New Gas Tank Installed....CHECK - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sonicman · 02-24-2011, 12:15 AM

I got my new tank installed and just want to share some pics of the process. Enjoy............
41 year old carpet
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yes that is gas soaked carpet
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Dyna mat (actually peel and seal from Lowes, much, much cheaper!)
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It's finally quiet in the cab.
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The new tank from Classic Industries
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Sonicman · 02-24-2011, 12:25 AM

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Tank.....what tank?
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Sonicman · 02-24-2011, 12:27 AM

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And the interior is all done with new carpet from Classic Parts.

ryans69chevy · 02-24-2011, 12:53 AM

What are you going to do with all the extra space in your cab!?
How does the carpet fit? Did you put any jute padding under there at all? Or is it just the sound deadening and then carpet?

**FL71C10** · 02-24-2011, 01:03 AM

Looks nice, I think you could have squeezed a couple more years out of that old carpet!

What did you do for the fuel tank filler?

Racinaround · 02-24-2011, 01:18 AM

What are you doing for a fuel filler??

Sonicman · 02-24-2011, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryans69chevy

What are you going to do with all the extra space in your cab!?
How does the carpet fit? Did you put any jute padding under there at all? Or is it just the sound deadening and then carpet?

The carpet came with jute padding on all but under the seat. As for the extra space, I will probably put a sound system in eventually.

Sonicman · 02-24-2011, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by FL71C10

Looks nice, I think you could have squeezed a couple more years out of that old carpet!

What did you do for the fuel tank filler?

The carpet was soaked with gas so it had to go. I thought I took a pic of the filler but I guess I didn't. I will take a pic tomorrow. I put it on the back side of the wheel well on the driver's side. And I got the filler from

https://greatlakesskipper.com/produc...deck-fill.html

They have a lot to chose from. I chose the black one so it wouldn't be so noticeable against my bed liner. I will get the pic posted tomorrow.

heeroyue2002 · 02-24-2011, 03:02 AM

how much was the tank?

gikken20 · 02-24-2011, 03:09 AM

Do you have room for a hidden hitch also, reason I ask is im wanting to get rid of the tank behind the seat and I dont want to go to a fuel cell in the bed, I wanted to do a setup like yours, new interior looks great BTW

Sonicman · 02-24-2011, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Racinaround

What are you doing for a fuel filler??

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Originally Posted by heeroyue2002

how much was the tank?

After shipping it was $240. That was everything included except nuts and bolts. I didn't use the j bolts they sent. I just went to home depot.

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Originally Posted by gikken20

Do you have room for a hidden hitch also, reason I ask is im wanting to get rid of the tank behind the seat and I dont want to go to a fuel cell in the bed, I wanted to do a setup like yours, new interior looks great BTW

I don't see why you couldn't use a hidden hitch but I don't have one. So I'm not totally sure.

motokid65 · 02-24-2011, 05:21 PM

dumb question, but could you use the stock tank instead of buying a new one?

Sonicman · 02-24-2011, 05:36 PM

My stock in cab tank was leaking fuel along the bottom. The inside was very rusty and I cleaned it out about six months ago. It only stated leaking about a month ago. I could not see any holes BUT when the tank was out of the truck I could see it drip gas out in two spots, I looked at those two spots up close and still couldn't see a hole. Over a twelve hour period it leaked about a half gallon. So no bueno. I wanted the extra space in the cab for speakers later. Since the weight was moved to the back of the truck it sits level now. No more rake. I'm really happy with the results.

70chevytruck · 02-24-2011, 08:31 PM

Great idea...guess you could also fill from the fender well area if you didn't want to cut a hole in the wheel well.

chevychase · 02-24-2011, 09:09 PM

Nice upgrade!

Is that a Blazer tank?

