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rogergodding · 02-04-2013, 08:17 PM

Installed the new tank on my son's 72 lwb with coils.... also put on new bumper and painted the frame a little along the way, lot's of pics too.....

rogergodding · 02-04-2013, 08:19 PM

I used some adjustable tie down straps to mock it up, proved really helpful in being able to re-position the tank and I must have changed that 6-8 times....

rogergodding · 02-04-2013, 08:23 PM

From these pics you can see that my filler neck is going to be too high with the tank flush up against the frame. My goal is to have this tank as high as possible, so I don't want to space it down.... the third pic is the space I'd have if I have the neck lined up as is....

rogergodding · 02-04-2013, 08:25 PM

I cut the filler neck and got rid of the upward bend....

shawno72 · 02-04-2013, 08:25 PM

This tank doesn't hang down very low does it?

rogergodding · 02-04-2013, 08:31 PM

You may notice the tank in different positions... I at one point had it even with the end of the frame rails and decided I wanted a little more space from the bumper and the tank. I would not recommend buying the straps that are designed to mount the Chevelle tank as they do not work on their own.... I got 2 4' straps and a piece of angle iron from Home Depot for $23..... that roll of stuff is camper tape that I used instead of the cardboard type anti squeak....

rogergodding · 02-04-2013, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

This tank doesn't hang down very low does it?

No it doesn't, I am having some issue uploading more pics at the moment..... more coming though and some showing from the back....

rogergodding · 02-04-2013, 08:39 PM

Here are some pics of the license plate bracket and flipdown bracket

rogergodding · 02-04-2013, 08:46 PM

Last few pics for now, you can see that the tank does not hang too low... this truck is stock height for now, but will end up with a 4-5" drop in the back. I am not going to fill it just yet, I may have a radiator shop braze the neck back together.... any comments appreciated! Still have to finish up the fuel line, but for now it will just be tied into the original line under the cab with a filter in between.....

rogergodding · 02-04-2013, 08:50 PM

Also wanted to say thanks to members Rudy-G and 67Slider for the ideas and feedback...

$$ break down:
Tank - Ebay $128 shipped
90 Ohm sending unit (same as our trucks) - Ebay $36 shipped
Metal straps and angle iron - Home Depot $23
Flip down license plate bracket - Pick n Pull $7
New bumper and all hardware from LMC....

shawno72 · 02-04-2013, 09:19 PM

Nice write up, thank you.

kevmac · 02-04-2013, 09:32 PM

looks great!!!!

**nightmare** · 02-04-2013, 11:22 PM

Looks great, but one question. Is there a baffle or stop of some sort that keeps the gas from flowing out the back end on take-off? I have that same type of gas cap on the in-cab tank, but fuel still spills out when I turn to the right.

Andy4639 · 02-04-2013, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by nightmare

Looks great, but one question. Is there a baffle or stop of some sort that keeps the gas from flowing out the back end on take-off? I have that same type of gas cap on the in-cab tank, but fuel still spills out when I turn to the right.

I'm wondering this as well. When you take off where is all that gas going to go?

LEX · 02-04-2013, 11:56 PM

Thanks for the detailed info. Looks great.

rogergodding · 02-05-2013, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightmare

Looks great, but one question. Is there a baffle or stop of some sort that keeps the gas from flowing out the back end on take-off? I have that same type of gas cap on the in-cab tank, but fuel still spills out when I turn to the right.

Yet to be determined on this one, other guys have installed this same tank with no problems..... the cap is a non-vented one.... will make adjustments as needed though.

67Slider · 02-05-2013, 12:48 AM

Nice job. Looks great. Let us know how she fills.

Matt

No ID · 02-05-2013, 08:32 PM

thanks for posting this, i'm going with this method after seeing how easy it is and i like having the cap behind the plate.

kevmac · 02-05-2013, 08:51 PM

Is the tank resting on the cross sills or spaced?

rogergodding · 02-05-2013, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kevmac

Is the tank resting on the cross sills or spaced?

No, the tank is not resting on anything but the straps that hold it in place. It is pushed up against the rivets along the bottom of the frame rails....

rogergodding · 02-15-2013, 12:54 AM

old tank out of cab... been running fuel from the new tank 2 days... vent line needs to be re-worked... no fuel out the cap....

rogergodding · 02-18-2013, 10:56 PM

No problems with filling the tank, no leaks out the cap. My son is driving it like this for a bit, so he can work on the back of the cab/front of bed at school....

jondancer · 02-19-2013, 07:41 AM

did you run that rubber hose as a gas line all the way?

rogergodding · 02-19-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jondancer

did you run that rubber hose as a gas line all the way?

No, it hits the new fuel line right by that crossmember, then it connects to the original line under the cab, need to get some new clips to fasten it to the frame, it's just zip tied at the moment....

Sloan66 · 02-19-2013, 08:38 PM

Has this been done to a SWB? Those wondering about fuel coming out, I have a 66 GTO, trust me I stomp on it, no fuel lose except what goes down the tri power!

