Replacing the gas tank, Whats the deal with the filler neck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LuckyScott · 05-26-2018, 06:40 PM

Took out a large aftermarket fuel tank. A friend gave me his old stock gas tank but he had removed the filler neck to use on his new tank.
Is there no company that makes a replacement tank with the correct filler neck?

I see on the box that the tank is supposed to fit blazer and suburban, etc.

I know I can take my old tank to a shop and have them weld on a filler neck, but between the floor and the frame rail it looks really tight and the welder will need to get the angle right.

Any tricks to helping the welder get the filler aligned and can I just buy a correct tank ready to go?

LuckyScott · 05-26-2018, 07:08 PM

Found a kit on the Brothers website. Has anybody tried this kit?

https://www.brotherstrucks.com/67-72...tinfo/GTPDS72/

**1rippen6** · 05-26-2018, 07:44 PM

I have a tank I will cut the neck off pm me if interested.

pound41 · 05-26-2018, 09:04 PM

on blazers you need the neck off the old tank put on the new one. Otherwise you have to make something with the correct bend to get past the frame. Some use marine or hydraulic hose so it wont collapse. Others have use exhaust pieces. The new tank is a fit all for blazers, suburbans, and people wanting to relocate the tank on their pickup

LuckyScott · 05-27-2018, 10:57 AM

"I have a tank I will cut the neck off pm me if interested."

PM sent

LuckyScott · 05-27-2018, 10:58 AM

If I go to Brothers Truck shop and ask about the tank, will they tell me it doesn't fir or will they just sell me a tank that does not work?

**1rippen6** · 05-27-2018, 05:08 PM

Here is what I have the pictures makes it look worst then it is. I need to take the hose off and make sure it is ok under there and can sand blast also. Sent you a pm on price so I don't break forum rules.

**1rippen6** · 05-27-2018, 05:09 PM

Also forgot I can bring it to truck Carlisle if you are coming and in no hurry.

LuckyScott · 05-27-2018, 05:22 PM

Hey, I won't be at truck carlisle but will be at the Carlisle Mopar event. I was there for the spring show also.

**1rippen6** · 05-27-2018, 05:45 PM

I will get it cut off and blasted this week and get more pictures. I'm not going to mopar but I have a friend that will probably go if you want to go that route.

**1rippen6** · 05-29-2018, 05:09 PM

It's in nice shape does have some pitting but nothing deep.

ironfish96 · 01-15-2019, 05:36 PM

Did this piece sell? If it's still available, I would be interested. Thanks. Vance

**1rippen6** · 01-15-2019, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ironfish96

Did this piece sell? If it's still available, I would be interested. Thanks. Vance

Yes, it did but I might have another.

**A1971Blazer** · 01-16-2019, 12:03 PM

My '70 had a replacement tank...someone had just crammed a hose in and it took forever to fill because the hose was almost fully collapsed..
I bought a couple of pre-formed 45º fuel hoses and a coupler to make it come out in the correct location...
I had an old tank with the filler neck but my tank was full of gas and I didn't want to go through all the hassle to prep it for soldering...
It works perfectly fine now

05-26-2018, 06:40 PM	#1
LuckyScott Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Anaheim, Calif. Posts: 361	Replacing the gas tank, Whats the deal with the filler neck? Took out a large aftermarket fuel tank. A friend gave me his old stock gas tank but he had removed the filler neck to use on his new tank. Is there no company that makes a replacement tank with the correct filler neck? I see on the box that the tank is supposed to fit blazer and suburban, etc. I know I can take my old tank to a shop and have them weld on a filler neck, but between the floor and the frame rail it looks really tight and the welder will need to get the angle right. Any tricks to helping the welder get the filler aligned and can I just buy a correct tank ready to go?

05-26-2018, 07:08 PM	#2
LuckyScott Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Anaheim, Calif. Posts: 361	Re: Replacing the gas tank, Whats the deal with the filler neck? Found a kit on the Brothers website. Has anybody tried this kit? https://www.brotherstrucks.com/67-72...tinfo/GTPDS72/

05-26-2018, 07:44 PM	#3
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,799	Re: Replacing the gas tank, Whats the deal with the filler neck? I have a tank I will cut the neck off pm me if interested.

05-26-2018, 09:04 PM	#4
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,268	Re: Replacing the gas tank, Whats the deal with the filler neck? on blazers you need the neck off the old tank put on the new one. Otherwise you have to make something with the correct bend to get past the frame. Some use marine or hydraulic hose so it wont collapse. Others have use exhaust pieces. The new tank is a fit all for blazers, suburbans, and people wanting to relocate the tank on their pickup

05-27-2018, 10:57 AM	#5
LuckyScott Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Anaheim, Calif. Posts: 361	Re: Replacing the gas tank, Whats the deal with the filler neck? "I have a tank I will cut the neck off pm me if interested." PM sent

05-27-2018, 10:58 AM	#6
LuckyScott Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Anaheim, Calif. Posts: 361	Re: Replacing the gas tank, Whats the deal with the filler neck? If I go to Brothers Truck shop and ask about the tank, will they tell me it doesn't fir or will they just sell me a tank that does not work?

05-27-2018, 05:08 PM	#7
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,799	Re: Replacing the gas tank, Whats the deal with the filler neck? Here is what I have the pictures makes it look worst then it is. I need to take the hose off and make sure it is ok under there and can sand blast also. Sent you a pm on price so I don't break forum rules. Attached Images

05-27-2018, 05:09 PM	#8
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,799	Re: Replacing the gas tank, Whats the deal with the filler neck? Also forgot I can bring it to truck Carlisle if you are coming and in no hurry.

05-27-2018, 05:22 PM	#9
LuckyScott Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Anaheim, Calif. Posts: 361	Re: Replacing the gas tank, Whats the deal with the filler neck? Hey, I won't be at truck carlisle but will be at the Carlisle Mopar event. I was there for the spring show also.

05-27-2018, 05:45 PM	#10
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,799	Re: Replacing the gas tank, Whats the deal with the filler neck? I will get it cut off and blasted this week and get more pictures. I'm not going to mopar but I have a friend that will probably go if you want to go that route.

05-29-2018, 05:09 PM	#11
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,799	Re: Replacing the gas tank, Whats the deal with the filler neck? It's in nice shape does have some pitting but nothing deep. Attached Images

01-15-2019, 05:36 PM	#12
ironfish96 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Groves, TX Posts: 97	Re: Replacing the gas tank, Whats the deal with the filler neck? Did this piece sell? If it's still available, I would be interested. Thanks. Vance

01-16-2019, 12:03 PM	#14
A1971Blazer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 2,199	Re: Replacing the gas tank, Whats the deal with the filler neck? My '70 had a replacement tank...someone had just crammed a hose in and it took forever to fill because the hose was almost fully collapsed.. I bought a couple of pre-formed 45º fuel hoses and a coupler to make it come out in the correct location... I had an old tank with the filler neck but my tank was full of gas and I didn't want to go through all the hassle to prep it for soldering... It works perfectly fine now __________________ 1967 C10 Step side 1968 C10 Step side 1970 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer 1972 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer .............



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