73 - 87 gas tank in a 72????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

btp76 · 03-25-2004, 06:05 PM

I know lots of people use blazer tanks and fuel cells in the rear of 67 - 72 trucks. I even have an aluminum 16 gal cell laying around. I'm wondering if anyone has tried using the 73 - 87 style side mount tank in a 67 - 72. Will it hit the trailing arms? Is there another downside other than setting up the fuel door?

bpmcgee · 03-25-2004, 06:49 PM

BTP,

I'm not sure if one would even fit. The sheet metal and frame are considerably different.

Most people mount blazer/suburban tanks if they're switching -- this works pretty nicely since they were essentially the same sheetmetal.

Brian

**BOSS** · 03-25-2004, 06:55 PM

What about the blazer tanks out of the 73-87 models?

J.Lance · 03-25-2004, 07:22 PM

I believe the 73-86 (non-f.i.) tanks will work with some modification on a truck. Possibly rear cross member removal? I had a '73 Blazer tank that I measured for fit into a '72 Blazer. It definitely wouldn't have worked without cross member removal for that application because the later tank is longer front to back and would have hit the rear diff if place in front of the cross member. Might work out o.k. on a long bed or even short bed? Not sure. Wish I still had it, I'd take some measurements and pass them along.

Jason

**Palf70Step** · 03-25-2004, 07:35 PM

It's been done. Someone did a 40 gal burb tank in a 4x4. Like was mentioned though, the larger capacity tanks (32, 36, 40) you'll need a longbed and probably a few mods.

Do a search for the tanks (or gas tanks or fuel tanks) and you might find it. Probably been a year since I've seen the one entry on that.

72MARIO · 03-25-2004, 08:00 PM

I guy in my town has a 40 gallon Burb tank in his 67 4x4 LWB fit's pretty good. I think Mudder has one in his step side.

lukecp · 03-25-2004, 09:33 PM

Downsides: The straps that hold the gas tank on are notorious for rusting on those trucks. Along with the tanks themselves.

**BOSS** · 03-26-2004, 12:43 AM

Thanx guys i have been trying to find a larger tank,and i have access to one out of a 84 blazer.Trying to see what FCG can come up with but so far i think he is at about 22 gallons.Sure would like a 32 to 40 gallon in the 4x4.

LudwigTheMad · 03-26-2004, 01:03 AM

my old burb had a "50" gallon tank....really held about 45 gallons but it was made for the burb custom don't know who...but have seen others for it set up the same.

The tank itself was made to go around the cross member (the top was kinda "u" shapped) and no straps! there were 4 long bolts that went through the tank (not inside...channels) and mounted to the floor. cool set up...gonna want to find or have another one built if I ever manage to get the rest of the money together for another burb.....

03-25-2004, 06:05 PM	#1
btp76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 92	73 - 87 gas tank in a 72????? I know lots of people use blazer tanks and fuel cells in the rear of 67 - 72 trucks. I even have an aluminum 16 gal cell laying around. I'm wondering if anyone has tried using the 73 - 87 style side mount tank in a 67 - 72. Will it hit the trailing arms? Is there another downside other than setting up the fuel door?

03-25-2004, 06:55 PM	#3
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,890	What about the blazer tanks out of the 73-87 models? __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

03-25-2004, 07:22 PM	#4
J.Lance Too many is never enough! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Posts: 455	tank I believe the 73-86 (non-f.i.) tanks will work with some modification on a truck. Possibly rear cross member removal? I had a '73 Blazer tank that I measured for fit into a '72 Blazer. It definitely wouldn't have worked without cross member removal for that application because the later tank is longer front to back and would have hit the rear diff if place in front of the cross member. Might work out o.k. on a long bed or even short bed? Not sure. Wish I still had it, I'd take some measurements and pass them along. Jason __________________ Jason 1968 K10 SWB Fleetside 1971 K2500 GMC LWB 1968 K20 (later frame, donor body) 1972 C20 LWB parts truck 1993 K2500 Suburban, tow rig, 454, 4L80E NEW!! 18' Siem's car hauler 2004 Honda Odyssey (family man!)

03-25-2004, 07:35 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	It's been done. Someone did a 40 gal burb tank in a 4x4. Like was mentioned though, the larger capacity tanks (32, 36, 40) you'll need a longbed and probably a few mods. Do a search for the tanks (or gas tanks or fuel tanks) and you might find it. Probably been a year since I've seen the one entry on that. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-25-2004, 08:00 PM	#6
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	I guy in my town has a 40 gallon Burb tank in his 67 4x4 LWB fit's pretty good. I think Mudder has one in his step side. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

03-25-2004, 06:49 PM	#2
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	BTP, I'm not sure if one would even fit. The sheet metal and frame are considerably different. Most people mount blazer/suburban tanks if they're switching -- this works pretty nicely since they were essentially the same sheetmetal. Brian

03-25-2004, 09:33 PM	#7
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Downsides: The straps that hold the gas tank on are notorious for rusting on those trucks. Along with the tanks themselves. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

03-26-2004, 12:43 AM	#8
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,890	Thanx guys i have been trying to find a larger tank,and i have access to one out of a 84 blazer.Trying to see what FCG can come up with but so far i think he is at about 22 gallons.Sure would like a 32 to 40 gallon in the 4x4. __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

03-26-2004, 01:03 AM	#9
LudwigTheMad Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ramona, CA Posts: 2,033	my old burb had a "50" gallon tank....really held about 45 gallons but it was made for the burb custom don't know who...but have seen others for it set up the same. The tank itself was made to go around the cross member (the top was kinda "u" shapped) and no straps! there were 4 long bolts that went through the tank (not inside...channels) and mounted to the floor. cool set up...gonna want to find or have another one built if I ever manage to get the rest of the money together for another burb..... __________________ That's right, I'm back in the game again. No it's not pink..... 1972 Blue and White Suburban.



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