Anyone use this gas tank from classicparts?

[Slowtruk]

Here it is. Claims it has everything needed to move it for only $199.95

http://www.classicparts.com/1963-66-...tinfo/23-928A/

[stealth_weapons]

looks like it is missing a filler neck and cap. IDK, i have been to classicparts (located in Kansas City, MO)and bought some parts but, didnt even think to check out the fuel tank.

[lakeroadster]

Appears to simply be the "Blazer" style tank...

[ChiefRocka]

Says spout might need mods...so it used existing spout ?

[Slowtruk]

Originally Posted by lakeroadster

Appears to simply be the "Blazer" style tank...

Which is pretty much what everyone uses, correct? This seems like a cheap and easy way to accomplish that

[losthope]

truck shop also sells a kit for $195.00 looks to be the same thing.......
http://www.truckandcarshop.com/

page 78 here: http://www.scribd.com/full/17608177?...qy43h7a9pmdutn

and lmc sells a kit for $199.95 they all look the same in the catalogs ! i too am curious to who has used one of these kits

[Slow Build]

Here is an earlier thread on the subject.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...lazer+gas+tank

[lakeroadster]

Originally Posted by lakeroadster

Appears to simply be the "Blazer" style tank...

Originally Posted by Slowtruk

Which is pretty much what everyone uses, correct? This seems like a cheap and easy way to accomplish that

Not everyone.... in this case cheap and easy will result in a tank that hangs down and is visible from the rear and side of the truck. The following link shows all the different styles and includes photos and how-to articles: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=tank+thread

[kieth]

Originally Posted by Slowtruk

Here it is. Claims it has everything needed to move it for only $199.95

http://www.classicparts.com/1963-66-...tinfo/23-928A/

I used this kit, but did change it a bit. It worked out well. Kieth

Here is how it looks, scroll through the pictures and you can see the different steps we took making it work. Kieth

1. http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...005088_DrSmCmf


2.http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...4_sr9cCz6-A-LB


3. http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...270029_44JXfxh


be sure and look through the gallery for other details, if you have questions call me Kieth 918-446-2245

[64fleetside]

I put one in a burb, works great.

[Slowtruk]

Originally Posted by kieth

I used this kit, but did change it a bit. It worked out well. Kieth

Here is how it looks, scroll through the pictures and you can see the different steps we took making it work. Kieth

1. http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...005088_DrSmCmf


2.http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...4_sr9cCz6-A-LB


3. http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...270029_44JXfxh


be sure and look through the gallery for other details, if you have questions call me Kieth 918-446-2245

Beautiful photos man. How long did it take you start to finish to restore the truck?

[lakeroadster]

Originally Posted by kieth

I used this kit, but did change it a bit. It worked out well. Kieth

Nice tank install and beautiful truck, really like the color.

I think the key on these tank installations is to mount them between the frame rails, up to the top of the frame. When folks mount them under the frame, that is when they are tail draggers. Trucks with rear roll pans allow more of the tank to show also.

[carney]

The classic parts and lmc catalogs say this fits 63-66 trucks. Does anyone know if that's because the frame width or because of the coil vs leaf rear end? I've got a 60, but with a coil rear end and was wanting one of these tanks.
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[kieth]

I think it is because of the frame width, I did go out and take a picture from the rear of my truck yesterday......

here is that picture:
http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._jb2dtZs-XL-LB

Thanks for the compliments guy, I started it 8 months ago, my first ever build, it seems like an eternity, but you have to realize that I own a used Truck Dealership Freightliner, KW, Pete, we build dump trucks, so we worked on it when we had time, and unfortunately this last year we had a lot of time since business has been so slow, but we learned a lot and had a great time. I found a lot of ways to save money on these builds as I went along, now have 1 65 chevy that we are going to hot rod and slam (to sell) and another 66 that is a BBW, factory air, 283, powerglide, p/s , custom that we are going to restore to stock condition after making it a SWB fleetside.......will see if there is any money in restoring these trucks and reselling, the green truck is my daily driver and I will not sell it.

[kieth]

Originally Posted by lakeroadster

Nice tank install and beautiful truck, really like the color.

I think the key on these tank installations is to mount them between the frame rails, up to the top of the frame. When folks mount them under the frame, that is when they are tail draggers. Trucks with rear roll pans allow more of the tank to show also.

There really is not enough room to mount this tank on the top frame flange, I mounted mine to the bottom of the frame flange so it could be removed without removing the rear bumper, rear crossmember, etc......thank goodness I did it that way , we have had to drop the tank 3 times since installing it due to sending unit wireing connections, fuel pump problems, and having welded the nuts to the top of the lower flange made it a simple process. JMO Kieth

This tank is bolted to the bottom of the frame flange and I used the straps that came with it, so I do not think it is going anywhere..........

[kieth]

Originally Posted by carney

The classic parts and lmc catalogs say this fits 63-66 trucks. Does anyone know if that's because the frame width or because of the coil vs leaf rear end? I've got a 60, but with a coil rear end and was wanting one of these tanks.
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My 66 gmc is on coils......(actually air bags)