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jmedero · 11-19-2008, 10:58 AM

Ok I got a sweet deal on a 66 lwb with a bed of parts. Have been doing the body work and stuff like that. I want to replace the brand new tank from in the cab to out of the cab unit. The plan is a super TIGHT budget on this truck, but trick it out as much as I can. The dare was to build it for $6k or less and make it lay frame. So every penny counts. Any ideas whats a budget minded way to do this tank conversion? I have checked out the tank kits and it would be like $350 for everything to make it work.... just want to make sure thats the cheapest way. Did I mention the $6k was paint and wheels also!! I love a good chanllenge

scotts62 · 11-19-2008, 11:23 AM

There is another tank that you can get for the back thats around $200 with sending unit, i cant remember the link though, im sure one of the other guys will post it up real soon though.

Do a search in the forum for fuel tanks there is all sorts of different ways the guys have done theirs.

kissingbug1978 · 11-19-2008, 01:08 PM

This will save you a buck 50.
http://www.lmctruck.com/ICATALOG/CBE/full.aspx?Page=67

kizer · 11-19-2008, 02:52 PM

Thats where I saw that. I saw another that was stainless or whatever and they wanted around $750.

scotts62 · 11-19-2008, 04:59 PM

yep thats the one i was thinking of too.

HotRodYJ · 11-20-2008, 07:49 AM

The cheapest way is to use a tank from another vehicle and not buy new. Adapt it and make it work. I'll probably use a tank from and Astro van or a Jeep tank that I've already got laying around. Cost = priceless

kizer · 11-20-2008, 12:53 PM

Jeep Wrangler looks pretty close to the same shape as that LMC truck catalog, 19gallon and made out of that poly/plastic stuff. Heck grab a stocker and I'm sure you could grab the 1/8 steel box they call a armor which happens to have the holes for hanging it.

Heres what an aftermarket skid looks like, but you can see the square holes in the rear that that straps use. I have a 2000 wrangler if anybody needs measurements I could take them.

Heres how it was installed if anybody wants to bother looking at it as well it shows pictures of the Jeep tank.
http://www.jeepaholics.com/feature/k...id/default.htm

TJ, the round headlight one fills from the drivers side, YJ square headlights fills from the back, however I'm sure you could remove the clamps and add new hoses.

HotRodYJ · 11-20-2008, 01:21 PM

Most of the conversions with a factory style tank instead of a fuel cell just use a stock Blazer fuel tank.

502tripower · 11-20-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by HotRodYJ

The cheapest way is to use a tank from another vehicle and not buy new. Adapt it and make it work. I'll probably use a tank from and Astro van or a Jeep tank that I've already got laying around. Cost = priceless

Here is what I did. Tank is out of a late 70's-early 80's 1/2 ton Chevy Van. Welded a 3X4 piece of angel to the end of the bed rails and drilled for the hangers. Also had to trim the lower edge of the upper X-member slightly and the one cross sill. Hole sawed threw the frame for the fuel fill and used a 88'-98' Chev Pickup gas door. I think I paid 35.00 for the tank fuel fill neck and door.

502tripower · 11-20-2008, 01:39 PM

Couple more pics...

kizer · 11-20-2008, 04:58 PM

502tripower,

From the looks of it you cant see your tank at all with the bumper mounted. Any idea if you would see it if you had just a roll pan attached or do you think it would be hidden?

502tripower · 11-20-2008, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kizer

502tripower,

From the looks of it you cant see your tank at all with the bumper mounted. Any idea if you would see it if you had just a roll pan attached or do you think it would be hidden?

The roll pan does hide the tank completely.

jmedero · 11-20-2008, 06:23 PM

502 I like that set up. Looks clean.
thanks for the ideas guys.

rickf · 11-20-2008, 06:43 PM

502, Is that purple heart bed wood I see?

**slepysal** · 11-20-2008, 06:56 PM

Maybe this will work for you ....
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=234732

502tripower · 11-21-2008, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rickf

502, Is that purple heart bed wood I see?

Yes it is...

scotts62 · 11-21-2008, 01:19 PM

I like that! looks good 502

terrellautosports · 11-21-2008, 02:31 PM

summit racing has some to choose from. i might go with this setup if i don't build my own.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

Tomsriv · 11-30-2008, 02:07 AM

FYI, The "Blazer" tank which LMC and others sell is also found in the more common Suburban.

1961chevy · 11-30-2008, 02:39 AM

I used a 66 mustang tank, the cost was around $100 with sending unit

nhtc33d · 11-30-2008, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 1961chevy

I used a 66 mustang tank, the cost was around $100 with sending unit

Does the sending unit work with the stock fuel gauge?

1961chevy · 12-01-2008, 12:23 AM

not shure if the sending unit works, because the tank is just mocked up in the frame as of now

**slepysal** · 12-01-2008, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1961chevy

not shure if the sending unit works, because the tank is just mocked up in the frame as of now

How about some pics

1961chevy · 12-01-2008, 06:48 PM

man i wish i could, ill try to borrow a camera, by the way i have a custom back half but i did have it on the stock frame before i built the backhalf, the spout came up through the floor

*LILRED66* · 12-01-2008, 07:20 PM

1961chevy:

Welcome to the boards from Kansas City, KS.

jmedero:

Keep us posted with your progress.

