Need help on the tank install - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cameeks · 12-28-2007, 02:12 PM

Was wanting some install pics of the blazer tank for those who have the metal beds. I have my bed off and about to install mine. Also when I hold my tank up I can slide it to the rear and almost clear the bed support. Was wondering if anyone else has done that?

low'n slow · 12-28-2007, 03:33 PM

You will have to trim the crossmember in order to install the tank. It also hangs real low if your truck is lowered. Best of luck with the install.

Husker · 12-28-2007, 06:19 PM

When I did mine I lowered the tank and made my own straps and did not trim the cross member but the tank hangs low. I have a Jeep cj and the truck tank hangs no lower than my stock jeep tank. I may end up cutting the cross member later on.
Ron

cameeks · 12-29-2007, 01:31 PM

Still want to look at some pics so I can see where I'm heading. Seems to be hard to find these here.

cameeks · 12-31-2007, 07:34 AM

Ttt

chevy72blu · 12-31-2007, 08:18 AM

Whats your plan with the filler neck?

**Palf70Step** · 12-31-2007, 08:18 AM

I notched my cross memeber also.
You can check out what I did in my build thread
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221437

One thing to watch/see is the after market tanks have a shorter fill neck on the tank (at least all that I have seen) My tank is an original 72 Blazer tank, so the neck comes out a bit more and seems to clear things a little better than some I have seen done.

cameeks · 12-31-2007, 02:04 PM

I'm doing the same as huggercst did with the tail light filler

cameeks · 01-01-2008, 04:48 PM

any way I place it I'm still going to have to notch the cross support between the frame rails on the bed? Also if I extend the filler neck on it past the frame should I be able to keep the bed mount where it is?

12-28-2007, 02:12 PM	#1
cameeks Long Fleet Club Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 5,666	Need help on the Blazer tank install Was wanting some install pics of the blazer tank for those who have the metal beds. I have my bed off and about to install mine. Also when I hold my tank up I can slide it to the rear and almost clear the bed support. Was wondering if anyone else has done that? __________________ Chris Meeks '69 Chevy Custom/10 Long Bed <-- Thread of the work I did before selling. Truck is now finished to the new owners design and running around. I was shown some pictures of the finished product. At least it survived the junk yard. FAQ Index by Krue Site Vendors Subscribe Here Forum Rules Last edited by cameeks; 12-31-2007 at 07:33 AM.

12-28-2007, 03:33 PM	#2
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 883	Re: Need help on the tank install You will have to trim the crossmember in order to install the tank. It also hangs real low if your truck is lowered. Best of luck with the install.

12-28-2007, 06:19 PM	#3
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: Need help on the tank install When I did mine I lowered the tank and made my own straps and did not trim the cross member but the tank hangs low. I have a Jeep cj and the truck tank hangs no lower than my stock jeep tank. I may end up cutting the cross member later on. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

12-29-2007, 01:31 PM	#4
cameeks Long Fleet Club Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 5,666	Re: Need help on the tank install Still want to look at some pics so I can see where I'm heading. Seems to be hard to find these here. __________________ Chris Meeks '69 Chevy Custom/10 Long Bed <-- Thread of the work I did before selling. Truck is now finished to the new owners design and running around. I was shown some pictures of the finished product. At least it survived the junk yard. FAQ Index by Krue Site Vendors Subscribe Here Forum Rules

12-31-2007, 07:34 AM	#5
cameeks Long Fleet Club Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 5,666	Re: Need help on the Blazer tank install Ttt __________________ Chris Meeks '69 Chevy Custom/10 Long Bed <-- Thread of the work I did before selling. Truck is now finished to the new owners design and running around. I was shown some pictures of the finished product. At least it survived the junk yard. FAQ Index by Krue Site Vendors Subscribe Here Forum Rules Last edited by cameeks; 12-31-2007 at 07:35 AM.

12-31-2007, 08:18 AM	#6
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,189	Re: Need help on the tank install Whats your plan with the filler neck? __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e

12-31-2007, 08:18 AM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,269	Re: Need help on the tank install I notched my cross memeber also. You can check out what I did in my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221437 One thing to watch/see is the after market tanks have a shorter fill neck on the tank (at least all that I have seen) My tank is an original 72 Blazer tank, so the neck comes out a bit more and seems to clear things a little better than some I have seen done. __________________ 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!

12-31-2007, 02:04 PM	#8
cameeks Long Fleet Club Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 5,666	Re: Need help on the tank install I'm doing the same as huggercst did with the tail light filler __________________ Chris Meeks '69 Chevy Custom/10 Long Bed <-- Thread of the work I did before selling. Truck is now finished to the new owners design and running around. I was shown some pictures of the finished product. At least it survived the junk yard. FAQ Index by Krue Site Vendors Subscribe Here Forum Rules

01-01-2008, 04:48 PM	#9
cameeks Long Fleet Club Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 5,666	Re: Need help on the tank install any way I place it I'm still going to have to notch the cross support between the frame rails on the bed? Also if I extend the filler neck on it past the frame should I be able to keep the bed mount where it is? __________________ Chris Meeks '69 Chevy Custom/10 Long Bed <-- Thread of the work I did before selling. Truck is now finished to the new owners design and running around. I was shown some pictures of the finished product. At least it survived the junk yard. FAQ Index by Krue Site Vendors Subscribe Here Forum Rules



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