Rear mount gas tank? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BIG D 85 gmc · 04-14-2011, 10:00 AM

I'm sure this has been asked but is there any other veihcle out there that has a gas tank that would fit right in the rear between the frame just like all the other after market something i could find in a junk yard besides the blazer

vin63 · 04-14-2011, 10:53 AM

My buddy uses an early Ford Mustang gas tank.

*lakeroadster* · 04-14-2011, 11:07 AM

Here are some links to various Gas Tank Relocation Threads.....

49-52 Chevy Passenger Car Tank, How To Thread

73-87 Blazer Tank, How To Thread

Camaro First Generation Tank, How To Thread

Thread with pictures of various tanks including CPP aluminum & Ford Falcon Tanks

Boyd Welding, Tank Picture and Video

Filler Neck Options

Be sure to study the finished installation photos. Some of these tanks, such as the Blazer - CPP - Camaro tanks, are visible hanging down under the truck. This is especially true if you will be running a rear roll pan and not a bumper. Some people don't like this look, some don't care.

joejbal · 04-14-2011, 12:37 PM

I have a 4th gen camaro ss plastic tank, had to trim about 3/4" from the bottom of each frame rail.

72gmcshorty · 04-14-2011, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joejbal

I have a 4th gen camaro ss plastic tank, had to trim about 3/4" from the bottom of each frame rail.

Any pics of the 4th gen tank?

**FIREBALL** · 04-15-2011, 11:43 PM

Hmmmmm, now im watching as well lol i was debating if a 4th gen would fit and also you running a fi or carb setup on that tank. I was going to get a 69 metal tank but now i might just get me a plastic tank.......

Bad70sbchevy · 04-16-2011, 01:27 AM

I'm running a 69 camaro gas tank and love it. Also you can get a different sender in the tank so you can switch over to fuel injection without cutting holes in the gas tank.

BIG D 85 gmc · 04-16-2011, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72gmcshorty

Any pics of the 4th gen tank?

x2

ItsRandy · 04-17-2011, 03:01 AM

I used a Boyd Welding tank. I think it fits good.

Lippyp · 04-17-2011, 04:41 AM

There was someone on here running the tank from an early Isuzu Trooper, I was considering doing this as I had an old trooper with a nearly new tank sitting rusting in the back garden but in the end I sold it whole as the wife was getting a little unhappy having it as a lawn ornament.

joejbal · 04-18-2011, 08:37 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375410

this is the start of my build.

BIG D 85 gmc · 04-18-2011, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lippyp

There was someone on here running the tank from an early Isuzu Trooper, I was considering doing this as I had an old trooper with a nearly new tank sitting rusting in the back garden but in the end I sold it whole as the wife was getting a little unhappy having it as a lawn ornament.

x2 I thought i had seen someone also using the any of the small forgein suv's

coop34 · 04-18-2011, 02:51 PM

I installed a Jeep Wrangler tank that fit just about perfect. Mrhino did this as well and you can see pics on his Build "Silver Dollar"

04-14-2011, 10:00 AM	#1
BIG D 85 gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Odessa tx Posts: 54	Rear mount gas tank? I'm sure this has been asked but is there any other veihcle out there that has a gas tank that would fit right in the rear between the frame just like all the other after market something i could find in a junk yard besides the blazer

04-14-2011, 10:53 AM	#2
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Rear mount gas tank? My buddy uses an early Ford Mustang gas tank. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

04-14-2011, 11:07 AM	#3
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Rear mount gas tank? Here are some links to various Gas Tank Relocation Threads..... 49-52 Chevy Passenger Car Tank, How To Thread 73-87 Blazer Tank, How To Thread Camaro First Generation Tank, How To Thread Thread with pictures of various tanks including CPP aluminum & Ford Falcon Tanks Boyd Welding, Tank Picture and Video Filler Neck Options Be sure to study the finished installation photos. Some of these tanks, such as the Blazer - CPP - Camaro tanks, are visible hanging down under the truck. This is especially true if you will be running a rear roll pan and not a bumper. Some people don't like this look, some don't care. Last edited by lakeroadster; 04-14-2011 at 11:08 AM.

04-14-2011, 12:37 PM	#4
joejbal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wall, NJ Posts: 64	Re: Rear mount gas tank? I have a 4th gen camaro ss plastic tank, had to trim about 3/4" from the bottom of each frame rail. __________________ Joe

04-15-2011, 11:43 PM	#6
FIREBALL (007) aka Houdini Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ROCKMART/ROME GA Posts: 354	Re: Rear mount gas tank? Hmmmmm, now im watching as well lol i was debating if a 4th gen would fit and also you running a fi or carb setup on that tank. I was going to get a 69 metal tank but now i might just get me a plastic tank....... __________________ Live life one day at a time!

04-16-2011, 01:27 AM	#7
Bad70sbchevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Newberry,FL Posts: 277	Re: Rear mount gas tank? I'm running a 69 camaro gas tank and love it. Also you can get a different sender in the tank so you can switch over to fuel injection without cutting holes in the gas tank. __________________ 1970 Chevrolet C-10 w/355sbc 2010 Silverado Daily Driver 1971 Mercedes 280sl project car

04-17-2011, 03:01 AM	#9
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: Rear mount gas tank? I used a Boyd Welding tank. I think it fits good. Attached Images

04-17-2011, 04:41 AM	#10
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: Rear mount gas tank? There was someone on here running the tank from an early Isuzu Trooper, I was considering doing this as I had an old trooper with a nearly new tank sitting rusting in the back garden but in the end I sold it whole as the wife was getting a little unhappy having it as a lawn ornament. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

04-18-2011, 08:37 AM	#11
joejbal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wall, NJ Posts: 64	Re: Rear mount gas tank? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375410 this is the start of my build. __________________ Joe

04-18-2011, 02:51 PM	#13
coop34 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 247	Re: Rear mount gas tank? I installed a Jeep Wrangler tank that fit just about perfect. Mrhino did this as well and you can see pics on his Build "Silver Dollar"



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