What have you done with interior after tank removal? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shiner2001 · 10-19-2010, 12:22 AM

Title pretty much sums it up...after moving the gas tank from the cab, what has everyone done to "finish" the job? All I have seen is carpet kits to cover a tank, but nothing to cover the back wall of the cab with no tank in place.

tantrumpipeline · 10-19-2010, 12:24 AM

good thread I'm in

**Already Gone** · 10-19-2010, 12:41 AM

Me too, lets see some pics !!!

shiner2001 · 10-19-2010, 12:46 AM

A Texan and two Canadians walk into a thread...

Sorry, couldn't help it. But yes, pics would be faaantastic! For what it's worth, I'm talking more about just basic upholstery work, not stereo equipment. All my audio will be under the seat, not behind it, so I'm curious what people have done to make it look "presentable."

Bad70sbchevy · 10-19-2010, 12:51 AM

Heres what I did...put something in front of it

. I cant remember, but someone else took some plywood and carpeted it and attached it to the back. Looked very clean.

tantrumpipeline · 10-19-2010, 12:54 AM

[QUOTE=shiner2001;4248173]A Texan and two Canadians walk into a thread...
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hahahaha

I hadn't actually thought about this until you posted this thread, already have the filler hole patched so hopefully some good pics come in, not a big stereo guy either, but if it were done nicely I could make the neighbors hate me some more with even louder country than I play already

shiner2001 · 10-19-2010, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by shiner2001

A Texan and two Canadians walk into a thread...
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hahahaha

I hadn't actually thought about this until you posted this thread, already have the filler hole patched so hopefully some good pics come in, not a big stereo guy either, but if it were done nicely I could make the neighbors hate me some more with even louder country than I play already

My stereo will be one of the major parts of my build, but I'm trying to limit it to under-seat only (just got my 12" Pioneer shallow mount sub in the mail today!), saving behind the seat for whatever else I might wanna cram back there. Admittedly, I haven't pulled my tank yet (Blazer tank on order as we speak), just trying to get a jump on the thinking here...(cause that's all I need, something else to build in my mind instead of falling asleep)...

So far I'm thinking about a carpet or vinyl covered piece of fiberboard (like peg board, sans holes), but until I pull my tank or see what others have done, I don't really know what kind of "shapes" I'll be needing to create, and hence not 100% on what material I'll be working with. I'm also thinking of making custom door panels out of the same or a similar material, so it could work out well to make this piece and them at the same time and tie it all together.

67C10BUB · 10-19-2010, 05:36 AM

I am interested in seeing what others have done as well. I haven't even seen a carpet kit that goes all the way to the back wall.

shiner2001 · 10-19-2010, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 67C10BUB

I haven't even seen a carpet kit that goes all the way to the back wall.

Check out another question I have posed in this thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426572

Look at 1ATony's post and link. On their website they tell you to make a note or tell your salesperson if you have removed the gas tank so that they can cut the carpet longer. I haven't spoken to them yet, but it seems like that's the way to go...

67C10BUB · 10-19-2010, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by shiner2001

Check out another question I have posed in this thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426572

Look at 1ATony's post and link. On their website they tell you to make a note or tell your salesperson if you have removed the gas tank so that they can cut the carpet longer. I haven't spoken to them yet, but it seems like that's the way to go...

Thanks, good to know. I didn't catch that when I read that post the first time.

shiner2001 · 10-19-2010, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 67C10BUB

Thanks, good to know. I didn't catch that when I read that post the first time.

I think it shows that info when you actually put the carpet "in your cart" on the website. Or maybe just on the product info page, can't remember. But anyway, definitely good to know that it's an option from one of the vendors. Very competitive price, too.

I'm surprised no one makes a drop in kit with everything you need to "fill the void" (aesthetically, not physically) after you pull the interior tank. Or at least if they do, I haven't seen one. Although, I kinda like having to do something somewhat custom instead of just being able to mail order everything. Hey, that's what we're here for isn't it?

19673ontree · 10-19-2010, 06:23 AM

I'd like to have the carpet tank cover , but wouldn't think of removing my tank ,

chevy72pu · 10-19-2010, 07:52 AM

Sorry, no pics. I cut a sheet of 1/4" masonite the width of the back wall of the cab and cut the height so it would be a tight fit. Covered it in black carpet to match the rest, then glued it to the back wall of the cab. Then cut two pieces for the corners, covered them in black carpet and mounted 6 x 9 speakers in them.

IBGOATIN · 10-19-2010, 08:03 AM

I was looking at http://www.roddoors.com/pages/rearcabcovers.html but they dont have any pics? I was looking for something that wrapped around and the pics they show of the 60-66 looks like it does.

rusty baker · 10-19-2010, 08:04 AM

Why not just move the seat back and make some room in these cramped cabs?

68BBC · 10-19-2010, 08:11 AM

I had the interior shop make a panel to go back there. The ones on the sides have 6x9 speakers in them. He just covered it with leather. I like the way it turned out. It finished the interior off.

**special-K** · 10-19-2010, 09:01 AM

Tried to figure out what to do with the spare

Andy4639 · 10-19-2010, 11:18 AM

Here is a couple of mine.
Placed the speakers and amp back there.

Bad70sbchevy · 10-19-2010, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by rusty baker

Why not just move the seat back and make some room in these cramped cabs?

