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floyd67 · 04-12-2013, 05:39 PM

Hey folks, new here. My daughter and I are redoing a '70 C10. I have been looking at gas tank options for under the bed and was wondering if anyone has found one that works with the fuel filler neck being behind the licence plate.
Thanks Tim

buckskins4ever · 04-12-2013, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by floyd67

Hey folks, new here. My daughter and I are redoing a '70 C10. I have been looking at gas tank options for under the bed and was wondering if anyone has found one that works with the fuel filler neck being behind the licence plate.
Thanks Tim

Call Boyd Welding at 877-270-3576. He has a tank that fits our trucks perfectly. He can also relocate the fill neck to accommodate your desired fill location. You get the absolute best tank made out of high quality aluminum, built in baffles, can come with sending unit (designed for this tank) the drain/fuel pickup line, and rollover valve....all for less than $500 shipped anywhere in the US.
http://www.boydwelding.com/

floyd67 · 04-12-2013, 06:30 PM

sorry i forgot to mention i live in canada and shipping sucks massive here so looking for something that might just "bolt in"

SCHRUMGMC · 04-12-2013, 06:33 PM

Hmm try LMC ?

**john** · 04-12-2013, 06:38 PM

Some people have used camaro tanks with license plate fills. Sorry don't which year. Welcome to the board.
Found it.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448431
Another one.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=545013

buckskins4ever · 04-12-2013, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by floyd67

sorry i forgot to mention i live in canada and shipping sucks massive here so looking for something that might just "bolt in"

Boyds is a bolt in tank. You just need to contact them and ask what shipping will cost. You wont find a better tank. LMC will also ship to Canada, but the last tank I got was far from a bolt in and even after altering the tank to actually fit under the bed, it was just a steel tank with no baffles.

Tinkermc · 04-12-2013, 07:24 PM

I have a Boyd's and agree, you will not find a better tank.

SCHRUMGMC · 04-12-2013, 07:38 PM

I'd rather have a Cab Fuel Tank

YBNORML · 04-12-2013, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by floyd67

sorry i forgot to mention i live in canada and shipping sucks massive here so looking for something that might just "bolt in"

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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

Hmm try LMC ?

I would avoid LMC when shipping here. The last two times I used ordered the cost of shipping was almost equal to the cost of the parts. I will not use them again.
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SCHRUMGMC · 04-12-2013, 07:53 PM

Sweet lord ,That sounds outrageous

rogergodding · 04-12-2013, 08:13 PM

69 Camaro or Chevelle tank will work just fine and a lot cheaper than others. I have a Chevelle tank on my son's truck and mine is about to get a Camaro tank. Here is a link to the Camaro tank that I have: http://www.ebay.com/itm/360156383079...84.m1439.l2649 I also have an install thread on the chevelle tank as well as a couple other guys on here...

hatred · 04-12-2013, 08:15 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/69-Camaro-Fi...60156383079%26

Same tank, only $100 with free shipping

floyd67 · 04-13-2013, 08:59 AM

I have redone a '67 ford truck for myself and found that everyone bents us canadians over for shipping. So I am trying to buy somewhat local. Also I was trying to keep the tank up between the frame rails.
Thanks.

SCHRUMGMC · 04-13-2013, 10:02 AM

Where should I get a Cab tank?

Leftlane · 04-13-2013, 12:07 PM

That tank hatred posted a link to.

The title shows it as a GM32B and the item specifics show it as a GM32A.

Anyone interested might want to contact the seller first.
Good price either way.
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floyd67 · 04-13-2013, 07:05 PM

i found that a '70-'73 coronet tank fits between the rails and is a fill behind the license plate style. Any thoughts?
Thanks.

54belair · 04-13-2013, 07:21 PM

I have changed mine to a 69 camaro tank, the fit is good. Ive heard of 69 chevelle tanks being used as well as 70 monte carlo tank. I believe the positioning and mounting of all three of these is almost identical.

NOTE: Just saw your wanting the tank to totally fit within the rails------none of the above tanks are totally within the rails (they all stick outside the rails about 2 1/2" per side

496bb · 04-13-2013, 07:49 PM

The LMC tank has no baffles?? I have a buddy that bought one, but didn't use it and is gonna give it to me- hard to beat free. But I thought the LMC tank did have baffles. Are there known "factory" type license plate fill tanks that will work with a trailer hitch?

floyd67 · 04-13-2013, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 496bb

Are there known "factory" type license plate fill tanks that will work with a trailer hitch?

I don't like the look of a fuel tank hanging so low.Thats why I want something between the rails.

buckskins4ever · 04-13-2013, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by floyd67

I don't like the look of a fuel tank hanging so low.Thats why I want something between the rails.

Here is a few pics of the Boyds hanging. Not sure what your bumper setup is, but hides quite well.

SCHRUMGMC · 04-13-2013, 08:37 PM

What made you do the Custom Tail lights ?

buckskins4ever · 04-13-2013, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 496bb

The LMC tank has no baffles?? I have a buddy that bought one, but didn't use it and is gonna give it to me- hard to beat free. But I thought the LMC tank did have baffles. Are there known "factory" type license plate fill tanks that will work with a trailer hitch?

