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dons72 · 04-29-2003, 04:58 PM

I have read on here about a few people relocating their gas tanks under the bed how did you go about this? Is there a kit, and where does the filler get located. I would appreciate any insight anyone has on this project.

70 longbed · 04-29-2003, 05:22 PM

I'm sure that you will here this more than once, but go to the bottom of the page and do a search for gas tank location, or something similar. There have been many posts in the past, and will be many in the future.

With a more direct answer; yes, there are kits. We have vendors here on the board that sell them (your best bet), and there other vendors that you will be referred to. Basically it is a semi custom tank that fits between the frame rails at the back of the truck where the spare tire normally goes. I am in the process right now, but I have someone making my tank for me rather than purchasing something new. I almost forgot about the Blazer tank option; Try Wes, or Tim Christian, or some of the other vendors. They should pop in here anyways to let you know what they have. That is a real good thing about this board, there are some board members that are vendors, and or rebuilders of these trucks, and they have a vast wealth of knowledge that they share with the rest of us.

dons72 · 04-29-2003, 05:27 PM

70 Longbed thanks for the tip. I appreciate your response. I was hoping the answer to the kit question was yes.

70 longbed · 04-29-2003, 05:37 PM

I'm sure that Wes has the blazer kit. I know that there are others, but his name comes to mind first. Early Classic Enterprise has an aluminum tank, as does Brothers, No Limit, and probably several others. Again, I stress the use of the vendors that support this board with all their other input, not just as a vendor. These guys gives us alot of info and will help you out in all the tech stuff, not just sell you a tank and a kit. I think that Tim Christian is on the east cost, in TN if I am not mistaken.

72MARIO · 04-29-2003, 08:03 PM

It's alot of screwing around to get a flip down tail light to work just a warning. And you need to notch you bed floor cross sill ALOT unless your truck has a body lift.

Mudder · 04-29-2003, 11:07 PM

Another option is a junk yard and a Burb or better, a Blazer. Get everything even the skid plate.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 04-30-2003, 01:46 AM

Thanks 70 longbed, Yes we do stock them. We also have the instructions for the behind the side marker filler neck instalation in our website. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

dons72 · 04-30-2003, 05:03 AM

Thanks for the info. I don't no if I am ready to try the sidemarker relocation yet, but I sure would like the extra space behind my seat.

68speedalert · 04-30-2003, 01:05 PM

Most of the pics I've found are on fleetsides.

We've got the tank kit and now are commited to doing the relocation. I assume that the side marker door will work as well on a step-side?

thanks,

Steve

lugnut · 04-30-2003, 01:44 PM

I used a mid '70s suburban tank on my '67 chev 4x4. Had to move the rear cross member back and then spun the tank around 180 degrees so the filler was on the drivers side. Then used a gas tank door assembly off of a mid'70s #@!D pickup on the side of the box. I don't have any digital pics of the tank in the frame but do have a few of the door assembly. Everything fits in the frame nicely. I did buy new tank straps from GM and had to fabricate a piece to bolt them on to but other than that it was fairly simple. I happened to know a good body man with a "jig" all set up for installing the door assembly.

lugnut · 04-30-2003, 02:01 PM

one more pic

Mudder · 04-30-2003, 02:30 PM

Thats what I would like to do if and when I get some new metal step fenders. I dont have marker lights. Was gonna do it the first time around but my body man at the time sorta quit working on the truck and I had to finish it myself so the door didnt get put into the fender.

04-29-2003, 04:58 PM	#1
dons72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 230	Gas tank relocation I have read on here about a few people relocating their gas tanks under the bed how did you go about this? Is there a kit, and where does the filler get located. I would appreciate any insight anyone has on this project. __________________ 72 cheyenne super

04-29-2003, 05:22 PM	#2
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 490	I'm sure that you will here this more than once, but go to the bottom of the page and do a search for gas tank location, or something similar. There have been many posts in the past, and will be many in the future. With a more direct answer; yes, there are kits. We have vendors here on the board that sell them (your best bet), and there other vendors that you will be referred to. Basically it is a semi custom tank that fits between the frame rails at the back of the truck where the spare tire normally goes. I am in the process right now, but I have someone making my tank for me rather than purchasing something new. I almost forgot about the Blazer tank option; Try Wes, or Tim Christian, or some of the other vendors. They should pop in here anyways to let you know what they have. That is a real good thing about this board, there are some board members that are vendors, and or rebuilders of these trucks, and they have a vast wealth of knowledge that they share with the rest of us. __________________ Keith 70 CST longbed in progress. Hoping to get it back on the road soon.

04-29-2003, 05:27 PM	#3
dons72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 230	70 Longbed thanks for the tip. I appreciate your response. I was hoping the answer to the kit question was yes. __________________ 72 cheyenne super

04-29-2003, 05:37 PM	#4
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 490	I'm sure that Wes has the blazer kit. I know that there are others, but his name comes to mind first. Early Classic Enterprise has an aluminum tank, as does Brothers, No Limit, and probably several others. Again, I stress the use of the vendors that support this board with all their other input, not just as a vendor. These guys gives us alot of info and will help you out in all the tech stuff, not just sell you a tank and a kit. I think that Tim Christian is on the east cost, in TN if I am not mistaken. __________________ Keith 70 CST longbed in progress. Hoping to get it back on the road soon.

04-29-2003, 08:03 PM	#5
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	It's alot of screwing around to get a flip down tail light to work just a warning. And you need to notch you bed floor cross sill ALOT unless your truck has a body lift. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

04-29-2003, 11:07 PM	#6
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Another option is a junk yard and a Burb or better, a Blazer. Get everything even the skid plate.

04-30-2003, 01:46 AM	#7
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Thanks 70 longbed, Yes we do stock them. We also have the instructions for the behind the side marker filler neck instalation in our website. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

04-30-2003, 05:03 AM	#8
dons72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 230	Thanks for the info. I don't no if I am ready to try the sidemarker relocation yet, but I sure would like the extra space behind my seat. __________________ 72 cheyenne super

04-30-2003, 01:05 PM	#9
68speedalert Semi-Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 390	Most of the pics I've found are on fleetsides. We've got the tank kit and now are commited to doing the relocation. I assume that the side marker door will work as well on a step-side? thanks, Steve __________________ '68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab

04-30-2003, 01:44 PM	#10
lugnut Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 116	tank relocation I used a mid '70s suburban tank on my '67 chev 4x4. Had to move the rear cross member back and then spun the tank around 180 degrees so the filler was on the drivers side. Then used a gas tank door assembly off of a mid'70s #@!D pickup on the side of the box. I don't have any digital pics of the tank in the frame but do have a few of the door assembly. Everything fits in the frame nicely. I did buy new tank straps from GM and had to fabricate a piece to bolt them on to but other than that it was fairly simple. I happened to know a good body man with a "jig" all set up for installing the door assembly. Attached Images __________________ 1967 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 4x4 1972 GMC 1/2 ton 4x4 2005 1500 4x4 Suburban 2004 GMC Envoy 4x4 (wife's)

04-30-2003, 02:01 PM	#11
lugnut Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 116	more pics one more pic Attached Images __________________ 1967 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 4x4 1972 GMC 1/2 ton 4x4 2005 1500 4x4 Suburban 2004 GMC Envoy 4x4 (wife's)

04-30-2003, 02:30 PM	#12
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Thats what I would like to do if and when I get some new metal step fenders. I dont have marker lights. Was gonna do it the first time around but my body man at the time sorta quit working on the truck and I had to finish it myself so the door didnt get put into the fender.



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