Using stock fuel pump

[usmcchevy]

Here's my idea, The stock fuel pump was included for my engine and trans(07 4.8/4L80e). So I'm thinking about removing the pump from the bucket and adapting it to my blazer tank pickup, like Larry S did here.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...tank+fuel+pump

My Idea is basically, cut off the end of the blazer pickup tube. Attach the pump's output to the tube using high pressure hose and support the pump in some way. I would need to use the vette filter/reg as I would be eliminating the internal filter/reg in the pump bucket.

So questions are;
1, Anyone done this? I tried PM'ing Larry S but he hasn't been on here in just about a year.
2, Can I run an internal pump without a bucket?
3, Any other thoughts?

Here is what I'd be working with.



And the filter/reg that will be eliminated