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**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-27-2007, 08:31 PM

What have you guys gone with on your gas tank relocations.... 56 chevy..

entourageguy · 08-27-2007, 08:44 PM

Here's what I did....

Brian ..

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-27-2007, 11:09 PM

I s that a fuel cell from summit?

entourageguy · 08-28-2007, 04:53 PM

Summit has a simliar one. This is made by Jaz.

Brian ..

CAL 58 GMC · 08-28-2007, 11:34 PM

Mines under the bed. I used Kustom tank's 16 gal tank.

56hotrodred · 08-31-2007, 11:04 PM

Where did you get the inner wheel wells? I have a 56 SWB stepside I am early into and was thinking about increasing the width of the rear wheels a little for a bit of that hot rod look. I am also wrestling with where to put fuel tank but was hoping for something a little larger that 16 gallons.

Your truck looks great - what we can see of it.

bfink · 08-31-2007, 11:32 PM

i just ordered a 16 gal fuel cell from summit tonight . i really wanted to go w/ a stainless tank but couldnt convince myself to part w/ 5 bill's. my truck is mini tubbed too , i used the inner fenders off of an late 70's early 80's fleetside and trimmed them to about 6" wide
Brian
55 chevy stepside

56hotrodred · 08-31-2007, 11:48 PM

Fantastic look! I have never heard them called mini tubs but am going to pursue that more.

I have beeen toying with the idea of a combination marine grade polished aluminum tool box/fuel tank where a guy can get upwards of 30 or more gallons. There is a possibilty that I can mount the battery in the tool box above the fuel tank also. The cost however is through the roof (ca. $1000.00) but it solves a lot of problems with battery, large fuel tank and tool box. It also will weight a bit but I do dislike driving around in an empty truck. I live in rural western Canada where everything is quit far apart - bigger fuel tank is better and i want to make a cruiser.

The fuel cells with sending unit look pretty straight forward and I will really have to weight my options carefully.

Barry

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-01-2007, 09:44 AM

Has anyone got a tank under the bed with a side filler? Reason being is here in oregon we cannot pump our own gas we has gas jockey that do it for us yes stupid I know but once this thing gets paint I dont want some jockey screwin up the paint..

PDW HOTRODS · 09-08-2007, 01:09 AM

I'm in Oregon also, and we can pump our own for Classic cars, and
motorcycles if we want. I put a 1970 Nova tank under the back, and
made a gas door under the tail gate. I also made the tail gate shorter
to make room for the gas door.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-08-2007, 09:34 AM

Thanks pdw for the info and welcome to the board ....

lotussutol · 09-08-2007, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by entourageguy

Here's what I did....

Brian ..

I have a question for you. did you trim that back crossmember and/or move it back some? It looks like you have fresh bolts holding the crossmember in which is why I am asking if you slid it back some.

I was going to order a summit one like that today. I see a few of them in there though and did not measure this morning before heading to work. Oh well, I guess I can order it tonight after I measure the area so I know which one to order.

bfink · 09-08-2007, 03:53 PM

lotus , im putting a 16 gal summit fuel cell w/sender in my 55(i'd be done today but i caught a wicked cold) i had to move the rear crossmember back 2" so the tank will fit . its kind of a pain in the ass to get the bottom rivets out because they also hold on the rear leaf spring hanger too (if youe still using leafs)

Brian
55 chevy short/step

lotussutol · 09-08-2007, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bfink

lotus , im putting a 16 gal summit fuel cell w/sender in my 55(i'd be done today but i caught a wicked cold) i had to move the rear crossmember back 2" so the tank will fit . its kind of a pain in the ass to get the bottom rivets out because they also hold on the rear leaf spring hanger too (if youe still using leafs)

Brian
55 chevy short/step

sorry to hear about the cold. that sucks.

And I am hoping to avoid having to move my rear crossmember back a couple inches. I do not mind trimming the top out some to get it to drop in but I do not want to have to move it.

entourageguy · 09-08-2007, 06:32 PM

Yea I moved mine back as well...
Brian ...

lotussutol · 09-08-2007, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by entourageguy

Yea I moved mine back as well...
Brian ...

quick question...what size back tires are those on your truck?

entourageguy · 09-08-2007, 08:19 PM

Hey
The rear tires are 235/70 15 on 15x7 ralley rims. ! have 2.5" spacers right now to clear the box. I'm planing to do a small tub this winter so calipers clear the box in the wheel wells.

Brian ...

lotussutol · 09-09-2007, 02:04 AM

cool. I have 225x75 15 in the back. With the 8.8 rear I do not think my bed will fit on. My adapters are 1" and convert me over to a chevy pattern. I have some torque thrust wheels I am going to use. I think I am going to try and fit 275x60 15 in the back.

back to the fuel tank. I ordered one from summit tonight. I am going to trim up the back support to get the tank to fit rather then move it since it is attached to the rear leaf area too. That sounds like next weekends project if I can get the rear of the frame notched this week.

Is the rear on your frame notched or not?

entourageguy · 09-09-2007, 08:24 AM

Hey

Yes I c notched it and boxed it as well. Just used some 6" pipe.

