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02-27-2004, 11:55 AM
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Gas tanks!!
Need help locating a rear (under bed) gas tank for my 72 3/4 ton. I want something HUGE!... Im tired of making long runs and stopping at gas stations.
can you guys help?? thanks!
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02-27-2004, 12:49 PM
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Ive thought about this too.... i know they make the poly tank kits to install in the spare tire opening under the bed, BUT I know that the general used to make a 31 gallon in blazers/jimmys and a 40 gallon for the burbs.... made me think i may be able to do something with one of those... dunno, but something to keep in mind, and even at 10 mpg youd still get a minimum of bout 280-300 miles b4 youd stop for petrol... just an idea...
--Mike
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02-27-2004, 01:03 PM
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Look around for some of the saddle tanks that guys are taking off. A good size rear tank, and the saddle tanks, and you should have some pretty good mileage range.
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02-27-2004, 01:24 PM
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Mark Fowler
aka FuelCellGuy www.aluminumfuelcell.com He can build you a custom tank. He has built a few for our trucks already... Thats who I'm going with when I get my 96 LT1 in the truck... |
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02-27-2004, 11:07 PM
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Face it, your still young.If you was one of us old farts you would be making a "Pit Stop" before you needed gas even with the stock tank.
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02-28-2004, 12:04 AM
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JC Whitney use to sell bolt in replacements with extra capacity, 40+ plus if i remember right.
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02-28-2004, 02:16 AM
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Running on empty
I just ordered a 21 gallon metal "Blazer" version from Chevy Duty... cost me a couple hundred bucks. I can't wait to get the tank out of the cab, also, the extra fuel will be great. I have a BB in my truck so it does get a bit thirsty.
There are a couple of version of this type of implementation, 1) The OEM replacement metal tank 2) A thick polymer version that is about the same size. Each run about the same in expense, I suppose it is a matter of choice. Good luck.
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