Fuel tank in the bed?

[Trip59]

I seem to recall a couple folks had mounted their in-cab tanks in the bed, I'm wondering the feasibility of this for a temporary relocation. I have a need for in-cab storage but am not ready to drop $250 to move the tank all the way to the rear yet (couple months). Would this work, or would it be better for me to pick up a 10gallon or so portable marine tank and secure it back there for now. I only drive a couple times a week and usually not too far, so 10 would cover me fine for now. Actually, is that even legal?

Trip

[c1069]

brotherstruckparts have special until April 30th. like $199

[Trip59]

Originally Posted by c1069

brotherstruckparts have special until April 30th. like $199

Thanks, but I'm talking a budget of like a length of fuel line and/or maybe a $20 walmart boat tank... I'm strapped till the middle of next month... at least.

[srea76]

Here is what I did until i bought me a blazer tank. Safe-hell no, but it worked..lol

[Trip59]

Originally Posted by srea76

Here is what I did until i bought me a blazer tank. Safe-hell no, but it worked..lol

Damn!!! All of a sudden any of my options seems safe Mine would be inside the bed, that looks like a sign saying "hey cops, over here..."

Trip

[Jacfourteen]

Originally Posted by srea76

Here is what I did until i bought me a blazer tank. Safe-hell no, but it worked..lol

I like how it is sitting almost directly on top of the flowmasters . Don't worry, I've had redneck setups too!

[68C15]

you don't have to spend big money for a rear tank. many guys here have used 73-91 Blazer tanks. I have one from an 89 I got on craigslist for free. it even came with the TBI pump/sender and 1/3 tank gas.
many junk yards sell tanks for about $20

[usmcchevy]

Someone around here took the tank out of the cab and strapped it to the front panel in the bed with small ratchet straps. Looked pretty safe to me.

[Robert72OK]

Originally Posted by c1069

brotherstruckparts have special until April 30th. like $199

Has anybody used the tank from brothers on a 4/6 drop, is there any chance it would drag the ground? I have a '72 lwb that I want to move the tank to under the bed.

[Trip59]

Originally Posted by usmcchevy

Someone around here took the tank out of the cab and strapped it to the front panel in the bed with small ratchet straps. Looked pretty safe to me.

I think that's the one I was thinking of... thanks!

Originally Posted by Robert72OK

Has anybody used the tank from brothers on a 4/6 drop, is there any chance it would drag the ground? I have a '72 lwb that I want to move the tank to under the bed.

Damn good question, I should have lead in with that... mine is 6" dropped in the rear. I think I've seen a number of others though with a drop and rear tank, but would love a 'from experience' answer