Brian ...

08-27-2007, 08:31 PM	#1
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,591	Need help with gas tank options.. What have you guys gone with on your gas tank relocations.... 56 chevy.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-27-2007, 08:44 PM	#2
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Need help with gas tank options.. Here's what I did.... Brian .. Attached Images __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

08-27-2007, 11:09 PM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,591	Re: Need help with gas tank options.. I s that a fuel cell from summit? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-28-2007, 04:53 PM	#4
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Need help with gas tank options.. Summit has a simliar one. This is made by Jaz. Brian .. __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

08-28-2007, 11:34 PM	#5
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Need help with gas tank options.. Mines under the bed. I used Kustom tank's 16 gal tank. Attached Images __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

08-31-2007, 11:04 PM	#6
56hotrodred Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mountain View, Alberta, Canada Posts: 415	Re: Need help with gas tank options.. Where did you get the inner wheel wells? I have a 56 SWB stepside I am early into and was thinking about increasing the width of the rear wheels a little for a bit of that hot rod look. I am also wrestling with where to put fuel tank but was hoping for something a little larger that 16 gallons. Your truck looks great - what we can see of it.

08-31-2007, 11:32 PM	#7
bfink Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Turlock , CA Posts: 76	Re: Need help with gas tank options.. i just ordered a 16 gal fuel cell from summit tonight . i really wanted to go w/ a stainless tank but couldnt convince myself to part w/ 5 bill's. my truck is mini tubbed too , i used the inner fenders off of an late 70's early 80's fleetside and trimmed them to about 6" wide Brian 55 chevy stepside

08-31-2007, 11:48 PM	#8
56hotrodred Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mountain View, Alberta, Canada Posts: 415	Re: Need help with gas tank options.. Fantastic look! I have never heard them called mini tubs but am going to pursue that more. I have beeen toying with the idea of a combination marine grade polished aluminum tool box/fuel tank where a guy can get upwards of 30 or more gallons. There is a possibilty that I can mount the battery in the tool box above the fuel tank also. The cost however is through the roof (ca. $1000.00) but it solves a lot of problems with battery, large fuel tank and tool box. It also will weight a bit but I do dislike driving around in an empty truck. I live in rural western Canada where everything is quit far apart - bigger fuel tank is better and i want to make a cruiser. The fuel cells with sending unit look pretty straight forward and I will really have to weight my options carefully. Barry

09-01-2007, 09:44 AM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,591	Re: Need help with gas tank options.. Has anyone got a tank under the bed with a side filler? Reason being is here in oregon we cannot pump our own gas we has gas jockey that do it for us yes stupid I know but once this thing gets paint I dont want some jockey screwin up the paint.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-08-2007, 01:09 AM	#10
PDW HOTRODS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sutherlin Oregon Posts: 495	Re: Need help with gas tank options.. I'm in Oregon also, and we can pump our own for Classic cars, and motorcycles if we want. I put a 1970 Nova tank under the back, and made a gas door under the tail gate. I also made the tail gate shorter to make room for the gas door.

09-08-2007, 09:34 AM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,591	Re: Need help with gas tank options.. Thanks pdw for the info and welcome to the board .... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-08-2007, 03:53 PM	#13
bfink Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Turlock , CA Posts: 76	Re: Need help with gas tank options.. lotus , im putting a 16 gal summit fuel cell w/sender in my 55(i'd be done today but i caught a wicked cold) i had to move the rear crossmember back 2" so the tank will fit . its kind of a pain in the ass to get the bottom rivets out because they also hold on the rear leaf spring hanger too (if youe still using leafs) Brian 55 chevy short/step

09-08-2007, 06:32 PM	#15
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Need help with gas tank options.. Yea I moved mine back as well... Brian ... __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

09-08-2007, 08:19 PM	#17
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Need help with gas tank options.. Hey The rear tires are 235/70 15 on 15x7 ralley rims. ! have 2.5" spacers right now to clear the box. I'm planing to do a small tub this winter so calipers clear the box in the wheel wells. Brian ... __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

09-09-2007, 02:04 AM	#18
lotussutol Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Taft, CA Posts: 140	Re: Need help with gas tank options.. cool. I have 225x75 15 in the back. With the 8.8 rear I do not think my bed will fit on. My adapters are 1" and convert me over to a chevy pattern. I have some torque thrust wheels I am going to use. I think I am going to try and fit 275x60 15 in the back. back to the fuel tank. I ordered one from summit tonight. I am going to trim up the back support to get the tank to fit rather then move it since it is attached to the rear leaf area too. That sounds like next weekends project if I can get the rear of the frame notched this week. Is the rear on your frame notched or not? __________________ Lotus Current Rides/Projects 1955.5 Chevy shortbed truck 1952 Chevy Coupe Deluxe car Last edited by lotussutol; 09-09-2007 at 02:05 AM.



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09-09-2007, 08:24 AM	#19
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Need help with gas tank options.. Hey Yes I c notched it and boxed it as well. Just used some 6" pipe. Brian ... Attached Images __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

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