In need of some ideas on how to mount fuel tank

[PurdueSD]

I'm mounting a late 80s s10 blazer tank under the bed of my 51. I picked up a set of straps to go along with the tank. I would like to tuck the tank up as close as possible to the bed floor and still be able to drop the tank without removing the bed. ( The tank will use a stock gm internal fuel pump.)

I have removed the spare tire crossmember replacing it with some box tube at the end of the frame rails. The tank is sitting about 1" below where the bed wood will sit as i have it mocked up in these pics.

My best idea so far involves welding in some box tube for and aft the tank just above the pinch weld on the tank and using the staps to sandwich the tank up.

Anyone have any better ideas?






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[paintman]

2 tabs off the shock cross member, and 2 tabs off the rear cross member and sandwich the tank in with the straps. Not to change the subject but, may I ask who's rear end suspension kit did you use??????

[paintman]

Check out post 10 of this thread
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=557255

[Speedbumpauto]

Two pieces of 1" tube or 3/4 pipe welded from crossmember to crossmember that will fit in the radiused area in the top of the tank. Tap holes for 3/8 thread in the front crossmember to attach the front of the straps and do the same to the bottom of the rear for the adjustment bolts. Cover the tubing in 1" radiator hose for cushioning and this will postitvely locate and hold your tank almost like factory.

[not2oldchevy]

I have the same tank, don't forget to leave room for your fuel lines to clear the bed wood.

[PurdueSD]

Originally Posted by paintman

2 tabs off the shock cross member, and 2 tabs off the rear cross member and sandwich the tank in with the straps. Not to change the subject but, may I ask who's rear end suspension kit did you use??????

Its the kit from tci... very happy with it so far!
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[Oklahoma_k5]

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=545820

Looks like a blazer tank in the back of a truck like you are doing toward the bottom of the page.
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