11-19-2008, 10:58 AM	#1
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	super budget gas tank... Ok I got a sweet deal on a 66 lwb with a bed of parts. Have been doing the body work and stuff like that. I want to replace the brand new tank from in the cab to out of the cab unit. The plan is a super TIGHT budget on this truck, but trick it out as much as I can. The dare was to build it for $6k or less and make it lay frame. So every penny counts. Any ideas whats a budget minded way to do this tank conversion? I have checked out the tank kits and it would be like $350 for everything to make it work.... just want to make sure thats the cheapest way. Did I mention the $6k was paint and wheels also!! I love a good chanllenge

11-19-2008, 11:23 AM	#2
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: super budget gas tank... There is another tank that you can get for the back thats around $200 with sending unit, i cant remember the link though, im sure one of the other guys will post it up real soon though. Do a search in the forum for fuel tanks there is all sorts of different ways the guys have done theirs. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62 Last edited by scotts62; 11-19-2008 at 11:31 AM. Reason: oops

11-19-2008, 01:08 PM	#3
kissingbug1978 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Antonio,Tx Posts: 83	Re: super budget gas tank... This will save you a buck 50. http://www.lmctruck.com/ICATALOG/CBE/full.aspx?Page=67

11-19-2008, 02:52 PM	#4
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: super budget gas tank... Thats where I saw that. I saw another that was stainless or whatever and they wanted around $750. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

11-19-2008, 04:59 PM	#5
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: super budget gas tank... yep thats the one i was thinking of too. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

11-20-2008, 07:49 AM	#6
HotRodYJ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Johnson City, TN Posts: 264	Re: super budget gas tank... The cheapest way is to use a tank from another vehicle and not buy new. Adapt it and make it work. I'll probably use a tank from and Astro van or a Jeep tank that I've already got laying around. Cost = priceless __________________ 66 Chevy Stepside tandem project My junk: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=480902 Last edited by HotRodYJ; 11-20-2008 at 07:51 AM.

11-20-2008, 12:53 PM	#7
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: super budget gas tank... Jeep Wrangler looks pretty close to the same shape as that LMC truck catalog, 19gallon and made out of that poly/plastic stuff. Heck grab a stocker and I'm sure you could grab the 1/8 steel box they call a armor which happens to have the holes for hanging it. Heres what an aftermarket skid looks like, but you can see the square holes in the rear that that straps use. I have a 2000 wrangler if anybody needs measurements I could take them. Heres how it was installed if anybody wants to bother looking at it as well it shows pictures of the Jeep tank. http://www.jeepaholics.com/feature/k...id/default.htm TJ, the round headlight one fills from the drivers side, YJ square headlights fills from the back, however I'm sure you could remove the clamps and add new hoses. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

11-20-2008, 01:21 PM	#8
HotRodYJ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Johnson City, TN Posts: 264	Re: super budget gas tank... Most of the conversions with a factory style tank instead of a fuel cell just use a stock Blazer fuel tank. __________________ 66 Chevy Stepside tandem project My junk: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=480902

11-20-2008, 01:39 PM	#10
502tripower Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Satsop, WA Posts: 606	Re: super budget gas tank... Couple more pics... Attached Images __________________ 1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD

11-20-2008, 04:58 PM	#11
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: super budget gas tank... 502tripower, From the looks of it you cant see your tank at all with the bumper mounted. Any idea if you would see it if you had just a roll pan attached or do you think it would be hidden? __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

11-20-2008, 06:23 PM	#13
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	Re: super budget gas tank... 502 I like that set up. Looks clean. thanks for the ideas guys.

11-20-2008, 06:43 PM	#14
rickf Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lake Oswego, OR Posts: 318	Re: super budget gas tank... 502, Is that purple heart bed wood I see?

11-20-2008, 06:56 PM	#15
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: super budget gas tank... Maybe this will work for you .... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=234732 __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 11-20-2008 at 06:59 PM.

11-21-2008, 01:19 PM	#17
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: super budget gas tank... I like that! looks good 502 __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

11-21-2008, 02:31 PM	#18
terrellautosports New Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: s.w. missouri Posts: 176	Re: super budget gas tank... summit racing has some to choose from. i might go with this setup if i don't build my own. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku __________________ 1968 SWB Project. Soon to Start Build Thread



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11-30-2008, 02:07 AM	#19
Tomsriv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 257	Re: super budget gas tank... FYI, The "Blazer" tank which LMC and others sell is also found in the more common Suburban. __________________ '65 Chevy shortbed stepside.

11-30-2008, 02:39 AM	#20
1961chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: strathmore california Posts: 17	Re: super budget gas tank... I used a 66 mustang tank, the cost was around $100 with sending unit

12-01-2008, 12:23 AM	#22
1961chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: strathmore california Posts: 17	Re: super budget gas tank... not shure if the sending unit works, because the tank is just mocked up in the frame as of now

12-01-2008, 06:48 PM	#24
1961chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: strathmore california Posts: 17	Re: super budget gas tank... man i wish i could, ill try to borrow a camera, by the way i have a custom back half but i did have it on the stock frame before i built the backhalf, the spout came up through the floor

12-01-2008, 07:20 PM	#25
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: super budget gas tank... 1961chevy: Welcome to the boards from Kansas City, KS. jmedero: Keep us posted with your progress.

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