Hubscrub · 02-24-2011, 10:56 PM

how is the peel and seal working for ya? and you bought it at lowes ya say for how much?

oldblue1968chevy · 02-24-2011, 11:54 PM

Hmm peel and seal, lowes, sounds lowbuck right up mine and nates alley HAHA

Sonicman · 02-25-2011, 12:19 AM

Yes it is the blazer tank from Classic Industries.

I got the peal and seal in the roofing and flashing section at Lowe's. It is actually made for window flashing. All sizes were 33 ft long in widths of 4", 6" and 9". I got the 9" for $14. I used a lot. I used 5 1/2 rolls. I doubled up on the back wall and under the seat. Then tripled it on the floor. I also did the doors so when I close them they don't rattle and they sound solid.

trevrolet65 · 02-25-2011, 12:27 AM

What did you do for fuel lines, did they come with the tank?

EighthD · 02-25-2011, 12:30 AM

So did you notice a big difference in cab. after you installed the insulation?

Sonicman · 02-25-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by trevrolet65

What did you do for fuel lines, did they come with the tank?

The fuel lines I got at my favorite parts store O'Riely's.

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Originally Posted by EighthD

So did you notice a big difference in cab. after you installed the insulation?

Big difference, I can hold a conversation with someone and nit have to raise my voice at all. And there is not mire rattling from the doors
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**72K20** · 02-25-2011, 12:30 PM

What lines did you buy from O'Reilly's and how much of it? I am in the process of doing this very project on two different 72's, a short step and a long fleet.

ChevLoRay · 02-25-2011, 12:42 PM

Peel 'n seal...nice lo-buck tip. I love this forum!

68 SHORT-STEP'N · 02-25-2011, 01:27 PM

That"s a good looking job on your tank , and by the way your seat looks awesome !!! I would love to get mine done just like it .

K10Dream69 · 02-25-2011, 02:42 PM

nice job, one day i'll have a garage to do all this in, interior looks great! have you patched the cab where the filler used to be yet?

02-24-2011, 12:15 AM	#1
Sonicman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 155	New Gas Tank Installed....CHECK I got my new tank installed and just want to share some pics of the process. Enjoy............ 41 year old carpet yes that is gas soaked carpet Dyna mat (actually peel and seal from Lowes, much, much cheaper!) It's finally quiet in the cab. The new tank from Classic Industries

02-24-2011, 12:25 AM	#2
Sonicman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 155	Re: New Gas Tank Installed....CHECK Tank.....what tank?

02-24-2011, 12:27 AM	#3
Sonicman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 155	Re: New Gas Tank Installed....CHECK And the interior is all done with new carpet from Classic Parts.

02-24-2011, 12:53 AM	#4
ryans69chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Casselton, North Dakota 58012 Posts: 1,082	Re: New Gas Tank Installed....CHECK What are you going to do with all the extra space in your cab!? How does the carpet fit? Did you put any jute padding under there at all? Or is it just the sound deadening and then carpet?

02-24-2011, 01:03 AM	#5
FL71C10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,509	Re: New Gas Tank Installed....CHECK Looks nice, I think you could have squeezed a couple more years out of that old carpet! What did you do for the fuel tank filler? __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

02-24-2011, 01:18 AM	#6
Racinaround Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mountlake Terrace, WA Posts: 260	Re: New Gas Tank Installed....CHECK What are you doing for a fuel filler?? __________________ 1950 Chevy 1500 1961 C-10 1969 C-10 1971 Chevelle 2008 Dodge HD3500 Tow Rig

02-24-2011, 03:02 AM	#9
heeroyue2002 fat old dude Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: fresno, california Posts: 1,424	Re: New Gas Tank Installed....CHECK how much was the tank? __________________ 1972 c-10 shortbed 350/400 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389157 1968 workhorse http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446216 Accepting part donations

02-24-2011, 03:09 AM	#10
gikken20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 72	Re: New Gas Tank Installed....CHECK Do you have room for a hidden hitch also, reason I ask is im wanting to get rid of the tank behind the seat and I dont want to go to a fuel cell in the bed, I wanted to do a setup like yours, new interior looks great BTW __________________ 1968 GMC 3/4ton LWB 2X4 1995 Chevy Tahoe 2dr 4X4 (sold) 2007 Nissan Altima 3.5 (traded in) 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 2007 GMC Yukon 4x4 (wife's)

02-24-2011, 05:21 PM	#12
motokid65 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: nevada city ca Posts: 6	Re: New Gas Tank Installed....CHECK dumb question, but could you use the stock tank instead of buying a new one?

