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krazy_texan · 12-08-2003, 11:22 AM

i was thinking the other day after looking at my 55 dodge truck, it has a filler neck in the same location as ours right behind the driver door but the gas tank is not in the cab instead the neck runs down and through the floor and then to a tank under the truck like in the saddle tank location, I was thinking would this be possible with our trucks, i really like the look of the factory filler neck location and it would make it that much better if i could do something like that in order to make it still functional

krazy_texan · 12-09-2003, 03:00 AM

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Baradium · 12-09-2003, 03:07 AM

69-75 IHC pickups do the same thing, although thier in cab filler is in the passenger side. Has a tube that drops through into a saddle tank. The factory aux tank is an almost identical saddle tank for the driver's side that fills through the fender.

It'd take some doing, but I think you could do it.

You'll need to find a saddle tank that has the hole in the right position.

If you'd like pics of that setup, I can grab some for you within the next week or so. The 69-75 IH cabs are similiar in basic design to the 69-72 so it could give you a reverse view of what you might want to do.

krazy_texan · 12-09-2003, 03:33 AM

i know exactly what i need to do it i just was curios to see if anybody on here has done it or seen it done, like i said my 55 dodge truck is like that but if i do that i am going to have a custom tank made for it

krazy_texan · 12-09-2003, 04:57 PM

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BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 12-09-2003, 05:30 PM

I don't see why you couldn't do that with these trucks. It would work out pretty good if you wanted to retain the stock look, but did not want the stock tank behind the seat!

RED71CHEVY · 12-09-2003, 05:56 PM

YOU ASLO COULD RUN IT THROUGH THE BACK OF THE CAB, THROUGH THE HEAD GATE AAND INTO A FLUSH MOUNT TOOL BOX WITH A TANK IN HALF AND STORAGE IN THE OTHER HALF.
USE FLEX HOSE AND CVC BOOTS TO GO THROUGH THE CAB AND HEAD GATE..........JUST A CRAZY THOUGHT, WHAT DO YOU THINK.?

Baradium · 12-10-2003, 12:27 AM

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Originally posted by RED71CHEVY
YOU ASLO COULD RUN IT THROUGH THE BACK OF THE CAB, THROUGH THE HEAD GATE AAND INTO A FLUSH MOUNT TOOL BOX WITH A TANK IN HALF AND STORAGE IN THE OTHER HALF.
USE FLEX HOSE AND CVC BOOTS TO GO THROUGH THE CAB AND HEAD GATE..........JUST A CRAZY THOUGHT, WHAT DO YOU THINK.?

If you are going to do that, then why not get one of those tool box tanks that is ready made? Those have a filler in the top of them. Seems like it'd be easier to just go with that, keep it as an aux tank and go for a saddle tank in that case

There are a decent number that support sending units too.

RED71CHEVY · 12-11-2003, 01:39 PM

who sells them?
i was just going to use a jazz cell and section it off with plate and spot welds.this might be cheaper than the built tank.

12-08-2003, 11:22 AM	#1
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	gas tank location? i was thinking the other day after looking at my 55 dodge truck, it has a filler neck in the same location as ours right behind the driver door but the gas tank is not in the cab instead the neck runs down and through the floor and then to a tank under the truck like in the saddle tank location, I was thinking would this be possible with our trucks, i really like the look of the factory filler neck location and it would make it that much better if i could do something like that in order to make it still functional __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

12-09-2003, 03:00 AM	#2
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	ttt __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

12-09-2003, 03:33 AM	#4
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	i know exactly what i need to do it i just was curios to see if anybody on here has done it or seen it done, like i said my 55 dodge truck is like that but if i do that i am going to have a custom tank made for it __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

12-09-2003, 04:57 PM	#5
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	ttt __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

12-09-2003, 05:30 PM	#6
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	I don't see why you couldn't do that with these trucks. It would work out pretty good if you wanted to retain the stock look, but did not want the stock tank behind the seat! __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

12-09-2003, 03:07 AM	#3
Baradium Binder Rep Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Salcha, AK Posts: 1,506	69-75 IHC pickups do the same thing, although thier in cab filler is in the passenger side. Has a tube that drops through into a saddle tank. The factory aux tank is an almost identical saddle tank for the driver's side that fills through the fender. It'd take some doing, but I think you could do it. You'll need to find a saddle tank that has the hole in the right position. If you'd like pics of that setup, I can grab some for you within the next week or so. The 69-75 IH cabs are similiar in basic design to the 69-72 so it could give you a reverse view of what you might want to do.

12-09-2003, 05:56 PM	#7
RED71CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: LEXINGTON,SC,USA Posts: 208	YOU ASLO COULD RUN IT THROUGH THE BACK OF THE CAB, THROUGH THE HEAD GATE AAND INTO A FLUSH MOUNT TOOL BOX WITH A TANK IN HALF AND STORAGE IN THE OTHER HALF. USE FLEX HOSE AND CVC BOOTS TO GO THROUGH THE CAB AND HEAD GATE..........JUST A CRAZY THOUGHT, WHAT DO YOU THINK.? __________________ TIM '71 CUSTOM C-10 torch red ,350 roller GM crate,3.73 GEARS, REAR 4"DROP SPRING, FRONT 2.5" DROP SPINDLE-1.5"lower spring, FRONT=17x8(4.5bs) W/265-60-17, BACK=17x9.5 (5bs)W/285-60-17, Vintage Air Sure Fit AC------NEVER ENDING PROJECT!!

12-11-2003, 01:39 PM	#9
RED71CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: LEXINGTON,SC,USA Posts: 208	who sells them? i was just going to use a jazz cell and section it off with plate and spot welds.this might be cheaper than the built tank. __________________ TIM '71 CUSTOM C-10 torch red ,350 roller GM crate,3.73 GEARS, REAR 4"DROP SPRING, FRONT 2.5" DROP SPINDLE-1.5"lower spring, FRONT=17x8(4.5bs) W/265-60-17, BACK=17x9.5 (5bs)W/285-60-17, Vintage Air Sure Fit AC------NEVER ENDING PROJECT!!



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