Well, got my new gas tank intalled...so fun - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jakeslim · 07-24-2005, 11:11 PM

For those that have installed a gas tank kit on your blazer, I've joined the "never want to do that again" club

First I had to drop PO's custom tank...must be about 40 gallons or so, then I had to figure out install. Instructions? of course not, why should they include

I wrestled with it, the hoses and the brackets and in the end I won! I also had to cut out a huge, VERY heavy bumper that had been welded to the frame by PO. It is heavy.
Between the custom tank and the bumper, I must have shed about 250 pounds from the rear of the k5.

If you have questions about the install, feel free to ask. No pics yet, but maybe i can get in next few days if needed.

vtblazer · 07-25-2005, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jakeslim

I've joined the "never want to do that again" club

ME TOO!! (joined the club over the weekend)
Didn't do a gas tank but I did change out a set of controll arm bushings and installed a new set of rear coil springs, so yeah...I'm in that club for sure.

At least your tanks done now.

jakeslim · 07-25-2005, 08:20 AM

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set of controll arm bushings and installed a new set of rear coil springs

ouch, sounds brutal

2wdBlazer · 07-25-2005, 08:45 AM

I thought you might have fun. How was the filler neck?

jakeslim · 07-25-2005, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 2wdBlazer

I thought you might have fun. How was the filler neck?

Luckily the PO had used hose for the custom tank installed previously that fit the new tank. I re-used this hose. I still need to plug two outle/inlets that come out of the new tank. Not sure of there purpose, but I'm sure I dont need them(not the breather).
You were right though, not an easy one.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-31-2005, 01:36 AM

Sound slike I am gonna have fun next month when I get my new tank for the blazer..

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-31-2005, 10:23 AM

I still have to drop mine to fix my fuel guage problem, bad part is, everything was new

jakeslim · 07-31-2005, 11:05 AM

Hmmm....I'm hoping I got everything installed ok. I have not filled with gas or started yet. I do run an electric fuel pump(external) so I hope that it works ok with new tank(old was PO custom tank).

07-24-2005, 11:11 PM	#1
jakeslim Premium Level Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern CA Posts: 829	Well, got my new gas tank installed...so fun For those that have installed a gas tank kit on your blazer, I've joined the "never want to do that again" club First I had to drop PO's custom tank...must be about 40 gallons or so, then I had to figure out install. Instructions? of course not, why should they include I wrestled with it, the hoses and the brackets and in the end I won! I also had to cut out a huge, VERY heavy bumper that had been welded to the frame by PO. It is heavy. Between the custom tank and the bumper, I must have shed about 250 pounds from the rear of the k5. If you have questions about the install, feel free to ask. No pics yet, but maybe i can get in next few days if needed. __________________ 69 K5 CST stock- 350, 4speed 77 K5 - 383, auto, 6" lift, D60 front, 14b rear, 39" tsl's, Last edited by jakeslim; 07-24-2005 at 11:13 PM.

07-25-2005, 08:45 AM	#4
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,212	I thought you might have fun. How was the filler neck? __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

07-31-2005, 01:36 AM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Sound slike I am gonna have fun next month when I get my new tank for the blazer.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-31-2005, 10:23 AM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,474	I still have to drop mine to fix my fuel guage problem, bad part is, everything was new __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-31-2005, 11:05 AM	#8
jakeslim Premium Level Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern CA Posts: 829	Hmmm....I'm hoping I got everything installed ok. I have not filled with gas or started yet. I do run an electric fuel pump(external) so I hope that it works ok with new tank(old was PO custom tank). __________________ 69 K5 CST stock- 350, 4speed 77 K5 - 383, auto, 6" lift, D60 front, 14b rear, 39" tsl's,

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