are filled separately, and controlled by a switch on the dash. It also switches between the sending units of the two tanks so you can check both with one fuel gauge.

The only problem is that trucks with two tanks have fillers on both sides of the bed. If your truck came with a single filler, you would need to switch beds to one from a dula tank pickup, or modify your existing bed.

The issue with the Blazer tank, I believe, is related to the filler as well. You would need to fabricate something to allow you to fill it with gas.

My dad's old truck that we had in the 70s just had a fabricated steel tank bolted into the front of the bed, kind of like the toolboxes you see now. It was plumbed in with a tee and a manual valve that was mounted through the floor between the seat and the door. It wasn't pretty, but it allowed the truck to carry a huge amount of fuel.

Slonaker

**Captkaos** · 12-05-2006, 03:08 PM

Filler for the Blazer tank can be addressed simply by routing it up to the bed floor if you were so inclined..

Slonaker · 12-05-2006, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captkaos

Filler for the Blazer tank can be addressed simply by routing it up to the bed floor if you were so inclined..

The downside is you can't fill the bed with stuff and then fill the tank. I guess that might not be an issue is he has another tank to work with...

Slonaker

12-04-2006, 07:30 PM	#1
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,187	Will a Blazer gas tank work in a SWB truck? Anyone know if I can use a 31 gallon blazer gas tank in a swb k10 I'll be picking up soon? Any info is appreciated. Thanks.

12-04-2006, 07:35 PM	#2
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: Will a Blazer gas tank work in a SWB truck? with mods yes! will it bolt in the stock saddle bag location no __________________ 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

12-04-2006, 08:15 PM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: Will a Blazer gas tank work in a SWB truck? Yup, Chris did it... http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/blazertank.html __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

12-04-2006, 08:54 PM	#4
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,187	Re: Will a Blazer gas tank work in a SWB truck? Thanks guys. Is there anything that would basically bolt in to increase the capacity? Original optional larger tank, or other years that would work? Last edited by ScottH; 12-04-2006 at 08:55 PM.

12-05-2006, 12:20 AM	#5
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: Will a Blazer gas tank work in a SWB truck? do you have twin 16 gallons or a single 16? you can put in twin 20 or a 20 gallon but i tried it on my old truck and never got the filler plugg figured out but i never really tried eather. __________________ 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

12-05-2006, 10:36 AM	#6
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,187	Re: Will a Blazer gas tank work in a SWB truck? Just a single tank which is why I was looking into something larger.

12-05-2006, 12:28 PM	#7
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Will a Blazer gas tank work in a SWB truck? You could install another saddle tank on the other side. It was a common factory option. They are filled separately, and controlled by a switch on the dash. It also switches between the sending units of the two tanks so you can check both with one fuel gauge. The only problem is that trucks with two tanks have fillers on both sides of the bed. If your truck came with a single filler, you would need to switch beds to one from a dula tank pickup, or modify your existing bed. The issue with the Blazer tank, I believe, is related to the filler as well. You would need to fabricate something to allow you to fill it with gas. My dad's old truck that we had in the 70s just had a fabricated steel tank bolted into the front of the bed, kind of like the toolboxes you see now. It was plumbed in with a tee and a manual valve that was mounted through the floor between the seat and the door. It wasn't pretty, but it allowed the truck to carry a huge amount of fuel. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

12-05-2006, 03:08 PM	#8
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Will a Blazer gas tank work in a SWB truck? Filler for the Blazer tank can be addressed simply by routing it up to the bed floor if you were so inclined.. __________________ 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



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.