Blazer Tank Swap Question/Issue - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SCOTI · 04-10-2007, 01:05 AM

I picked up a blazer tank swap kit for my Beater & tonight I was doing some test fitting of the tank.

I had to remove the spare tire cross-member as expected & the factory punched holes in the frame line up like they should vs. the holes on the reinforced tank flange.

The issue I'm noticing is the front of the tank on the drivers side does not clear the pan-hard bar mount. Either the tank flange or the pan-hard bar mount will need to be trimmed...... or possibly both.

Has anyone else that's done this conversion had a similar problem? What was your solution?

Just asking questions to make better decisions. . .....

gringoloco · 04-10-2007, 01:11 AM

I moved my tank back as far as possible and drilled new holes for the straps. I used a poly tank though, so no flange...

SCOTI · 04-10-2007, 08:35 AM

Thanks Gringo.
Anyone else w/a steel tank?

**Palf70Step** · 04-10-2007, 09:00 AM

I didn't notice any problems on mine, but mine is an original blazer tank. Its not super roomy back there but it clears fine.

This is the only side shot I have of mine.

SprayPaint · 04-10-2007, 11:29 AM

Hey Scoti,

Let me know how your conversion goes. I live next to LMC Truck and was just about to buy their Blazer Tank Conversion kit for my '67 for $199 w/sender. My initial measurements show it hanging a little lower than I care for but might still be ok.

Thanks

sneakysnake · 04-10-2007, 03:02 PM

Here is an old post w/pics that might be of help.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=74876

SCOTI · 04-10-2007, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sneakysnake

Here is an old post w/pics that might be of help.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=74876

Thanks. I've already read that thread & he didn't seem to mention the issue.

04-10-2007, 01:05 AM	#1
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Blazer Tank Swap Question/Issue I picked up a blazer tank swap kit for my Beater & tonight I was doing some test fitting of the tank. I had to remove the spare tire cross-member as expected & the factory punched holes in the frame line up like they should vs. the holes on the reinforced tank flange. The issue I'm noticing is the front of the tank on the drivers side does not clear the pan-hard bar mount. Either the tank flange or the pan-hard bar mount will need to be trimmed...... or possibly both. Has anyone else that's done this conversion had a similar problem? What was your solution? Just asking questions to make better decisions. . ..... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

04-10-2007, 01:11 AM	#2
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Blazer Tank Swap Question/Issue I moved my tank back as far as possible and drilled new holes for the straps. I used a poly tank though, so no flange... __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

04-10-2007, 08:35 AM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: Blazer Tank Swap Question/Issue Thanks Gringo. Anyone else w/a steel tank? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 04-10-2007 at 08:36 AM.

04-10-2007, 09:00 AM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: Blazer Tank Swap Question/Issue I didn't notice any problems on mine, but mine is an original blazer tank. Its not super roomy back there but it clears fine. This is the only side shot I have of mine. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-10-2007, 11:29 AM	#5
SprayPaint Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kingsville, MO Posts: 19	Re: Blazer Tank Swap Question/Issue Hey Scoti, Let me know how your conversion goes. I live next to LMC Truck and was just about to buy their Blazer Tank Conversion kit for my '67 for $199 w/sender. My initial measurements show it hanging a little lower than I care for but might still be ok. Thanks

04-10-2007, 03:02 PM	#6
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Re: Blazer Tank Swap Question/Issue Here is an old post w/pics that might be of help. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=74876



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