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77chris03 · 01-04-2010, 09:37 AM

anyone got an idea for a gas tank in the rear and where i can get one? 68 short bed.

dan42 · 01-04-2010, 11:25 AM

There are exactly 1 billion threads on this. I'm gonna do my '67 pretty soon. Do a google advanced search.

John Gilbert · 01-04-2010, 01:10 PM

Well. I hope no one minds me plugging American Truck the new magazine I'm editing that will be on sale 1/26/10, but I did a tech story on how to install LMC Truck's C10 rear gas tank kit that sells for under $200.00 on my '68 GMC.

If anyone wants to know more, I'll check back and answer any questions.

Thank you,

John G.

flashed · 01-04-2010, 01:48 PM

Where can we find the magazine?

John Gilbert · 01-04-2010, 03:51 PM

American Truck will be on the newsstand 1/26/10 at the following chain stores, and a bunch of mom and pop types stores. Here's the top 15

1) CVS

2) Wal-mart

3) Walgreens

4) Safeway

5) Kroger

6) Rite-Aid

7) Barnes & Noble

8) Loblaws

9) 7-eleven

10) Shoppers Drug

11) Books-a-million

12) Giant Eagle

13) Target

14) Raleys

15) Food Lion

The first issue is pure Chevy and GMC from '47-98 only with 8 tech stories and 4 truck features. No ski boats, bulldozers, or Porsche SUV's, just General Motors pickups.

Thanks for asking

Beuford · 01-04-2010, 04:50 PM

Looking forward to buying one

unclewatts · 01-05-2010, 12:23 AM

Did we just experience a commercial break?

Hellbent · 01-05-2010, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unclewatts

Did we just experience a commercial break?

I was thinking the same thing...

chaosdsr · 01-05-2010, 10:20 AM

Now back to the show...

oldblue1968chevy · 01-05-2010, 10:45 AM

ima buy one!

lol now back to the show..

John Gilbert · 01-05-2010, 11:57 AM

Yeah, this was a commercial break, and frankly I really hate how over-commercialized things in this world have become — but, if I don't get the word out and this magazine flops on the first issue, there's no plans for a second one.

I'm hoping at least on the 26th of this month you guys will take a look at it on the newsstand (Did I mention the top 15 stores where you can find it?) and like what you see.

Thank you,

77chris03 · 01-05-2010, 12:06 PM

Well um..... Still looking for a tank. What about a tank off a blazer? Or should I just spend the extra money and get the new tank?

John Gilbert · 01-05-2010, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77chris03

Well um..... Still looking for a tank. What about a tank off a blazer? Or should I just spend the extra money and get the new tank?

New or used, that's always the question. A new silver powdercoated tank with stainless steel straps from LMC Truck is going to run you around $200.00. If you can find a used tank that's real cherry for around twenty-bucks, that's what I'd do. Of course if the $20.00 used gas tank ends up needing to be boiled-out because it guts are rusty that will add some money. Then if it has a few dents, and you have to ship it to a body shop in the next state, that's gonna add some expense, and while it's there you might as well have the shop paint it. If the shop is run by a bunch of dummies and then they try to powdercoat it and it blows up you'll have to start all over again.

Uh, maybe some of you other guys better chime in on this... Obviously my views are tainted by my need to sell parts and magazines.

sorry,

fishingjred73 · 01-05-2010, 12:34 PM

Here you go

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=gas+tank+mod

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-05-2010, 01:31 PM

We sell the poly Blazer tank kit witch is new and improved with larger ledges for resting under the chassis. They work out great and give you 21 gallons of fuel capacity. Comes complete with a made in the USA tank, straps, sending unit and "J" hooks. Here is a link: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/fuel_parts.htm
WES

Slick67 · 01-05-2010, 03:15 PM

Bump for the Newbee.......still learnin the ropes.

LOW DOUGH · 01-05-2010, 12:20 PM

you can do a blazer tank. like was said earlyer.... do a search and you should find a bunch of stuff about it.

From wayne's world:

"CAAAAAAARRRRRR"

I want the mag. all GM trucks... that's awesome.

"GAME ON"

bikertim · 01-05-2010, 03:12 PM

I put a poly tank in my 1970 SB and after about 3 months the truck will start and then die from the fuel that was in the tank -- drain and refill and its fine. Was planning on dropping and going back to a metal tank -- anybody else have the same problem?

