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Groenys 57 · 01-22-2018, 07:57 PM

As you could guess I'm wanting to move the tank to the rear. Ive searched the forums and have found many pictures of rear tanks that are installed and which ones to use. What I haven't found is a post of how to actually do the relocating. It looks like I need to remove the bed from the truck but I have never done that before. Is it as simple as removing the bed and placing the new tank in and moving fuel lines? If anyone has links that will help me that would be much appreciated. I haven't worked on many vehicles before but I want to do as much as I can on the truck.

**mongocanfly** · 01-22-2018, 09:05 PM

removing the bed makes this job a lot easier. ..you'll need to remove the bed bolts and wiring..4 of your buddies can lift it off fairly easy..you'll need to fab mounting brackets for the new tank and reroute the fuel lines...you'll also need to figure out your fuel fill..

**G&R's57GMC** · 01-23-2018, 12:27 AM

If you use a Mustang fuel tank it slips into the lower flange of the chassis and bolts down through the flange doesn't get any easier.

They are available from http://www.tanksinc.com the earlier tanks are 2" wider the nth '71 which is 30.5" wide and holds 20 gal. The '70 is 32 5/8" wide and is 22 gal. check them out .

Groenys 57 · 01-26-2018, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

removing the bed makes this job a lot easier. ..you'll need to remove the bed bolts and wiring..4 of your buddies can lift it off fairly easy..you'll need to fab mounting brackets for the new tank and reroute the fuel lines...you'll also need to figure out your fuel fill..

Thanks, my next question would be how do I store the bed once I take it off? I'm assuming I don't just set it on the ground. Do I stack some pallets up so that the deck of the bed rests on those? Or just set it down on the fenders?

MiraclePieCo · 01-27-2018, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Groenys 57

Thanks, my next question would be how do I store the bed once I take it off? I'm assuming I don't just set it on the ground. Do I stack some pallets up so that the deck of the bed rests on those? Or just set it down on the fenders?

Upside-down with the rails on 4-by's and some padding.

_Ogre · 01-28-2018, 07:08 PM

i stored the bed of 58 truk standing upright on the front panel for years
takes up a lot less room in the shop this way

svr · 01-28-2018, 09:51 PM

Same as ogre, on 2 furniture dolly's from HF, easy to move around and doesnt take much room.

01-22-2018, 07:57 PM	#1
Groenys 57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: williston nd Posts: 22	57 gas tank relocate tutorial? As you could guess I'm wanting to move the tank to the rear. Ive searched the forums and have found many pictures of rear tanks that are installed and which ones to use. What I haven't found is a post of how to actually do the relocating. It looks like I need to remove the bed from the truck but I have never done that before. Is it as simple as removing the bed and placing the new tank in and moving fuel lines? If anyone has links that will help me that would be much appreciated. I haven't worked on many vehicles before but I want to do as much as I can on the truck.

01-22-2018, 09:05 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,671	Re: 57 gas tank relocate tutorial? removing the bed makes this job a lot easier. ..you'll need to remove the bed bolts and wiring..4 of your buddies can lift it off fairly easy..you'll need to fab mounting brackets for the new tank and reroute the fuel lines...you'll also need to figure out your fuel fill.. __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

01-23-2018, 12:27 AM	#3
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,624	Re: 57 gas tank relocate tutorial? If you use a Mustang fuel tank it slips into the lower flange of the chassis and bolts down through the flange doesn't get any easier. They are available from http://www.tanksinc.com the earlier tanks are 2" wider the nth '71 which is 30.5" wide and holds 20 gal. The '70 is 32 5/8" wide and is 22 gal. check them out . __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275 Last edited by G&R's57GMC; 01-23-2018 at 12:36 AM.

01-28-2018, 07:08 PM	#6
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: 57 gas tank relocate tutorial? i stored the bed of 58 truk standing upright on the front panel for years takes up a lot less room in the shop this way __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

01-28-2018, 09:51 PM	#7
svr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Othello washington Posts: 400	Re: 57 gas tank relocate tutorial? Same as ogre, on 2 furniture dolly's from HF, easy to move around and doesnt take much room. Attached Images __________________ 57 short box, 235, T5, C4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=739132



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