Your right dude, free is always great. I originally purchased the LMC frame rail tank that is suppose to be a DIRECT bolt-in tank for our trucks. Not a blazer tank. I can tell you without a doubt there is NOT any baffles in the tank I bought. We had to cut over almost 2 inches from the top of the tank so that it would fit right up to the fram rails and not hit the bed. Otherwise the mounting tabs would hang 3 inches below the frame and the tank hung WAY too low. When we cut it open we could see the quality of the design. NOT Impressed.

buckskins4ever · 04-13-2013, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

What made you do the Custom Tail lights ?

If your referring to mine......These were part of the original builders idea. He had them mounted in a makeshift rollpan that was tacky. I was able to mount on bumper with little ease and keep the low profile clean look I was going for.

Leftlane · 04-13-2013, 10:00 PM

Buckskin, that looks good.
Which fill location did you go with, and how much is yours lowered?
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buckskins4ever · 04-13-2013, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Leftlane

Buckskin, that looks good.
Which fill location did you go with, and how much is yours lowered?
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Mine is bagged only with a c-notch. So I can go from stock height to another 4 inches drop from this picture. I didnt go with drop spindles.

04-12-2013, 05:39 PM	#1
floyd67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: alberta canada Posts: 8	fuel tank Hey folks, new here. My daughter and I are redoing a '70 C10. I have been looking at gas tank options for under the bed and was wondering if anyone has found one that works with the fuel filler neck being behind the licence plate. Thanks Tim

04-12-2013, 06:30 PM	#3
floyd67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: alberta canada Posts: 8	Re: fuel tank sorry i forgot to mention i live in canada and shipping sucks massive here so looking for something that might just "bolt in"

04-12-2013, 06:33 PM	#4
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: fuel tank Hmm try LMC ? __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-12-2013, 06:38 PM	#5
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: fuel tank Some people have used camaro tanks with license plate fills. Sorry don't which year. Welcome to the board. Found it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448431 Another one. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=545013 __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/ Last edited by john; 04-12-2013 at 06:46 PM.

04-12-2013, 07:24 PM	#7
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: fuel tank I have a Boyd's and agree, you will not find a better tank.

04-12-2013, 07:38 PM	#8
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: fuel tank I'd rather have a Cab Fuel Tank __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-12-2013, 07:53 PM	#10
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: fuel tank Sweet lord ,That sounds outrageous __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-12-2013, 08:13 PM	#11
rogergodding Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sachse, Texas Posts: 614	Re: fuel tank 69 Camaro or Chevelle tank will work just fine and a lot cheaper than others. I have a Chevelle tank on my son's truck and mine is about to get a Camaro tank. Here is a link to the Camaro tank that I have: http://www.ebay.com/itm/360156383079...84.m1439.l2649 I also have an install thread on the chevelle tank as well as a couple other guys on here...

04-12-2013, 08:15 PM	#12
hatred Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Denham Springs, La. Posts: 257	Re: fuel tank http://www.ebay.com/itm/69-Camaro-Fi...60156383079%26 Same tank, only $100 with free shipping __________________ 05 QSM GTO - M6, Corsa, King Springs 70 SWB CST - 350/Auto, Foose 18/17 I upset whiners too....

04-13-2013, 08:59 AM	#13
floyd67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: alberta canada Posts: 8	Re: fuel tank I have redone a '67 ford truck for myself and found that everyone bents us canadians over for shipping. So I am trying to buy somewhat local. Also I was trying to keep the tank up between the frame rails. Thanks.

04-13-2013, 10:02 AM	#14
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: fuel tank Where should I get a Cab tank? __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-13-2013, 12:07 PM	#15
Leftlane Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 118	Re: fuel tank That tank hatred posted a link to. The title shows it as a GM32B and the item specifics show it as a GM32A. Anyone interested might want to contact the seller first. Good price either way. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 C10 SWB 350/350 A/C PS PDB

04-13-2013, 07:05 PM	#16
floyd67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: alberta canada Posts: 8	Re: fuel tank i found that a '70-'73 coronet tank fits between the rails and is a fill behind the license plate style. Any thoughts? Thanks.

04-13-2013, 07:21 PM	#17
54belair Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bolivar, mo Posts: 839	Re: fuel tank I have changed mine to a 69 camaro tank, the fit is good. Ive heard of 69 chevelle tanks being used as well as 70 monte carlo tank. I believe the positioning and mounting of all three of these is almost identical. NOTE: Just saw your wanting the tank to totally fit within the rails------none of the above tanks are totally within the rails (they all stick outside the rails about 2 1/2" per side __________________ 1997 shortie stepside 1968 short stepside 1966 mustang 1966 chevelle ss Dont always go the cheapest route--You can save yourself into the poorhouse! My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489030

04-13-2013, 07:49 PM	#18
496bb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 283	Re: fuel tank The LMC tank has no baffles?? I have a buddy that bought one, but didn't use it and is gonna give it to me- hard to beat free. But I thought the LMC tank did have baffles. Are there known "factory" type license plate fill tanks that will work with a trailer hitch? __________________ 87 3/4 Burb 454 49 Chev Fleetline Deluxe



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04-13-2013, 08:37 PM	#21
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: fuel tank What made you do the Custom Tail lights ? __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-13-2013, 10:00 PM	#24
Leftlane Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 118	Re: fuel tank Buckskin, that looks good. Which fill location did you go with, and how much is yours lowered? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 C10 SWB 350/350 A/C PS PDB

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