Rear Fuel Tank

[DaddyMack]

I want to install one. Any suggestions on manufacturers? I have seen a couple, but wondering if anyone has opinions. Thanks!


Steven

[TR65]

In order of price (I believe) for new tanks the options are: stainless steel, aluminum, steel, plastic.

Check out this link. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=230561

I went with stainless for a fuel injection tank (the last one in the link), but it was not cheap.

TR

[ChiefRocka]

On the '67 Chassis I built for Rich, he went with a nice aluminum one from Brother....it is pricey though, but it's a nice piece.....Around $450-500 I think...

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[DaddyMack]

I definitely like aluminum, problem is finding one for a 62 pickup... plenty 64-66 tanks pre-made.

I found one here...but don't know anything about tanks to know better..lol


http://www.docskustom.com/chevy_tanks.html

[billydonn]

Originally Posted by DaddyMack

I definitely like aluminum, problem is finding one for a 62 pickup... plenty 64-66 tanks pre-made.

I found one here...but don't know anything about tanks to know better..lol


http://www.docskustom.com/chevy_tanks.html

Joe and DaddyMack:
I saw on another board that the same tank is now being made for 60-62s. Call NoLimit or Performanceonline.com about it.... I don't think the websites show availability yet.

[billydonn]

Originally Posted by billydonn

Joe and DaddyMack:
I saw on another board that the same tank is now being made for 60-62s. Call NoLimit or Performanceonline.com about it.... I don't think the websites show availability yet.

To all forlorn 60-62 guys: The NoLimit website does now show a 60-62 version of that tank. Cheers!

http://www.nolimit.net/products.asp?dept=1233

[joe231]

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

On the '67 Chassis I built for Rich, he went with a nice aluminum one from Brother....it is pricey though, but it's a nice piece.....Around $450-500 I think...

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that is the one i want, looks like it wouldn't show much from the back with a roll pan

[billydonn]

Responding to Chief:
That is the tank I use, and I love it... a very easy installation, perfect fit. Well worth it when you consider the grief and delay in screwing around with some half-baked product that is just not the right thing. I believe these are made by NoLimit and available from them or Brothers or Perf. Online (and maybe elsewhere too.)

I dropped mine and converted it to efi last summer with no problems, but you can order efi version too.

[TimE]

You might want to check out this thread-
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2693138
It's a group buy deal but you can customize the tank any way you need it. I'd like to get in on it but no $$ and I'm quite a way off from needing one right now.

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by DaddyMack

I definitely like aluminum, problem is finding one for a 62 pickup... plenty 64-66 tanks pre-made.

I found one here...but don't know anything about tanks to know better..lol


http://www.docskustom.com/chevy_tanks.html

Personally, I like the one I used for my customer chassis build better...

Originally Posted by TimE

You might want to check out this thread-
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2693138
It's a group buy deal but you can customize the tank any way you need it. I'd like to get in on it but no $$ and I'm quite a way off from needing one right now.

This might be a good idea !!

[68c10owner]

you can always contact fuelcellguy. I don`t know if he`s still around but he use to be over on the 67-72 board. Alot of guys there have used his tanks.

[Joey~AP]

The way fuel prices are goin.....I may be puttin a propane tank in ours.

[msgross]

Feel free to call Boyds Welding in my group buy link. You can design your own tank and still get a better priced shipped for free. PM me your email addy and i'll send you the plans that I made, you can adjust it to your needs and get a quote....

Good luck

[MikeN]

Does anyone know the capacity in US gallons of that aluminum Brothers tank?

[DaddyMack]

Thanks everyone for their input! That other thread didn't come up in my search.

Funny thing... I don't have a fuel gauge at the moment and been trying to figure out when my tank was going to run out so I could replace it... lol.. well it did it last night..lmao! oh well, luckily I carry 5 gal with me just in case..lol..


How do you measure how deep the tank can be. I mean, how do you know? I see most are sloped... so how do you figure how deep in front or back? Frame rail width is easy, and it looks like it can even go a bit above the frame rail without a problem.. maybe an inch or so?

Steven

[STL_66 Chevy]

i am definitely interested but i had a question about the fuel guage and sending unit. with a custom built tank which sending unit do you use? do you use the standard one for the relocation kit? will it be acurate? can you adjust it? i guess thats 3 questions!

[billydonn]

Originally Posted by MikeN

Does anyone know the capacity in US gallons of that aluminum Brothers tank?

Its capacity is 19 gallons. It does not show from behind a roll pan. I bought mine about three years ago from NoLimit, the tank maker. It is called the "B Tank", I believe. You 60-62 guys want the "B2Tank". I recommend buying the fuel sender you need at the same time you get the tank... it is adjustable and accurate!

http://www.nolimit.net/products.asp?dept=1233

[msgross]

For the tank that i'm having built by Boyds welding I am using the $30 sending unit from Brothers. It's a 1.5" opening and you can adjust the depth to your needs (just make sure that you have the right OHMs for your gauge). Dave Boyd knows a lot of specs on tanks so feel free to make some measurements and get a quote. I made just low enough to hide behind my hitch and then slope down a little to get the fuel forward to drain. Mine can't go above the frame rails due to the bed crossmembers on top of it.

PS. the no limit tanks are .090 and Boyds are .125 thick...