Blazer tank hits bed crossmember....WTD? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chuckmc8 · 05-06-2009, 10:17 PM

I test fit my Blazer tank with the fleet bed set on the truck today...and the tank hits the bed floor crossmember. I couldnt find info posted on this. What happens with the bed crossmember? Move it or cut it? The tank needs to go up about 3" (Thickness of the C/Member) I had test fit it with the bed off and thought all was cool, but noooooo.....What have others done? I hope you can see it in the pics-Thanks

67ChevyRedneck · 05-06-2009, 10:20 PM

Trim to fit!

lilred67 · 05-06-2009, 10:23 PM

i only had to remove approx. 2" of the cross member for my blazer tank to clear. you can cut it all the way out but it will make the bed floor weak, causing it to droop if you haul something heavy in the bed.

kgt · 05-06-2009, 10:23 PM

yep..trim..

Deuce · 05-06-2009, 10:30 PM

I took the cross sill out and made 2 stubs, one for the left and one for the right, the same size as the cross sill. Couldn't stand to cut up a perfect cross sill.

chevelle · 05-06-2009, 10:58 PM

CUT IT!

thats what i did

QKENUF4U · 05-06-2009, 11:19 PM

yep i had to notch mine out. really didnt seem to affect stength all that much....

72blue · 05-06-2009, 11:44 PM

It says minor trimming, when in fact they mean major cutting. But if you know about it before paint, that is a good thing. I believe you can trim approx 2" out of it and that would work

chuckmc8 · 05-07-2009, 05:16 AM

I'm glad that I discovered this before I sent the bed floor for sandblasting and paint. Has anyone a photo of the modified cross sill without the tank installed?
Or accurate measurements of what has to be removed?
Im up for shoulder surgery next month, so up-n-over activities arent any fun for me right now.

But I have to finish the tank install. Just dont want to to excessive "trial & error" work overhead- Thanks!

cdowns · 05-07-2009, 07:03 AM

throw the tank away and go back to original

chuckmc8 · 05-07-2009, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

throw the tank away and go back to original

Thanks for the suggestion, but I would never ever put the tank back in the cab

Skirkpat · 05-07-2009, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

throw the tank away and go back to original

Do you kow why they NEVER did that after 72, It was the worst place that it could ever be placed, wth the exception of in front of the font bumper. Sorry if I offended, but the stock location is not a good Idea, especially for a rust prone steel tank.

UltraBlue71 · 05-07-2009, 08:52 PM

Cut a notch out of it! I cut 2 inches out of mine and it fits great! Dont forget to cut some extra out for your filler hose and vent, they are right in the way too! I was fortunate enough to have my buddies plasma cutter at my disposal, I clamped a yardstick to it and used it as a guide and let er rip! you can cut bed bolt to bed bolt and have plenty of room, they are a ***** to get in with the blazer tank anyhow, I chucked mine and just use the other 6 now.

chuckmc8 · 05-08-2009, 06:04 AM

Got it notched and installed. Thanks!

my67chevytruck · 05-08-2009, 07:52 AM

great to hear you got it installed.

**lks dcvn** · 05-08-2009, 08:27 AM

Here are some pix of what you will need to do...from another member's build.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...4&postcount=81

05-06-2009, 10:17 PM	#1
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Blazer tank hits bed crossmember....WTD? I test fit my Blazer tank with the fleet bed set on the truck today...and the tank hits the bed floor crossmember. I couldnt find info posted on this. What happens with the bed crossmember? Move it or cut it? The tank needs to go up about 3" (Thickness of the C/Member) I had test fit it with the bed off and thought all was cool, but noooooo.....What have others done? I hope you can see it in the pics-Thanks Attached Images Last edited by chuckmc8; 05-06-2009 at 10:18 PM.

05-06-2009, 10:20 PM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Blazer tank hits bed crossmember....WTD? Trim to fit! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

05-06-2009, 10:23 PM	#3
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	Re: Blazer tank hits bed crossmember....WTD? i only had to remove approx. 2" of the cross member for my blazer tank to clear. you can cut it all the way out but it will make the bed floor weak, causing it to droop if you haul something heavy in the bed.

05-06-2009, 10:23 PM	#4
kgt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 147	Re: Blazer tank hits bed crossmember....WTD? yep..trim..

05-06-2009, 10:30 PM	#5
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Re: Blazer tank hits bed crossmember....WTD? I took the cross sill out and made 2 stubs, one for the left and one for the right, the same size as the cross sill. Couldn't stand to cut up a perfect cross sill. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

05-06-2009, 10:58 PM	#6
chevelle instagram "footbraker67" Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mustang,Oklahoma Posts: 204	Re: Blazer tank hits bed crossmember....WTD? CUT IT! thats what i did __________________ 1967 lwb, bigwindow, factory air (converted to Vintage Air), custom option,4.5- 6 drop, TBI injected 355, 700r4, 5 lug, daily driver. 1967 Chevelle Malibu Drag car, 355, brodix heads and intake, powerglide, 10.82 @ 123 mph 1966 chevelle malibu, Street/strip, 355, spare parts from my other chevelle, 12.82 @104 mph 1968 lwb parts truck

05-06-2009, 11:19 PM	#7
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: Blazer tank hits bed crossmember....WTD? yep i had to notch mine out. really didnt seem to affect stength all that much....

05-06-2009, 11:44 PM	#8
72blue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: arroyo grande, ca Posts: 206	Re: Blazer tank hits bed crossmember....WTD? It says minor trimming, when in fact they mean major cutting. But if you know about it before paint, that is a good thing. I believe you can trim approx 2" out of it and that would work __________________ James

05-07-2009, 05:16 AM	#9
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: Blazer tank hits bed crossmember....WTD? I'm glad that I discovered this before I sent the bed floor for sandblasting and paint. Has anyone a photo of the modified cross sill without the tank installed? Or accurate measurements of what has to be removed? Im up for shoulder surgery next month, so up-n-over activities arent any fun for me right now. But I have to finish the tank install. Just dont want to to excessive "trial & error" work overhead- Thanks!

05-07-2009, 07:03 AM	#10
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Blazer tank hits bed crossmember....WTD? throw the tank away and go back to original __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-07-2009, 08:52 PM	#13
UltraBlue71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OKC OK Posts: 489	Re: Blazer tank hits bed crossmember....WTD? Cut a notch out of it! I cut 2 inches out of mine and it fits great! Dont forget to cut some extra out for your filler hose and vent, they are right in the way too! I was fortunate enough to have my buddies plasma cutter at my disposal, I clamped a yardstick to it and used it as a guide and let er rip! you can cut bed bolt to bed bolt and have plenty of room, they are a ***** to get in with the blazer tank anyhow, I chucked mine and just use the other 6 now. __________________ "You can put lipstick on a pig, sure it's pretty pig, but it's still just a PIG... 71 LWB Last edited by UltraBlue71; 05-07-2009 at 08:55 PM.

05-08-2009, 06:04 AM	#14
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: Blazer tank hits bed crossmember....WTD? Got it notched and installed. Thanks!

05-08-2009, 07:52 AM	#15
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05-08-2009, 08:27 AM	#16
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,349	Re: Blazer tank hits bed crossmember....WTD? Here are some pix of what you will need to do...from another member's build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...4&postcount=81

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