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69trk · 04-25-2010, 08:38 PM

I finally got the fuel cell finished. What do you guys think

69trk · 04-25-2010, 08:44 PM

Have 10-an with an 8-return. Running a a1000 with a a1000 regulator. I need to finish up cleaning up the wiring and wash the truck. The cell looks to be leaning a little bit towards the front of the truck, but the sump is still lower than the rest of the tank. I figured if i atleast keep it full when i race, i won't have any issues..

69trk · 04-25-2010, 08:46 PM

wish i had all black fittings, but i'm going to use what i have for now. Next step is my cage, then nitrous

bigguy69 · 04-25-2010, 09:33 PM

looks good!!!

djracer · 04-25-2010, 10:15 PM

It looks sweet but I have heard that you don't need to mount those cells by the tabs. You might want to fab up a strap to take the weight off the tabs.

1971gmcshortbed · 04-25-2010, 10:31 PM

Look good, what door did you use in the bed?

69trk · 04-25-2010, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djracer

It looks sweet but I have heard that you don't need to mount those cells by the tabs. You might want to fab up a strap to take the weight off the tabs.

thanks dj, note very well taken, didn't even think about that.

69trk · 04-25-2010, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1971gmcshortbed

Look good, what door did you use in the bed?

I'll find out tomorrow, i got it from a friend that did most of the installing of the tank..

drag_72 · 04-26-2010, 12:27 AM

looks good man!! time to go racin haha what kinda power does ur truck make?

nomrlz · 04-26-2010, 10:00 AM

looks good

BR3W CITY · 04-26-2010, 12:56 PM

nice, my setup is similar. That filler cover is slick too.

**Hart_Rod** · 04-28-2010, 10:10 AM

Looks nice and should run even better,

. I'm getting ready to do that pump and regulator setup on my 68. Is there any reason why you ran the pump on the outside of the frame instead of inside? TIA

R/

69trk · 04-28-2010, 07:59 PM

I plan on moving it inside the frame rails later. I have all my battery and alternator wiring inside the frame and i need to move a few things around to get the wiring, pump, and fuel pump inside. Also, my exhaust goes up in the frame and would be to close to the fuel pump. For now, it's easy access and hidden unless you look up into the fender well...

brawley · 05-02-2010, 10:21 PM

where did you get your fuel cell?

drag_72 · 05-02-2010, 11:47 PM

how much power you got?

Moostifer · 05-03-2010, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Looks nice and should run even better,

. I'm getting ready to do that pump and regulator setup on my 68. Is there any reason why you ran the pump on the outside of the frame instead of inside? TIA

R/

some sanctioning bodies require that the fuel lines be run on the outside... away from the driveshaft. might want to check with your local track tech before you go to the trouble of moving them

I am also diggin that filler door! that square one would look soo much better than my round one...

69trk · 05-03-2010, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drag_72

how much power you got?

power is in the 650 range according to my dyno sheets, haven't had it to the track in a while since i don't have a cage..

69trk · 05-03-2010, 11:23 PM

The guy that did most of the work had the cell laying around, and the filler door was on another project truck that he had. I'll give him a call to find out where he found the filler door and the tank....

jgh64pkup · 05-05-2010, 10:38 PM

awesome install

69trk · 05-06-2010, 08:13 PM

the filler door came from unlimited products that was made for a wood floor, but was modified to work on this metal floor. The tank, i believe is a rci 15 gal.

04-25-2010, 08:38 PM	#1
69trk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: bridgecreek ok. Posts: 1,214	fuel cell under the bed I finally got the fuel cell finished. What do you guys think Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=494388 431 big block times, changed to a 6.0 ls with turbo 1.58- 60' 7.18- 1/8th mile@95.18 11.37- 1/4 @115.81

04-25-2010, 08:44 PM	#2
69trk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: bridgecreek ok. Posts: 1,214	Re: fuel cell under the bed Have 10-an with an 8-return. Running a a1000 with a a1000 regulator. I need to finish up cleaning up the wiring and wash the truck. The cell looks to be leaning a little bit towards the front of the truck, but the sump is still lower than the rest of the tank. I figured if i atleast keep it full when i race, i won't have any issues.. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=494388 431 big block times, changed to a 6.0 ls with turbo 1.58- 60' 7.18- 1/8th mile@95.18 11.37- 1/4 @115.81

