Fuel Tank and Drive Shaft Questions

[fryer1979]

Ok, so a little chunk of cash is on the way to help me get my '65 closer to road worthy (and maybe even on the road). And with this it is almost time for me to get headed back into the junkyards looking for donor parts again. But before I go, I've got a couple questions hopefully you guys can help me get lined out on.

First is the fuel tank. I want to use a Blazer tank for under the bed, but am not quite sure which Blazer is usually refered to. Is it the K5 (fullsize) Blazer, or the smaller S-10 Blazer? And what years would work best?

Second is the drive shaft, and basically I am going to need one. My question is: would any driveshaft from any year (provided similar transmissions) 2WD C-10 longbed work? Or should I just look to find one out of a similar year truck? I don't mind replacing u-joints to make something work, just trying to get an idea of what to look for while I am out there.

Thanks fellas for your time an assistance, and any info y'all can give me would be greatly appreciated. Happy Wrenchin'!

[protrash64]

I believe the Blazer tank that is commonly used as a kit is from the 69(?)-72's.

[Captainfab]

Yep, the '69-'72 Blazer tank is the somewhat popular one. But beware they do hang down a ways below the bottom of the frame. The '73 and up tanks may work, but I can't say for sure. I have heard that a tank from a full size van will fit as well. The tank that lakeroadster used, is one of the nicest fitting in these trucks. But I doubt you are going to find a '49-'52 Chevy tank in the wrecking yard.

As for a driveshaft, I would just measure what you are going to need. Then when you go to the wrecking yard, look for one that length or longer. It isn't that much $$ to get a driveshaft shortened. Then it will be axactly the length it needs to be.

[Rich 5150 69]

Fryer ...here you go not to far from home, go to Quanta tanks to get measurements, this ad on CL for a `53 tank

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/2198287777.html