Well believe it or not, the seat is already as far back as it will go as is even with the tank. If you look at the clearance between the seat and back wall, youll know what I mean. I wish it did being 6'3" myself

Andy4639 · 10-19-2010, 11:41 AM

Taking the tank out of one of these trucks will not give you any more leg room. The seat back hits the upper part of the cab where the window is. The only reason for removing the tank is smell of gas in the cab and for me I didn't like the fuel pump in the tank behind my seat.
The body panel above the speakers will not let a seat go back any farther. If you could come up with a way of removing it and then you could get more leg room.

*Shane* · 10-19-2010, 11:53 AM

... enjoyed the extra leg room

VA72C10 · 10-19-2010, 12:05 PM

Porterbuilt on here makes metal panels for this area....

shiner2001 · 10-19-2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Porterbuilt on here makes metal panels for this area....

That is the first I have seen of that and is EXACTLY what I am talking about. Sweet.

gixxerpymp · 10-19-2010, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

... enjoyed the extra leg room

exactly.

Jmac0585 · 10-19-2010, 03:30 PM

Porterbuilt's panels look like a perfect way to add a gun compart... ERRRRRRRR UUUHHHHHH, I mean a second glove box.

10-19-2010, 12:22 AM	#1
shiner2001 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 222	What have you done with interior after tank removal? Title pretty much sums it up...after moving the gas tank from the cab, what has everyone done to "finish" the job? All I have seen is carpet kits to cover a tank, but nothing to cover the back wall of the cab with no tank in place. __________________ Derek 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super LWB 454 SS LS6 90 GMC Suburban V2500 350 ----------- 64 Chevy El Camino 357 73 Jeep Wagoneer 360 78 Jeep Cherokee 360 79 Scout II 345 88 Jeep Wrangler 4.2L 91 Jeep Wrangler 4.3L 98 Lincoln Mark VIII 4.6L 01 GMC Yukon 5.3L *"If it's not broken, fix it 'till it is!"*

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shiner2001 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 222	Re: What have you done with interior after tank removal? A Texan and two Canadians walk into a thread... Sorry, couldn't help it. But yes, pics would be faaantastic! For what it's worth, I'm talking more about just basic upholstery work, not stereo equipment. All my audio will be under the seat, not behind it, so I'm curious what people have done to make it look "presentable." __________________ Derek 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super LWB 454 SS LS6 90 GMC Suburban V2500 350 ----------- 64 Chevy El Camino 357 73 Jeep Wagoneer 360 78 Jeep Cherokee 360 79 Scout II 345 88 Jeep Wrangler 4.2L 91 Jeep Wrangler 4.3L 98 Lincoln Mark VIII 4.6L 01 GMC Yukon 5.3L *"If it's not broken, fix it 'till it is!"*

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Bad70sbchevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Newberry,FL Posts: 277	Re: What have you done with interior after tank removal? Heres what I did...put something in front of it. I cant remember, but someone else took some plywood and carpeted it and attached it to the back. Looked very clean. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevrolet C-10 w/355sbc 2010 Silverado Daily Driver 1971 Mercedes 280sl project car Last edited by Bad70sbchevy; 10-19-2010 at 12:54 AM.

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tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: What have you done with interior after tank removal? [QUOTE=shiner2001;4248173]A Texan and two Canadians walk into a thread... QUOTE] hahahaha I hadn't actually thought about this until you posted this thread, already have the filler hole patched so hopefully some good pics come in, not a big stereo guy either, but if it were done nicely I could make the neighbors hate me some more with even louder country than I play already __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

10-19-2010, 05:36 AM	#8
67C10BUB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 610	Re: What have you done with interior after tank removal? I am interested in seeing what others have done as well. I haven't even seen a carpet kit that goes all the way to the back wall. __________________ 67 5.3L Build

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19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: What have you done with interior after tank removal? I'd like to have the carpet tank cover , but wouldn't think of removing my tank , __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

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chevy72pu Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sandersville, GA Posts: 298	Re: What have you done with interior after tank removal? Sorry, no pics. I cut a sheet of 1/4" masonite the width of the back wall of the cab and cut the height so it would be a tight fit. Covered it in black carpet to match the rest, then glued it to the back wall of the cab. Then cut two pieces for the corners, covered them in black carpet and mounted 6 x 9 speakers in them. __________________ How 'Bout them Dawgs! '10 Traverse LTZ 03 Silverado Z71 ext cab 99 Yamaha Grizzly 600 72 C10 350/350 sportside bed. 68 C30 flatbed. 350 4-speed. "I've got a good memory, it's just short!"

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IBGOATIN Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florduh Posts: 16	Re: What have you done with interior after tank removal? I was looking at http://www.roddoors.com/pages/rearcabcovers.html but they dont have any pics? I was looking for something that wrapped around and the pics they show of the 60-66 looks like it does.

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10-19-2010, 08:11 AM	#16
68BBC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lafayette, GA Posts: 43	Re: What have you done with interior after tank removal? I had the interior shop make a panel to go back there. The ones on the sides have 6x9 speakers in them. He just covered it with leather. I like the way it turned out. It finished the interior off. Attached Images

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10-19-2010, 11:18 AM	#18
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What have you done with interior after tank removal? Here is a couple of mine. Placed the speakers and amp back there. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-19-2010, 11:41 AM	#20
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What have you done with interior after tank removal? Taking the tank out of one of these trucks will not give you any more leg room. The seat back hits the upper part of the cab where the window is. The only reason for removing the tank is smell of gas in the cab and for me I didn't like the fuel pump in the tank behind my seat. The body panel above the speakers will not let a seat go back any farther. If you could come up with a way of removing it and then you could get more leg room. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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