02-24-2011, 05:36 PM	#13
Sonicman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 155	Re: New Gas Tank Installed....CHECK My stock in cab tank was leaking fuel along the bottom. The inside was very rusty and I cleaned it out about six months ago. It only stated leaking about a month ago. I could not see any holes BUT when the tank was out of the truck I could see it drip gas out in two spots, I looked at those two spots up close and still couldn't see a hole. Over a twelve hour period it leaked about a half gallon. So no bueno. I wanted the extra space in the cab for speakers later. Since the weight was moved to the back of the truck it sits level now. No more rake. I'm really happy with the results. Last edited by Sonicman; 02-24-2011 at 05:36 PM. Reason: typo

02-24-2011, 08:31 PM	#14
70chevytruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 865	Re: New Gas Tank Installed....CHECK Great idea...guess you could also fill from the fender well area if you didn't want to cut a hole in the wheel well. __________________ 70chevytruck

02-24-2011, 09:09 PM	#15
chevychase Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 476	Re: New Gas Tank Installed....CHECK Nice upgrade! Is that a Blazer tank? __________________ Joe

02-24-2011, 10:56 PM	#16
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02-24-2011, 11:54 PM	#17
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: New Gas Tank Installed....CHECK Hmm peel and seal, lowes, sounds lowbuck right up mine and nates alley HAHA __________________ 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

02-25-2011, 12:19 AM	#18
Sonicman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 155	Re: New Gas Tank Installed....CHECK Yes it is the blazer tank from Classic Industries. I got the peal and seal in the roofing and flashing section at Lowe's. It is actually made for window flashing. All sizes were 33 ft long in widths of 4", 6" and 9". I got the 9" for $14. I used a lot. I used 5 1/2 rolls. I doubled up on the back wall and under the seat. Then tripled it on the floor. I also did the doors so when I close them they don't rattle and they sound solid.



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02-25-2011, 12:27 AM	#19
trevrolet65 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Venus Texas Posts: 217	Re: New Gas Tank Installed....CHECK What did you do for fuel lines, did they come with the tank?

02-25-2011, 12:30 AM	#20
EighthD Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Santee Ca Posts: 251	Re: New Gas Tank Installed....CHECK So did you notice a big difference in cab. after you installed the insulation?

02-25-2011, 12:30 PM	#22
72K20 Slow Old Timer Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Decatur, Texas USA Posts: 224	Re: New Gas Tank Installed....CHECK What lines did you buy from O'Reilly's and how much of it? I am in the process of doing this very project on two different 72's, a short step and a long fleet.

02-25-2011, 12:42 PM	#23
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: New Gas Tank Installed....CHECK Peel 'n seal...nice lo-buck tip. I love this forum! __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

02-25-2011, 01:27 PM	#24
68 SHORT-STEP'N SLOW POKE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tyro, VA Posts: 1,208	Re: New Gas Tank Installed....CHECK That"s a good looking job on your tank , and by the way your seat looks awesome !!! I would love to get mine done just like it . __________________ 68 SHORT-BED-STEP-SIDE piece by piece , day by day , I will restore this truck , before the 100th anniversary !!!

02-25-2011, 02:42 PM	#25
K10Dream69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Reno NV Posts: 53	Re: New Gas Tank Installed....CHECK nice job, one day i'll have a garage to do all this in, interior looks great! have you patched the cab where the filler used to be yet?

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