04-25-2010, 08:46 PM	#3
69trk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: bridgecreek ok. Posts: 1,214	Re: fuel cell under the bed wish i had all black fittings, but i'm going to use what i have for now. Next step is my cage, then nitrous __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=494388 431 big block times, changed to a 6.0 ls with turbo 1.58- 60' 7.18- 1/8th mile@95.18 11.37- 1/4 @115.81

04-25-2010, 09:33 PM	#4
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: fuel cell under the bed looks good!!! __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

04-25-2010, 10:15 PM	#5
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: fuel cell under the bed It looks sweet but I have heard that you don't need to mount those cells by the tabs. You might want to fab up a strap to take the weight off the tabs. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

04-25-2010, 10:31 PM	#6
1971gmcshortbed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 284	Re: fuel cell under the bed Look good, what door did you use in the bed? __________________ My build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379006

04-26-2010, 12:27 AM	#9
drag_72 Ready to go fast!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Carthage,Mo Posts: 219	Re: fuel cell under the bed looks good man!! time to go racin haha what kinda power does ur truck make? __________________ 454 block .30 forged aluminum pistons steel crank valve job Holley Strip Dominator intake 1030cfm holley carb, 250 plate shot roller rockers Erson Solid cam split duration 307/310. .575/.595 lift milodon oil pan fab. aluminum valve covers 4 bolt main splayed anodized caps all studded

04-26-2010, 10:00 AM	#10
nomrlz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wataga,IL Posts: 666	Re: fuel cell under the bed looks good

04-26-2010, 12:56 PM	#11
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: fuel cell under the bed nice, my setup is similar. That filler cover is slick too. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

04-28-2010, 10:10 AM	#12
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: fuel cell under the bed Looks nice and should run even better, . I'm getting ready to do that pump and regulator setup on my 68. Is there any reason why you ran the pump on the outside of the frame instead of inside? TIA R/ __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

04-28-2010, 07:59 PM	#13
69trk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: bridgecreek ok. Posts: 1,214	Re: fuel cell under the bed I plan on moving it inside the frame rails later. I have all my battery and alternator wiring inside the frame and i need to move a few things around to get the wiring, pump, and fuel pump inside. Also, my exhaust goes up in the frame and would be to close to the fuel pump. For now, it's easy access and hidden unless you look up into the fender well... __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=494388 431 big block times, changed to a 6.0 ls with turbo 1.58- 60' 7.18- 1/8th mile@95.18 11.37- 1/4 @115.81 Last edited by 69trk; 04-28-2010 at 09:02 PM.

05-02-2010, 10:21 PM	#14
brawley Easy Does It Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dirdy Mo , North Carolina Posts: 450	Re: fuel cell under the bed where did you get your fuel cell?

05-02-2010, 11:47 PM	#15
drag_72 Ready to go fast!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Carthage,Mo Posts: 219	Re: fuel cell under the bed how much power you got? __________________ 454 block .30 forged aluminum pistons steel crank valve job Holley Strip Dominator intake 1030cfm holley carb, 250 plate shot roller rockers Erson Solid cam split duration 307/310. .575/.595 lift milodon oil pan fab. aluminum valve covers 4 bolt main splayed anodized caps all studded

05-03-2010, 11:23 PM	#18
69trk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: bridgecreek ok. Posts: 1,214	Re: fuel cell under the bed The guy that did most of the work had the cell laying around, and the filler door was on another project truck that he had. I'll give him a call to find out where he found the filler door and the tank.... __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=494388 431 big block times, changed to a 6.0 ls with turbo 1.58- 60' 7.18- 1/8th mile@95.18 11.37- 1/4 @115.81

05-05-2010, 10:38 PM	#19
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05-06-2010, 08:13 PM	#20
69trk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: bridgecreek ok. Posts: 1,214	Re: fuel cell under the bed the filler door came from unlimited products that was made for a wood floor, but was modified to work on this metal floor. The tank, i believe is a rci 15 gal. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=494388 431 big block times, changed to a 6.0 ls with turbo 1.58- 60' 7.18- 1/8th mile@95.18 11.37- 1/4 @115.81

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