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usmcchevy · 11-22-2009, 08:53 PM

Today I did some work on my truck trying to get it in a drivable state. First I cleaned most of the junk out of the cab and bed, then installed the carb that i rebuilt. Then I took a look at the gas tank. I knew that the tank was going to be bad, but I think its past the point of no return... the fuel pick up was just about rusted off and the inside doesn't look any better. So now I'm in the market for a tank to mount out back.

After looking all over the site there are many different tanks people are using. I'd like to stay away from the blazer tank for clearance reasons planning on 4.5-6 drop. I'm also planning on swapping in an LSX motor in the future 6-18 months so what tank will adapt well to a fuel injection system? I've read some on the 97ish camaro/firebird tank, anyone have more information? Thanks

chevydog66 · 11-22-2009, 09:42 PM

Summit Racing black powdercoated 20 gal. tank with GM sender worked for me.

oldblue1968chevy · 11-22-2009, 10:02 PM

do you have to trim the bed to fit the summit tank?

and does anybody know the dimensions for the sumit tank

chevydog66 · 11-22-2009, 10:11 PM

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-291220-SD/

I did trim the bottom of the bed cross rail in order to fit my filler neck in which I ran up thru the stake pocket. Just depends on which type of filler you install.

usmcchevy · 11-24-2009, 06:29 PM

Thanks guys, I ended up ordering the faithful blazer tank(poly). After looking at all the pictures i decided it wasn't that low and its one of the cheapest options. As for the fuel injection I'll just run an external pump.

11-22-2009, 08:53 PM	#1
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Fuel tank relocation... Today I did some work on my truck trying to get it in a drivable state. First I cleaned most of the junk out of the cab and bed, then installed the carb that i rebuilt. Then I took a look at the gas tank. I knew that the tank was going to be bad, but I think its past the point of no return... the fuel pick up was just about rusted off and the inside doesn't look any better. So now I'm in the market for a tank to mount out back. After looking all over the site there are many different tanks people are using. I'd like to stay away from the blazer tank for clearance reasons planning on 4.5-6 drop. I'm also planning on swapping in an LSX motor in the future 6-18 months so what tank will adapt well to a fuel injection system? I've read some on the 97ish camaro/firebird tank, anyone have more information? Thanks __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

11-22-2009, 09:42 PM	#2
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: Fuel tank relocation... Summit Racing black powdercoated 20 gal. tank with GM sender worked for me. __________________ 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

11-22-2009, 10:02 PM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Fuel tank relocation... do you have to trim the bed to fit the summit tank? and does anybody know the dimensions for the sumit tank __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

11-22-2009, 10:11 PM	#4
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: Fuel tank relocation... http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-291220-SD/ I did trim the bottom of the bed cross rail in order to fit my filler neck in which I ran up thru the stake pocket. Just depends on which type of filler you install. __________________ 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

11-24-2009, 06:29 PM	#5
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: Fuel tank relocation... Thanks guys, I ended up ordering the faithful blazer tank(poly). After looking at all the pictures i decided it wasn't that low and its one of the cheapest options. As for the fuel injection I'll just run an external pump. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index



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