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au03z71 · 02-23-2009, 06:22 PM

I have a 3 gallon air tank (10"-12" in diameter) that I need to mount somewhere on my 72'. I am planning on mounting a blazer fuel tank between the rails under my bed. Where could I fit my air tank? Is there a preferred spot? If anyone has pics of their setup I'd appreciate it.

Thanks

leftcoast66 · 02-23-2009, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by au03z71

I have a 3 gallon air tank (10"-12" in diameter) that I need to mount somewhere on my 72'. I am planning on mounting a blazer fuel tank between the rails under my bed. Where could I fit my air tank? Is there a preferred spot? If anyone has pics of their setup I'd appreciate it.

Thanks

Mine's just bolted under the bed on the drivers side mounted against the outside of the frame rail. Then I've got the compressor just under the cab on the drivers side so they are right next to each other. No pics though, and I'm planning to backhalf the truck soon so they got moved. Most likely will put them right under the bed on each side of the driveshaft. Sorry no pics, but that's my setup and my plan for redoing it.

chevydog66 · 02-23-2009, 11:06 PM

The problem is the diameter of your tank, it is rather a large diameter. I have a tank that is only about 8" diameter, and about 26" long and fits under the bed along the framerail on drivers side like Leftcoast66. I am going to install the Blazer tank as well, where the spare would go.

au03z71 · 02-25-2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by chevydog66

The problem is the diameter of your tank, it is rather a large diameter. I have a tank that is only about 8" diameter, and about 26" long and fits under the bed along the framerail on drivers side like Leftcoast66. I am going to install the Blazer tank as well, where the spare would go.

That's where I plan to mount my Blazer tank. I will check the diameter of my air tank and see the exact diameter. Maybe it's 8", but it seems like it's bigger...

sick69 · 02-25-2009, 05:22 PM

Seems alot of people are mounting their air tanks behind the rear wheel on the outside of the frame rail,,,,,,,

Frank

chevydog66 · 02-25-2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sick69

Seems alot of people are mounting their air tanks behind the rear wheel on the outside of the frame rail,,,,,,,

Frank

I might have done that too, but when you have a GMC then you have leaf spring hangers in the way.

IvelDesigns · 02-26-2009, 12:27 AM

i mounted mine behind the rear wheel on the outside of the frame. by the sounds of it, i have the same tank as you.

au03z71 · 02-26-2009, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by IvelDesigns

i mounted mine behind the rear wheel on the outside of the frame. by the sounds of it, i have the same tank as you.

Tha is the same tank as mine. Did you have any bed clearance issues?

02-23-2009, 06:22 PM	#1
au03z71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 647	Best place to mount air tank. I have a 3 gallon air tank (10"-12" in diameter) that I need to mount somewhere on my 72'. I am planning on mounting a blazer fuel tank between the rails under my bed. Where could I fit my air tank? Is there a preferred spot? If anyone has pics of their setup I'd appreciate it. Thanks

02-23-2009, 11:06 PM	#3
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: Best place to mount air tank. The problem is the diameter of your tank, it is rather a large diameter. I have a tank that is only about 8" diameter, and about 26" long and fits under the bed along the framerail on drivers side like Leftcoast66. I am going to install the Blazer tank as well, where the spare would go. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

02-25-2009, 05:22 PM	#5
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: Best place to mount air tank. Seems alot of people are mounting their air tanks behind the rear wheel on the outside of the frame rail,,,,,,, Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

02-26-2009, 12:27 AM	#7
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: Best place to mount air tank. i mounted mine behind the rear wheel on the outside of the frame. by the sounds of it, i have the same tank as you. __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007... Last edited by IvelDesigns; 02-26-2009 at 12:29 AM.



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