Tkmadone · 01-05-2010, 06:28 PM

What about the filler necks? Besides cutting one off a junk yard truck, are any sold new that would be usable for a fleet side?

fishingjred73 · 01-05-2010, 06:58 PM

See my link posted above ^^^^^^^and here's this http://www.haganauto.com/fuel_doors_gas_lid_s/5.htm

01-04-2010, 09:37 AM	#1
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	gas tank question... anyone got an idea for a gas tank in the rear and where i can get one? 68 short bed.

01-04-2010, 11:25 AM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: gas tank question... There are exactly 1 billion threads on this. I'm gonna do my '67 pretty soon. Do a google advanced search. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

01-04-2010, 01:10 PM	#3
John Gilbert Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Placentia, California Posts: 567	Re: gas tank question... Well. I hope no one minds me plugging American Truck the new magazine I'm editing that will be on sale 1/26/10, but I did a tech story on how to install LMC Truck's C10 rear gas tank kit that sells for under $200.00 on my '68 GMC. If anyone wants to know more, I'll check back and answer any questions. Thank you, John G.

01-04-2010, 01:48 PM	#4
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: gas tank question... Where can we find the magazine?

01-04-2010, 03:51 PM	#5
John Gilbert Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Placentia, California Posts: 567	Re: gas tank question... American Truck will be on the newsstand 1/26/10 at the following chain stores, and a bunch of mom and pop types stores. Here's the top 15 1) CVS 2) Wal-mart 3) Walgreens 4) Safeway 5) Kroger 6) Rite-Aid 7) Barnes & Noble 8) Loblaws 9) 7-eleven 10) Shoppers Drug 11) Books-a-million 12) Giant Eagle 13) Target 14) Raleys 15) Food Lion The first issue is pure Chevy and GMC from '47-98 only with 8 tech stories and 4 truck features. No ski boats, bulldozers, or Porsche SUV's, just General Motors pickups. Thanks for asking

01-04-2010, 04:50 PM	#6
Beuford Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Townville,Pa Posts: 284	Re: gas tank question... Looking forward to buying one

01-05-2010, 12:23 AM	#7
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: gas tank question... Did we just experience a commercial break? __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

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01-05-2010, 11:57 AM	#11
John Gilbert Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Placentia, California Posts: 567	Re: gas tank question... Yeah, this was a commercial break, and frankly I really hate how over-commercialized things in this world have become — but, if I don't get the word out and this magazine flops on the first issue, there's no plans for a second one. I'm hoping at least on the 26th of this month you guys will take a look at it on the newsstand (Did I mention the top 15 stores where you can find it?) and like what you see. Thank you,

01-05-2010, 12:06 PM	#12
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: gas tank question... Well um..... Still looking for a tank. What about a tank off a blazer? Or should I just spend the extra money and get the new tank? __________________ 68 C10 Stepper #1- GONE 68 C10 Stepper #2 1977 Chevy Cheyenne...gone...was my first Chevy 04 Tahoe Z71, 04 Silverado 2500HD, 04 Sierra 2500HD 99 Sierra Stepside, 17 Denali HD, 84 K10 My 1st build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379333 My 2nd build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=700310

01-05-2010, 12:34 PM	#14
fishingjred73 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: LOUISIANA Posts: 812	Re: gas tank question... Here you go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=gas+tank+mod __________________ James '68 Stepside (ground up in progress) My 68 build thread http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre...side-t956.html '81 SWB "Pap paw" (Driver) The 81 build thread http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre...-swb-t960.html Member of www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/296290610747732/

01-05-2010, 01:31 PM	#15
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: gas tank question... We sell the poly Blazer tank kit witch is new and improved with larger ledges for resting under the chassis. They work out great and give you 21 gallons of fuel capacity. Comes complete with a made in the USA tank, straps, sending unit and "J" hooks. Here is a link: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/fuel_parts.htm WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

01-05-2010, 03:15 PM	#16
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01-05-2010, 12:20 PM	#17
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: gas tank question... you can do a blazer tank. like was said earlyer.... do a search and you should find a bunch of stuff about it. From wayne's world: "CAAAAAAARRRRRR" I want the mag. all GM trucks... that's awesome. "GAME ON"



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01-05-2010, 03:12 PM	#18
bikertim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: gilbert arizona Posts: 48	Re: gas tank question... I put a poly tank in my 1970 SB and after about 3 months the truck will start and then die from the fuel that was in the tank -- drain and refill and its fine. Was planning on dropping and going back to a metal tank -- anybody else have the same problem?

01-05-2010, 06:28 PM	#19
Tkmadone Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 193	Re: gas tank question... What about the filler necks? Besides cutting one off a junk yard truck, are any sold new that would be usable for a fleet side?

01-05-2010, 06:58 PM	#20
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