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srea76 · 12-31-2009, 05:34 PM

I bought the blazer tank from classic industries and was working on mounting it today. I noticed if I flush the flaps on the sides of tank to the bottom of frame it stiks up over the top of frame about an inch. I am guessing this would be hitting my bed? ALso if I lower it at all my gas tank inlet piper will be in middle of frame. Right now the neck on it is flush on top of frame. Any ideas?

haysonj · 12-31-2009, 06:32 PM

I just notched the bed stringer that is above the tank

usmcchevy · 12-31-2009, 08:03 PM

I also notched the bed support. Evidently if you have a wood bed you can unbolt the support, that would make the job of notching it much easier.

gmcdude · 01-02-2010, 12:05 AM

I'm having the same problem, I going the same route as haysonj did I have to get my bed panited anyway so the job will be done then, i guess I 'll cut a hole in the floor of the bed for the filler neck.

Big-Blue · 01-02-2010, 01:06 AM

I think most people are notching the bed support. I have seen the frame notched to accomadate the filler pipe but seems like not the best idea from a strength perspective.

srea76 · 01-03-2010, 11:53 PM

Has anyone put some type of spacer under bed at each bolt on point to actually sit it higher instead of cutting bed mount rails?

dan42 · 01-03-2010, 11:56 PM

Then trim and body lines are jacked up.

12-31-2009, 05:34 PM	#1
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	gas tank I bought the blazer tank from classic industries and was working on mounting it today. I noticed if I flush the flaps on the sides of tank to the bottom of frame it stiks up over the top of frame about an inch. I am guessing this would be hitting my bed? ALso if I lower it at all my gas tank inlet piper will be in middle of frame. Right now the neck on it is flush on top of frame. Any ideas?

12-31-2009, 06:32 PM	#2
haysonj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Maria, Ca. Posts: 1,423	Re: gas tank I just notched the bed stringer that is above the tank Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy 4x4 383 Power

12-31-2009, 08:03 PM	#3
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: gas tank I also notched the bed support. Evidently if you have a wood bed you can unbolt the support, that would make the job of notching it much easier. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

01-02-2010, 12:05 AM	#4
gmcdude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Abingdon, Virginia Posts: 300	Re: gas tank I'm having the same problem, I going the same route as haysonj did I have to get my bed panited anyway so the job will be done then, i guess I 'll cut a hole in the floor of the bed for the filler neck. Last edited by gmcdude; 01-02-2010 at 12:06 AM.

01-02-2010, 01:06 AM	#5
Big-Blue Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: highland village, TX Posts: 309	Re: gas tank I think most people are notching the bed support. I have seen the frame notched to accomadate the filler pipe but seems like not the best idea from a strength perspective.

01-03-2010, 11:53 PM	#6
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: gas tank Has anyone put some type of spacer under bed at each bolt on point to actually sit it higher instead of cutting bed mount rails?

01-03-2010, 11:56 PM	#7
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: gas tank Then trim and body lines are jacked up. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7



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