02-04-2013, 08:17 PM	#1
rogergodding Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sachse, Texas Posts: 614	69 Chevelle Fuel Tank Install Installed the new tank on my son's 72 lwb with coils.... also put on new bumper and painted the frame a little along the way, lot's of pics too..... Attached Images

02-04-2013, 08:19 PM	#2
rogergodding Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sachse, Texas Posts: 614	Re: 69 Chevelle Fuel Tank Install I used some adjustable tie down straps to mock it up, proved really helpful in being able to re-position the tank and I must have changed that 6-8 times.... Attached Images

02-04-2013, 08:23 PM	#3
rogergodding Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sachse, Texas Posts: 614	Re: 69 Chevelle Fuel Tank Install From these pics you can see that my filler neck is going to be too high with the tank flush up against the frame. My goal is to have this tank as high as possible, so I don't want to space it down.... the third pic is the space I'd have if I have the neck lined up as is.... Attached Images

02-04-2013, 08:25 PM	#4
rogergodding Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sachse, Texas Posts: 614	Re: 69 Chevelle Fuel Tank Install I cut the filler neck and got rid of the upward bend.... Attached Images

02-04-2013, 08:25 PM	#5
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 69 Chevelle Fuel Tank Install This tank doesn't hang down very low does it? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

02-04-2013, 08:31 PM	#6
rogergodding Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sachse, Texas Posts: 614	Re: 69 Chevelle Fuel Tank Install You may notice the tank in different positions... I at one point had it even with the end of the frame rails and decided I wanted a little more space from the bumper and the tank. I would not recommend buying the straps that are designed to mount the Chevelle tank as they do not work on their own.... I got 2 4' straps and a piece of angle iron from Home Depot for $23..... that roll of stuff is camper tape that I used instead of the cardboard type anti squeak.... Attached Images

02-04-2013, 08:39 PM	#8
rogergodding Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sachse, Texas Posts: 614	Re: 69 Chevelle Fuel Tank Install Here are some pics of the license plate bracket and flipdown bracket Attached Images

02-04-2013, 08:46 PM	#9
rogergodding Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sachse, Texas Posts: 614	Re: 69 Chevelle Fuel Tank Install Last few pics for now, you can see that the tank does not hang too low... this truck is stock height for now, but will end up with a 4-5" drop in the back. I am not going to fill it just yet, I may have a radiator shop braze the neck back together.... any comments appreciated! Still have to finish up the fuel line, but for now it will just be tied into the original line under the cab with a filter in between..... Attached Images

02-04-2013, 08:50 PM	#10
rogergodding Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sachse, Texas Posts: 614	Re: 69 Chevelle Fuel Tank Install Also wanted to say thanks to members Rudy-G and 67Slider for the ideas and feedback... $$ break down: Tank - Ebay $128 shipped 90 Ohm sending unit (same as our trucks) - Ebay $36 shipped Metal straps and angle iron - Home Depot $23 Flip down license plate bracket - Pick n Pull $7 New bumper and all hardware from LMC....

02-04-2013, 09:19 PM	#11
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 69 Chevelle Fuel Tank Install Nice write up, thank you. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

02-04-2013, 09:32 PM	#12
kevmac Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ft worth tx Posts: 135	Re: 69 Chevelle Fuel Tank Install looks great!!!!

02-04-2013, 11:56 PM	#15
LEX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 884	Re: 69 Chevelle Fuel Tank Install Thanks for the detailed info. Looks great.

02-05-2013, 12:48 AM	#17
67Slider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pueblo West, CO Posts: 944	Re: 69 Chevelle Fuel Tank Install Nice job. Looks great. Let us know how she fills. Matt __________________ 67 C10 Stepside 66 Mustang Coupe 99 Burb 2500

02-05-2013, 08:32 PM	#18
No ID Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: 704 NC Posts: 35	Re: 69 Chevelle Fuel Tank Install thanks for posting this, i'm going with this method after seeing how easy it is and i like having the cap behind the plate. __________________ 17 with a milling machine. 02 Sierra SLT Z71 ECSB lots of aftermarket 70 C-10 CST ECE 4/6 (building)

02-05-2013, 08:51 PM	#19
kevmac Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ft worth tx Posts: 135	Re: 69 Chevelle Fuel Tank Install Is the tank resting on the cross sills or spaced?



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02-15-2013, 12:54 AM	#21
rogergodding Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sachse, Texas Posts: 614	Re: 69 Chevelle Fuel Tank Install old tank out of cab... been running fuel from the new tank 2 days... vent line needs to be re-worked... no fuel out the cap....

02-18-2013, 10:56 PM	#22
rogergodding Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sachse, Texas Posts: 614	Re: 69 Chevelle Fuel Tank Install No problems with filling the tank, no leaks out the cap. My son is driving it like this for a bit, so he can work on the back of the cab/front of bed at school.... Attached Images

02-19-2013, 07:41 AM	#23
jondancer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central michigan Posts: 1,192	Re: 69 Chevelle Fuel Tank Install did you run that rubber hose as a gas line all the way?

02-19-2013, 08:38 PM	#25
Sloan66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jackson, TN Posts: 215	Re: 69 Chevelle Fuel Tank Install Has this been done to a SWB? Those wondering about fuel coming out, I have a 66 GTO, trust me I stomp on it, no fuel lose except what goes down the tri power!

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