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Texasbigblock · 03-31-2007, 08:08 PM

I have recently seen threads on which tank to use and where to put the filler neck. I just got through putting a 69 camaro tank under my shortbed. i made a subframe out of 1 1/2 square tubing and made some hangers out of thin
1 1/2 inch wide flat metal. I bought a new drop back bumper and plasma'd a square hole and covered it with a flip down plate holder off of an 81 malibu. Cant see the tank from behind and everything tucked under nice and fit extremely well! Just though id let everyone know how it went.

P.S. picture coming soon hopefully!

dave2953 · 03-31-2007, 08:22 PM

Did you have to buy the tank new, or did you already have it. Just curious as to the cost of it all.

69step4x4 · 03-31-2007, 08:26 PM

Cant wait for pics, I wanna do that on my 69 4x4 stepside.

Texasbigblock · 03-31-2007, 08:36 PM

yea i bought the tank and sender brand new. i think the whole setup was ended up being about $190 which i thot was very reasonable with the results i got.

WinDancer · 03-31-2007, 08:49 PM

Texasbigblock · 03-31-2007, 08:51 PM

sorry, im looking for them, they seem to have been misplaced!

SCOTI · 03-31-2007, 10:30 PM

How many gallons?

Texasbigblock · 04-01-2007, 01:00 PM

thats the only downfall to this tank: it only holds 17 gallons i belive. And with my 396 and 3.73 posi it looks like i might have to invest in an overdrive tranny

WinDancer · 04-04-2007, 11:28 PM

Scott, my project is also a 396 with a 3.73 rear end. What is the max rps and speed for you on the freeway?
Thanks!

gringoloco · 04-06-2007, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by WinDancer

x2!

BP68 · 12-09-2008, 07:24 PM

Please gets some pics up!!

ChevLoRay · 12-09-2008, 09:49 PM

[QUOTE=Texasbigblock;2103831]thats the only downfall to this tank: it only holds 17 gallons i belive. QUOTE]

The original tank only holds 16 gallons, so you got one more for your efforts.

LuckyHenriksen · 12-09-2008, 11:34 PM

How is it filling a gas stations? When you open the cap does it all come spilling out at you?

Texasbigblock · 12-10-2008, 02:30 PM

why would it come spilling out? I have no problems with it, works as good as it did on the old cars that were lke this

hotrod 80 · 12-10-2008, 02:39 PM

I always thought about a second gen Camaro tank in this same type of install .

454_72_4X4 · 12-10-2008, 02:46 PM

Subscribing for the pics!

chevy_mike · 12-10-2008, 06:41 PM

Yeah, where's the pics. This thread was started March of 2007.

Take some new pics please, if you can't find the original one.

tdave00 · 12-10-2008, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by LuckyHenriksen

How is it filling a gas stations? When you open the cap does it all come spilling out at you?

It's sort of hard to picture without ummm pictures

. From what you said the filler is coming out of the rear bumper. Sorta hard to imagine how the neck would have enough fall on it. I think that's what he's saying.

Texasbigblock · 12-10-2008, 07:55 PM

haha, i guess i better take some new ones before yall show up with torches and pitchforks......im going to go take them right now!

Texasbigblock · 12-10-2008, 09:31 PM

anyone having problems uploading pics, keeps sayin there is a security issue? sorry, i was gonna try to get some on here tonight

LuckyHenriksen · 12-10-2008, 09:55 PM

My buddy has a '70 Monte Carlo withe the filler behind the plate, and if you don't do it right gas always spill out. That was what I was thinking.

LuckyHenriksen · 12-10-2008, 09:56 PM

Keep trying!

Texasbigblock · 12-10-2008, 11:52 PM

what does this mean ''Your submission could not be processed because a security token was missing''

tdave00 · 12-10-2008, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Texasbigblock

what does this mean ''Your submission could not be processed because a security token was missing''

Don't know. I always use photobucket to upload my pictures here. Looking forward to seeing some pictures though.

I am very interested in the camaro tank. 17 gallons would be fine with me. I just don't want to be able to see the tank hanging down below the rear bumper.

badpeanut · 12-11-2008, 12:09 AM

Subscribing for the pictures!

03-31-2007, 08:08 PM	#1
Texasbigblock Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 252	Gas Tank worked great! I have recently seen threads on which tank to use and where to put the filler neck. I just got through putting a 69 camaro tank under my shortbed. i made a subframe out of 1 1/2 square tubing and made some hangers out of thin 1 1/2 inch wide flat metal. I bought a new drop back bumper and plasma'd a square hole and covered it with a flip down plate holder off of an 81 malibu. Cant see the tank from behind and everything tucked under nice and fit extremely well! Just though id let everyone know how it went. P.S. picture coming soon hopefully!

03-31-2007, 08:22 PM	#2
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Gas Tank worked great! Did you have to buy the tank new, or did you already have it. Just curious as to the cost of it all. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

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69step4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cottage Grove, Or Posts: 312	Re: Gas Tank worked great! Cant wait for pics, I wanna do that on my 69 4x4 stepside.

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Texasbigblock Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 252	Re: Gas Tank worked great! yea i bought the tank and sender brand new. i think the whole setup was ended up being about $190 which i thot was very reasonable with the results i got. __________________ -Scott- 1970 C10 shortbed 396 1969 C30 dually flatbed "Vidalia"

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Texasbigblock Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 252	Re: Gas Tank worked great! sorry, im looking for them, they seem to have been misplaced! __________________ -Scott- 1970 C10 shortbed 396 1969 C30 dually flatbed "Vidalia"

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04-01-2007, 01:00 PM	#8
Texasbigblock Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 252	Re: Gas Tank worked great! thats the only downfall to this tank: it only holds 17 gallons i belive. And with my 396 and 3.73 posi it looks like i might have to invest in an overdrive tranny __________________ -Scott- 1970 C10 shortbed 396 1969 C30 dually flatbed "Vidalia"

04-04-2007, 11:28 PM	#9
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Re: Gas Tank worked great! Scott, my project is also a 396 with a 3.73 rear end. What is the max rps and speed for you on the freeway? Thanks! __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400

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ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Gas Tank worked great! [QUOTE=Texasbigblock;2103831]thats the only downfall to this tank: it only holds 17 gallons i belive. QUOTE] The original tank only holds 16 gallons, so you got one more for your efforts. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

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12-10-2008, 02:30 PM	#14
Texasbigblock Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 252	Re: Gas Tank worked great! why would it come spilling out? I have no problems with it, works as good as it did on the old cars that were lke this __________________ -Scott- 1970 C10 shortbed 396 1969 C30 dually flatbed "Vidalia"

12-10-2008, 02:39 PM	#15
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Texasbigblock Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 252	Re: Gas Tank worked great! haha, i guess i better take some new ones before yall show up with torches and pitchforks......im going to go take them right now! __________________ -Scott- 1970 C10 shortbed 396 1969 C30 dually flatbed "Vidalia"

12-10-2008, 09:31 PM	#20
Texasbigblock Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 252	Re: Gas Tank worked great! anyone having problems uploading pics, keeps sayin there is a security issue? sorry, i was gonna try to get some on here tonight __________________ -Scott- 1970 C10 shortbed 396 1969 C30 dually flatbed "Vidalia"

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LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Gas Tank worked great! My buddy has a '70 Monte Carlo withe the filler behind the plate, and if you don't do it right gas always spill out. That was what I was thinking. __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

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